Recipient of President's Medal For Distinguished Service (PSM) on the occasion of Republic Day 2025, Shri Deepak Kumar Kedia belongs to which of the following organisations?

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) National Security Guard (NSG)

Explanation:

• Shri Deepak Kumar Kedia was awarded the President’s Medal for Distinguished Service (PSM) on Republic Day 2025.

• He serves as Inspector General (IG) at the NSG Headquarters.

• He has been recognized for exceptional service, leadership, and contributions to counter-terrorism operations.

• His role in strengthening operational preparedness within NSG has been highly appreciated.

• He is also a Chartered Accountant and was honored with the CA in Public Service award by ICAI in February 2025.

Information Booster:

• The President’s Medal for Distinguished Service is awarded to personnel of police and central armed forces for outstanding dedication and exemplary long-term service.

• NSG, also known as the “Black Cat Commandos,” is India’s premier counter-terrorism force under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

Additional Knowledge:

Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) (Option a)

• CISF primarily provides security to critical infrastructure and industrial units.

• Shri Kedia is not associated with CISF.

• CISF personnel also receive PSM, but he was not among them.

Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) (Option c)

• CRPF is India’s largest paramilitary force focused on internal security operations.

• Shri Kedia does not belong to CRPF.

Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) (Option d)

• ITBP guards the India-China border and handles high-altitude operations.

• Shri Kedia is not part of the ITBP.