Ciwp Pre Test Material V

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PRE-TEST MATERIAL FOR CIWP – V
Tribunals
Why in News?
The Tribunals Reforms (Rationalisation and Conditions of Service) Ordinance, 2021 was
promulgated on April 4, 2021. It dissolves certain existing appellate bodies and transfers
their functions (such as adjudication of appeals) to other existing judicial bodies. A Bill with
similar provisions was introduced in Lok Sabha on February 13, 2021 and is currently
pending.
Connectedness to the Syllabus:
Essay: UPSC may ask candidates to write an essay on the merits and demerits of the
system of Tribunals, appointments, tenure and the issues related to it.
General Studies II:
• Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments,

significant provisions and basic structure.
• Functions and responsibilities of the Union and the States, issues and challenges
pertaining to the federal structure, devolution of powers and finances up to local levels
and challenges therein.
• Separation of powers between various organs dispute redressal mechanisms and
institutions.
• Comparison of the Indian constitutional scheme with that of other countries.
• Appointment to various Constitutional posts, powers, functions and responsibilities of
various Constitutional Bodies.
• Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies.
• Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues
arising out of their design and implementation.
Article Links:
https://prsindia.org/billtrack/the-tribunals-reforms-rationalisation-and-conditions-of-
service-ordinance-2021
https://theprint.in/opinion/reforms-in-tribunals-necessary-but-modi-govt-isnt-helping-
judiciary-by-scrapping-them/643564/
https://indianexpress.com/article/india/govt-issues-tribunal-reforms-ordinance-7263508/
Cyber Security in India
Why in News?
India entered the top 10 of a global cybersecurity ranking of countries, ahead of China at
No.33, and Pakistan at No.79. India improved its ranking from 47 to 10 in the United
Nation’s ITU Global Cybersecurity Agenda (GCA).
DELHI: VIJAY NAGAR 9717380832 & OLD RAJENDER NAGAR 9811293743 | JAIPUR: 8290800441
BENGALURU: KORMANGALA 7619166663 & CHANDRA LAYOUT 7619136662 | BHOPAL: 7509975361
PATNA: 7463950774 | INDORE: 7314977441 | RANCHI: 9939982007 | www.ksgindia.com
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Essay: UPSC may ask candidates to write an essay on the issue of Cyber Security in India
and the issues related to it.
General Studies III:

• Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.
• Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and
social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money
laundering and its prevention.
• Security challenges and their management in border areas - linkages of organized crime
with terrorism.
Article Links:
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/india-jumps-to-10th-place-in-cybersecurity-
index-101625013721621.html
https://www.timesnownews.com/india/article/india-at-no-10-on-global-cyber-security-
index-china-at-33-pakistan-79-un-study/777753
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/india-has-made-only-modest-progress-in-
developing-cyber-security-doctrine/article35021210.ece
Video Links:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M15WPSw_-V8
Naxal Violence
Why in News?
Amid a weakening footprint of Naxal violence and a “marked” improvement in the security
situation on the ground, the Centre has removed 20 districts out of 90 districts and one
State out of 11 affected States from the coverage of Central funding under the Security
Related Expenditure (SRE) scheme for conducting focused operations against the ultras to
contain the menace.
Essay: UPSC may ask candidates to write an essay on the Naxal affected areas, issues and
their problems, etc.
General Studies III:
• Disaster and disaster management.

• Linkages between development and spread of extremism.
• Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.
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• Challenges to internal security through communication networks, role of media and
social networking sites in internal security challenges, basics of cyber security; money
laundering and its prevention.
• Security challenges and their management in border areas - linkages of organized crime
with terrorism.
• Various Security forces and agencies and their mandate.
Article Links:
https://www.aninews.in/news/national/general-news/naxal-attacks-that-shook-the-
nation-in-last-few-years20210404181733/
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/naxal-attacks-that-shook-the-
nation-in-last-few-years/articleshow/81899351.cms
https://www.news18.com/news/india/over-162-security-personnel-463-civilians-killed-in-
naxal-attacks-from-2018-to-2020-report-3606518.html
https://theprint.in/india/3700-killed-naxal-violence-since-2010-chhattisgarh-worst-
hit/312385/
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/other-states/chhattisgarh-naxal-violence-fifty-
four-security-personnel-died-in-two-years-120-ultras-killed/article33932827.ece
Video Links:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgs7yr0p6Hc
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOAZDHpnZ64

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CURRENT ISSUES WRITING PRACTICE

Connectedness to the Syllabus:

General Studies II:

• Indian Constitution—historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments,

Cyber Security in India

General Studies III:

Connectedness to the Syllabus:

General Studies III:

• Disaster and disaster management.

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