Security in Contemporary World

 Here are 100 short questions with answers from the chapter "Security in the Contemporary World" based on political science (suitable for Class 12 or general studies):



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Concept of Security


1. Q: What is security in international relations?

A: Protection from threats to a state's survival and well-being.



2. Q: What are the two types of security?

A: Traditional and Non-traditional.



3. Q: What does traditional security focus on?

A: Military threats and defense from external aggression.



4. Q: What is the main focus of non-traditional security?

A: Human security and threats beyond warfare like terrorism, pandemics, and climate change.



5. Q: Name a major cause of traditional security concern.

A: War.



6. Q: What is the key element of state sovereignty?

A: Territorial integrity.



7. Q: What does national security prioritize?

A: Protection of borders and citizens from external threats.



8. Q: What is meant by external security?

A: Protection from foreign aggression or invasion.



9. Q: Define internal security.

A: Maintaining peace and law within a country.



10. Q: Which doctrine emphasizes the use of military force for defense?

A: Realist doctrine.





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Traditional Notion of Security


11. Q: What is arms race?

A: Competition among states to accumulate weapons.



12. Q: What is deterrence?

A: Preventing war by maintaining strong defense.



13. Q: Which wars are examples of traditional threats?

A: World War I and World War II.



14. Q: What is meant by balance of power?

A: Preventing any one state from becoming too powerful.



15. Q: What does collective security imply?

A: Security of one is the concern of all.



16. Q: Name an international organization promoting collective security.

A: United Nations.



17. Q: What was NATO's original purpose?

A: Military alliance for collective defense.



18. Q: What is war?

A: Armed conflict between states or groups.



19. Q: What is disarmament?

A: Elimination of weapons.



20. Q: What is arms control?

A: Regulation of arms production and deployment.





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Non-Traditional Notions of Security


21. Q: Name a major non-traditional security threat.

A: Climate change.



22. Q: What is human security?

A: Security of individuals from hunger, disease, and repression.



23. Q: Who introduced the concept of human security?

A: United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).



24. Q: When was the UNDP Human Development Report published?

A: 1994.



25. Q: What is meant by economic security?

A: Ensuring basic income and livelihood.



26. Q: What is health security?

A: Protection from diseases and unhealthy conditions.



27. Q: What is environmental security?

A: Protection from environmental degradation.



28. Q: What is food security?

A: Access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food.



29. Q: What is political security?

A: Protection of human rights and freedoms.



30. Q: What is community security?

A: Protection of traditional relationships and cultures.





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Global Security Challenges


31. Q: Name one global organization ensuring human security.

A: United Nations.



32. Q: What is terrorism?

A: Use of violence for political or ideological goals.



33. Q: What is cyber security?

A: Protection of internet systems from digital attacks.



34. Q: What is refugee crisis?

A: Mass displacement due to war, persecution, or disaster.



35. Q: What does nuclear proliferation mean?

A: Spread of nuclear weapons to more countries.



36. Q: What are WMDs?

A: Weapons of Mass Destruction.



37. Q: Give an example of a non-state actor threatening security.

A: Terrorist groups.



38. Q: What is human trafficking?

A: Illegal trade of humans for forced labor or sex.



39. Q: What does bio-security deal with?

A: Protection against biological threats and diseases.



40. Q: Name an epidemic with global impact.

A: COVID-19.





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Regional and National Security


41. Q: What is national interest?

A: A country’s goals and ambitions.



42. Q: Name one country India has border conflicts with.

A: China.



43. Q: What is insurgency?

A: Armed rebellion against a recognized authority.



44. Q: What is coastal security?

A: Protection of sea borders and coastlines.



45. Q: What is maritime security?

A: Security of sea lanes and resources.



46. Q: Name a South Asian regional security organization.

A: SAARC.



47. Q: What is internal displacement?

A: People forced to flee homes but remain in the same country.



48. Q: What is hybrid warfare?

A: Use of conventional and unconventional tactics.



49. Q: Name one internal security challenge in India.

A: Naxalism.



50. Q: What is cross-border terrorism?

A: Terrorist acts carried out across national borders.





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Security Measures and Approaches


51. Q: What is diplomacy?

A: Managing international relations through negotiation.



52. Q: What is the role of intelligence agencies?

A: Gathering and analyzing information for security.



53. Q: What does counter-terrorism mean?

A: Measures taken to prevent terrorism.



54. Q: What is international cooperation?

A: Countries working together for global issues.



55. Q: What is cyber warfare?

A: Attacks via digital platforms for military advantage.



56. Q: What are peacekeeping forces?

A: UN-deployed forces to maintain peace.



57. Q: What is border fencing?

A: Physical barriers to prevent illegal entry.



58. Q: What is missile defense system?

A: System to intercept and destroy enemy missiles.



59. Q: What is anti-radicalization?

A: Preventing people from joining extremist groups.



60. Q: What is intelligence sharing?

A: Countries exchanging security information.





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India and Security


61. Q: Name India’s internal security agency.

A: Intelligence Bureau (IB).



62. Q: Name India’s external intelligence agency.

A: Research and Analysis Wing (RAW).



63. Q: Name the national counter-terror force in India.

A: National Security Guard (NSG).



64. Q: What is the role of the Indian Army?

A: Protecting India’s territorial integrity.



65. Q: What does BSF stand for?

A: Border Security Force.



66. Q: What does CRPF stand for?

A: Central Reserve Police Force.



67. Q: What is the role of the Indian Navy?

A: Maritime defense.



68. Q: Name an Indian missile defense system.

A: Akash missile.



69. Q: What is DRDO?

A: Defence Research and Development Organisation.



70. Q: What is the Sagar Mala Project?

A: Enhancing India's maritime security and port development.





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International Cooperation


71. Q: What is the role of UN Security Council?

A: Maintaining international peace and security.



72. Q: What is the Geneva Convention about?

A: Humanitarian treatment during war.



73. Q: What is CTBT?

A: Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty.



74. Q: What is NPT?

A: Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty.



75. Q: What is the main aim of IAEA?

A: Promote peaceful use of nuclear energy.



76. Q: Name a global anti-terror treaty.

A: International Convention for the Suppression of Terrorist Bombings.



77. Q: What does Interpol do?

A: International policing and coordination.



78. Q: What is FATF?

A: Financial Action Task Force (combats money laundering and terrorism financing).



79. Q: What is ASEAN Regional Forum?

A: Discusses regional security in Asia-Pacific.



80. Q: Name one major arms control treaty.

A: START (Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty).





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New and Emerging Threats


81. Q: What is drone warfare?

A: Use of unmanned aerial vehicles in war.



82. Q: What is AI warfare?

A: Use of artificial intelligence in military operations.



83. Q: What is space security?

A: Protection of satellites and outer space infrastructure.



84. Q: What is digital surveillance?

A: Monitoring digital activities for security.



85. Q: What is water security?

A: Access and protection of water resources.



86. Q: What is climate-induced migration?

A: People displaced due to climate change.



87. Q: What is pandemic preparedness?

A: Planning to tackle infectious disease outbreaks.



88. Q: What is weaponization of space?

A: Use of outer space for military purposes.



89. Q: What is cyber espionage?

A: Spying through digital means.



90. Q: What is an EMP attack?

A: Electromagnetic Pulse attack disabling electronics.





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Miscellaneous


91. Q: What is insurgency?

A: Armed rebellion against the government.



92. Q: What is a ceasefire?

A: Temporary stoppage of war.



93. Q: What is a no-fly zone?

A: Airspace where aircraft are not allowed to fly.



94. Q: What is a proxy war?

A: War fought indirectly through third parties.



95. Q: What is military alliance?

A: Agreement between countries for mutual defense.



96. Q: What is arms embargo?

A: Ban on weapon trade.



97. Q: What is guerrilla warfare?

A: Irregular warfare by small groups.



98. Q: What is asylum?

A: Protection given to refugees.



99. Q: What is peace-building?

A: Efforts to create lasting peace in conflict areas.



100. Q: What is war crime?

A: Violation of laws of war.


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