Source: The post is based on the article “Maoism should be seen as a social and economic problem” published in the Indian Express on 8th May 2023 Syllabus: GS 3 – Linkages between development and spread of extremism.. Relevance: About India’s anti-Naxal strategy. News: Recently, the Maoist attack in Chhattisgarh’s Dantewada district claimed the lives of ten police personnel… Continue reading Maoism should be seen as a social and economic problem
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Improve technology to detect IEDs – on Left Wing Extremism
Source– The post is based on the article “Improve technology to detect IEDs” published in “The Indian Express” on 8th May 2023. Syllabus: GS3- Security Relevance– Issues related to Maoism News– Ten jawans and a civilian driver, who were returning in a van following an antiMaoist operation, were killed in a blast caused by an… Continue reading Improve technology to detect IEDs – on Left Wing Extremism
Why have Maoists killed again — and why do they repeatedly attack in Chhattisgarh?
Source: The post is based on an article “Why have Maoists killed again — and why do they repeatedly attack in Chhattisgarh?” published in The Indian Express on 27th April 2023. Syllabus: GS 3 – Internal Security – Naxalism Relevance: About Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) News: Ten personnel of the Chhattisgarh Police’s District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the… Continue reading Why have Maoists killed again — and why do they repeatedly attack in Chhattisgarh?
Tackling the Maoists: On left-wing extremism
What is the news? In a recent meeting, Union home minister noted that the geographical influence of the Maoists has reduced from 96 districts in 10 States in 2010 to 41 now. Two major Naxalite groups got merged into the proscribed Communist Party of India (Maoist). The organization is limited to the remote and densely forested terrains of central and east-central India. … Continue reading Tackling the Maoists: On left-wing extremism
Red menace: Despite successes, taking out the Maoist core will require smart security-cum-development strategy
What is the news? Recently, a meeting took place which was chaired by the Union home minister. This meeting highlighted the declining incidence of Maoist violence in the country. It marked an 82% decline in a decade. Also, over the same decade Maoist influence has shrunk from 96 to 53 districts, with ultras most active in just 25 districts… Continue reading Red menace: Despite successes, taking out the Maoist core will require smart security-cum-development strategy
Union Minister of Home Affairs chairs review meeting in New Delhi on Left Wing Extremism
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is Left Wing Extremism?3 Incidents of Left Wing Extremism at present4 What are the government initiatives taken to curb Left Wing Extremism?4.1 Development Initiatives in Left Wing Extremism Areas What is the News? The Union Minister of Home Affairs chaired a review meeting on Left Wing Extremism in New… Continue reading Union Minister of Home Affairs chairs review meeting in New Delhi on Left Wing Extremism
CRPF report flags leadership issues in Chhattisgarh operations. They need to be addressed for security of jawans and civilians
Contents1 What is the news? 2 What is the role played by CRPF? 3 What are the reasons behind the dip in quality of operations in Chhattisgarh? 4 What is the way forward? What is the news? Recently, a CRPF report revealed there is a lack of leadership in the Chhattisgarh resulting to operational and intelligence failure. The review… Continue reading CRPF report flags leadership issues in Chhattisgarh operations. They need to be addressed for security of jawans and civilians
