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[Defense] Current Affairs compilation 2012-13: missiles, joint exercises,
operations, organizations
1. Intro
2. Defense exercises
3. Missiles, weapons and vehicles
Agni
Aircraft destroyer
Cruise
Navy / Submarine
Anti-Tank
Tanks and artillery
Rifles/ uniforms
Indian Radars and Sonars
Aircrafts
Helicopters
UAV/Drones
Submarines
Navy Ship
Coast guard ships
Coast guard vs Navy
4. Navy: New bases
5. Blue water navy
6. Defense PSUs
7. FDi limit
8. Exhibitions
9. Paramilitary forces?
10. Important organizations
11. Mock questions
Intro
Agni, Prithvi, Trishulwhenever youre preparing for UPSC, State PSC,
IBPS, SSC or LIC youve to prepare these things over and over again. Sometimes
it feels as if Indian Government tests these missiles not only to annoy China and
Pakistan but also to annoy the competitive exam aspirants. Anyways, earlier I
gave the compilation for persons in news 2012-13. click me if you havent read it
already. Now here a new article dealing with defense related current affairs
(2012-13) and basic stuff.
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If you feel any important term is missing, do mention it in the comments below.
Defense exercises
Kinda one of the most important topics for CSAT paper I. Its not that UPSC asks
defense exercises every year but just because it was asked once or twice then it
becomes important forever, especially when it has a catchy name hahaha.
Name Country force
Bold
Kurukshetra
India, Singapore in UP Army (Tanks)
Cormorant
Strike Iii
India, Srilanka, China, Pakistan, Bangladesh
and Maldives. (held in Sri Lanka)
All 3
Garud
Shakti
India, Indonesia Army
Indiaex-
2012
India, US Navy
Indra
India, Russia, bi annual Navy
Iron Fist
Only India. In Rajasthan Air Force
Jimex
India, Japan Navy
Konkan
India, UK Navy
Malabar
India, US Navy
Milan
India and 14 other countries: Australia,
Bangladesh etc.
Navy
Passex
India, Japan Navy
Pralay
India only, in North East Airforce+Army
Red Flag
India, US in Nevada Airforce
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Shakti
India, France in Uttarakhand Army
Shatrujeet
India, US in California Army (Infantry)
Shoor Veer
Only India, Rajasthan border Army
Simbex
India, Singapore Navy
Tropex
TROPEX=Theatre Level Operational
Readiness Exercise.India only
Navy
Vajra Prahar
India, US in Uttarakhand
Army (Special
Forces)
Varuna
India, France Navy
Yudh
Abhyas
India, US in Rajasthan Army (Tanks)
^this is one of the uses of pib.nic.in
Missiles, weapons and vehicles
Agni
Surface to surface missile by DRDO.
Range increases as version increases.
Agni-
5
>5000kms.
It is Indias first Intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM).
India is the 7
th
country to have ICBM. Other 6 are= US, Russia, China,
UK, France and Israel.
North Korea is also developing an ICBM named Taepodong-2.
Agni-
4
4000kms
Agni-
3
3000kms
Agni-
2
2000kms. Pakistans HATF-5 (Ghauri) has range of about 1300 kms.
Agni-
1
700kms (some books/magazines say 800 but India 2013 Yearbook says 700
so I keep it 700).
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Prithivi
Surface to surface. Short range (150-350)
Range increases as number increases: Prithvi I=150, II=250 and III=350kms
Its naval version is known as Dhanush. Dhanush can be launched from Navy ships.
Aircraft destroyer
Akash
Surface to air (SAM)
It can destroy many targets at once, using Rajendra radar system.
Its range is higher than trishul.
Astra Air to air missile to destroy enemy aircrafts.
Trishul
Surface to air (SAM)
Destroy low level flying objects. E.g. from a ship against low flying
attacking enemy missiles.
Cruise
Brahmos
290 km range.
Only Supersonic cruise missile in the world. (speed close
to 3 Mach)
Named after two rivers: Brahmaputra of India and the
Moskva of Russia.
can be used against ship and land targets.
Can be installed on ships, submarines & aircraft and ground
vehicles
Can receive navigation signals from both GPS (USA) and
GLONASS(Russia).
Nirbhay
sub-sonic cruise missile
Nirbhay is Indias equivalent of Tomahawk, a long-range,
sub-sonic cruise missile, developed by the U.S.
developed by Defence Research and Development
Organisation (DRDO)
will travel at a sub-sonic speed (less than the speed of
sound).
Navy / Submarine
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Dhanush
It is the naval version of Prithvi II missile.
Nuke capable.
350kms
K-15
Sagarika
Can be launched from submarines. Range abt 700kms.
Will be used from nuclear powered submarines (like
Arihant).
Varunastra
Anti-submarine torpedo
Anti-Tank
HELINA
The helicopter-fired version of Nag (anti-tank missile).
Helina =Helicopter + Nag
LAHAT
Laser Homing Attack or Laser Homing Anti-Tank missile
will be used in the upgraded Arjun battle tanks.
NAG
fire and forget anti-tank missile.
can destroy enemy tanks four km away
NAMICA=carrier of NAG missile.
Both of them did not perform well during field trials in
Rajasthan.
NAMIKA
It is a vehicle to carry and launch NAG missles.
Invar
Anti-tank Missiles that can be launched from Arjun T-90 tanks.
India will buy these from Russia
Adrushya Anti-tank mine. By DRDO
Tanks and artillery
Arjun Main battle tank. (T90)Kanchan=name of the armour used on this tank.
Ajeya T-72 tank
SARVATRA
Mobile bridge laying system. So armys tanks and vehicles can cross
rivers.
DAKSH It is a robotic vehicle for disabling IED (explosives).
Pinaka
Multibarrel rocket system (it looks like a truck with lot of rockets on
its shoulder).
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BHIM
155mm artillery gun. (these type of guns are known as howitzer)
Bofors is also a howitzer.
BMP-2 Infantry combat vehicle. To transport soldiers in the battlefield.
Rifles/ uniforms
INSAS
it is a self loading rifle (SLR)
by DRDO.
INSAS=Indian small arms system.
Before INSAS, we had ISHAPORE SLR.
Sujav Compact communication and electronic warfare suit
Baby viper An equipment for clearing land mines. By DRDO
Indian Radars and Sonars
First understand the difference.
Radar Sonar
RAdio Detection
and Ranging
SOund Navigation And Ranging
Uses radio waves Uses sound waves
Mostly used above
water (air)
Underwater.
Faster response
Slower (because speed of sound is slower than radio waves and
depends on medium through which it travels)
1. aerial and
naval
navigation
2. air defense
3. checking
weather
patterns
1. Locate submarines and mines in the sea
2. underwater surveillance and communication
3. mapping underwater terrains
Now lets check the DRDO projects related to Radars and Sonars
RADAR Sonar
Revati (3d radar for navy) HUMSA (shipborne)
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Rohini (3d radar for airforce) MIHIR (airborne)
Indra Panchendriya, USUSH (Submarine)
Rajendra Tadpole
Darpan
3D Car 3D Central Acquisition Radar
^most of these are given in India Yearbook, thats why important for MCQs.
Aircrafts
(list is definitely not exhaustive)
SU30-
MKI
Fighter jets, India will buy them from Russia.
Dornier-
228
Transport aircraft
Saras Transport aircraft
LCA
NP-1
Light combat aircraft, Naval prototype 1.Indias first indigenous naval
fighter jet (that can be used from aircraft carrier ships such as INS
Vikramaditya).
It has STOBAR capability. STOBAR= Ski Takeoff but arrested recovery.
Tejas
Light combat aircraft. (LCA)Kaveri=name of Tejass engine. It is Indias
first indigenous gas turbine engine.
It single seat, single engine, supersonic, light-weight, all-weather, multi-
role aircraft.
Darin-III
It is upgraded version of Jaguar fighter. Developed by Hindustan
Aeronautics ltd.
AEWC
Airborne Early warning and control system.
it is a really huge airplane , with high tech radar system.
It can detect enemy aircraft, ships and vehicles at long ranges.
Mirage Fighter aircraft, From france
MiG-21 Russia
By the way, fifth generation air-craft were separately discussed in another article long
time back. Click me
Helicopters
Attack helicopter, India will buy them from Russia.Can carry out
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Mi-17 v5 operation in any weather, any terrain, day n night + disaster,
Search-rescue operations.
Rudra Attack helicopter.
Dhruv, Cheetal,
Chetak
Utility helicopter= transporting very few men, material etc.
AgustaWestland Transport helicopter. From Italy but deal is stuck due to scam.
UAV/Drones
NISHANT,
Rustom-I,
Lakshya-I
These are UAV= Unmanned Aerial vehicles. Developed by DRDO
NETRA
Mini-UAV. CRPF will use it to fight naxals. BSF in counter-
insurgency.It looks like that helicopter Mr.Lobo was building in 3-idiots
(and then he conveniently committed suicide so that Amir Khan could
fix it and dance on a song.)
Harpy,
Heron,
Harop
These UAV are bought from Israel.
Submarines
INS Chakra
Nuclear submarine. We rented this from Russia.Only US, UK,
Russia, France and China had such nuke submarines. (we are the
sixth one)
INS Arihant Nuclear submarine. Currently undergoing trial.
INS
Sindhurakshak
Submarine, bought from Russia
Navy Ship
INS Sahyadri
Stealth frigate.Project 17= Indian navy is building stealth frigates
under this project.
Teg, Tarkash,
Trikand
These are also stealth frigates. India bought these from Russia.These
will be used for anti-piracy operations.
Sudarshini Indian navy ship. It is on sailing expedition to ASEAN nations.
INS
Vikramaditya
Aircraft carrier ship. Originally known as Admiral Gorshkov. India
bought this from Russia.
Coast guard ships
Again list not exhaustive, but following names were in news
Samudra
Paheredar
Pollution control
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Rani
Abbakka
Patrolling. By the way Rani Abbakka ruled over coastal parts of
Karnataka, had fought against Portugese in late 16
th
centuary.
Dahanu patrolling (mainly Maharashtra coast)
Rajkamal Patrolling
Coast guard vs Navy
Navy Coast guard
Admiral Director general
Overall Maritime-security Coastal security in Territorial waters
Anti-piracy Anti-smuggling
Reports to Defense ministry Same
Help fishermen in distressSearch and rescue
Marine pollution, environment protection
Navy: New bases
Dweep Rakshak Indian Navys new base in Laskhweep islands.
Baaz Indian Navys new base in Andaman Islands.
Blue water navy
It is a really powerful navy, can operate across the deep waters in open oceans.
E.g US Navy.
Indian navy also wishes to be a Blue water navy. The purchase/induction of
Vikramaditya, nuclear submarines, fifth generation air crafts etc. are part of that
strategy.
Defense PSUs
To run army, navy, airforce, coast guards or any other force you need weapons,
vehicles, uniforms etc. so who provides these materials?= 1) via import from
Russia, US, Israel, etc.+ 2) domestic production via DRDO, defense factories
and PSUs.
Often, we import stuff from other countries, then our PSUs will refit them to
suit Indian terrain and requirements.
Now lets take a look at the organizations related with domestic production
The main boss is Dept of Defense production >Defence ministry
Under this Department of defense production, youve two type of organizations
Defense factories
Make ammunition, explosives, weapons, uniforms
etc.
Defense undertaking (or
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PSUs) HAL, BEL, other shipyards.
DRDO is a separate R&D organization that directly reports to Defense ministry.
DRDO does the research Development stuff. Once that is complete, mass
production starts with the help of factories / PSUs.
Tagline of DRDO = Balasya Mulam Vigyanam = the source of strength is
science. (lolz but first you need money to finance the scientific research, so
then what is the source of strength?)
Defense Undertaking (PSUs)
(list not exhaustive)
HAL
Hindustan Aeronautics ltd.
HAWK jet trainer
SU-30 MKI
LCA
Dornier (transport aircraft)
Dhruv (light helicopter)
Cheetal/Chetak (Helicopters)
BEL
Bharat Electronics
Sonar, communication devices, electronic systems for tanks,
aircrafts.
Also develops solar cells, EVM (electronic voting machine) etc.
Shipyards
Garden Reach, Kolkata
Mazagon, Mumbai (and not Goa)
MIDHANI
MIshra-DHatu NIgam ltd.
Provides high quality metals, alloys, materials required for air-
craft, tank, weapons production.
NIRDESH
National institute for Research and Development in Defense
Shipbuilding.
For self-reliance in defense production related to navy.
Near Kozhikode, Kerala
It is not a PSU but a society.
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Private sector
Before 2001, private sector wasnt allowed in defense production. But now
26% FDI is allowed in Defense sector.
Issue: 26% is very low. It doesnt encourage foreign players transfer their
defense technologies in India, therefore Commerce ministry wants this FDI
limit to be increased to 74%. for more, click me to read the news article
Exhibitions
AERO india: air force related. 2013s show held in Bengaluru.
Defexpo India: weapons, machines related to Land, Naval and Internal Security.
2012s show held in New Delhi.
Paramilitary forces?
Different books give different definitions of what is meant by Paramilitary
forces.
For example, some would say Paramilitary = those fall under Home ministry and
not under Defense ministry. E.g. CRPF, BSF, ITBP etc. Others will counter it
saying forces like IB and CBI also fall under Home ministry but by no means
theyre paramilitary.
In 2011, Government of India made the formal definition: Paramilitary force
=headed by Military officer (and not an IPS officer).
CRPF, BSF, ITPB etc are all headed by Director Generals but these director
generals are actually IPS officers (and not military officers.) Hence going by
that definition, we are left with only three real paramilitary forces
1. Assam Rifles
2. Special Frontier Force
3. Coast Guard
Ok then
1. what are CRPF, BSF, ITBP, CISF and SSB? =these are Central Armed Police
Forces (CAPF).
2. Then what are RAW and IB = they are intelligence gathering agencies (internal
and external)
3. Then what are CBI and NIA= they are law enforcement agencies.
Organizations
Establishment Years are not important but the chronology is.
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1835
Assam
Rifles
originally Catchar Levy.
Also known as Sentinels of North East and Friends
of the hill people (kinda too clichd, hence unlikely
for MCQs).
Falls under Home ministry (and not Defense
ministry).
However, its DG is an army officer, hence it is a
true/real paramilitary force.(and the oldest one)
It also protects the Indo-Myanmar border. (SSB looks
after Nepal, Bhutan border)
1861
RPF
Railway protection force. Its evolution can be traced
to Indian police Act made in 1861. Under that Act,
part of the British police manpower was deployed for
protection of railways.
1920
TA
Territorial army. Falls under Defense Ministry.
This is like a part time job. A member can continue
his routine job / business as a civilian and every year
he has to render service in Territorial army for a few
months.
Similar force in USA = known as National Guards.
1939
CRPF
CRPF (originally Crown representatives police).
Sardar Patel renamed it to Central Reserve Police
force.
Falls under Home ministry. This is the main fighting
force against naxal and internal disturbances.
1941
CBI
Under special police establishment Act. Later turned
into CBI. (1963)
On TV channels, you often hear Congies giving
argument that CBI is independent because doesnt
fall under Home ministry so we are not controlling
CBI.
It is a bogus argument because CBI reports to
Department of personnel and training, and personnel
ministry falls under Prime Minister. Although for
corruption cases, CBI reports to CVC.
Similar force in USA=FBI.
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1946
Home
Guards
Home guards. (Army has similar force known as
Territorial army). These are Voluntary forces (part
time job). Work: bandobast during election, rioting,
traffic, disasters etc.
Home ministry frames the policies, functions,
training for home guards. The cost of force is shared
between centre +states.
1948
NCC
National cadet Corps.
Motto: Unity and Discipline (Ekta aur anushasan.)
1962
ITBP
Indo Tibetan border police. Setup in the wake of
Chinese aggression.
It was also responsible for KASABs security in
Mumbai jail. Then they asked crores of rupees and
Maharashtra Government refused to pay.
Falls under Home Ministry.
1962
SFF
Special Frontier Force. For carrying guerilla
operations behind Chinese lines.
Falls under Defense ministry.
1963
SSB
Originally Special service bureau, now Sashastra
Seema Bal.
It protects Nepal and Bhutan border.
1965
BSF
Border security force.
During war time, BSF will do the policing work in any
enemy territories captured by Indian Army + taking
care of refugees and prisoner of war (PoW).
1968
RAW
Research and Analysis wing (RAW)
Doesnt fall under Home / Defense / Foreign
ministry. This organization directly reports to PM.
Similar force in USA=CIA, Russia=FSB (earlier
KGB), Israel= Mossad, China=MSS.
RAW looks into External intelligence gathering.
IB (Intelligence bureau) under Home ministry looks
into Internal intelligence gathering. Before RAW was
created (1968), this IB used to do both internal and
external intelligence gathering.
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1969
CISF
Central Industrial security force. Protection of
airports, PSUs, nuke labs and powerplants.
CISF is a cost-reimbursement force meaning its
cost is borne by the client and not the taxpayer. E.g. if
airport is getting CISF cover, then air port has to pay
them (so ultimately air-passengers have to pay.)
Infosys is the first private company to get CISF
protection.
1985
SPG
Special protection group. Setup after Indiras
assassination. Provides security to PM, and his
family.
1990
RR
Rashtriya Rifles. Counter insurgency in Kashmir. It is
part of Army (hence defense ministry).
1992
RAF
Rapid Action force
Made from CRPF
It was setup mainly for controlling riots. But
nowadays also used in disaster Management, anti-
naxal ops, UN peace keeping ops.
Vajra= riot control vehicle of RAF.
Falls under Home ministry.
2008
COBRA
Combat battalion for resolution action. Made from
CRPF. To fight naxals.
Similar force of Andhra police Is known as Grey-
hounds.
2009
NIA
National investigation agency. After 26/11 attacks.
Just like CBI, this one also reports to Personnel
Ministry.
Lets try to consolidate some important stuff from above table
Defense ministry vs Home ministry
Defense ministry Home
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1. Army: Rashtriya Rifles,
Territorial army
2. Navy
3. Airforce
4. Coast guard
5. For special ops: Marcos (Navy),
Garuda (Airforce), Ghatak
(Army), Special Frontier Force.
6. NCC
1. Internal security=CRPF, RAF,
COBRA, Assam Rifles(NE), CISF
(PSUs, Airports etc.)
2. Border security=SSB (Nepal
Bhutan), BSF (Pak, Bangla), ITBP
(Tibet), Assam Rifles (Myanmar)
3. Law Enforcement=CBI, NIA: but
they dont report to home ministry.
4. Intelligence=IB (internal) + RAW
(external) but RAW falls directly
under PM.
5. For special operations=NSG
Special forces across world
For Surgical operations like airplane hijack, terrorist/hostage situation.
NSG India
SAS UK
Delta Force US
GSG-9 Germany
GIGN France
Shar-et-matkal Israel
Mock questions
1. Which of the following is not a UAV?
a. Nishant
b. Rustom
c. Netra
d. Dhruv
2. Which of the following has highest range in kms?
a. Prithvi
b. Brahmos
c. Dhanush
d. Agni-V
3. Which of the following country doesnt have ICBM missiles?
a. India
b. China
c. USA
d. South Korea.
4. Which of the following is not a Surface to surface missile
a. Agni
b. Prithvi
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c. Trishul
d. None of above.
5. What is the FDI limit in Defense sector in India?
a. 0
b. 26
c. 49
d. 74
6. What is NIRDESH?
a. State of the art electronic communication system for Navy
b. An organization for making India self-reliant in defense technology
c. Joint naval exercise between India and USA
d. None of above
7. Correct statement
a. Garden Reach shipbuilders= Andhra
b. Mazagon dock= Goa
c. Both A and B
d. None
8. In terms of range, find correct order: from lower to higher?
a. Agni V, Sagarika, Dhanush, Brahmos
b. Sagarika, Dhanush, Brahmos, Agni V
c. Brahmos, Dhanush, Sagarika, Agni V
d. None of above.
9. Find the odd term
a. Helina
b. Nirbhay
c. Sagarika
d. Nirdesh
10. Find the odd sequence
a. Indra, Rajendra, Mihir, Revati
b. Mihir, Panchendriya, USUSH, Rajendra
c. Indra, Rajendra, Rohini, Revati
d. None of above.
11. incorrect Match
a. Mirage=Russia
b. J31=Japan
c. SU30-MKI=S.Korea
d. All of above.
12. Kaveri is an engine Developed for
a. INS Arihant
b. Light combat aircraft
c. T90 Arjun tank
d. none of above
13. Which of the following ship can be used during oil spills?
a. Sahyadri
b. Arihant
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c. Chakra
d. Samudra Paheredar
14. Correct Match
a. Dweep Rakshak:Indian Navys new base in Andaman
b. Baaz: Indian Navys new base in Maldives.
c. Both A and B
d. None
15. First private sector company to get CISF cover was
a. TCS
b. WIPRO
c. Satyam
d. infosys
16. Which of the following is not a central armed police force?
a. BSF
b. CRPF
c. CISF
d. Rashtriya Rifles
17. Which of the following is not a central paramilitary force?
a. Assam Rifles
b. Special Frontier Force
c. Coast Guard
d. NSG
18. Which of the following doesnt report to home ministry
a. RAF
b. CRPF
c. SSB
d. RAW
Main article stop here. Now just some filler material.
Operations
this is too cliched for the MCQs.
Operation Why Force year
Blossom Evacuate Indians from Libya navy 2011
Black Tornado Kill terrorists responbile for 26/11 NSG 2008
Sukoon
Evacuate Indians during Israel-Lebanon
conflict.
Navy 2006
Madath, Sea Waves,
Castor, Gambhir,
Rainbow, Rahat
Relief after 2004 tsunami Navy 2004
Enduring Freedom
It was US operation in Afghanistan but
India navy escored American ships through
straight of Malacca
Navy 2001
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Talwar
Kargil war
Navy 1999
Vijay(99) Army 1999
Safed sagar Airforce 1999
Cactus To prevent coup in Maldives All 3 1988
Pawan Peace keeping in Sri Lanka Army 1987
Meghdoot Capturing Siachen glacier Army 1984
Triden, Python Attacking Karachi port Navy 1971
Vijay (61)
Capture of Goa, Daman and Diu and
Anjidiv Islands
Army 1961
Polo Hyderabad freedom Army 1948
Now Some more misc. GK that is not much important for MCQs.
Field formation, in terms of no. soldiers= corps > division > brigade > battalion
> company > platoon > section.
In gallantry awards: Param Vir > Maharvir > Vir.
Ashok chakra = equivalent of Param Vir charka, given for bravery in peacetime.
(e.g. given to police officers who martyred during 26/11).
Medal of Honor = American equivalent of Param Vir Chakra.
Highest rank in Indian Army is not General but Field marshal. So far only two
field marshals: Cariappa and Manekshaw. In American system, these two are
five star generals and rest (e.g. V.K.Singh, Bikram Singh, ) are four star
generals.
India= RAW (external intelligence) , IB (internal) Similarly UK = MI5 (internal
intelligence) and MI6 (external intelligence).
Finally some time pass questions/ food for thought
1. If India has CBI and US has FBI then what does UK have?
2. Every country would need a RAW but not a CBI why?
3. USA has FBI + US Marshalls. FBI looks after federal investigation and US
Marshalls do the transporting of federal prisoners, serving warrants and
securing federal courts. On that logic, While India has CBI, but why doesnt India
have Indian marshals?
Answers for time pass questions
1. Nothing. Because UK is not a federal country. Although UK does have special
police forces to fight organized crime and narcotics. But in terms of
jurisdiction and functions, theyre not equivalent to CBI/FBI.
2. Hint given in answer 1.
3. because most of the federal prisoners in India are either out on bail or doing
Aiyaashi in the jail so separate police to transport prisoners=not needed.
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