Istanbul Convention , Kargil Vijay Divas ,Nag River
27th July, 2020
Istanbul Convention:
Poland is set to take steps to withdraw from a European treaty on violence against women – the Istanbul Convention.
The Council of Europe Convention on preventing and combating violence against women and domestic violence is better known as the Istanbul Convention.
It is the first legally-binding instrument, which “creates a comprehensive legal framework and approach to combat violence against women”
It is focused on preventing domestic violence, protecting victims and prosecuting accused offenders.
Signed by Only European countries.
Signed by 45 countries and the European Union (EU).
Kargil Vijay Divas:
Celebrated in the victory of Kargil war.
The Day remembers its brave martyrs, who sacrificed their lives to uphold and safeguard the integrity of the nation.
This day commemorates the success of ''Operation Vijay'' which was launched by the Indian Army to recapture the Indian territories captured by the Pakistani intruders in the Kargil-Drass sector in 1999.
Kargil war took place from May 3 to July 26, 1999 after Pakistani troops were detected on top of the Kargil ridges.