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QUESTION 9
GS3
10 marks

Discuss the types of organised crimes. Describe the linkages between terrorists and organised crime that exist at the national and transnational levels.

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What the examiner wants

Discuss the types of organised crime and their links with terrorism at national and transnational levels.

DiscussExplain the different sides of the issue, use evidence, and finish with a balanced view.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1Types: drugs, arms, human trafficking, counterfeit currency, extortion, cybercrime, money laundering≈35 words
  2. 2National links: Punjab narco-terror, Northeast insurgent extortion, Naxal levies≈35 words
  3. 3Transnational links: D-Company, Golden Crescent and Golden Triangle drug routes, hawala≈35 words

Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.

Answer plan

TypesNational linksTransnational linksResponsesConclusion

Where marks usually go

  • Not covering both levels
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Value addition

  • ExampleDawood Ibrahim's network was linked to the 1993 Bombay blasts.Designated by UN 1267 Committee
  • LawUAPA, 1967 and MCOCA, 1999 deal with terrorism and organised crime.UAPA; MCOCA

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