From 2023 to 2025, India and other nations have launched numerous operations to tackle pressing issues such as natural disasters, crime, terrorism, and social challenges. Alongside these efforts, several critical indices and reports have been released, shedding light on India’s progress in financial health, poverty reduction, food security, and more. This post dives into these operations and indices, presenting them in an easy-to-digest format with tables, fascinating facts, and additional context to make the information memorable.
Operations (2023-2025): India and Beyond
India, along with other countries, has undertaken a range of operations to address humanitarian crises, security threats, and social issues. Below is a comprehensive overview of these operations, categorized for clarity.
Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Operations
These operations reflect India’s commitment to global and regional solidarity during crises.
| Operation | Objective | Details | Fun Fact/Insight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation Brahma | Humanitarian aid for earthquake victims | India sent aid to Myanmar to support recovery efforts post-earthquake. | Myanmar’s frequent earthquakes are due to its location on tectonic plate boundaries, making India’s aid crucial. |
| Operation Sadbhav | Assist typhoon-affected countries | India provided relief to Myanmar, Laos, and Vietnam hit by Typhoon Yagi. | Typhoon Yagi was one of the strongest storms in 2024, affecting over 1 million people in the region. |
| Operation Karuna | Aid for Cyclone Mocha victims | Indian Navy assisted Myanmar after Cyclone Mocha’s devastation in 2023. | The Navy’s INS Sindhuratna played a key role in delivering supplies to affected areas. |
| Operation Dost | Earthquake relief | India sent aid, including NDRF teams, to earthquake-hit Turkey and Syria in 2023. | India’s NDRF teams were among the first to arrive in Turkey, earning global appreciation. |
| Operation Kaveri | Evacuate Indians from Sudan | Rescued Indian citizens stranded during Sudan’s civil war in 2023. | Over 3,000 Indians were safely evacuated via air and sea routes. |
| Operation Ganga | Evacuate Indians from Ukraine | Brought back Indian students and citizens during the Russia-Ukraine conflict in 2022-2023. | Over 20,000 Indians, mostly students, were airlifted in a massive logistical effort. |
| Operation Ajay | Evacuate Indians from Israel | Evacuated citizens during the Israel-Hamas conflict in 2023. | Special flights were arranged under tight security to bring Indians home. |
| Operation Indravati | Rescue Indians from Haiti | Evacuated citizens trapped in Haiti’s escalating violence. | Haiti’s instability stems from political turmoil and gang violence, making this a high-risk operation. |
| Operation Devi Shakti | Rescue from Afghanistan | Rescued Indian citizens during the Taliban takeover in 2021-2023. | Over 600 people, including Indian diplomats and Afghan Sikhs, were saved. |
Security and Anti-Crime Operations
These operations focus on combating crime, terrorism, and smuggling to ensure national security.
| Operation | Objective | Authority | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation Rising Sun | Bust gold smuggling | Directorate of Revenue Intelligence | Targeted a syndicate across four states, seizing millions in smuggled gold. |
| Operation Kamdhenu | Crack down on cattle smuggling | J&K Police | Focused on illegal cattle trafficking across borders. |
| Operation Conviction | Reduce sexual harassment and religious conversion | UP government arrested criminals involved in these activities. | UP’s crackdown included over enforcement actions in 2023. |
| Operation Chakra-2 | Combat cybercrime | CBI | Conducted raids to dismantle cybercrime networks. |
| Operation Dhvast | End organized crime | NIA raids to disrupt terrorism and organized crime. | Over 50 locations were raided in a single phase. |
| Operation Garuda | Eliminate drug networks | CBI | Focused on dismantling drug trafficking. |
| Operation Narcos | Stop drug smuggling | Railway Protection Force | Targeted drug smuggling networks using railways. |
| Operation Trinetra-2 | Flush out terrorists | Army and J&K Police | Neutralized terrorists in Poonch, J&K. |
| Operation Octopus | Counter terror funding | NIA and ED | Raided Popular Front of India (PFI) for violence and terror funding. |
| Operation Alert | Enhance border security | BSF | Strengthened security along the India-Pakistan border. |
| Operation Sard Hawa | Prevent infiltration | BSF | Focused on Rajasthan’s border during dense fog. |
Social Welfare and Environmental Operations
These operations aim to protect vulnerable populations and the environment.
| Operation | Objective | Authority | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation Nanhe Farishte | Reunite lost children | Railway Protection Force | Reunited over 549 children with families. |
| Operation Amrit | Reduce antibiotic misuse | Kerala Government | Promotes responsible antibiotic use to combat resistance. |
| Operation Maryada | Maintain pilgrimage cleanliness | Uttarakhand Police | Ensures cleanliness at Kedarnath Yatra and tourist sites. |
| Operation Sadbhavna | Support rural/LOC areas | Indian Army | Provides aid to communities near the Line of Control in J&K. |
| Operation Olivia | Protect Olive Ridley turtles | Indian Coast Guard | Safeguards turtle nesting sites in Odisha. |
| Operation AAHT | Combat human trafficking | Railway Protection Force | Rescues women and children from traffickers. |
| Operation Bambi Bucket | Extinguish forest fires | Indian Air Force | Used helicopters to douse fires in Nainital’s forests. |
Coastal and Maritime Security Operations
These operations enhance India’s maritime and coastal security.
| Operation | Objective | Authority | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation Sankalp | Maritime rescue | Indian Navy | Saved Iranian ship Al Kanbar and 23 Pakistani citizens from pirates. |
| Operation Sajag | Enhance coastal security | Indian Coast Guard | Involves stakeholders to strengthen coastal defenses. |
Railway and Public Service Operations
These operations improve public safety and services.
| Operation | Objective | Authority | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation Mission Amanat | Track lost luggage | Indian Railways | Helps passengers recover lost belongings. |
| Operation Available | Curb ticket black marketing | Railway Protection Force | Ensures fair access to railway tickets. |
| Operation Vigilant | Prevent smuggling | Railway Protection Force | Stops illicit tobacco and liquor smuggling in trains. |
International Operations
Other countries’ notable operations during this period.
| Operation | Country | Objective | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operation Devil Hunt | Bangladesh | Arrest destabilizers | Targeted individuals inciting unrest in Bangladesh. |
| Operation Shield | Israel | Defense against Iran | Intercepted Iranian missile attacks in 2024. |
| Al-Aqsa Attack | Hamas | Attack on Israel | Hamas’s offensive against Israel in 2023. |
| Operation Iron Swords | Israel | Counter Hamas | Israel’s military response to Hamas attacks. |
Key Indices and Reports (2023-2025)
These indices and reports provide insights into India’s financial, social, and environmental progress, as well as global poverty and safety trends.
1. NITI Aayog’s First Financial Health Index, 2025
- Released: January 24, 2025, by Dr. Arvind Panagariya (Chairman, 16th Finance Commission)
- Details: Evaluates the financial performance of 18 states for FY 2022-23.
- Top Rank: Odisha (Score: 67.8), followed by Chhattisgarh.
- Bihar’s Rank: 7th (tied with Uttar Pradesh; Madhya Pradesh: 9th).
- Why It Matters: Highlights fiscal discipline and economic resilience of states.
- Fun Fact: Odisha’s top rank reflects its mining-driven economic growth and prudent fiscal management.
2. Global Multidimensional Poverty Index, 2024
- Issuer: UNDP (Released: October 17, 2024)
- Key Findings:
- 1.1 billion people globally live in acute poverty.
- 584 million poor are children under 18.
- Major deprivations: 828 million lack sanitation, 886 million lack housing, 998 million lack cooking fuel.
- India has the highest poor population (23.4 crore).
- Why It Matters: Exposes gaps in basic resources, guiding global aid efforts.
- Insight: India’s poverty reduction efforts have lifted millions out of poverty, but challenges remain in rural areas.
3. 6th State Food Security Index, 2023-24
- Issuer: FSSAI
- Top Rank: Kerala (Score: 73.75), followed by Tamil Nadu.
- North-Eastern Hill States: Nagaland (Score: 44.25).
- Union Territories: Jammu & Kashmir (1st), Chandigarh (2nd).
- Bihar’s Rank: 21st (Score: 36.5).
- Why It Matters: Measures states’ efforts in ensuring food safety and security.
- Fun Fact: Kerala’s top rank aligns with its robust public distribution system and high literacy rates.
4. SDG India Index, 2023-24
- Issuer: NITI Aayog (4th Edition, July 12, 2024)
- Top States: Kerala & Uttarakhand (Score: 72).
- Top UT: Chandigarh (Jammu & Kashmir: 2nd).
- Bihar’s Rank: Last (Score: 57).
- Why It Matters: Tracks progress toward Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
- Insight: Bihar’s low rank highlights challenges in education, health, and infrastructure.
5. Swachh Survekshan Awards, 2023 (8th Edition)
- Issuer: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs
- Themes: 2023: Waste to Wealth; 2024: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle.
- Cleanest Cities: Indore and Surat (jointly); Navi Mumbai (3rd); Patna (77th).
- Cleanest Cantonment: Mhow, Madhya Pradesh.
- Cleanest Ganga Cities: Varanasi and Prayagraj.
- Cleanest Small Cities (<1 lakh): Saswad, Maharashtra (1st); Patan, Chhattisgarh (2nd).
- Top State: Maharashtra (Madhya Pradesh: 2nd).
- Bihar’s Rank: 15th.
- Why It Matters: Promotes urban cleanliness and sustainability.
- Fun Fact: Indore has topped the list for seven consecutive years, a global record!
6. 2nd National Multidimensional Poverty Index, 2023
- Issuer: NITI Aayog (Released: July 2023)
- Key Findings:
- Poorest State: Bihar (33.76%), followed by Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh.
- Least Poor: Kerala.
- 13.5 crore people escaped poverty between 2015-16 and 2019-21.
- Poverty decline: Rural (32.59% to 19.28%); Urban (8.65% to 5.27%).
- Poverty intensity reduced from 47% to 44%.
- Why It Matters: Shows India’s progress in reducing multidimensional poverty.
- Insight: Improvements in health, education, and sanitation drove the decline.
7. Road Accident Report in India, 2022
- Issuer: Ministry of Road Transport and Highways
- Key Findings:
- 1,68,491 deaths in 2022 (11.9% increase from 2021).
- Deaths by road type: National highways (36.2%), state highways (24.3%), other roads (39.4%).
- Most accidents: Tamil Nadu (13.9%); Madhya Pradesh (11.8%).
- Most deaths: Uttar Pradesh (13.4%).
- Two-wheeler riders accounted for 44% of deaths.
- Why It Matters: Highlights the need for better road safety measures.
- Fun Fact: Tamil Nadu’s high accident rate is linked to its extensive road network and heavy traffic.
8. 3rd Export Preparedness Index, 2022
- Issuer: NITI Aayog (July 2023)
- Top States: Tamil Nadu, Maharashtra, Karnataka.
- Hilly Himalayan States: Uttarakhand (1st).
- UTs/Small States: Goa (1st).
- Bihar’s Rank: 22nd.
- Why It Matters: Assesses states’ export potential and competitiveness.
- Insight: Tamil Nadu’s lead is driven by its strong manufacturing and port infrastructure.
- Memorable Operation: Operation Nanhe Farishte reunited over 549 children, showcasing RPF’s human touch.
- Top Index Performer: Odisha’s financial health and Kerala’s food security leadership stand out.
- Global Context: India’s 23.4 crore poor (UNDP) underline the scale of its poverty challenge.
- Safety Alert: Road accidents claimed 1,68,491 lives in 2022, with two-wheelers most at risk.
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