TNPSC Thervupettagam

Siachen Day 2026 – April 13

April 19 , 2026 15 hrs 0 min 23 0
  • It commemorates Operation Meghdoot, launched in 1984 to secure the Siachen Glacier, the world’s highest battlefield.
  • The operation aimed to pre-empt Pakistan’s moves to occupy key heights in the region.
  • Soldiers operate in extreme conditions with temperatures below −50°C and high-altitude terrain.
  • The day honours the courage, sacrifice, and endurance of soldiers guarding the glacier.

 

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