Illegal Immigration and Border Management
International Relations
- PYQs5
- Articles1
Background
Illegal immigration impacts national security, demographic composition, resource strain, and international relations, making it a critical governance and policy challenge for India.
Illegal immigration refers to the entry of foreign nationals into a country without official permission, posing challenges to national security, resource allocation, and social cohesion, often necessitating robust border management strategies.
Facts & tables
- National Security Concern
- Perceived as a significant challenge to national security and internal stability.
- Demographic Impact
- Government narratives link illegal immigration to 'unnatural demographic change'.
- Border Management
- Focus on streamlined mechanisms for identification, detention, and deportation of illegal immigrants.
| Type | Reference |
|---|---|
| Conceptual area | Geopolitics & International Conflicts |
| Body | Role |
|---|---|
| Ministry of Home Affairs | Formulates policy |
| High-Level Committee on Demographic Change | Recommends |
Prelims angle
Prelims angle: Statement-based questions
Prelims angle: Factual recall
- Government's focus on addressing 'illegal infiltration' and 'unnatural demographic change'.
- Role of border management in controlling undocumented migration.
- Economic factors influencing cross-border migration (e.g., India-Bangladesh).
- Debate over the scale and evidence of large-scale illegal immigration.
- Policy mechanisms for identification, detention, and deportation.
| Year | Framing tags |
|---|---|
| 2024 | Statement-based questions, Factual recall |
| 2024 | Multi-statement analysis, Cause and effect relationships |
| 2022 | Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall |
| 2022 | Multi-statement analysis, Institutional roles and functions |
| 2022 | Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall |
Timeline
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Geopolitics & International Conflicts
Conceptual area
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Prelims 2022
Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall
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Prelims 2022
Multi-statement analysis, Institutional roles and functions
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Prelims 2022
Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall
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Prelims 2024
Statement-based questions, Factual recall
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Prelims 2024
Multi-statement analysis, Cause and effect relationships
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A targeting in the name of demography
The issue of undocumented migration, particularly from neighboring countries, its perceived impact on demography and resources, and government efforts for identification, detention, and deportation through enhanced border management.
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Past papers
2022–2024 · 4 questions
In the news
A targeting in the name of demography
The issue of undocumented migration, particularly from neighboring countries, its perceived impact on demography and resources, and government efforts for identification, detention, and deportation through enhanced border management.
Try these PYQs
With reference to the United Nations General Assembly, consider the following statements:
1. The UN General Assembly can grant observer status to the non-member States.
2. Inter-governmental organisations can seek observer status in the UN General Assembly.
3. Permanent Observers in the UN General Assembly can maintain missions at the UN headquarters.
Which of the statements given above are correct ?
Statement 1 is correct. The United Nations General Assembly may grant non-member states, international organizations, and other entities Permanent Observer Status. Statement 2 is correct. The General Assembly decided that observer status would be confined to States and intergovernmental organizations whose activities cover matters of interest to the Assembly. Statement 3 is correct. Permanent Observers may participate in the sessions and workings of the General Assembly and maintain missions at the UN Headquarters.
Consider the following pairs:
Country - Important reason for being in the news recently
1. Chad – Setting up of permanent military base by China.
2. Guinea – Suspension of Constitution and Government by military
3. Lebanon – Severe and prolonged economic depression
4. Tunisia – Suspension of Parliament by President
How many pairs given above are correctly matched?
Pair 1 is incorrectly matched. China has not established any permanent military base in Chad. Pair 2 is correctly matched. Guinean special forces staged a coup, captured President Alpha Conde, replaced governors with the military, and dissolved the constitution and National Assembly. Pair 3 is correctly matched. Lebanon has been experiencing a severe and prolonged economic depression since 2019, driven by political instability, inadequate reforms, and systemic corruption. The economic crisis has affected approximately 74% of the population. Pair 4 is correctly matched. Tunisian President Kais Saied dissolved the suspended parliament after lawmakers held an online meeting and voted to repeal presidential decrees. He called it a failed coup attempt.
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I: Recently, Venezuela has achieved a rapid recovery from its economic crisis and succeeded in preventing its people from fleeing/emigrating to other countries.
Statement-II: Venezuela has the world's largest oil reserves.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
Statement-I: Incorrect. Venezuela continues to suffer from a severe economic crisis marked by hyperinflation, shortages of basic goods, and political instability. This crisis has led to a massive exodus of Venezuelans seeking better living conditions in neighboring countries and beyond. Statement-II: Correct. Venezuela indeed possesses the world's largest proven oil reserves, surpassing even Saudi Arabia. However, despite this vast resource wealth, economic mismanagement, corruption, and international sanctions have crippled its oil industry and hindered its ability to leverage this asset for economic recovery.
Consider the following statements :
Statement-I : There is instability and worsening security situation in the Sahel region.
Statement-II: There have been military takeovers/coups d'état in several countries of the Sahel region in the recent past.
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above statements?
* Statement-I: There is instability and worsening security situation in the Sahel region. This statement is correct as the Sahel region has been experiencing significant instability and security challenges, including terrorism, armed conflict, and humanitarian crises. * Statement-II: There have been military takeovers/coups d'état in several countries of the Sahel region in the recent past. This statement is also correct. Several countries in the Sahel region, such as Mali, Burkina Faso, and Chad, have experienced military coups in recent years. * Statement-II explains Statement-I because the military takeovers and coups contribute to the instability and worsening security situation in the Sahel region. The political instability resulting from these coups disrupts governance, exacerbates conflict, and undermines efforts to address security and development challenges in the region.
With reference to the United Nations Convention on the Law of Sea, consider the following statements:
1. A coastal state has the right to establish the breadth of its territorial sea up to a limit not exceeding 12 nautical miles, measured from baseline determined in accordance with the convention.
2. Ships of all states, whether coastal or land-locked, enjoy the right of innocent passage through the territorial sea.
3. The Exclusive Economic Zone shall not extend beyond 200 nautical miles from the baseline from which the breadth of the territorial sea in measure.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statement 1 is correct: UNCLOS allows coastal states to define the breadth of their territorial sea up to a limit of 12 nautical miles, measured from a baseline established according to the Convention. Statement 2 is correct: UNCLOS guarantees the right of innocent passage for ships of all states, including coastal and land-locked nations, through the territorial sea of another state. Innocent passage refers to non-threatening travel that doesn't harm the coastal state's security or interests. Statement 3 is correct: UNCLOS sets the limit of the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) at 200 nautical miles from the baseline used to measure the territorial sea. The EEZ grants the coastal state exclusive rights to explore, exploit, conserve and manage resources (living and non-living) within the zone. Hence, all three statements about the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) are correct.