CURRENT AFFAIRS

2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The SPG cover will now only be provided to which among the following?
A
President of India
B
Vice President of India
C
Prime Minister of India
D
Chief Justice of India
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Presently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the only SPG protectee.

Detailed explanation-2: -Special Protection Group (SPG) is entrusted with the task of providing proximate security to the Prime Minister of India, former Prime Minister and their immediate family members.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Prime Minister is always closely surrounded and guarded by the SPG commandos, who are part of the first tier of the PM’s security. In the second tier of the security cordon, Prime Minister’s personal security guards, who are trained and skilled as the SPG commandos, are deployed on duty.

Detailed explanation-4: -The NSG is used extensively to guard VIPs and VVIPs, especially those in the Z+ category. Many NSG personnel are seconded to the Special Protection Group (SPG) which guards the Prime Minister. Most NSG and SPG commandos have already served in para military forces or special forces.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Special Protection Group (SPG) was raised in 1985 with the intention to provide proximate security cover to the Prime Minister, former Prime Ministers and their immediate family members.

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