Why in the news?
Amit Shah inaugurated the G-7 and G-13 Border Out Posts (BOPs) in Bhuj, Gujarat, and highlighted plans to strengthen border security through advanced technology and CISF-style security grids.
Key Highlights
- New BOPs inaugurated along the India-Pakistan border in Gujarat
- Focus on:
- Technological fencing
- Smart border security
- Territorial security concept
- Leak-proof security grid
About BSF (Border Security Force):
- India’s “First Line of Defence”
- Comes under the Ministry of Home Affairs
- Guards borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh
- Operates in extreme conditions from:
- Desert regions
- Marshlands
- Forests
- High-altitude areas
Strategic Areas
Sir Creek
- The marshy disputed region between India and Pakistan
- Security-sensitive coastal area
Harami Nala
- Creek area near Sir Creek
- Vulnerable to infiltration and smuggling
[2023] Which one of the following is the best example of repeated falls in sea level, giving rise to present-day extensive marshland?
[A] Bhitarkanika Mangroves
[B] Marakkanam Salt Pans
[C] Naupada Swamp
[D] Rann of Kutch
