CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Kargil Vijay Diwas or Kargil Victory Day is celebrated every year on July 26 to commemorate the historic victory of India over Pakistan in the Kargil war in 1999.

Detailed explanation-2: -Vijay Diwas is the national holiday that marks the moment that cemented India’s victory against Pakistan in the 1971 war. Vijay Diwas is being celebrated across the nation on December 16 to commemorate India’s victory against Pakistan in the 1971 war.

Detailed explanation-3: -December 16 as a day forms a very significant part of modern Indian history. It is a reminder of India’s emerging as a celebrated country in the 1971 war against Pakistan. Vijay Diwas, on December 16, celebrates the fearless whim and vigour of our armed forces.

Detailed explanation-4: -Thirteen days after the war started, India achieved a clear upper hand, and the Eastern Command of the Pakistan military signed the instrument of surrender on 16 December 1971 in Dhaka, marking the formation of East Pakistan as the new nation of Bangladesh.