Places in News — January 2026

1. The agreement involves India and the European Union (EU). · 31 Jan · GS2 · note
2. Great Nicobar Island is located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands · 31 Jan · GS3 · note
3. Tamil Nadu: State issuing the new registration rules. · 31 Jan · GS2 · note
4. Conflict zones mentioned: Gaza, Sudan, Yemen, Syria, and Libya · 31 Jan · GS2 · note
5. Heavy Water Plant (HWP) is located in Manuguru, Bhadradri Kothagudem district. · 31 Jan · GS3 · note
6. Western Ghats: A recognized biodiversity hotspot in India · 31 Jan · GS3 · note
7. The strikes were carried out in eastern Rafah within the Gaza Strip. · 31 Jan · GS2 · note
8. Samba district is located in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir · 31 Jan · GS3 · note
9. Ganges and Seine rivers: cited as symbols of shared purpose and cultural influence · 31 Jan · GS2 · note
10. Kerala: State initiating a design policy for inclusive tourism. · 31 Jan · GS2 · note
11. Palnadu, Andhra Pradesh: Location of the newly identified megalithic burial site. · 31 Jan · GS1 · note
12. Patna Bird Sanctuary is located in Etah, Uttar Pradesh · 31 Jan · GS3 · note
13. Chhari-Dhand is located in Kutch, Gujarat · 31 Jan · GS3 · note
14. Dolgam area is located in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir · 31 Jan · GS3 · note
15. Ganga River basin: The specific geographical area where illegal sand mining was reported · 31 Jan · GS2 · note
16. WAMAN has been adopted by other countries in the Indian Ocean region · 30 Jan · GS3 · note
17. Karnataka High Court: State High Court of Karnataka · 30 Jan · GS2 · note
18. Wayanad district, Kerala: Site of the July 2024 landslides. · 30 Jan · GS2 · note
19. Somanahalli toll plaza is located on the Bengaluru-Kanakapura stretch of NH-209 · 30 Jan · GS2 · note
20. Polavaram-Banakacherla Link Scheme is a proposed project in the Krishna river basin. · 30 Jan · GS3 · note
21. The directive applies to all state road transport corporations in Karnataka · 30 Jan · GS2 · note
22. The scheme is being launched by the Government of Kerala. · 30 Jan · GS2 · note
23. Gaza: Territory where the proposed 'Board of Peace' aims to oversee post-war governance and reconstruction. · 30 Jan · GS2 · note
24. Washington, DC: Location of the scheduled hearing. · 30 Jan · GS2 · note
25. Chatroo belt, Pajja Morh, Nabana top, and Surankote are locations in Jammu and Kashmir. · 30 Jan · GS3 · note
26. The World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 took place in Davos. · 30 Jan · GS3 · note
27. The protest and subsequent notice involve the Rajasthan government. · 30 Jan · GS2 · note
28. China: The origin of the AI voice generation platform seeking to vacate the injunction. · 30 Jan · GS3 · note
29. Smithsonian’s National Museum of Asian Art: Located in the United States · 30 Jan · GS2 · note
30. Karnataka government published the draft rules. · 30 Jan · GS3 · note
31. Technopark and Infopark are IT parks in Kerala · 29 Jan · GS2 · note
32. Panaiyur village is located in the Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu. · 29 Jan · GS1 · note
33. Namo Bharat RRTS corridor connects Delhi, Ghaziabad, and Meerut. · 29 Jan · GS3 · note
34. The budget allocation specifically targets the state of Kerala · 29 Jan · GS3 · note
35. National Highways: Subject of a November 7, 2025 order to remove stray animals. · 29 Jan · GS2 · note
36. Kattappana to Theni: Proposed route for a tunnel road feasibility study · 29 Jan · GS3 · note
37. Living root bridges are located in the state of Meghalaya, India. · 29 Jan · GS2 · note
38. Iran: Target of potential US strikes and regime change efforts · 29 Jan · GS2 · note
39. Barh Ashray Asthal (Flood Shelters) are being established in 10 flood-prone districts of Bihar · 29 Jan · GS3 · note
40. India highlighted commitment to peace and stability in Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen · 29 Jan · GS2 · note
41. Anamalai Tiger Reserve: Location of the Field Director mentioned in the report · 28 Jan · GS3 · note
42. The project is located near Mamallapuram, a world heritage site in Tamil Nadu. · 28 Jan · GS3 · note
43. The project harnesses flows from the Manamathy group of tanks and Kovalam sub-basin. · 28 Jan · GS3 · note
44. Knowledge City is being established in the Tiruvallur district of Tamil Nadu. · 28 Jan · GS2 · note
45. Kolleru Lake: One of Asia's largest freshwater lakes · 28 Jan · GS3 · note
46. Chitradurga: District in Karnataka where the Ed Lab was inaugurated · 28 Jan · GS2 · note
47. Pakistan is attempting to act as a mediator between the US and Iran. · 28 Jan · GS2 · note
48. Texas state agencies and public universities are the primary entities affected by the freeze · 28 Jan · GS2 · note
49. Delhi High Court: The judicial body overseeing the petition against DGCA's suspension of FDTL rules · 28 Jan · GS2 · note
50. Meghalaya: State where the Khasi tribal chiefs and the HITO organization are located. · 28 Jan · GS1 · note
51. Piprahwa relics were repatriated as part of cultural heritage preservation. · 28 Jan · GS1 · note
52. Cuddalore: District in Tamil Nadu where the distribution took place. · 28 Jan · GS3 · note
53. New rail lines have been established to connect capitals including Aizawl, Itanagar, and Agartala. · 28 Jan · GS2 · note
54. Doha, Qatar, served as the meeting location for the commanders · 28 Jan · GS2 · note
55. WHO declared India free from Trachoma. · 28 Jan · GS2 · note
56. International Financial Services Centres (IFSC) were cited as key locations for aviation financing discussions. · 28 Jan · GS3 · note
57. Devarajaswamy Temple is located in Kancheepuram, Tamil Nadu · 28 Jan · GS1 · note
58. Manipur: Site of violence in May 2025 and ongoing rehabilitation efforts · 28 Jan · GS2 · note
59. Bhagirathpura is a locality in Indore, Madhya Pradesh · 28 Jan · GS3 · note
60. Tamil Nadu: State implementing the new mining mineral regulations. · 27 Jan · GS2 · note
61. Andhra Pradesh · 27 Jan · GS2 · note
62. Andhra Pradesh: State implementing the scientific de-siltation SOP · 27 Jan · GS3 · note
63. Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) is located in Maharashtra. · 27 Jan · GS3 · note
64. Indore was the first Municipal Corporation in India to raise funds through bonds for a solar energy project. · 27 Jan · GS3 · note
65. AM Green: A Netherlands-based company · 27 Jan · GS3 · note
66. Project location: Maharashtra (Mumbai and Navi Mumbai) · 27 Jan · GS3 · note
67. Nagaland: Location of the high-altitude temperate forests where the discovery occurred · 27 Jan · GS3 · note
68. Chandigarh: Venue of the meeting between Punjab and Haryana Chief Ministers. · 27 Jan · GS2 · note
69. The study was conducted by the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine in Tamil Nadu. · 27 Jan · GS2 · note
70. Kadapa: The district ranked first among the Aspiration Districts · 26 Jan · GS2 · note
71. Kishtwar district is located in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. · 26 Jan · GS3 · note
72. Barsingar Solar project location: Rajasthan · 26 Jan · GS3 · note
73. Assam: State reporting significant decline in crime rates since 2021 · 26 Jan · GS3 · note
74. Simran Bala hails from Rajouri district, Jammu and Kashmir · 26 Jan · GS3 · note
75. Kartavya Path: The location of the Republic Day parade · 26 Jan · GS3 · note
76. Bharat Parv festival: To be hosted at the Red Fort lawns · 26 Jan · GS2 · note
77. The trade deal involves India and the European Union. · 26 Jan · GS3 · note
78. Chatroo belt is located in the Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir · 25 Jan · GS3 · note
79. Mohiniyattam: A classical dance form that originated in Kerala. · 25 Jan · GS1 · note
80. Belawan: Port in Indonesia visited by the Indian Navy's 1TS · 25 Jan · GS2 · note
81. Karnataka is the state planning these transport grids to attract foreign investment. · 25 Jan · GS3 · note
82. Pustaka Mane: A library located in Haralahalli village housing over 20 lakh books. · 25 Jan · GS1 · note
83. Kerala: State implementing the grassroots pandemic preparedness initiative · 25 Jan · GS2 · note
84. Innovation and Research Park: To be established at Kottarakkara, Kerala. · 25 Jan · GS3 · note
85. Major concentrations of gender minorities were found in Vijayapura, Chikkaballapur, Bengaluru Urban, Kolar, and Belagavi districts. · 25 Jan · GS2 · note
86. Sidi Badshah community resides in Jambur and Shirvan villages in Sasan Gir, Gujarat · 25 Jan · GS1 · note
87. The summit was held in New Delhi. · 25 Jan · GS2 · note
88. West Bengal: The state where information will be displayed at gram panchayat bhavans and block offices. · 24 Jan · GS2 · note
89. Sitai, Mekliganj, Katulpur, Sonamukhi, and Keshpur recorded the highest number of deceased women voters. · 24 Jan · GS2 · note
90. Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education (RBSE): State board mentioned in the context of potential similar reforms · 24 Jan · GS2 · note
91. GCCs to be established in Thiruvananthapuram and Kochi, Kerala · 24 Jan · GS3 · note
92. World Economic Forum (WEF) location: Davos, Switzerland · 24 Jan · GS3 · note
93. Dokulapadu is a coastal area in the Srikakulam district of India. · 24 Jan · GS3 · note
94. Mamallapuram and Kanniyakumari designated as first-phase special development areas · 24 Jan · GS2 · note
95. Abu Dhabi hosted the first trilateral talks between Russia, Ukraine, and the US since 2022. · 24 Jan · GS2 · note
96. Goa: State seeking to develop as a wellness and medical tourism hub · 24 Jan · GS3 · note
97. Lalit Kala Akademi: Recognized the illustrated Constitution as a seminal art treatise · 24 Jan · GS1 · note
98. The pardon coincides with the UAE's National Day celebrations. · 24 Jan · GS2 · note
99. Alappuzha and Kollam are among 18 cities being studied for urban water transport. · 23 Jan · GS3 · note
100. Karnataka High Court · 23 Jan · GS3 · note
101. The encounter took place in the Kathua and Udhampur belt of Jammu and Kashmir. · 23 Jan · GS3 · note
102. Security forces are currently conducting search operations in the Chatroo belt of Kishtwar district. · 23 Jan · GS3 · note
103. Male Mahadeshwara Hills: Location of a temple where safety precautions for devotees were mandated · 23 Jan · GS3 · note
104. Kamakhya Temple is located atop Nilachal Hill in Guwahati, Assam · 23 Jan · GS3 · note
105. Karnataka government is the authority amending the educational institutions act. · 23 Jan · GS2 · note
106. Malabar Botanical Garden & Institute for Plant Sciences is located in Kerala · 23 Jan · GS3 · note
107. Abu Dhabi: Host city for the trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia, and the US. · 23 Jan · GS2 · note
108. Locations: Vaivakawn and Chawnpui areas in Aizawl, Mizoram · 23 Jan · GS3 · note
109. Mamallapuram and Kanniyakumari are identified as sites of historical and ecological importance in the Tamil Nadu Bill. · 23 Jan · GS3 · note
110. Andhra Pradesh: State in India hosting one of the five new WEF centres. · 23 Jan · GS3 · note
111. Tethys Ocean: An ancient ocean that closed as the Indian plate moved north. · 23 Jan · GS1 · note
112. Japan: Current location of Netaji's remains · 23 Jan · GS1 · note
113. Delhi High Court: The judicial forum where the stay on the CCI investigation is being sought. · 23 Jan · GS3 · note
114. The WEF Annual Meeting 2026 took place in Davos-Klosters. · 23 Jan · GS3 · note
115. The centre will be situated at the KEONICS facility in HSR Layout, Bengaluru. · 22 Jan · GS3 · note
116. Investors involved in the commitments: U.S., U.K., Germany, Italy, Spain, and Africa · 22 Jan · GS3 · note
117. Andhra Pradesh Space Tech Summit–2026: Organized in Andhra Pradesh · 22 Jan · GS3 · note
118. UAE: Host country for the trilateral peace talks between US, Russia, and Ukraine · 22 Jan · GS2 · note
119. Tamil Nadu is the state implementing the amended wind energy repowering policy. · 22 Jan · GS3 · note
120. Telangana is drafting policies for export-oriented rice production · 22 Jan · GS3 · note
121. Andhra Pradesh: State implementing the AI-powered agricultural data verification system. · 22 Jan · GS3 · note
122. World Economic Forum Annual Meeting: International forum where trade discussions occurred · 22 Jan · GS2 · note
123. Greenland: Territory of Denmark in the Arctic region · 22 Jan · GS2 · note
124. Putharikandam Maidan: Venue for the inauguration in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · 22 Jan · GS3 · note
125. Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque is a disputed site located in Madhya Pradesh · 22 Jan · GS1 · note
126. Government College for Women is located in Jammu · 22 Jan · GS3 · note
127. Bharathapuzha river is located in Kerala · 22 Jan · GS1 · note
128. India is hosting the AI Impact Summit next month (February 2026). · 22 Jan · GS2 · note
129. Rajasthan · 21 Jan · GS2 · note
130. Meppadi and Vanimel panchayats are the specific areas targeted for landslide relief in Kerala. · 21 Jan · GS2 · note
131. MGM Medical College is located in Warangal, Telangana. · 21 Jan · GS2 · note
132. Warangal and Adilabad districts in Telangana were identified for industrialization incentives. · 21 Jan · GS3 · note
133. West Bengal: The state where the electoral roll discrepancies were identified. · 21 Jan · GS2 · note
134. Kokrajhar: A district in the state of Assam. · 21 Jan · GS3 · note
135. Agumbe: A remote village in the Western Ghats known for heavy rainfall. · 21 Jan · GS3 · note
136. Jamshedpur, Jharkhand: Site for the commercial-scale green steel facility · 21 Jan · GS3 · note
137. Wayanad, Kerala · 21 Jan · GS2 · note
138. Jeevotsava: State HIV Conclave to be held in Bengaluru · 21 Jan · GS2 · note
139. The High Commission is located in Bangladesh. · 20 Jan · GS2 · note
140. Brahmapuram plant and Kalamassery stretch are located in Kerala · 20 Jan · GS3 · note
141. The ban covers both the Karachi and Lahore flight information regions (FIRs) in Pakistan. · 20 Jan · GS2 · note
142. Pattissery dam, Banasura Sagar main canal, and Karapuzha project are irrigation projects in Kerala · 20 Jan · GS3 · note
143. Narasimhaswamy temple is located in Vinukonda, Andhra Pradesh · 20 Jan · GS1 · note
144. Lalitgiri is a Buddhist site located in the Jajpur district of Odisha · 20 Jan · GS1 · note
145. Wings India 2026 exhibition is scheduled to be held in Hyderabad. · 20 Jan · GS3 · note
146. Tamil Nadu and Kerala: States seeking the legal clarification in the Supreme Court. · 20 Jan · GS2 · note
147. The 'third Mumbai' project was discussed as a key development opportunity. · 20 Jan · GS3 · note
148. New Delhi: Venue of the diplomatic meeting · 19 Jan · GS2 · note
149. Bangladesh: Interim government reported on minority incidents in 2025. · 19 Jan · GS2 · note
150. Greenland's ice sheet is the primary focus of the study regarding accelerated ice flow. · 19 Jan · GS3 · note
151. Kolkata: City facing worsening Air Quality Index (AQI) and hazardous air quality levels. · 19 Jan · GS3 · note
152. Lakkundi village is the site of the Heritage Area Development Authority. · 19 Jan · GS1 · note
153. Ratan Tata Innovation Hub is an initiative in Andhra Pradesh · 19 Jan · GS3 · note
154. Kottarakkara is the location of Kerala's first 'work near home' facility. · 19 Jan · GS3 · note
155. The trains will be flagged off in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. · 19 Jan · GS3 · note
156. Mangaluru: Identified as a strategic contributor to the national growth story by the Karnataka government · 19 Jan · GS3 · note
157. Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) elections to be held after May 25th · 19 Jan · GS3 · note
158. Wayanad: District in Kerala affected by landslides in July 2024 · 19 Jan · GS2 · note
159. The data pertains to the state of Telangana. · 19 Jan · GS3 · note
160. Kishtwar: A district in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. · 19 Jan · GS3 · note
161. Jammu and Kashmir: Region experiencing resurfaced debates on territorial division · 19 Jan · GS3 · note
162. Ponnani port: Location of the new shipbuilding yard in Kerala · 19 Jan · GS3 · note
163. Madras High Court: The court whose order was cited by the CIC regarding advocates' RTI access · 18 Jan · GS2 · note
164. Godavari catchment circuit: Basara to Bhadrachalam · 18 Jan · GS3 · note
165. Hyderabad Metro Rail project is located in Telangana · 18 Jan · GS3 · note
166. The proposed drone port and hub for the project is located in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh · 18 Jan · GS3 · note
167. Bengeri, Hubballi, Karnataka · 18 Jan · GS3 · note
168. Kishtwar: A hilly district in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. · 18 Jan · GS3 · note
169. Kazhuveli Lake and Agaram Reserved Forest are located in Villupuram, Tamil Nadu. · 18 Jan · GS3 · note
170. Kavaratti lagoon is located in the Lakshadweep islands. · 18 Jan · GS3 · note
171. Begumpet Airport is located in Hyderabad · 18 Jan · GS3 · note
172. Beneficiary districts: Khammam, Suryapet, and Mahabubabad · 17 Jan · GS3 · note
173. Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Targeted as a hub for India's Blue Economy · 17 Jan · GS3 · note
174. Global Investors’ Meet (GIM) was held in Karnataka in February 2025 · 17 Jan · GS3 · note
175. The South Africa-led naval wargame took place in South African waters. · 17 Jan · GS2 · note
176. Iran: Location of the protests and crackdown resulting in the evacuation of Indian nationals · 17 Jan · GS2 · note
177. The bridge reconnects the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts in Sri Lanka. · 17 Jan · GS2 · note
178. Lucknow, Ghaziabad, and Kanpur recorded the highest number of voter deletions in the state. · 16 Jan · GS2 · note
179. Bandar Abbas: Location of the prison where ten Indian seafarers are currently held in Iran. · 16 Jan · GS2 · note
180. Serbia, Venezuela, Russia, India, Hungary, and Turkey are among the nations repatriating gold reserves. · 16 Jan · GS3 · note
181. Rakhine State: The specific region in Myanmar where the military crackdown and Rohingya persecution occurred. · 16 Jan · GS2 · note
182. The project is specifically targeted at the Idukki district in Kerala. · 16 Jan · GS3 · note
183. Roerich and Devika Rani Roerich Estate is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka · 16 Jan · GS3 · note
184. Manora is located in the Thanjavur district of Tamil Nadu. · 16 Jan · GS3 · note
185. The initiative is being implemented by the Andhra Pradesh government. · 16 Jan · GS2 · note
186. The first WNH facility is scheduled to be inaugurated in Kottarakara. · 16 Jan · GS3 · note
187. Himachal Pradesh: State implementing the PEHEL project for pastoralists · 16 Jan · GS3 · note
188. Rajasthan High Court · 16 Jan · GS2 · note
189. Kaziranga elevated corridor project location: Assam · 16 Jan · GS3 · note
190. Kochi refinery is a primary driver of Kerala's petroleum product exports. · 16 Jan · GS3 · note
191. Affected states: Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala · 16 Jan · GS3 · note
192. China is identified as the primary source of dependence for rare earth magnets. · 16 Jan · GS3 · note
193. Poonch and Samba are districts in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. · 15 Jan · GS3 · note
194. Bihar: Site of the 2025 revision in the SIR process mentioned by the Court. · 15 Jan · GS2 · note
195. Kerala: State where the ECI was ordered to publish excluded names from the draft electoral roll. · 15 Jan · GS2 · note
196. Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Oman are the Gulf countries involved in the diplomatic effort. · 15 Jan · GS2 · note
197. Concordia research station is located in Antarctica · 15 Jan · GS3 · note
198. The closure of airspace is attributed to protests and economic turmoil within Iran. · 15 Jan · GS2 · note
199. India is not included in the list of 75 countries subject to the visa freeze. · 14 Jan · GS2 · note
200. Muscat: Capital and major port city of Oman · 14 Jan · GS2 · note
201. Gaza: Territory slated for full demilitarization under the plan · 14 Jan · GS2 · note
202. Ottawa: Seat of the Canadian government · 14 Jan · GS2 · note
203. Diriyah Gate: The development project being connected by the metro expansion · 14 Jan · GS2 · note
204. Gogunda: An area in Sukma district previously identified as a Maoist stronghold. · 14 Jan · GS3 · note
205. Rashtrapati Bhavan: Venue for the presentation of credentials to the President · 14 Jan · GS2 · note
206. Kathua district is located in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir · 14 Jan · GS3 · note
207. Moyar River Valley is located within the Nilgiris Biosphere Reserve in Tamil Nadu. · 14 Jan · GS3 · note
208. Indrapuri reservoir project: A water project benefiting eight districts in Bihar · 14 Jan · GS3 · note
209. Valley of Flowers: A UNESCO heritage site located in Uttarakhand · 13 Jan · GS3 · note
210. The Azim Premji Foundation's philanthropy superspeciality hospital is located near Devanahalli. · 13 Jan · GS2 · note
211. Kolleru Wildlife Sanctuary is located in South India · 13 Jan · GS3 · note
212. K-Stores: Retail outlets in Kerala state · 13 Jan · GS3 · note
213. Davos, Switzerland: Host city for the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026. · 13 Jan · GS3 · note
214. Line of Actual Control (LAC): The border between India and China where the situation is currently stable. · 13 Jan · GS2 · note
215. The Sovereign AI Park is being established in Tamil Nadu. · 13 Jan · GS3 · note
216. Shaksgam Valley: A disputed territory between India, China, and Pakistan. · 13 Jan · GS2 · note
217. Bamanwas Kankar panchayat is located in Rajasthan · 12 Jan · GS3 · note
218. Manyata Tech Park: The location for the new UNSW campus in Bengaluru · 12 Jan · GS3 · note
219. KK Ranges: The testing site located in Ahilya Nagar, Maharashtra. · 12 Jan · GS3 · note
220. Kerala State Agriculture Department is the implementing body for the rubber replanting scheme. · 12 Jan · GS3 · note
221. Naidupeta, Andhra Pradesh, is the site for the proposed solar manufacturing complex. · 12 Jan · GS3 · note
222. Poonch district: Location where drones were engaged near Gania-Kalsian and Khabbar villages · 11 Jan · GS3 · note
223. International Border (IB) and Line of Control (LoC): Primary zones of reported drone hovering · 11 Jan · GS3 · note
224. The Army Day Parade is scheduled to take place in Jaipur · 11 Jan · GS3 · note
225. The Bailey Bridge connects the Central and Uva provinces in Sri Lanka. · 11 Jan · GS2 · note
226. Mexico and the Philippines: Countries that have previously implemented catastrophe bonds. · 11 Jan · GS3 · note
227. Imphal West district is located in the state of Manipur · 11 Jan · GS3 · note
228. Dagadarthi: Location of the new greenfield airport in Andhra Pradesh · 10 Jan · GS3 · note
229. Location of the first Work Near Home facility: Kottarakkara, Kerala · 10 Jan · GS3 · note
230. Dibrugarh district is the location of the accused residents in Assam · 10 Jan · GS3 · note
231. Lok Bhavan: Venue for the swearing-in ceremony in Kerala · 10 Jan · GS2 · note
232. Samba: A district in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. · 10 Jan · GS3 · note
233. Visakhapatnam: Location of the proposed ship building cluster and national hub for ship design. · 10 Jan · GS3 · note
234. The study focused on the Indo-Gangetic Plain region. · 10 Jan · GS3 · note
235. Varanasi: Location of the contested Tent City project in Uttar Pradesh. · 9 Jan · GS3 · note
236. Telangana: State government providing the insurance cover · 9 Jan · GS2 · note
237. Iran: Protests triggered by economic hardship and currency devaluation. · 9 Jan · GS2 · note
238. State: Andhra Pradesh · 9 Jan · GS3 · note
239. Mechuka: Location in Arunachal Pradesh where the Mechuka Slender Arm Frog was discovered. · 9 Jan · GS3 · note
240. Dindigul district in Tamil Nadu has the highest number of newly notified reserved forests (37). · 9 Jan · GS3 · note
241. Ahmedabad: Host city for the meeting and International Kite Festival · 9 Jan · GS2 · note
242. Dantewada: The district in Chhattisgarh where the surrender took place · 9 Jan · GS3 · note
243. Belgorod: A Russian border region affected by Ukrainian strikes. · 9 Jan · GS2 · note
244. Lok Bhavan, Ranchi: Venue for the swearing-in ceremony · 9 Jan · GS2 · note
245. The GCC and 11 new branches were inaugurated in Bengaluru, Karnataka. · 9 Jan · GS3 · note
246. Lakhimpur Kheri is a district in Uttar Pradesh, India · 9 Jan · GS2 · note
247. Kailali is a district in Nepal bordering India · 9 Jan · GS2 · note
248. Andhra Pradesh's Forest and Environment department organized the workshop · 8 Jan · GS3 · note
249. The disruption was specifically observed off the coast of Panama. · 8 Jan · GS3 · note
250. UmagineTN: Fourth edition hosted in Tamil Nadu · 8 Jan · GS3 · note
251. Western Ghats: Mountain range in India classified into Ecologically Sensitive Zones (ESZs) · 8 Jan · GS3 · note
252. Afghanistan: Context of India's security requirements and Taliban administration engagement · 8 Jan · GS2 · note
253. The ruling was issued by the High Court of Karnataka. · 8 Jan · GS2 · note
254. Venezuela: Site of a US operation resulting in the capture of President Nicolás Maduro. · 8 Jan · GS2 · note
255. Idukki district is located in Kerala · 8 Jan · GS3 · note
256. K. Bettahalli village is located in the Mandya district of Karnataka · 8 Jan · GS1 · note
257. The legal challenge by Apple is scheduled for a hearing on January 27th. · 8 Jan · GS3 · note
258. Luxembourg: Country visited by Jaishankar for bilateral talks · 8 Jan · GS2 · note
259. Jabarkhet Nature Reserve (JNR) is located near Mussoorie in Uttarakhand · 8 Jan · GS3 · note
260. Kasaragod: District in Kerala where Kannada-speaking linguistic minorities are located. · 8 Jan · GS2 · note
261. Davos: Location of the annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Switzerland · 7 Jan · GS3 · note
262. Gujarat: State where the for-profit medical college PPP model is currently being implemented · 7 Jan · GS2 · note
263. The flights will depart from Dhaka (Bangladesh) and Karachi (Pakistan). · 7 Jan · GS2 · note
264. Sri Veda Vignana Peetam is located in Tirumala, Andhra Pradesh · 7 Jan · GS2 · note
265. INSV Kaundinya embarked on its maiden voyage from Porbandar to Oman. · 7 Jan · GS1 · note
266. Location: Nellore, Andhra Pradesh · 7 Jan · GS3 · note
267. Mukurthi National Park and Avalanche Reserve Forest are located in Tamil Nadu · 7 Jan · GS3 · note
268. Vaddamanu village in Guntur district is the site of the Land Pooling Scheme-II launch · 7 Jan · GS3 · note
269. Thanthai Periyar Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Erode, Tamil Nadu · 7 Jan · GS3 · note
270. Karnataka · 7 Jan · GS1 · note
271. Lok Bhavan: Venue for the oath-taking ceremony in Patna, Bihar · 7 Jan · GS2 · note
272. AIIMS Bibinagar is located in the Yadadri Bhuvanagiri district. · 7 Jan · GS2 · note
273. Rajgir hills in Bihar serve as a winter refuge for migratory birds from Europe and Central Asia. · 7 Jan · GS3 · note
274. Luxembourg: A European nation supporting India's ties with the European Union · 6 Jan · GS2 · note
275. Jaipur, Rajasthan: Site of the newly announced state-of-the-art data centre. · 6 Jan · GS3 · note
276. UAE National Defence College: Location of the visit in the UAE · 6 Jan · GS2 · note
277. Major apple-growing regions in India: Kashmir and Himachal Pradesh · 6 Jan · GS3 · note
278. Andhra Pradesh: State government proposing age-based regulations for social media usage · 6 Jan · GS1 · note
279. Tamil Nadu: State government implementing the TAPS and the household survey · 6 Jan · GS2 · note
280. Bhadradri Kothagudem: A district in Telangana where the writ petition was filed · 6 Jan · GS2 · note
281. Angul: First district in Odisha to implement GRAP Stage II notification · 6 Jan · GS3 · note
282. Bhubaneswar, Balasore, and Cuttack: Cities reporting elevated AQI levels in Odisha · 6 Jan · GS3 · note
283. Bhagirathpura: Area in Indore, Madhya Pradesh affected by water contamination · 6 Jan · GS2 · note
284. Pilot program: Operational in five districts of Telangana · 6 Jan · GS3 · note
285. Delhi: The primary region where the CAQM is tasked with addressing worsening pollution. · 6 Jan · GS3 · note
286. Washington: Location of the Indian Embassy involved in the lobbying filings · 6 Jan · GS2 · note
287. Bishnupur: A district in the state of Manipur. · 6 Jan · GS3 · note
288. Shahjahan Park: Location in Agra where unauthorized construction was alleged. · 6 Jan · GS3 · note
289. Indian Embassy in Beijing: Source of the advisory for Chinese nationals. · 5 Jan · GS2 · note
290. Ahmedabad: Location of the meeting between the German Chancellor and the Indian Prime Minister · 5 Jan · GS2 · note
291. Paris, France · 5 Jan · GS2 · note
292. Venezuela: Subject to a proposed US oil blockade · 5 Jan · GS2 · note
293. Akshaya Centres are the designated locations where the IT department is reducing fees for voter-related services. · 5 Jan · GS2 · note
294. Aravalli Range: Identified as a crucial water recharge zone and dust barrier. · 5 Jan · GS3 · note
295. Gujarat High Court: The court whose 2019 judgment was overturned. · 5 Jan · GS3 · note
296. Mysuru: Location of the consultative meeting in Karnataka · 5 Jan · GS2 · note
297. The project is being implemented in the state of Telangana. · 5 Jan · GS2 · note
298. Bhadradri Kothagudem is located in the state of Telangana · 5 Jan · GS3 · note
299. The facility is located in Visakh (Visakhapatnam), Andhra Pradesh · 5 Jan · GS3 · note
300. Erode: Location designated for the National Turmeric Board regional office and testing lab. · 5 Jan · GS3 · note
301. The initiative is being implemented by the Government of Telangana. · 5 Jan · GS2 · note
302. Tiger Reserves in Karnataka: Kali, Bhadra, Nagarahole, Bandipur, and B.R.T. · 5 Jan · GS3 · note
303. Venezuela: Location of the operation to capture Nicolás Maduro. · 5 Jan · GS2 · note
304. Begumpet Airport: The venue for the Wings India 2026 aerobatic demonstrations in Hyderabad · 5 Jan · GS3 · note
305. The military operation took place in Venezuela. · 4 Jan · GS2 · note
306. Murshidabad: District in West Bengal where child marriage remains a significant challenge · 4 Jan · GS2 · note
307. Tamil Nadu: State being visited to assess tariff impacts on local businesses. · 4 Jan · GS3 · note
308. Salal Power Project and Ratle Hydroelectric Project: Located in Jammu and Kashmir · 4 Jan · GS2 · note
309. Kochi: Base for the Samudra Pratap vessel · 4 Jan · GS3 · note
310. Telangana (Medak district) selected for pharma industry energy technology promotion · 4 Jan · GS3 · note
311. Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Andhra Pradesh · 4 Jan · GS3 · note
312. Rayalaseema region is a high-productivity zone for oil palm, papaya, and chillies in Andhra Pradesh · 4 Jan · GS3 · note
313. Andhra Pradesh: Primary state for marine product exports affected by U.S. tariffs · 4 Jan · GS3 · note
314. The initiative was announced by the Minister for SC, ST and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities Welfare in Telangana. · 4 Jan · GS2 · note
315. UAE: Host country for the bilateral military visit · 4 Jan · GS2 · note
316. Planned new airports are identified in Mumbai, Ghaziabad, Bengaluru, and Parandur. · 4 Jan · GS3 · note
317. Rajiv Gandhi International Airport is located at Shamshabad. · 4 Jan · GS3 · note
318. Bhogapuram airport is located in Andhra Pradesh. · 4 Jan · GS3 · note
319. The MoU was signed at the Hi-Tech Kitchen in Hyderabad. · 4 Jan · GS3 · note
320. President's rule was extended in Manipur for six months · 4 Jan · GS2 · note
321. Caracas: Capital of Venezuela where the fortress raid occurred · 4 Jan · GS2 · note
322. Distribution launch scheduled to take place in Chennai · 4 Jan · GS2 · note
323. The scheme includes residents of Sri Lankan Tamil rehabilitation camps. · 4 Jan · GS2 · note
324. Rajasthan: State designated for the establishment of the state-of-the-art core library. · 4 Jan · GS3 · note
325. Caracas: Capital of Venezuela where the raid occurred · 3 Jan · GS2 · note
326. Karbook Sub-Division is located in the Gomati district of Tripura. · 3 Jan · GS3 · note
327. National Institute of Engineering (NIE) is located in Mysuru · 3 Jan · GS3 · note
328. Kerala: Primary location of the reported Hepatitis A outbreak · 3 Jan · GS2 · note
329. Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA): Authority overseeing flood mitigation and lake development in Bengaluru · 3 Jan · GS3 · note
330. Cauvery River: A vital waterway for agriculture and communities in Tamil Nadu · 3 Jan · GS3 · note
331. Tamil Nadu and Telangana rank ahead of Karnataka in national organ donation numbers. · 3 Jan · GS2 · note
332. Vizhinjam: Location of the international seaport in Kerala. · 3 Jan · GS3 · note
333. Sarojini Devi Eye Hospital is located in Hyderabad, Telangana · 3 Jan · GS2 · note
334. Piprahwa: An archaeological site in India known for Buddhist relics. · 3 Jan · GS1 · note
335. Rai Pithora Cultural Complex: Venue for the Grand International Exposition of Sacred Piprahwa Relics in Delhi. · 3 Jan · GS1 · note
336. Nuh district is located in Rajasthan · 3 Jan · GS3 · note
337. Aravalli hills are located in Haryana and Rajasthan · 3 Jan · GS3 · note
338. Bhogapuram Greenfield International Airport is located in Andhra Pradesh · 2 Jan · GS3 · note
339. Himachal Pradesh: State experiencing significant glacial retreat and water stress · 2 Jan · GS3 · note
340. Vishwaguru Basavanna Biodiversity Park is located in North Bengaluru · 2 Jan · GS3 · note
341. Theyyam: A ritual art form originating in northern Kerala. · 2 Jan · GS1 · note
342. The mission took place in the Southern Ocean as part of the expedition to Antarctica · 2 Jan · GS2 · note
343. The hospital is being established in Bengaluru, Karnataka. · 2 Jan · GS2 · note
344. SVIMS: Sri Venkateswara Institute of Medical Sciences · 2 Jan · GS3 · note
345. Dugarajapatnam is located in the Tirupati District of Andhra Pradesh. · 2 Jan · GS3 · note
346. Panchkula recorded the highest SRB at 971 · 2 Jan · GS1 · note
347. Colaba ward in Mumbai was specifically cited in complaints regarding nomination withdrawals. · 2 Jan · GS2 · note
348. The project includes an elevated corridor linking four rivers: Musi, Isa, Krishna, and Godavari. · 2 Jan · GS3 · note
349. Palghar district in Maharashtra is the site of the 1.5-kilometer mountain tunnel breakthrough · 2 Jan · GS3 · note
350. Heart Lamp: Depicts the lives of Muslim women in south Karnataka. · 2 Jan · GS1 · note
351. Romesh Thappar vs. State of Madras (Cross Roads case) was a landmark judgment regarding press freedom. · 2 Jan · GS2 · note
352. Tamil Nadu: Location of the first phase of the estimation exercise starting January 5. · 1 Jan · GS3 · note
353. Eloor-Edayar stretch: The specific geographical area targeted for industrial remediation · 1 Jan · GS3 · note
354. Polavaram and Markapuram are newly formed districts in Andhra Pradesh. · 1 Jan · GS3 · note
355. Bengaluru Urban district: Location of the pilot program for revenue court proceedings · 1 Jan · GS2 · note
356. Sathanur and Naranampatti are villages in the Kallakurichi district of Tamil Nadu · 1 Jan · GS3 · note
357. The decision was implemented by the Government of Andhra Pradesh. · 1 Jan · GS3 · note
358. Andhra Pradesh: State implementing the skill development strategy · 1 Jan · GS3 · note
359. Assam is identified as the fastest-growing state economy in India by RBI. · 1 Jan · GS3 · note
360. The first Vande Bharat Sleeper Train route is between Kolkata and Guwahati · 1 Jan · GS3 · note
361. Madhya Pradesh recorded the highest number of tiger deaths (55) in 2025 · 1 Jan · GS3 · note
362. Indonesia, Oman, New Zealand, and China were involved in bilateral discussions · 1 Jan · GS2 · note
363. The study focuses on the savanna ecosystems of western Maharashtra. · 1 Jan · GS3 · note

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