Security Forces Flashcards
What are the Indian Armed Forces?
The Indian Armed Forces are the military forces of India, consisting of three unified services: the Indian Army, the Indian Navy, and the Indian Air Force.
The Indian Armed Forces are supported by the Indian Coast Guard, paramilitary forces, and various other organizations.
Who is the supreme commander of the Indian Armed Forces?
The supreme commander of the Indian Armed Forces is the President of India.
What is the definition of paramilitary forces in India?
The term ‘paramilitary forces’ in India has not been defined in any acts or by authorities, but in 2011, the Government of India defined them as forces that assist the military and are headed by military officers, not by any police officer.
What is the Assam Rifles?
The Assam Rifles was established in 1835 and is considered the oldest of all paramilitary forces. It plays a crucial role in North East India for counter-insurgency and border security operations.
The Assam Rifles guards the 1,643 km long Indo-Myanmar border since 2002.
Who heads the Assam Rifles?
The Assam Rifles is headed by an Army Officer of Lieutenant General rank, but its administrative control lies with the Home Ministry.
What are the expected benefits of merging the Assam Rifles with ITBP?
- Synergize border management efforts at the China and Myanmar border due to similar geography.
- Better management of force.
- Will end the dual control of the Assam Rifles, which often creates problems during operations.
What are the disadvantages of merging the Assam Rifles with ITBP?
- The Assam Rifles has its independent history and is the oldest paramilitary force.
- It is a matter of pride for the people of North East.
- It has unparalleled experience in counter-insurgency.
What is the Special Frontier Force?
The Special Frontier Force (SFF) is based in Uttarakhand and was the first force of independent India, established as a result of the 1962 India-China War. Its focal task is to stir up guerrilla operations against China in Tibet.
The SFF operates under India’s intelligence agency, Research Analysis Wing, and reports directly to the Prime Minister.
What role did the SFF play in recent conflicts?
The Special Frontier Force played a crucial role in the 1971-72 India-Pakistan war, Operation Blue Star, and the 2020 India-China border tension, occupying crucial areas in the southern part of Pangong Tso to give strategic advantage to India.
When was the Indian Coast Guard established?
The Indian Coast Guard was established on 18 August 1978 as a sovereign armed force of the country.
What are the responsibilities of the Indian Coast Guard?
The Indian Coast Guard protects the country’s maritime interests and enforces maritime law with jurisdiction over both territorial and international waters, including contiguous and exclusive economic zones.
What is the Railway Protection Force (RPF)?
The Railway Protection Force is a security force of India entrusted with shielding railway passengers, passenger areas, and railway possessions of the Indian Railways.
It is the only central armed police force with the power to arrest, investigate, and prosecute criminals.
What is the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF)?
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) was set up under The Disaster Management Act, 2005, for specialist response to disaster situations.
The aim of the National Disaster Management Authority is to construct a safer and disaster-resilient India.
How many battalions compose the disaster management force?
It is composed of 12 battalions.
Who mans the disaster management force?
It is manned by persons on deputation from BSF (3 persons), CRPF (2 persons), CISF (2 persons), ITBP (2 persons), and Sashastra Seema Bal (2 persons).
What is the Intelligence Bureau?
It is India’s internal intelligence agency that works under the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
Who comprises the employees of the Intelligence Bureau?
The Bureau comprises employees from law enforcement agencies, mostly from the Indian Police Service (IPS) or the Indian Revenue Service (IRS) and the military.
Who has always been the Director of Intelligence Bureau?
The Director of Intelligence Bureau (DIB) has always been an IPS officer.
What are the responsibilities of the Intelligence Bureau?
The IB is particularly tasked with intelligence collection in border areas, in addition to domestic intelligence responsibilities.
What is the National Investigation Agency (NIA)?
NIA is a central agency established by the Indian Government to combat terror in India.
What role does the NIA play in law enforcement?
It acts as the Central Counter Terrorism Law Enforcement Agency.
What powers does the NIA have?
The agency is empowered to deal with terror related crimes across states without special permission from the states.
When was the NIA established?
The Agency came into existence with the enactment of the National Investigation Agency Act 2008 by the Parliament of India on 31 December 2008.
