Cyber Security and Money Laundering — PYQ Trend Intelligence

What the data shows

In the mapped 2013–2026 GS 3 dataset, 6 questions connect to cyber security and money laundering across 6 exam years. The highest observed count is 1 in 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2015, 2013. These counts describe historical coverage, not the probability of a future exam question.

Method: topic hierarchy adapted from the supplied GS1–GS4 topic-map PDFs (2013–2025); questions are linked using MainsBuddy metadata term matching, restricted to GS3. Overlapping themes may include the same question. 2026 questions are mapped as a separate extension beyond the PDFs. Cross-topic matches may occur; these are provisional classifications, not verified question-level PDF mappings.

Questions by year

Answer-writing intelligence

Directives recorded for mapped questions include Discuss, Examine, Discuss and elaborate, Critically evaluate, What is its significance; Steps. Compare how the demand changes across years: identify the directive, split the question into its components, and practise within the stated mark allocation.

Mapped previous year questions

1. 2023 · GS3 · 15 marksGive out the major sources of terror funding in India and the efforts being made to curtail these sources. In the light of this, also discuss the aim and objective of the No Money for Terror (NMFT) Conference recently held at New Delhi in November 2022.
2. 2022 · GS3 · 15 marksWhat are the different elements of cyber security? Keeping in view the challenges in cyber security, examine the extent to which India has successfully developed a comprehensive National Cyber Security Strategy.
3. 2021 · GS3 · 10 marksDiscuss how emerging technologies and globalisation contribute to money laundering. Elaborate measures to tackle the problem of money laundering both at national and international levels.
4. 2020 · GS3 · 10 marksDiscuss different types of cyber crimes and measures required to be taken to fight the menace.
5. 2015 · GS3 · 12.5 marksConsidering the threats cyberspace poses for the country, India needs a ‘Digital Armed Force’ to prevent crimes. Critically evaluate the National Cyber Security Policy, 2013, outlining challenges perceived in its effective implementation.
6. 2013 · GS3 · 10 marksMoney laundering poses a serious security threat to a country’s economic sovereignty. What is its significance for India and what steps are required to control this menace?