'Operation Kaveri' is related with:

Correct option is B

The correct answer is (b) Evacuation of victims from Sudan
Explanation:
· 'Operation Kaveri' was a humanitarian mission launched by the Indian government in April 2023.
· The primary objective of the operation was to evacuate Indian citizens who were stranded in Sudan.
· This evacuation became necessary due to the intense fighting between the Sudanese Army and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) in Sudan, which created a dangerous and unstable environment for civilians.
· The operation successfully brought back thousands of Indian nationals, as well as some citizens from other friendly countries, from the conflict-ridden country.
· The name 'Kaveri' was chosen to symbolize the river Kaveri's nurturing and life-giving qualities, reflecting the mission's goal of bringing people to safety.
Information Booster:
· The operation involved the use of Indian Navy ships (like INS Sumedha and INS Teg) and Indian Air Force aircraft (C-130J Super Hercules) to transport evacuees.
· India's Minister of External Affairs, S. Jaishankar, played a key role in coordinating the mission and keeping the public informed about its progress.
· Sudan has a significant Indian diaspora, including workers, traders, and professionals, many of whom faced immediate danger during the conflict.
Additional Knowledge: (a) Sharing of water:
· While water sharing is a critical issue, especially in transboundary river systems, 'Operation Kaveri' specifically refers to an evacuation mission, not water disputes or sharing agreements.
· India has various agreements and mechanisms for water sharing with neighboring countries, but these are distinct from this operation.
(c) River water dispute:
· River water disputes, like those concerning the Kaveri River within India (between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu), are ongoing legal and political issues.
· 'Operation Kaveri' has no direct relation to these disputes, despite sharing the name of the river.
(d) Irrigation facilities:
· Irrigation facilities are crucial for agriculture and water management, but 'Operation Kaveri' was an emergency evacuation, not an infrastructure development or agricultural initiative.
· Government schemes related to irrigation facilities focus on improving agricultural productivity and water resource management.