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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which armed force started the ‘Ops Alert’ exercise to enhance security?
A
Indo-Tibetan Border Police Force
B
Border Security Force
C
Central Railway Protection Force
D
Central Industrial Security Force
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Q. Which armed force started the ‘Ops Alert’ exercise to enhance security? Notes: The Border Security Force has started an ‘Ops Alert’ exercise to enhance security along the India-Pakistan border.

Detailed explanation-2: -As a result of the recommendations of the Committee of Secretaries, the Border Security Force came into existence on 01st Dec 1965, with Shri K F Rustamji, IP as the first chief and founding father.

Detailed explanation-3: -Several anti–national elements try to cause trouble in the country during such nationwide celebrations. To put them under control and to increase security at the border, the BSF is conducting a seven-day long exercise called the “OPS ALERT”.

Detailed explanation-4: -The BSF has grown exponentially from 25 battalions in 1965, to 192 battalions with a sanctioned strength of 270, 363 personnel including an expanding air wing, Marine wing, an artillery regiment, and specialized units. It currently stands as the world’s largest and most powerful border guarding force.

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