Operation Garam Hawa

operation 'Garam Hawa'

Question: Which of the following Paramilitary forces recently conducted ‘Operation Garam Hawa’’ to vigil along the international border?
(a) CRPF
(b) BSF
(c) ITBP
(d) SSB
Answer- (b)
Related facts:

  • The Border Security Force conducted operation ‘Garam Hawa’ in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan to step up vigilance along the international border.
  • The main aim of this operation is to eliminate the chances of infiltration from across the border during summer. Instances of infiltration increase during summer due to extreme weather condition and dusty storm.
  • During ‘Operation Garam Hawa’ patrolling and number of BSF personnel will be increased along the international border.

Reference:
http://www.business-standard.com/article/pti-stories/bsf-begins-operation-garam-hawa-along-international-border-117051700451_1.html
http://aajtak.intoday.in/story/bsf-begins-operation-garam-hawa-along-pak-border-in-rajasthan-1-929824.html