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Peace And Security

NIOS · Class 10 · Social Studies

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Meaning and Concepts of Peace and Security

  • Peace is not merely absence of conflict but a positive condition ensuring development and harmony
  • Security means freedom from dangerous threats and safety of individuals, institutions, and nations
  • Peace and security are inseparable - together they create conditions for progress without threat
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Peace and Security for Democracy and Development

  • Mutual relationship exists between peace-security and democracy-development
  • Democracy cannot function without peace - elections and institutions need stable conditions
  • Development is impossible during conflicts, violence, or war
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India's Approach to Peace and Security

  • Approach evolved during freedom movement under Gandhi and Nehru's leadership
  • Constitutional provisions in Directive Principles (Article 51) mandate peace promotion
  • Federal system prevents centralization and regional dissatisfaction
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Internal Threats to Peace and Security

  • Terrorism: Criminal acts to inflict injury on civilians and create fear for political purposes
  • Major terrorist attacks: Mumbai 26/11, various city bombings since 1992
  • Insurgency: Armed rebellion against government, mainly in J&K and Northeast states

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Peace is a social and politicalSecurity means a secure conditionTraditional notion focuses on military threatsCriminal acts committed to cause deathArmed rebellion against constituted authority

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