Question: In response to the humanitarian crisis being faced on account of the large influx of refugees into which of the following countries, India has decided to extend assistance and started “Operation Insaniyat”?
(a) Myanmar
(b) Nepal
(c) Bangladesh
(d) Sri Lanka
Answer: (c)
Related Facts:
- On September 14th, 2017, the Indian government launched ‘Operation Insaniyat’.
- In response to the humanitarian crisis being faced on account of the large influx of refugees into Bangladesh, Government of India has decided to extend assistance to Bangladesh and launched ‘Operation Insaniyat’.
- The relief material consists of items required urgently by the affected people, namely rice, pulses, sugar, salt, cooking oil, tea, ready to eat noodles, biscuits, mosquito nets etc.
- The first tranche of consignment was send to Chittagong by an Indian Air Force plane on 14th September 2017.
Reference:
http://mea.gov.in/press-releases.htm?dtl/28944/Operation_Insaniyat__Humanitarian_assistance_to_Bangladesh_on_account_of_influx_of_refugees
http://www.ddnews.gov.in/international/operation-insaniyat-india-sends-relief-materials-rohingya-refugees-bangladesh