These were some of the queries posed in a 20-point questionnaire for Border Security Force (BSF) personnel during their health check-up this year. The document was prepared by a team of doctors engaged by the paramilitary force to conduct a psychological analysis of its 2.5 lakh members. “We plan to complete the test, which is usually a year-long exercise, in the next four months. Officials said the Wellness Quotient Assessment Test (WQAT) is being implemented for proper upkeep of the BSF personnel’s psychological health as well as early detection of personality disorders – if any. Government officials said the ministry of home affairs plans to implement the same test for other paramilitary forces too.

Source: Hindustan Times December 06, 2017 16:41 UTC