Raksha Mantri Pays Tribute on the Eve of 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas

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The Defence Minister paid tribute to the heroes of the 1999 Kargil War at Dras on the eve of the 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas (July 26, 2026).
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Commemorative events including 'Shaurya Sandhya' and 'Yudh Sansmaran' were held to honour the 545 bravehearts who made the supreme sacrifice.
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The Defence Minister reiterated the government's commitment to defence modernisation and self-reliance.

●Event: 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas
●Observance Date: July 26 (Annually)
●Historical Event: Kargil War (1999)
●Military Operation: Operation Vijay
●Casualties Honoured: 545 personnel (537 Army, 5 IAF, 1 BSF, 2 civilians)
●Venue of Main Events: Kargil War Memorial, Dras

The Kargil War was fought between India and Pakistan in 1999 in the Kargil district of Jammu and Kashmir and elsewhere along the Line of Control (LoC). The conflict was triggered by the infiltration of Pakistani forces into Indian positions on the heights of Kargil, leading to an extensive military campaign by India to evict them.

Operation Vijay

The Indian Army's operation in 1999 to clear the Kargil sector of Pakistani infiltrators. It successfully restored the status quo ante along the Line of Control.

Operation Safed Sagar

The Indian Air Force's operation during the Kargil War to support the Army by conducting airstrikes against Pakistani positions.

Operation Talwar

The Indian Navy's deployment during the conflict to blockade Pakistani ports and exert strategic pressure.

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GS Paper 3 > Security > Border Management

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General Knowledge > History and Defence

Expected Questions

★Identify the military operations associated with the Kargil War.
★Questions on the geography of the LoC and the Kargil region.

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Key Terms

Line of Control (LoC)

The military control line between the Indian and Pakistani controlled parts of the former princely state of Jammu and Kashmir.

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•Kargil Vijay Diwas is observed on July 26 every year.
•The Indian Army's effort was named Operation Vijay, while the IAF's was Operation Safed Sagar.

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•Do not confuse Operation Vijay of 1999 with the earlier Operation Vijay (1961), which led to the liberation of Goa, Daman and Diu.

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Raksha Mantri Pays Tribute on the Eve of 27th Kargil Vijay Diwas

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Operation Vijay

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Operation Safed Sagar

Operation Talwar

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Practice Quiz

The Kargil War (1999) primarily took place along which boundary line?

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