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India has achieved a significant reduction in Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) incidents and its geographical spread.
The government's multi-pronged strategy, combining robust security measures with socio-economic development initiatives, is credited for this success.
The number of LWE-affected districts has substantially decreased, indicating a shrinking 'Red Corridor'.
Enhanced security operations, improved infrastructure, and focus on tribal rights have been key drivers in mitigating the LWE threat.
To reimburse security-related expenses to LWE-affected states.
Key: Covers ex-gratia payments, capacity building, and operational costs.
To fund critical infrastructure projects in LWE-affected areas.
Key: Includes construction of police stations, training centers, and helipads.
To improve road connectivity in LWE-affected areas.
Key: Facilitates movement of security forces and promotes economic activity.
To improve socio-economic indicators in identified backward districts.
Key: Many LWE-affected districts are part of this programme, focusing on health, education, agriculture, and infrastructure.
To encourage LWE cadres to lay down arms and rejoin mainstream society.
Key: Provides financial assistance, vocational training, and social reintegration support.
LWE is a major component of India's internal security challenges, alongside terrorism, insurgency, and communal violence.
The root causes of LWE often include poverty, inequality, lack of land reforms, and inadequate access to basic services, linking it directly to development issues.
Effective governance, including law enforcement, justice delivery, and public service provision, is critical in addressing LWE and preventing its resurgence.
Issues related to forest rights, land alienation, and displacement of tribal communities are often exploited by LWE groups to gain support.
GS Paper III: Internal Security Challenges; Linkages between development and spread of extremism; Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.
General Awareness: Current Affairs, Indian Polity & Governance, Major Government Schemes.
General Knowledge: Internal Security, Defence Strategy, Role of Paramilitary Forces.
General Awareness: Current Events, Indian Polity.
Consider the following statements: 1. Other than those made by humans, nanoparticles do not exist in nature. 2. Nanoparticles of some metallic oxides are used in the manufacture of some cosmetics. 3. Nanoparticles of some commercial products which enter the environment are unsafe for humans. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: 2 and 3
Magnetite particles, suspected to cause neurodegenerative problems, are generated as environmental pollutants from which of the following? 1. Brakes of motor vehicles 2. Engines of motor vehicles 3. Microwave stoves within homes 4. Power plants 5. Telephone lines Select the correct answer using the code given below.
Answer: 1, 2 and 4 only
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Answer: 1, 2 and 3
High for UPSC Mains GS-III, moderate for UPSC Prelims, and occasional for SSC/Defence general awareness.
A form of internal security threat in India, primarily driven by Maoist ideology, aiming to overthrow the state through armed struggle.
A term used to describe the LWE movement, named after Naxalbari village in West Bengal where the movement originated in 1967.
A region in central and eastern India that has historically experienced significant LWE activity and influence, now considerably shrunk.
An elite anti-Naxalite force primarily operating in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, known for its specialized training and effectiveness in jungle warfare.