Mains marathon – GS test 9

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   Valyrian Steel

   September 19, 2016

   Technological solutions can make our borders much secured and safe. Discuss with reference to Integrated border management scheme.
   Border management is critical component of internal and external security mechanisms of the country. Secured borders are also necessary for seamless trade and economic transaction.
   Integrated border management scheme is the effort in the direction of securing the borders especially in western frontiers of the country.
   The western borders have been prone to infiltration of terrorists . The attacks on Pathankot airbase and most recently at Uri in Baramullah district of J&k, are the result of the unsecured borders.
   The rough geographical terrain , long border length of approximately 1300km projects a formidable challenge . Present system is mainly dependent on manual vigilance.
   Integrated border management scheme has a roadmap for technical assistance and application . Use of laser beams protection, installation of CCTV cameras , night vision infrared technology and other similar options are being worked out. The emphasis is on upgrading the ability of the system to have 24 hour vigilance on borders. At present the scheme is being implemented at pilot basis in some districts.
   India’s eastern border is also not secured and the border area infrastructure is still poorer in terms of transportation, fencing and vigilance. Integrated check posts are being developed to enable the secure movement of goods and people. “Smart borders” as a concept is being promoted making the approach more tech savvy.
   Border area development programme needs to be reinvigorated in order to develop proper infrastructure in border areas.
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   Valyrian Steel

   September 19, 2016

   Question- Critical infrastructure can reduce the risks of natural hazards for population and absorb economic losses.
   Natural hazards have devastating impact over the life and property of a particular area. The difficulty of such hazards is they offwr a very small span of time to prepare against their aftermath.
   If proper critical infrastructure is in place the intensity of the destruction can be limited to the great extent.
   INSTITUTIONAL

   there should be clear line of command from top to bottom.
   district collector is the authority to deal with natural hazards management at district level according not national disaster management plan.
   the existing chain of command unterminated at district levl. Through proper statutory mechanisms Gram Sabhas and Gram Panchayat should be brought under the command chain.
   community participation needs to be strengthened.
   proper pre and post hazards management plan should be adhered to.
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   TECHINCAL

   measures of early warning and control systems can be strengthened.
   practices prevalent in hazards prone countries of the world which have been successful ,can be emulated .For example the warning system if Japan is quite efficient.
   hazards like flood are the result of excessive stress over nature , encroachment over natural environment, destruction of natural water bodies. The last reason was especially responsible for chennai floods in December 2015.
   environment sustainability needs to given proper attention I’m the process of urbanisation.
   Areas prone to land slides need to be afforested so that the roots of the trees could hold the soil and land.
   in coastal areas destruction of mangrove forest should be restricted.