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31 July 2026

CBI Chief on challenges of handling agitations

The topic provides valuable conceptual context regarding the ethical dilemmas and operational challenges faced by security forces in internal security management, which is useful for GS3 and GS4 answers.

1 min read Day 3 of 7 1 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • CBI Director Praveen Sood highlighted the complexity of managing civil agitations compared to counter-insurgency operations.
  • The primary challenge in handling domestic agitations lies in the ethical and operational difficulty of using force against one's own citizens.
  • Modern security forces, specifically the CRPF, are advised to focus on three pillars to address emerging threats: expanding training programs, integrating advanced technology, and strengthening intelligence networks.
  • The remarks were made during the 88th Raising Day event of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF).

Part of a longer story

This is day 3 of 7 in Protests and administrative actions regarding the CAPF (General Administration) Act, 2026, which has been running since 25 June 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the challenges faced by internal security forces in maintaining public order while upholding the democratic rights of citizens. How can technology and intelligence-led policing mitigate the need for the use of force in such scenarios? 150 words
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Prelims

  1. The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) functions under the administrative control of which of the following?

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