New Intelligence Set-up of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB)

Union Home Minister operationalised the New Intelligence Set-up of SSB

Question: Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) has been declared as the Chief Intelligence Agency for the borders of which of the following countries?
(a) Bharat-Bhutan, India-Myanmar
(b) India-Nepal, Bhutan
(c) India-Bangladesh, India-Nepal
(d) Bharat-Bhutan, India-Pakistan
Answer: (b) 
Related facts:

  • On September 18th, 2017, Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh operationalised the New Intelligence Set-up of the Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).
  • SSB has been declared as the Lead Intelligence Agency (LIA) for both the Indo-Nepal and Indo-Bhutan borders.
  • MHA has accordingly sanctioned 650 posts in various ranks from Battalion to Frontier Headquarters.
  • This intelligence network is of the highest capabilities that can function and deliver would be the prime requirement of comprehensive Border Management.
  • On the occasion, the Union Home Minister launched the Welfare and Rehabilitation Board (WARB) Mobile App for CAPF personnel.
  • The App is available on Google Play store and is user friendly.

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