OPERATION
AJAY – INTERNATIONAL
News:
‘Operation Ajay’ set to
evacuate Indian nationals from Israel
What's
in the news?
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As the Israel-Hamas war escalated and
countries scrambled to bring home their people trapped in the fighting or
looking for a way out of the war zone, India announced it was launching
Operation Ajay to repatriate its
citizens from Israel and Palestine.
Key
takeaways:
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An estimated 18,000 Indians are currently
residing in Israel, as confirmed by the Ministry of External Affairs.
Operation
Ajay:
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The initiative aims to ensure the safety
and well-being of Indian nationals during a period of increased conflict in the
Israel-Palestine area.
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The Indian government will facilitate the
return of Indian citizens through
special chartered flights.
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Indian
Navy ships will also be pressed into service should the need
arise.
Other
Operations by India:
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Operation
Kaveri - To evacuate Indians from Sudan
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Operation
Karuna - To help Myanmar affected by cyclone Mocha.
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Operation
Dost
- Help to earthquake affected Turkey.
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Operation
Ganga - To bring back Indians from Ukraine.
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Operation
Devi Shakti - To bring back Indians from Afghanistan.
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Vande
Bharat Mission - To bring back Indians from Covid-19
affected areas.