Social Studies Chapter 3 - Internal and External Security

Paramedics from ________________ helped to deliver a baby in a couple's home in 2017.

• Internal Security Department (ISD)

• Singapore Prison Services (SPS)

• Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB)

• Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)

Answer explanation

The SCDF Provides fire-fighting, rescue and emergency medical services.

It also formulates, implements and enforce regulations on fire safety and civil defense shelter matters

Who arrested them?

• Immigrations and Checkpoints Authority (ICA)

• Home Team Academy (HTA)

• Singapore Police Force (SPF)

• Singapore Corporation for Rehabilitative Enterprises (SCORE)

Answer explanation

ICA is Responsible for the security of Singapore’s borders against the entry of undesirable persons and cargo through our land, air and sea checkpoints.

Who detained them?

• Casino Regulatory Authority (CRA)

• Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB)

• Internal Security Department (ISD)

• Immigrations and Checkpoints Authority (ICA)

Answer explanation

The Internal Security Department is an intelligence agency that counters security threats to Singapore’s internal stability and ensures that Singapore is safe and secure.

Who was involved in this incident?

• Singapore Prison Service (SPS)

• Singapore Police Force (SPF)

• Home Team Academy (HTA)

• Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB)

Answer explanation

The Singapore Police Force is the national law enforcement agency responsible for the prevention of crime and law enforcement in Singapore.

Which agency is involved in Singapore?

• Immigrations and Checkpoints Authority (ICA)

• Home Team Academy (HTA)

• Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF)

• Casino Regulatory Authority (CRA)

Answer explanation

Mission, Vision and Values of CRA

What is the name of this government ministry?

• Ministry of Law

• Ministry of Home Affairs

• Ministry of Trade and Industry

• Ministry of Communications and Information

Answer explanation

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) consists of MHA Headquarters, 7 Home Team departments and 3 statutory boards, and is known collectively as the Home Team. We work as One Home Team, in close partnership with the community, to keep Singapore safe and secure. Each Home Team Department has its specific roles and responsibilities, working towards a common mission and vision.

The Home Team officers work tirelessly to keep Singapore safe and secure amidst an increasingly complex operating landscape. The Home Team is constantly innovating to ensure we are always ready and able to respond effectively, and to serve the public better.

BONUS QN - External Security - Which is the logo of the "Republic of Singapore Navy?"

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Answer explanation

To ensure the external security of Singapore, the government engages agencies such as the army, navy and air force.