CORAS is a separate Commando Unit of
- A.National Security Guard
- B.Central Industrial Security Force
- C.Railway Protection Force
- D.Central Reserve Police Force
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Explanation
The correct answer is C, Railway Protection Force. CORAS, the Commando for Railway Security, is the special commando unit raised by the RPF of Indian Railways in 2019.
CORAS was formed to handle serious threats on the railway network, such as terrorist attacks, hijacking or hostage situations, sabotage and insurgency, especially in sensitive areas like Jammu and Kashmir, the North-East and regions affected by Left-wing extremism. Its personnel are drawn from the RPF and the Railway Protection Special Force and are trained by the specialised commando units of the armed forces and police. The Railway Protection Force itself works under the Ministry of Railways and protects railway property, passengers and the passenger area.
A is wrong because the commandos of the National Security Guard are called the Black Cats and the force is a counter-terror force under the Ministry of Home Affairs. B is wrong because the CISF guards airports, metros and industrial undertakings and has no unit named CORAS. D is wrong because the commando unit of the CRPF is CoBRA (Commando Battalion for Resolute Action), used against Naxalism.
Exam tip: CORAS – RPF; CoBRA – CRPF; Black Cats – NSG; MARCOS – Navy; Garud – Air Force.
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