Explanation

• The 1857 War of Independence is primarily known as the Indian Sepoy Mutiny
• Also known as The First War of Independence
• Major uprising against British East India Company rule
• Began on May 10, 1857,
• At Meerut, a sepoy mutiny.

Last updated question NS on 09 MAY 2026

Explanation

• During the Soviet-Afghan War, Pakistan became a key regional player.
• Its location provided access to the Arabian Sea and important transit routes.
• Major powers used Pakistan for logistics, aid, and strategic operations related to Afghanistan.
• Thus, its geopolitical importance increased significantly.

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Explanation

Explanation

•  Pakistan COAS during Kargil War: Gen. Pervez Musharraf
• India COAS: General V. P. Malik
• Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed was the hero of the war.

Additional information

• Kargil War was fought between India and Pakistan.
• It took place from May to July 1999.
• It is also known as the Kargil Conflict / Operation Vijay (India).
• Location was the Kargil district along the Line of Control (LoC).
• The conflict was stopped with the USA's intervention.
• India had about 30,000 troops, Pakistan had about 5,000.
• India won the Kargil War
• India lost 527 soldiers
• Pakistan lost 453 soldiers.

Last updated by NA on 26 April 2026

Explanation

• Kargil War was fought between India and Pakistan.
• It took place from May to July 1999.
• It is also known as the Kargil Conflict / Operation Vijay (India).
• Location was the Kargil district along the Line of Control (LoC).

Additional information

• The conflict was stopped with the USA's intervention.
• India had about 30,000 troops, Pakistan had about 5,000.
• Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed was the hero of the war.
• General Pervez Musharraf was Pakistan’s COAS.
• General V. P. Malik was India’s COAS.
• India won the Kargil War
• India lost 527 soldiers
• Pakistan lost 453 soldiers.

Last updated by NA on 26 April 2026