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CISF
The Central Industrial Security Force or CISF is a central armed police force under the Ministry of Home Affairs. It was initially established under the Central Industrial Security Force Act, 1968 to protect major PSUs. However, it was converted to an armed force with a larger ambit under an amendment to the Act in 1983. ..
March 10: CISF Raising Day
Every year, the Central Industrial Security Force Raising Day is celebrated on March 10. The CISF works under Ministry of Home Affairs. It was set up in 1969 under the CISF act, 1968 passed in Parliament of India. About CISF Though established in 1969, the CISF was made an armed force in 1983. The sanctioned ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: CISF • CISF Raising Day • infrastructure projects • Ministry of Home Affairs • Power Plants
Jammu Airport comes under CISF
On March 6, 2020, the Jammu airport security was taken over by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). With this there are 63 airports under CISF at present. Airport Security The CISF is responsible for airport security at all commercial airports of India. Earlier the airports were under the control of airport police. However, after ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
Topics: Airport • Airport security • Border areas • CISF • India- Pakistan • Jammu • Ministry of Home Affairs
2020 observed as Year of Mobility by CISF
The CISF observes 2020 as the “Year of Mobility” for the welfare of the troops. It will focus on construction of residential units and implementation of welfare measures. Highlights In the year of 2020, the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) will aim at creating infrastructure for their families. It will also aim at focusing on ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: CISF • Defence Organisations • infrastructure • Ministry of Home Affairs • PSU • Welfare Schemes • Year of Mobility
Ekta Diwas: PM Modi inaugurated Technology Demonstration site
PM Modi inaugurated the Technology Demonstration Site at Kevadia, Gujarat on October 31, 2019. The inauguration was a part of the National Unity Day celebrations that commemorates the birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhai Patel. The security personnel showcased different technologies being used by them in the event. Highlights The site consisted of displays of police ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2019
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Airport security • CISF • CRPF • National Unity Day • PM Modi • Police • Rashtriya Ekta Diwas • Security • Technology
50th Raising Day celebrations of CISF
Prime Minister Narendra Modi attended the 50th Raising Day celebrations of Central Industrial Security Forces (CISF), at Indirapuram in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh. Lauding the role of CISF in building New India by providing security to the vital institutions of the country, Prime Minister suggested the idea of starting digital museums at airports and metros, showcasing the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Central Industrial Security Forces • CISF • Haiti Earthquake • Kerala floods • Nepal earthquake • Public Sector Undertakings • Uttar Pradesh