Explanation

• Simla Agreement was signed on 2 July 1972.
• It took place in Shimla, India.
• Signed between Zulfikar Ali Bhutto and Indira Gandhi.
• It aimed to resolve issues after the 1971 war.
• Both countries agreed to settle disputes through bilateral talks.

Last verified on 29-04-2026

Explanation

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

Additional information:

• The conflict was stopped with USA’s intervention.
• India had about 30,000 troops, Pakistan had about 5,000 troops.
• Captain Karnal Sher Khan Shaheed was a 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 verified on 22-06-2026

Explanation

• Agreement Name: Tashkent Declaration / Pact
• Date Signed: 10 January 1966
• Mediator: Soviet Union

Leaders:

• India: Lal Bahadur Shastri
• Pakistan: Ayub Khan

Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Last verified on 20-06-2026

Explanation

• Prime Minister: Nurul Amin
• Tenure: December 1971 (very short period)
• President at war time: General Yahya Khan
• War: Indo-Pak War 1971
• Outcome: Creation of Bangladesh

Additional information:

• During the 1971 war, Indira Gandhi was the Prime Minister of India.
• During the 1971 war, V.V. Giri served as the President.

Last verified on 15-06-2026

Explanation

Explanation

• War: Indo-Pak War 1965
• Ceasefire Broker: United Nations (UN)
• Ceasefire Date: 23 September 1965
• Key Role: UN Security Council

Last verified on 17-05-2026

Explanation

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.

Last verified on 06-05-2026

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