Question: The 17th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas was celebrated on-
(a) 25 July
(b) 26 July
(c) 27 July
(d) 31 July
Ans 🙁 b)
Related facts:
- On 26 July 2016; 17th anniversary of Kargil Vijay Diwas was celebrated.
- On this day, 26 July 1999, India successfully took command of the high outposts which had been occupied by Pakistani intruders.
- On this occasion, several events were organized across the country.
- Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army, General Dalbir Singh Suhag paid tribute to the martyrs at the memorial.
Reference:
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/erelease.aspx
http://indianexpress.com/article/sports/sport-others/kargil-vijay-diwas-sports-fraternity-pays-homage-indian-soldiers-2936604/