Question

“Securitypedia”, an online security related encyclopaedia, has been launched by which one of the following security forces?

(a) Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)
(b) Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
(c) Indian Armed Force (IAF)
(d) None of These

Answer 1

Option A - Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)

■ Explanation :-

• Option A is correct :- It has been launched by Central Industrial Security Force (CISF).

More Information

■ Securitypedia :-

• It is a website which incorporates a wide range of security related issues, best practices and latest technologies (in the domain of security) available across the world.

• It is not just a static website containing data archives but is more of a dynamic platform where a force member can contribute by writing blogs on relevant security related professional issues.

• Just like Wikipedia, any member could post information or edit articles after citing authentic and verifiable sources.

• As a supplement to Securitypedia, CISF has also developed CISF Tube which is an online video database of all videos relevant to CISF.

• The videos available on CISF Tube enables CISF personnel to learn on various subjects related to their area of functioning.

■ Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) :-

• CISF is an armed force under the Union Home Ministry established under an Act of Parliament, Central Industrial Security Force Act, 1968.

• It has 10 reserve battalions, 08 training institutes and 39 other organizations.

• According to the mandate, CISF provides security to the premises staff along with the security of property and establishments.

• It is providing security to the strategic establishment, including the Department of Space, the Department of Atomic Energy, the Airports, the Delhi Metro, the ports, the historical monuments and the basic areas of Indian economy such as petroleum and natural gas, electricity, coal, steel and mining.

• It is providing protection to some private sector units and important government buildings in Delhi.

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Answer 2

“Securitypedia”, an online security related encyclopaedia, has been launched by which one of the following security forces?

(a) Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)

(b) Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)

(c) Indian Armed Force (IAF)

(d) None of These