Operation 'Sankat Mochan' - evacuate stranded Indians from South Sudan

Q.  Operation 'Sankat Mochan' is for
- Published on 15 Jul 16

a. Fighting Naga rebels
b. Rescuing people during the floods in Uttarakhand
c. Evacuate people from violence during the Amarnath Yatra
d. Evacuate Indians from South Sudan

ANSWER: Evacuate Indians from South Sudan
 
  • Operation ‘Sankat mochan’ to evacuate stranded Indians from war torn South Sudan is underway in full force.
  • "Sankatmochan" literally meaning protecting from a grave danger or threat is often also associated with the Hindu God, Hanuman.
  • Heavy fighting in South Sudan between government forces and rebels has been concentrated in Juba, capital of South Sudan.
  • Nation is trying to airlift the stranded Indians before the ceasefire announced by the warring factions comes to a close.

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