Intelligence Bureau (IB)

Why it matters

• Acts as the primary agency for monitoring internal security, including counter-terrorism and counter-insurgency efforts.
• Provides critical intelligence inputs to the government for maintaining public order and national stability.
• Coordinates with various state and central law enforcement agencies to mitigate threats to national integrity.

How it is asked

Focus on the agency's mandate under the Ministry of Home Affairs, its role in the internal security architecture, and the distinction between internal and external intelligence gathering.