Q. With reference to ‘Operation Olivia’, which of the following statements is/are correct?
1. It is an initiative of Indian coast Guards to protect Olive Ridley turtles along the coast of Odisha.
2. Operation Olivia is carried out during the month of August which is the nesting time of Olive Ridley turtles.
Select the correct answer from the code given below :
a) Only 2
b) Neither 1 nor 2
c) Both 1 and 2
d) Only 1
Correct Answer: d) Only 1
Question from UPPSC Prelims 2025
Explanation:
Statement 1 is correct: Operation Olivia is an annual Indian Coast Guard initiative to protect Olive Ridley sea turtles along Odisha’s nesting beaches (notably Gahirmatha, Devi River mouth, and Rushikulya). The ICG undertakes sea and air patrols to prevent illegal trawling and ensure safe nesting and migratory passages.
Statement 2 is incorrect: The operation is conducted during the turtles’ breeding and nesting season, typically from November to May, with mass nesting (arribada) generally occurring between January and March—not in August.
