Who celebrated its 58th Raising Day on 1st December 2022?

National Security Guard(NSG)

Border Security Force(BSF)

Central Industrial Security Force(CISF)

Central Reserve Police Force(CRPF)

Correct Answer : Border Security Force(BSF)

The Border Security Force(BSF) is celebrating its 58th Raising Day 1st Dec 2022. The event is observed annually on December 1.

* The BSF is also termed as the First Line of Defence of Indian territories. The paramilitary force was raised on 1 December 1965.

* Expressing pride on the occasion of the 58th raising day of the BSF, Prime Minister Modi has greeted the BSF personnel and their families on the occasion of BSF's Raising Day.

* PM also acknowledged the outstanding track record of BSF force while protecting India and serving our nation with utmost diligence.

* The 58th Raising Day Parade of the Border Security Force will be held on December 4, 2022, on the Guru Nanak University Campus, Amritsar.

* This is for the first time that the Raising Day Parade of the BSF will be held in Punjab and the second time outside the National Capital.

* The parade would comprise a 12-foot contingent including Mahila Prahari Contingent, Camel Band, and the Mountain Contingent..

Source : One India

Published On : December 1, 2022

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