{"id":15666,"date":"2025-04-15T05:20:01","date_gmt":"2025-04-15T05:20:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/?p=15666"},"modified":"2025-04-15T05:20:10","modified_gmt":"2025-04-15T05:20:10","slug":"siachen-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/current-affairs\/siachen-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Siachen Day"},"content":{"rendered":"<ul>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Siachen Day, April 13th:<\/strong> Commemorates Operation Meghdoot (1984), marking India&#8217;s successful establishment of control over the Siachen Glacier. Celebrates the 41st anniversary of the Operation this year.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Operation Meghdoot:<\/strong> Launched on April 13, 1984, under PM Indira Gandhi to secure the Siachen Glacier and Saltoro Ridge, including key passes like Bilafond La and Sia La, pre-empting Pakistani claims. A response to Pakistan&#8217;s &#8220;cartographic aggression&#8221; and aim to gain connectivity to China.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Strategic Importance:<\/strong> Siachen controls routes from Gilgit-Baltistan to Leh and the Karakoram Pass. Dominates Shaksgam Valley (ceded by Pakistan to China) and borders Gilgit Baltistan (Indian territory illegally occupied by Pakistan).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Historical Context:<\/strong> The Karachi Agreement of 1949 left the boundary undefined beyond point NJ9842. Post-Simla Agreement in 1972, the LoC wasn&#8217;t addressed beyond NJ9842.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Military Significance:<\/strong> The first military assault on the world&#8217;s highest battlefield. Involved airlifting troops and supplies, with crucial support from the Indian Air Force (IAF). Masterminded by Lieutenant General Manohar Lal Chibber, Lieutenant General PN Hoon, and Major General Shiv Sharma.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>IAF&#8217;s Role:<\/strong> The IAF transported stores, troops, and air-dropped supplies to high-altitude airfields. IAF helicopters have been operating in the Siachen Glacier since 1978.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Current Situation:<\/strong> Indian soldiers stationed in harsh conditions, guarding the <div class=\"youtube-subscribe-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCNHT8lW-JmLC68rjBfZhdkg?sub_confirmation=1\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"youtube-subscribe-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"youtube-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 576 512\">\r\n                    <path d=\"M549.7 124.1c-6.3-23.7-24.8-42.3-48.3-48.6C458.8 64 288 64 288 64S117.2 64 74.6 75.5c-23.5 6.3-42 24.9-48.3 48.6-11.4 42.9-11.4 132.3-11.4 132.3s0 89.4 11.4 132.3c6.3 23.7 24.8 41.5 48.3 47.8C117.2 448 288 448 288 448s170.8 0 213.4-11.5c23.5-6.3 42-24.2 48.3-47.8 11.4-42.9 11.4-132.3 11.4-132.3s0-89.4-11.4-132.3zm-317.5 213.5V175.2l142.7 81.2-142.7 81.2z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Subscribe on YouTube\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> <div class=\"telegram-channel-container\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/t.me\/pscnotes2025\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"telegram-channel-button\">\r\n            <span class=\"telegram-icon\">\r\n                <svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 496 512\">\r\n                    <path fill=\"white\" d=\"M248,8C111,8,0,119,0,256s111,248,248,248s248-111,248-248S385,8,248,8z M362,177L320,367c-3,14-10,18-20,14l-56-41l-27,26 c-3,3-5,5-10,5l4-63L323,196c5-5-1-7-8-3l-98,62l-42-13c-9-3-10-9,2-14l162-63C351,160,365,164,362,177z\"\/>\r\n                <\/svg>\r\n            <\/span>\r\n            Join Our Telegram Channel\r\n        <\/a>\r\n    <\/div> &#8220;Frozen Frontier&#8221; with tenacity.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Poetic Tribute:<\/strong> &#8220;Quartered in snow, Silent to remain, When the clarion calls, They shall rise and march again&#8221; captures the spirit of Indian soldiers in Siachen.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Siachen Day, April 13th: Commemorates Operation Meghdoot (1984), marking India&#8217;s successful establishment of control over the Siachen Glacier. 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