Tag: Various Security Agencies & their Mandate

In News Recently, the Border Security Force (BSF) has started a seven-day “Ops Alert” exercise. Key Points About: Commenced on January 21 and will continue till January 28.  All along the Indo-Pak international border from Sir Creek (marshy area) to the Rann of Kutch in Gujarat and Barmer district of Rajasthan. The BSF will carry […]

In News The Indian Air Force (IAF) needs a revised guiding document to help it navigate ahead smoothly.   Key Points Need for Doctrinal Guidance:  Presently it is debatable whether some breakthrough or efforts for indigenisation are being guided by some long-term institutionalised thinking and planning. Because for longer and permanent effects, doctrinal guidance is […]

In News  The demand to replace the ‘Revenue Police’ system in Uttarakhand has once again gained ground in the wake of the murder of 19-year-old Ankita Bhandari. About the Revenue Police system The system of revenue police was brought by the British over a century ago when crime in the hilly areas was low. The […]

In News  The Railway Protection Force (RPF) celebrated its 38th Raising Day on 20th September 2022 About Railway Protection Force  It was constituted by an Act of Parliament in 1957 for providing security to Railway property.  Subsequently, the force was empowered to enquire, arrest and prosecute the offenders involved in unlawful possession of railway property […]

In News Every year, July 27 is commemorated as Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)  foundation day as India’s largest central armed police force came into existence on this day in 1939. About Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) Colonial Era:  These forces were there since the imperial rule of the Britishers and were known as Crown […]

In News  Recently ,The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken over the probe into the killing of tailor Kanhaiyya Lal (48) in Rajasthan’s Udaipur over a social media post supporting suspended Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Nupur Sharma. What is the NIA? Origin  In the wake of the 26/11 Mumbai terror attack in November 2008, […]

In News Presently, the government is looking to streamline the post and the functions of the Department of Military Affairs (DMA). About The Government is yet to announce a successor to the country’s top military post (CDS).  Reason for Delay: The Government is reassessing the concept of the post as well as the Department of […]

In News Recently, the Vice President of India called for renewed thrust to implement reforms in police forces. Key Points The Vice President emphasised that a progressive, modern India must have a police force which meets the democratic aspirations of the people. Skill up-gradation with modern requirements: There is a need to upgrade the skills […]