Operation ‘Sard Hawa’

BSF launches operation ‘Sard Hawa’

Question: Which of the following Indian Force has recently launched operation ‘Sard Hawa’ at the western international border of Rajasthan?
(a) Border Security Force
(b) Central Reserve Police Force
(c) Indian Army
(d) Central Industrial Police Force
Ans:(a)
Related facts:

  • On 15 January 2017; Border Security Force (BSF) launched operation ‘Sard Hawa’ at the western international border of Rajasthan.
  • The operation will continue till January 28.
  • Under this vigil will be beefed-up to check the instances of infiltration due to the dense fog in the area.
  • The purpose of the operation is to keep a hawk’s eye on the international border.
  • It should be noted that this operation is launched by BSF during severe cold and fog.

Reference:
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/bsf-launches-operation-sard-hawa-at-rajasthan-border/articleshow/56563737.cms
http://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/bsf-launches-operation-sard-hawa-at-rajasthan-border/508807/