Anti-Crime, Military & Rescue Operations: Latest CA

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Governments and security forces around the world launch special operations to fight crime, ensure national security, and handle emergencies. These anti-crime, military, and rescue operations are important for SSC, Banking, RRB NTPC, UPSC, and State exams, as questions are often asked in the Current Affairs sections.

In this article, we will cover the latest military operations, counter-terrorism missions, and rescue operations that made headlines in 2025. This will help you score better in GK & Current Affairs!

💡 Why is this topic important?

Banking & SSC exams may have one-liner questions from recent operations.
Competitive exams often ask about code-named operations launched by countries.
Understanding these helps in International Relations & Security topics in UPSC & State PSC exams.

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Anti-Crime & Rescue Operations in News 2025

April-May 2025

◾ The European Union Naval Force (EUNAVFOR) Operation ATALANTA has proposed a joint exercise with the Indian Navy in the Western Indian Ocean and the Red Sea at the end of May 2025.

◾ Telangana Chief Minister called for a national-level debate on Operation Kagar, launched by the Indian government in 2024 to dismantle Maoist (Naxalite) insurgency.

◾ The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) recently launched Operation Hawk to dismantle cybercrime networks involved in online child sexual exploitation.

◾ India launched Operation Sindoor in April 2025 targeting nine terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK), in response to the Pahalgam terrorist attack.

◾ Security forces killed 22 Naxalites in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh during Operation Sankalp, a massive counter-insurgency initiative.

◾ Security forces are preparing Operation Shiva to guard the upcoming Amarnath Yatra 2025.

◾ The Israeli Army is planning to seize complete control of the Gaza Strip under an expanded military campaign named “Gideon’s Chariots.”

◾ Pakistan initiated Operation Bunyan ul Marsoos in retaliation to India’s Operation Sindoor targeting terror camps in PoJK.

◾ Harop drones, used by Indian forces during Operation Sindoor for precision strikes, are manufactured by Israel.

◾ In a counter-terrorism operation, the Indian Army neutralized three LeT terrorists in J&K under Operation Keller.

◾ Security forces launched Operation Nader, a joint anti-terror operation in the Nader area of Tral, Awantipora, Pulwama district of J&K.

◾ A major anti-Maoist crackdown named Operation Black Forest in Bijapur, Chhattisgarh, led to the killing of 31 Maoists near the Telangana border.

◾ Under Operation Olivia, over 6.98 lakh Olive Ridley turtles safely nested at the Rushikulya river mouth in Odisha, a joint effort by the Odisha Forest Department and the Indian Coast Guard.

◾ In a significant counter-terrorism operation, two terrorists were neutralized by the Indian Army in J&K’s Kishtwar district under Operation Trashi.

◾ The Baloch Liberation Army (BLA) claimed responsibility for seven attacks across Pakistan under a campaign named Operation Herof 2.0.

January-February-March 2025

‘Operation Brahma: Indian Army launched ‘Operation Brahma’ to provide humanitarian aid in earthquake-hit Myanmar.

Operation Eleven: The Uttar Pradesh government has implemented this special crowd management plan for ‘Amrit Snan’ on Basant Panchami at Maha Kumbh.

Operation Devil Hunt: A large-scale security operation launched by Bangladesh.

Operation Haskanite: A military campaign concluded by Chad against Boko Haram.

November-December 2024

Israel launched extensive aerial and naval strikes on Syrian military targets under the operation codenamed ‘Operation Arrow of Bashan’.

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) has launched a pilot project named “Operation Dronagiri” under the National Geospatial Policy 2022. The project aims to demonstrate the potential of geospatial technologies and innovations in enhancing the quality of life for citizens and improving the ease of doing business.

August-September-October 2024

◾ Delhi police launched ‘Operation Kavach–5.0’ as part of a crackdown on drug trafficking, resulting in significant arrests and seizures.

◾ Uttar Pradesh’s forest department initiated ‘Operation Bhediya’ to capture a pack of six man-eating wolves attacking villagers.

◾ The Government of India launched ‘Operation Sadbhav’ to provide humanitarian relief to countries affected by Typhoon Yagi.

◾ The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) dismantled a sophisticated cybercrime network in its ongoing operation named ‘Operation CHAKRA Three’.

April-May-June-July 2024

Pakistan has recently launched “Operation Azm-e-Istehkam,” also known as “Resolve for Stability,” aimed at improving the country’s security by combating internal threats and preventing armed rebels from Afghanistan.

The official name of Israel’s recent operation to intercept and thwart drone and missile attacks launched by Iran is “Iron Shield”.

The Indian Air Force has deployed the Mi-17 V5 helicopter for the Bambi Bucket Operation to control forest fires in Nainital.

The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB), in a joint operation with the Gujarat Anti-Terrorist Squad (ATS), has busted three clandestine drug manufacturing labs in Gujarat and Rajasthan under “Operation Prayogshala”.

The Indian Army has launched “Operation Sadbhavana” in Sikkim following a devastating glacial lake outburst flood (GLOF).

Rudraprayag Police have launched a special initiative named “Operation Maryada” to ensure decorum and uphold the sanctity of the pilgrimage.

France has successfully tested the updated ASMPA supersonic missile as part of Operation Durandal.

January-March 2024

Kerala initiated ‘Operation Amrith’ to address Antimicrobial Resistance Intervention For Total Health.

The Indian Army launched ‘Operation Sarvashakti’ in Jammu and Kashmir to counter the resurgence of terrorism in the Jammu and Kashmir region.

Pakistan undertook ‘Operation Marg Bar Sarmachar’ against Baloch separatist groups in Iran’s Sistan and Baluchestan provinces.

The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) seized 16.67 kg gold and 39.73 kg silver, valued at over Rs. 10 crore, in New Delhi under ‘Operation Black Gold’.

Telangana conducted ‘Operation Smile-X’, rescuing 3,479 child labourers in January 2024.

The Railway Protection Force (RPF) implements operations ‘Nanhe Faristey’, ‘Jeevan Raksha’, ‘Meri Saheli’, ‘Uplabdh’, ‘Sanraksha’, and ‘Satark’.

Operation “Nanhe Faristey” (Rescuing Lost Children): The purpose is to rescue and reunite lost or missing children with their families, ensuring their safety and protection.

Operation “Jeevan Raksha” (Saving Lives): The purpose is to prevent accidents and save lives by swiftly responding to situations where passengers are at risk of getting run over by trains.

Operation “Meri Saheli” (Empowering Women Passengers): The purpose is to enhance the security and confidence of women passengers by providing dedicated assistance and ensuring their safety during train journeys.

Operation “Uplabdh” (Cracking Down on Touts): This operation aims to combat ticket touting and illegal ticketing activities and ensure fair access to railway tickets for passengers.

Operation “Sanraksha” (Ensuring Safety): The purpose is to maintain passenger safety and protect railway services by addressing and preventing incidents of stone pelting on running trains.

Operation “Satark” (Curbing Illegal Goods Transport): The purpose is to prevent the transportation of illegal goods such as tobacco products and liquor, thereby maintaining law and order within the railway system.

The European Union (EU) initiated ‘Operation Aspides’ to safeguard the Red Sea shipping lane.

Jammu and Kashmir police launched ‘Operation Kamdhenu’ to curb cattle smuggling.

‘Operation Rising Sun’ saw the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) arresting members of a smuggling syndicate, seizing gold worth approximately Rs. 40 crore from the Indo-Myanmar border.

India conducted ‘Operation Indravati’ to evacuate its citizens from Haiti.

The Indian Navy’s maritime security operation in the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean Region, named Operation Sankalp, has completed 100 days. This operation aims to ensure the safe passage of Indian-flagged vessels and protect the nation’s maritime interests in the Gulf region.