CURRENT AFFAIRS

2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who will address the 17th Investiture Ceremony of Border Security Force, BSF in New Delhi?
A
Asaduddin Owaisi
B
Ajit Doval
C
Omar Abdullah
D
Jyotiraditya Scindia
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Son of retired IPS officer Prakash Singh who had also headed the BSF several years ago, Pankaj Kumar is currently serving as a special DG in the force. His appointment as the BSF chief will take effect after August 31, 2021, and his tenure will last till his superannuation on December 31, 2022.

Detailed explanation-2: -K F Rustamji, IPS was the first chief and the founding father of the organization. The BSF is under the Ministry of Home Affairs of the Government of India. It is at present the world’s largest border guarding force. Currently there are about 186 battalions and strength of more than 2 lakh personnel.

Detailed explanation-3: -At present BSF is holding 192 (including 03 NDRF) Bns and 07 BSF Arty Regiments guarding International Border with Pakistan and Bangladesh.

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