In News The Border Security Force is celebrating its 57th Raising Day on 1 December. Border Security Force (BSF) About: It is India’s border guarding forces along the borders of Pakistan and Bangladesh. Administrative Control: Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). Purpose: It was raised in the wake of the 1965 War on 1 December 1965 […]
In News The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has extended the jurisdiction of the Border Security Force (BSF) up to 50 km inside the international borders in Punjab, West Bengal and Assam. About The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) claims that recent drone droppings of weapons from across the border have prompted this expansion in […]
In News The Chief Justice of India (CJI) is in favour of forming special panels to probe ‘atrocities’ by police in India. About The CJI said he was in favour of forming standing committees headed by the Chief Justices of the High Courts to investigate complaints received from the common man of “atrocities” committed by […]
In Context Recently, India’s Research and Analysis Wing (RAW) completed 53 years in service to the nation. About Established in 1968, to handle the nation’s international intelligence affairs, RAW came into force after the China-India War in 1962. At present, the intelligence arm operates under the aegis of the Prime Minister’s Office. RAW provides intelligence […]
In News According to experts, the NIA should be provided with additional infrastructure and domain experts to probe terrorism offences more efficiently. About National Investigation Agency (NIA) Origin and history: Over the past several years, India has been the victim of large scale terrorism sponsored from across the borders. There was a need for setting […]
In News Drone attack in Jammu underlines an emerging threat as well as a need to build capacity in this field. About Two drones dropped an IED each packed with high grade-explosives on an Indian Air Force base in Jammu. It was the first-ever attack in India where suspected terrorists had used drones. India is […]
In News A high-level committee has been formed for wider consultations on the creation of integrated tri-service theatre commands. About The panel includes the Vice-Chiefs of the three services, the Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to the Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee, and representatives from Ministries such as Home Affairs, Finance and Law. Some […]
In News Recently, there have been incidents of security personnel getting killed and injured in encounters with Maoists in Sukma district of Chhattisgarh. Recent Sukma Incident A joint team of the Chhattisgarh Police comprising the District Reserve Guard (DRG) and the Special Task Force (STF), along with various teams of the Central Reserve Police Force […]
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