What are the major challenges related to border security in Uttar Pradesh, and what steps can be taken to address them?
Answer: Uttar Pradesh is an important state in India, with a 599 km-long international border with Nepal. Additionally, it is surrounded by several other Indian states. Due to its geographical location, Uttar Pradesh faces several security challenges, including illegal immigration, smuggling, terrorism, and organized crime.
Key Challenges
- Illegal Immigration and Smuggling: The open border with Nepal leads to frequent incidents of illegal immigration, human trafficking, drug trafficking, and weapon smuggling. For instance, in recent years, several consignments of weapons and drugs have been seized in districts like Gonda and Maharajganj.
- Terrorism and Organized Crime: Terrorists attempt to enter India ....
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UPPSC
- 1 Explain the jurisdiction of Allahabad High Court and highlight its features.
- 2 Discuss the role of Self Help Groups (SHGs) in empowering the social and economic status of rural women in Uttar Pradesh.
- 3 Describe the major Buddhist and Jain sites located in Uttar Pradesh.
- 4 What are the major challenges in the social and economic empowerment of tribal communities of Uttar Pradesh?
- 5 Discuss the historical significance of major ancient cities of Uttar Pradesh such as Kashi, Mathura, Ayodhya and Kanpur.
- 6 What steps can be taken to improve the public policy and public participation in Uttar Pradesh? Discuss it in the context of corruption prevention and administrative reforms.
- 7 What are the major reasons for the spread of insurgency in Uttar Pradesh? Mention the major impacts of insurgency in the state.
- 8 Review the role of the Uttar Pradesh government in ensuring the protection of civil rights.
- 9 What is the contribution of startups and innovation in the socio-economic development of Uttar Pradesh?
- 10 “Maha Kumbh Mela is important not only from religious but also from cultural and economic point of view.” Analyze this statement.
