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Paper
GS-III
Question
Q17
Marks
15M
Word Limit
250W
Directive: Analyse
Break the topic into parts and study how they relate and interact.
Structure (15 marks · about 250 words)
This sub-point (Role of external state and non-state actors in internal security challenges) has been asked 12 times since 2013
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Paper
GS Paper III: Economy, Science & Technology, Environment
Subtopic
Role of external state and non-state actors in internal security challenges
Source
Official UPSC 2021 paper (verbatim)
Official UPSC syllabus: Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.
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This is a verbatim UPSC Mains 2021 GS-III question from the "External Actors & Internal Security" area of the official syllabus. It carries 15 marks with a 250-word limit.
For a 15-mark question with a 250-word limit, decode the directive verb first, then structure your answer with a crisp introduction, 2–3 substantiated body points, and a forward-looking conclusion within the limit.