Senior IPS officer B. Srinivasan appointed as Director General (DG) of the National Security Guard (NSG). He is a 1992 batch IPS officer from the Bihar cadre. His appointment approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
B. Srinivasan is currently the director of Bihar Police Academy, Rajgir. Tenure will be from the date of joining until his superannuation on August 31, 2027.
National Security Guard (NSG)
The National Security Guard (NSG), also known as the “Black Cats,” is a special forces unit in India established in 1984. It is tasked with counter-terrorism operations, hostage rescue, and protection of high-risk individuals. The NSG operates under the Ministry of Home Affairs and draws personnel from the Indian Army and Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs).
Q.: Who was recently appointed as the Director General (DG) of the National Security Guard (NSG)?
a) Rakesh Asthana
b) B. Srinivasan
c) Alok Verma
d) Y.C. Modi
Answer: b) B. Srinivasan
Senior IPS officer B. Srinivasan appointed as Director General (DG) of the National Security Guard (NSG) in August 2024.
Here is an MCQ based on the brief about NSG:
Q.: What is the primary role of the National Security Guard (NSG) in India?
a) Disaster relief operations
b) Border security
c) Counter-terrorism and hostage rescue
d) Cybersecurity management
Answer: c) Counter-terrorism and hostage rescue
NSG is tasked with counter-terrorism operations, hostage rescue, and protection of high-risk individuals.
