Summary
The force protects a long, icy border with China and helps people in the mountains.
They train in climbing, skiing and rescue skills to handle tough weather.
They also help during earthquakes and floods, rescuing families in need.
Key Points
4 points1
Celebrated 65 years of service on October 24.
2
Guard a 3,488‑kilometre border from Ladakh to Arunachal Pradesh.
3
Work at heights of 9,000 to 18,800 feet where it can be –45 °C.
4
Assist in disaster relief and rescue operations.
New Words to Learn
7 wordscourage
being brave even when things are scary
border
the line that separates two countries
altitude
how high a place is above sea level
disaster
a big problem like an earthquake or flood
relief
help given after a disaster
rescue
saving people from danger
extremism
people who try to cause trouble in extreme ways
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