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SSC Selection Post 2020 PYQ — Question 50

SSC Selection Post - Graduation Level 2020 - 9 Nov 2020 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q50

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In April 2020, an Indian Air Force (IAF) C-130J transport aircraft delivered 6.2 tonnes of essential medicines and hospital consumables to Maldives under Operation:
 

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Correct answer: B

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The correct answer is Option 2 i.e. Sanjeevani.

  • In April 2020, an Indian Air Force (IAF) C-130J transport aircraft delivered 6.2 tonnes of essential medicines and hospital consumables to Maldives under "Operation Sanjeevani."
  • The medicines were procured by the State Trading Organisation of the Maldives from various Indian pharmaceutical companies. However, due to the nationwide lockdown in India and restrictions on transportation as a preventive measure against the spread of COVID-19, regular modes of shipment were unavailable.
  • In response to a request from the Government of Maldives, the Government of India extended its support, and the Indian Air Force facilitated the delivery.