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A Border Security Force (BSF) constable, Mithun Mandal, was killed in unprovoked firing in Manipur's Ukhrul district.
The jawan succumbed to his injuries at RIMS Hospital, Imphal.
The incident highlights ongoing security challenges and the role of paramilitary forces in maintaining peace in sensitive regions.
India's primary border guarding force, responsible for securing international borders and also deployed for internal security duties, counter-insurgency, and law and order maintenance in various states.
BSF is one of the seven CAPFs under the Ministry of Home Affairs, along with CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, NSG, and Assam Rifles (though Assam Rifles has a dual control structure).
The incident underscores the persistent security issues, including insurgency, ethnic conflicts, and cross-border activities, in states like Manipur, where CAPFs play a crucial role.
MHA is the nodal ministry for internal security and administers all CAPFs, including the BSF.
GS Paper III: Internal Security, Security Forces and their mandate.
General Awareness: Indian Defence and Security Forces, Current Affairs.
General Awareness: Current Affairs, National Security.
General Awareness: Indian Polity and Security, Current Affairs.
General Knowledge: Indian Armed Forces and Paramilitary Forces, Internal Security.
Consider the following statements: 1. Ballistic missiles are jet-propelled at subsonic speeds throughout their flights, while cruise missiles are rocket-powered only in the initial phase of flight. 2. Agni-V is a medium-range supersonic cruise missile, while BrahMos is a solid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Neither 1 nor 2
With reference to Home Guards, consider the following statements: 1. Home Guards are raised under the Home Guards Act and Rules of the Central Government. 2. The role of the Home Guards is to serve as an auxiliary force to the police in maintenance of internal security. 3. To prevent infiltration on the international border/coastal areas, the Border Wing Home Guards Battalions have been raised in some States. How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: Only two
Which one of the following statements best reflects the idea behind the "Fractional Orbital Bombardment System" often talked about in media?
Answer: A missile is put into a stable orbit around the Earth and deorbits over a target on the Earth.
Medium - Specific incidents are less frequent, but the underlying topic of CAPFs and internal security is high frequency.
India's border guarding organization on its borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Uniformed forces under the Ministry of Home Affairs, including BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB, NSG, and Assam Rifles.
The maintenance of law and order within a country, often involving counter-insurgency, counter-terrorism, and border management.