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3 August 2026

Amit Shah on Ajit Doval's role in defence

The topic provides context on the evolving role of the National Security Advisor and internal security architecture, which are relevant to GS3 and GS2 syllabus themes, though the political commentary itself is not directly examinable.

1 min read Day 2 of 2 2 questions 1 prelims

Notes

  • National Security Advisor (NSA) role involves advising on national security decisions and strengthening foreign policy.
  • The Multi-Agency Centre (MAC) serves as the backbone of India's internal security architecture.
  • India's defence strategy has shifted towards enhancing both defensive and offensive capabilities over the last 12 years.
  • The NSA position is a key appointment made by the Prime Minister to oversee national security apparatus.

Part of a longer story

This is day 2 of 2 in Amit Shah on Ajit Doval and India's defence strategy, which has been running since 2 August 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Discuss the role of the National Security Advisor in the institutional framework of India's national security architecture and foreign policy formulation. 150 words
    Attempt this — 150 words in 8 min
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  2. The integration of intelligence sharing and multi-agency coordination is critical for internal security. Analyze the significance of mechanisms like the Multi-Agency Centre in addressing contemporary security challenges in India. 250 words
    Attempt this — 250 words in 11 min
    0 / 250 words 11:00

Prelims

  1. The Multi-Agency Centre (MAC) in India is primarily associated with which of the following?

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