NSG under Ministry of Home

Q.  The National Security Guard (NSG) is a special force unit under -
- Published on 07 Jan 16

a. Ministry of Defence
b. National Security Advisor
c. PMO
d. Ministry of Home

ANSWER: Ministry of Home
 
- National Security Guard (NSG) was raised in 1984, following Operation Blue Star and the assassination of Indira Gandhi
- Its aim was combating terrorist activities with a view to protect States against internal disturbances
- NSG is under the authority of Ministry of Home Affairs (India), However it is not categorised under the uniform nomenclature of Central Armed Police Forces.
- It has a special forces mandate, and its core operational capability is provided by the Special Action Group (SAG) which is drawn from the Indian Army.
- The Special Rangers Group (SRG), the police component of NSG, which also handles VIP security, is composed of personnel on deputation from other Central Armed Police Forces and State Police Forces.

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