In December 2024, which foundation day was celebrated by the Border Security Force (BSF) of India?

Correct option is C

The correct answer is (c) 60th

Explanation:
• The Border Security Force (BSF) celebrated its 60th Foundation Day on December 1, 2024.
• The BSF was raised on December 1, 1965, in the wake of the 1965 war, to ensure the security of the borders of India.
• It is known as the 'First Line of Defence' for the Indian territories.
• The 2024 celebrations marked six decades of the force’s dedicated service in guarding the Indo-Pakistan and Indo-Bangladesh borders.
• BSF is one of the world's largest border guarding forces under the administrative control of the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Information Booster:
• The BSF motto is 'Duty Unto Death' (Jeevan Paryant Kartavya).
• It is the only Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) to have its own Water Wing, Air Wing, and an Artillery Regiment.

Additional Knowledge:
25th (Option a)
• Known as the Silver Jubilee, this was celebrated way back in 1990.
50th (Option b)
• Known as the Golden Jubilee, this was celebrated in 2015.
20th (Option d)
• This would have occurred in 1985; it does not correspond to the 2024 timeline.

So the correct answer is (c)