PM greets Border Security Force on its Raising Day
On 1 December 2024, in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the Border Security Force on its Raising Day, calling it a critical line of defence.
Summary
On 1 December 2024, in India, Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted the Border Security Force (BSF) on its Raising Day, saying the force stands as a critical line of defence, embodying courage, dedication and exceptional service. According to the BSF, the force was officially formed on 1 December 1965, with K. F. Rustamji as its first Director-General and founding father.
Key facts
- Date
- 1 Dec 2024
- Occasion
- BSF Raising Day
- Formed
- 1 December 1965
- First DG
- K. F. Rustamji
- PM's words
- A critical line of defence
Practice MCQs 2 questions
The Border Security Force, which the PM greeted on its Raising Day on 1 December 2024, was officially formed in which year?
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Correct answer: A — 1965
BSF official website: the Border Security Force was officially formed on 1st December 1965; the PM greeted the BSF on its Raising Day on 1 December 2024 (PIB).
Who was the first Director-General and founding father of the Border Security Force?
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Correct answer: D — K. F. Rustamji
BSF official website: the Government of India appointed Shri K. F. Rustamji, IP, as the first Director-General and the founding father of BSF.