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The Covid-19 pandemic has exposed the vulnerability of several world powers in the event of the use of biological weapons against them by rogue states and terrorist groups. In this context, discuss the measures that need to be taken to address the risks of Bioterrorism in India.   (150 Words)

Approach:

• Introduce by defining bioterrorism using examples
• Enumerate the threats and vulnerabilities of India with respect to bioterrorism
• Discuss steps that should be taken (like having robust disease surveillance mechanism)
• Way forward
• Conclusion