Question

The name of rescue and relief operation in Nepal by the Government of India in the aftermath of the 2015 Nepal Earthquake :

• A. Operation Vijay
• B. Operation Maitri
• C. Operation Rakshak
• D. Operation Sakti

Answer 1

Answer:

B. Operation Maitri

The rescue and relief operation launched by the Government of India in the aftermath of the 2015 Nepal earthquake was code-named Operation Maitri.

• Immediate Response: It was initiated by the Indian Armed Forces within minutes of the earthquake on April 25, 2015.

• Humanitarian Aid: India deployed military transport aircraft, helicopters, National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) teams, medical personnel, and engineers to assist in search, rescue, and medical relief operations.

• Evacuation: The operation successfully evacuated thousands of stranded Indian nationals and foreign citizens from affected areas in Nepal.