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QUESTION 9
GS3
10 marks

Discuss how emerging technologies and globalisation contribute to money laundering. Elaborate measures to tackle the problem of money laundering both at national and international levels.

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7 min
150 words

What the examiner wants

Discuss: answer the exact PYQ as framed — “Discuss how emerging technologies and globalisation contribute to money laundering. Elaborate measures to tackle the problem of money laundering both at national and international levels.” Treat each scoring limb separately instead of writing a general note on Tech- Enabled Money Laundering.

DiscussExplain the different sides of the issue, use evidence, and finish with a balanced view.

Demand-wise check

  1. 1Discuss how emerging technologies and globalisation contribute to money laundering≈55 words
  2. 2Elaborate measures to tackle the problem of money laundering both at national and international levels≈55 words

Open in about 20 words and close in about 20.

Answer plan

Define the threat/contextCauses and operating mechanismIndia-specific impacts/vulnerabilitiesExisting responseGaps and calibrated countermeasures

Where marks usually go

  • Writing generally about Tech- Enabled Money Laundering without directly resolving: “Discuss how emerging technologies and globalisation contribute to money laundering.”
  • Under-developing the second scoring limb: “Elaborate measures to tackle the problem of money laundering both at national and international levels.”

Value addition

  • 3–4 node flowchart or dimension wheel keyed to the question’s main components
    → Draw it in the body, next to the point it supports.

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