The government has deployed the Marine Commandos (MARCOS) of the Indian Navy in the Pangong lake area in eastern Ladakh. The deployment comes after the stationing of Indian Air Forces Garud commandos and Indian Army para special forces in the conflict zone for over more than past six months.
Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2020
Key-Points
The Marine Commandos, abbreviated to MARCOS and officially called the Marine Commando Force (MCF), is the special forces unit of the Indian Navy that is responsible for conducting special operations.
MARCOS was founded in February 1987. MARCOS are capable of operating in all types of environments; at sea, in air and on land.
The force has gradually acquired experience and an international reputation for professionalism. The MARCOS regularly undertake specialised maritime operations in Jammu and Kashmir through the Jhelum River and Wular Lake.