Home > Practice > Current Affairs > September - 2024 > September 16, 2024
1. What is the name of the operation launched by the Government of India to provide humanitarian relief to countries affected by Typhoon Yagi?
Operation Sadbhav is a humanitarian relief operation launched by the Government of India to provide assistance to countries affected by Typhoon Yagi, including Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar. The operation is part of India's broader effort to contribute to Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) within the ASEAN region, aligning with its 'Act East Policy'. Under Operation Sadbhav, India has extended assistance worth US$ 1 million to Vietnam, including 35 tons of humanitarian aid, such as water purification items, blankets, and solar lanterns.