Categories: Defence

37th Raising Day of National Security Guard

The National Security Guard (NSG) force, popularly known as Black Cats, observes its Raising Day on October 16, every year. The year 2021 marks the 37th anniversary of the establishment of the NSG. NSG is an elite counter-terrorism unit under the Indian Ministry of Home Affairs.

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About National Security Guard (NSG):

The NSG is a Federal Contingency force to deal with anti-terrorist activities. The NSG is a force equipped and trained to deal with the specific situation and is therefore used in exceptional circumstances to thwart serious acts of terrorism. It was established in 1984, NSG is popularly known as the Black Cats. It is an elite striking force in the country trained and equipped to handle situations like a terrorist attack, hijacking, and hostage captivity.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams: 

  • National Security Guard Headquarters: New Delhi;
  • DG of National Security Guard: M A Ganapathy;
  • The motto of the National Security Guard: Sarvatra Sarvottam Suraksha.

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