Operation Brahma
Context:
Recently, the Indian Army government launched Operation Brahma to provide immediate humanitarian assistance to the victims of the recent earthquake in Myanmar on 28th March 2025.
Relevance:
GS-02 (Government policies and interventions)
About Operation Brahma
- Specialized Medical Task Force:
- A 118-member team from the Shatrujeet Brigade Medical Responders, led by Lieutenant Colonel Jagneet Gill, has been deployed.
- Equipped with advanced medical and surgical care capabilities for disaster response.
- Medical Treatment Centre:
- A 60-bed medical treatment center will be established in Myanmar.
- Capable of handling trauma cases, emergency surgeries, and essential medical services.
- Rapid Humanitarian Response:
- Demonstrates India’s commitment to regional stability and timely assistance to neighboring countries.
- Highlights India’s role as a first responder in the region.
- Coordinated Effort:
- The operation is being closely coordinated with the Ministry of External Affairs and Myanmar authorities.
- Strengthening Bilateral Ties:
- Reinforces India-Myanmar relations through humanitarian support and disaster response collaboration.
Prelims Question
With reference to Operation Brahma, consider the following statements:
- The operation aims to establish a 100-bed Medical Treatment Centre in Myanmar.
- It aligns with India’s ‘Neighbourhood First’ policy and ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ principle.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
(a) 1 only
(b) 2 only
(c) Both 1 and 2
(d) Neither 1 nor 2
Answer: c) Both 1 and 2
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