Insurgent Group Claims Drone Attack on Assam Rifles Camp
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The Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) claimed responsibility for a drone attack on an Assam Rifles (AR) camp.
The attack occurred in Tengnoupal district of Manipur, along the Myanmar border.
Four AR personnel were injured in the attack.
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Shows the location of the Assam Rifles camp in Tengnoupal district, Manipur, near the Myanmar border, where the drone attack occurred. Highlights the region's strategic importance and vulnerability to insurgency.
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1. Consider the following statements regarding the Peoples Liberation Army (PLA) mentioned in the news: 1. It is a banned insurgent group operating primarily in the state of Manipur. 2. Its stated aim is to establish a socialist society in the region through armed struggle. 3. The PLA primarily operates from bases within India, making cross-border operations difficult. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 and 2 only
- B.2 and 3 only
- C.1 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
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Answer: A
Statement 1 and 2 are correct. The PLA operates primarily from Myanmar, not within India, making statement 3 incorrect.
2. In the context of the recent drone attack claim by the PLA, which of the following statements accurately describes the role of Assam Rifles (AR)?
- A.AR is solely responsible for maintaining law and order in all North-Eastern states.
- B.AR functions under the operational control of the Ministry of Defence and the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- C.AR is primarily focused on counter-insurgency operations along the Indo-China border.
- D.AR's primary role is to provide logistical support to the Indian Army in the North-East.
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Answer: B
Assam Rifles functions under the operational control of the Army (Ministry of Defence) and the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs. This dual control structure is unique to AR.
3. Which of the following factors contributes MOST significantly to the persistence of insurgency in the North-Eastern region of India?
- A.High levels of literacy and economic development
- B.Effective implementation of government welfare schemes
- C.Porous international borders and ethnic grievances
- D.Strong integration of the region with the rest of India
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Answer: C
Porous borders allow for easy movement of insurgents and weapons, while ethnic grievances fuel the recruitment and support for insurgent groups.
4. With reference to the use of drones by non-state actors, which of the following statements is NOT correct?
- A.Drones offer a cost-effective means for surveillance and reconnaissance.
- B.Drones can be easily weaponized to carry out attacks on security forces and civilian targets.
- C.Current regulations effectively prevent the acquisition and use of drones by non-state actors.
- D.The use of drones by insurgent groups poses a significant challenge to internal security.
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Answer: C
Current regulations are not entirely effective in preventing the acquisition and use of drones by non-state actors, making it a significant security challenge.