Operation Ajay
Context:
- The India’s Ministry of External Affairs has informed that the sixth flight under the rescue Indians from war-torn Israel and Gaza- Operation Ajay- has landed in national capital Delhi.
What is operation Ajay?
- ‘Operation Ajay’ is an ongoing Indian operation to evacuate citizens caught up in Israel amid the raging conflict with the terrorist organisation Hamas.
- So far, about 1,200 passengers, including 18 Nepalese citizens, have been flown back safely from Israel under ‘Operation Ajay’.
- Following the Hamas attacks on Israel, the Indian embassy issued an advisory requesting citizens to be cautious and register their names with the consulate.
Syllabus: Prelims
