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1. In which Indian state did the Indian Air Force (IAF) conduct Bambi Bucket operations to combat forest fires?
Despite the Uttarakhand government’s submission to the Supreme Court that the emergency situation regarding forest fires is now over, the State Forest Department reported 40 fresh cases of fire on May 8, 2024. This contradictory situation highlights the ongoing challenges faced in controlling the raging wildfires in the region. The Indian Air Force (IAF) provided relief by undertaking Bambi Bucket operations in Uttarakhand's Pauri Garhwal sector using its Mi17 V5 helicopters.