Places in News — March 2026

463 places, for Prelims revision. Each links to its full note.

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The program specifically targets Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTGs) within the state of Odisha. · 31 Mar · GS2 · note
Chhattisgarh High Court · 31 Mar · GS2 · note
The conflict has spilled into Iraq, Syria, and Bahrain. · 31 Mar · GS2 · note
Dausa and Karauli are districts in Rajasthan where daytime irrigation electricity is being expanded. · 31 Mar · GS3 · note
Airstrikes targeted Iranian cities including Tehran, Isfahan, and Karaj · 31 Mar · GS2 · note
UAE defense ministry reported intercepting Iranian missile and drone attacks · 31 Mar · GS2 · note
Isfahan is a key site for Iran's military and nuclear infrastructure. · 31 Mar · GS2 · note
Rajasthan High Court: Judicial body in the state of Rajasthan · 30 Mar · GS2 · note
Karnataka: State where 'Eva Nammava, Eva Nammava' law was passed · 30 Mar · GS1 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A strategic maritime chokepoint in the Middle East. · 30 Mar · GS2 · note
Pachwara South Open Cast Mine project is located in Jharkhand. · 30 Mar · GS3 · note
Hezbollah in Lebanon has become a new front in the conflict. · 30 Mar · GS2 · note
Kolathur and Perambur are assembly constituencies in Tamil Nadu · 30 Mar · GS2 · note
States where local youth training was focused: Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand · 29 Mar · GS3 · note
Sukma district is located in Chhattisgarh · 29 Mar · GS3 · note
A meeting of regional powers to de-escalate the conflict was held in Pakistan. · 29 Mar · GS2 · note
Ukhrul and Kamjong are districts in the state of Manipur · 29 Mar · GS3 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A strategic maritime chokepoint where Iran agreed to allow 20 more Pakistan-flagged ships. · 29 Mar · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A key shipping route for global energy supplies. · 29 Mar · GS2 · note
Harvesting period: Post-Holi in March. · 29 Mar · GS3 · note
Kharg Island: A location in Iran targeted in potential US ground operations · 29 Mar · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A strategic maritime passage near Iran's coastal areas · 29 Mar · GS2 · note
SHUT Clinic: Services for Healthy Use of Technology Clinic at NIMHANS · 29 Mar · GS2 · note
West Asia conflict began on February 28. · 29 Mar · GS2 · note
National Stock Exchange (NSE): Proposed listing venue for BSPTCL · 29 Mar · GS3 · note
The royal kitchen is located in Awadh, Uttar Pradesh. · 29 Mar · GS1 · note
West Bengal: The state where the second supplementary list under the SIR was published. · 28 Mar · GS2 · note
G7 Foreign Ministers' Summit held in France · 28 Mar · GS2 · note
The fuel supply disruption was caused by the ongoing war in West Asia. · 28 Mar · GS2 · note
Noida International Airport is located in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh · 28 Mar · GS3 · note
Iran: Target of US and Israeli airstrikes on oil facilities and military infrastructure. · 28 Mar · GS2 · note
Israel and Iran are the primary actors in the current escalation · 27 Mar · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A strategic maritime passage through which Iran's Revolutionary Guards have restricted passage for specific vessels. · 27 Mar · GS2 · note
Los Alamos National Laboratory: The research body exploring lunar seismic detection technology. · 27 Mar · GS3 · note
India and United States are the primary parties in the interim trade deal negotiations · 27 Mar · GS2 · note
Zojila Pass: A high-altitude mountain pass connecting Srinagar in Kashmir to Leh in Ladakh. · 27 Mar · GS3 · note
France: Host of the G-7 Foreign Ministers meeting · 27 Mar · GS2 · note
Telangana: State government proposing measures to expedite CGD approvals. · 27 Mar · GS3 · note
Karnataka: State where the SSLC exam policy change was announced. · 27 Mar · GS2 · note
Kamchatka: The location of the 2025 earthquake used for the study. · 27 Mar · GS3 · note
Leparada: A district in Arunachal Pradesh where the new species was observed. · 27 Mar · GS3 · note
Tehran, Iran · 27 Mar · GS2 · note
Iranian missiles and drones have targeted Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Jordan. · 27 Mar · GS2 · note
Southern Lebanon: Region currently undergoing expanded Israeli ground invasion. · 26 Mar · GS2 · note
New NDPS courts to be established in Palakkad, Thrissur, and Manjeri · 26 Mar · GS3 · note
Bishnupur district is located in the state of Manipur. · 26 Mar · GS3 · note
Central Isfahan and the county of Shiraz were identified as primary sites of recent strikes. · 26 Mar · GS2 · note
Pakistan: Country signaled willingness to facilitate US-Iran mediation · 26 Mar · GS2 · note
UAE: A Gulf country where workers at oil storage facilities are affected by the conflict · 26 Mar · GS2 · note
V.O. Chidambaram College is located in Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu · 26 Mar · GS3 · note
Dinhata and Cooch Behar are the specific districts in West Bengal affected by the SIR adjudication. · 26 Mar · GS2 · note
Allahabad High Court: The judicial body overseeing the petition in Uttar Pradesh. · 25 Mar · GS1 · note
Bastar region is located in Chhattisgarh. · 25 Mar · GS3 · note
Karnataka High Court: Judicial body in the state of Karnataka · 25 Mar · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A critical maritime chokepoint for global oil transit. · 25 Mar · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A key maritime passage for global energy trade affected by the current conflict. · 25 Mar · GS2 · note
Southern Tehran, Iran · 25 Mar · GS2 · note
The first randomisation for the 2026 Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly elections took place in Ramanathapuram District. · 24 Mar · GS2 · note
Bengaluru Metro Rail Project Phase 3 (I) covers 44.65 km of metro lines · 24 Mar · GS3 · note
Kandhamal is the district in Odisha where the surrender took place · 24 Mar · GS3 · note
Iran's parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf denied negotiations, citing 'fake news' used to manipulate financial and oil markets. · 24 Mar · GS2 · note
Middle East energy facilities are being targeted by Iran and Israel · 24 Mar · GS2 · note
University of York, University of Aberdeen, and University of Bristol are among the UK institutions expanding to India. · 24 Mar · GS2 · note
Begumpet Airport: Site of India's first underpass · 23 Mar · GS1 · note
Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar: Source of heat predictions for the state. · 23 Mar · GS3 · note
GCC countries involved in talks: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE. · 23 Mar · GS2 · note
Intermediate Holding Company (IHC) to be incorporated in Singapore for critical minerals acquisition · 23 Mar · GS3 · note
Telangana: State where the Parents Support Bill and hate speech legislation were approved. · 23 Mar · GS2 · note
The deposit was located 6,000 meters below the Pacific Ocean. · 23 Mar · GS2 · note
Germany is facing a demographic crisis characterized by a low birth rate and an aging workforce. · 23 Mar · GS2 · note
Tehran is the primary target of Israeli infrastructure strikes in Iran. · 23 Mar · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A global maritime chokepoint and primary oil transit route. · 23 Mar · GS2 · note
Al Shawamekh is an area in Abu Dhabi, UAE · 23 Mar · GS2 · note
El Niño: A natural warming phase predicted to exacerbate climate trends · 23 Mar · GS3 · note
Hyderabad: Location of Dr. Sivaranjani Santosh's practice · 22 Mar · GS2 · note
Shipki La pass is located in Himachal Pradesh · 22 Mar · GS2 · note
Melur taluk is located in the Madurai district of Tamil Nadu. · 22 Mar · GS3 · note
Dimona and Arad: Israeli communities near a nuclear research center · 22 Mar · GS2 · note
Natanz: Iran's main nuclear enrichment facility · 22 Mar · GS2 · note
World Water Day Conclave 2026: Hosted in New Delhi · 22 Mar · GS3 · note
Dimona: Israeli city housing a nuclear facility · 21 Mar · GS2 · note
Natanz: Location of Iran's nuclear enrichment complex · 21 Mar · GS2 · note
South Pars: The world's largest gas field shared by Iran and Qatar · 21 Mar · GS2 · note
Israel and Iran: Primary actors in the West Asia conflict escalation · 21 Mar · GS2 · note
The tribunals were specifically established in West Bengal. · 21 Mar · GS2 · note
The project is located in Hyderabad's Core Urban Region Economy (CURE) areas · 21 Mar · GS2 · note
Visakhapatnam: The location for the commissioning ceremony of the Taragiri. · 21 Mar · GS3 · note
United Kingdom: Allowed US use of military bases for attacks on Iranian missile sites · 21 Mar · GS2 · note
Himalayan region and Northeastern India: Identified as high-risk earthquake zones requiring updated risk assessments. · 21 Mar · GS1 · note
Financial Conduct Authority: Regulatory body in the UK · 21 Mar · GS3 · note
Bulk Drug Park location: Haroli, Himachal Pradesh · 20 Mar · GS3 · note
Kangra Airport: Expansion planned for tourism and green industry promotion · 20 Mar · GS3 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A strategic waterway used for shipping and impacted by Iranian missile positions. · 20 Mar · GS2 · note
National Chambal Sanctuary: Located across the jurisdictions of Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh · 20 Mar · GS3 · note
Ukhrul district: Location of ongoing tension between Kuki and Tangkhul Nagas in Manipur · 20 Mar · GS3 · note
Thiruvananthapuram district recorded the highest number of complaints addressed within 100 minutes. · 20 Mar · GS2 · note
Kodagu district is the primary site of the reported conflict · 20 Mar · GS3 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A key maritime passage cited by Moody's as a risk for supply disruptions · 20 Mar · GS3 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A key maritime passage where Emmanuel Macron plans to consult the UN Security Council on navigation security. · 20 Mar · GS2 · note
Qatar, Iran, and Lebanon: Locations where attacks on energy facilities have contributed to global oil and gas price surges. · 20 Mar · GS2 · note
Auburn University: Research institution involved in the observation of the comet's fragmentation · 20 Mar · GS3 · note
Iran retaliated with missile strikes on Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, and Bahrain. · 20 Mar · GS2 · note
Israel claimed responsibility for striking an Iranian gas field. · 20 Mar · GS2 · note
Iran: involved in conflict causing shipping disruptions affecting India's gas supply · 20 Mar · GS2 · note
The incident occurred over central Iran. · 19 Mar · GS2 · note
Delhi High Court: Jurisdiction over the petition · 19 Mar · GS3 · note
Chin State: A state in Myanmar where the individuals were allegedly linked to ethnic armed organizations · 19 Mar · GS2 · note
Mizoram: The Indian state where the individuals were found lacking required permits · 19 Mar · GS2 · note
South Pars: A major gasfield located in the Persian Gulf region. · 19 Mar · GS2 · note
Free Movement Regime (FMR) allows limited movement without visas or passports · 19 Mar · GS3 · note
New Mangalore Port: Destination for Russian crude shipment on March 21, 2026 · 19 Mar · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: Location of two container vessels heading to Oman and UAE · 19 Mar · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A critical maritime passage affected by the Iran war and vessel rerouting. · 19 Mar · GS2 · note
Kerala: State implementing the bilingual examination policy. · 19 Mar · GS2 · note
The Strait of Hormuz was discussed in the context of U.S. President Donald Trump's call for international forces. · 19 Mar · GS2 · note
Tarlai area: Location of a recent suicide bombing in Islamabad, Pakistan · 19 Mar · GS2 · note
World Frog Day: Observed annually on March 20th. · 19 Mar · GS3 · note
New Mangalore Port: Destination for the diverted tanker in India. · 18 Mar · GS2 · note
Sarnath: Location of the Sacred Relics of Lord Buddha exposition in Vietnam · 18 Mar · GS2 · note
The Strait of Hormuz is the primary maritime passage for the evacuated vessels. · 18 Mar · GS2 · note
The revised scheme specifically targets students in the Middle East/Gulf region. · 18 Mar · GS2 · note
Armenia and Azerbaijan are being used as transit routes for evacuation from Iran · 18 Mar · GS2 · note
South Pars gasfield is Iran's largest gasfield. · 18 Mar · GS2 · note
The Strait of Hormuz is a critical maritime corridor for fertilizer exports. · 18 Mar · GS2 · note
Nangarhar: Province in Afghanistan targeted during the airstrikes. · 18 Mar · GS2 · note
Marina Beach: Location of the awareness campaign in Chennai · 18 Mar · GS2 · note
Clarion-Clipperton Zone (CCZ): A deep-sea area located in the Pacific Ocean. · 18 Mar · GS3 · note
Pakistan: Target of drone strikes by Taliban · 18 Mar · GS2 · note
Bashoura: A neighborhood in the heart of Beirut, Lebanon. · 18 Mar · GS2 · note
Sahmar: A town in eastern Lebanon's Bekaa Valley. · 18 Mar · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A strategic maritime chokepoint where Iran is reportedly allowing permission-based transits for friendly countries. · 18 Mar · GS2 · note
Sharavathi Lion-Tailed Macaque Wildlife Sanctuary: Location of the proposed hydroelectric project in Karnataka. · 17 Mar · GS3 · note
Strait of Hormuz: Location where Iran and Iraq are discussing allowing oil tankers to pass. · 17 Mar · GS2 · note
Hezbollah is being targeted by Israel in southern Lebanon · 17 Mar · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A critical maritime passage for LNG imports to India. · 17 Mar · GS3 · note
Ras Laffan: A major LNG export complex in Qatar. · 17 Mar · GS3 · note
Karnataka High Court · 16 Mar · GS2 · note
Silent Valley National Park: Location where the gynandromorphism was observed. · 16 Mar · GS3 · note
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ras Al Khaimah are located in the UAE. · 16 Mar · GS2 · note
Bhojshala-Kamal Maula mosque: Site located in Madhya Pradesh under judicial review. · 16 Mar · GS1 · note
Affected countries: Bahrain, Iran, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and UAE · 16 Mar · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A strategic maritime chokepoint connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. · 16 Mar · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A strategic maritime passage in the Middle East. · 16 Mar · GS2 · note
APFDC is certifying eucalyptus cultivated outside forest areas in Andhra Pradesh · 16 Mar · GS3 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A strategic maritime chokepoint where Iran has restricted passage for US and allied vessels. · 16 Mar · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A vital waterway for global oil flows, currently facing disruptions due to Middle East conflict. · 15 Mar · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A critical global energy artery currently facing disruption. · 15 Mar · GS2 · note
Kharg Island: A key Iranian export terminal for crude oil. · 15 Mar · GS2 · note
Oil palm processing plant location: Siddipet district · 15 Mar · GS3 · note
The conflict is centered in the Middle East involving Iran, Israel, and the US. · 15 Mar · GS2 · note
Kerala Legislative Assembly election date: April 9, 2026 · 15 Mar · GS2 · note
Assam, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, West Bengal, and Puducherry: States scheduled for 2026 Assembly elections · 15 Mar · GS2 · note
Brussels is the seat of the European Union · 15 Mar · GS2 · note
Kerala Water Authority (KWA): The state body responsible for implementing the water projects. · 15 Mar · GS3 · note
Kerala government expansion of pension scheme for small and marginal farmers · 15 Mar · GS3 · note
Kandahar: A city in southern Afghanistan hosting the Taliban administration. · 15 Mar · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: critical waterway for global energy transit · 15 Mar · GS3 · note
Aravalli hills: A mountain range in India where mining activities were paused by the Supreme Court in December 2023 · 15 Mar · GS3 · note
Thengaithittu: Location for new auction hall, net mending shed, and rest sheds · 15 Mar · GS3 · note
Kharg Island: Primary hub for 90% of Iranian oil exports · 15 Mar · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: Strategic shipping lane protected by US warships · 15 Mar · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A critical maritime waterway for global energy supplies and India's energy security. · 15 Mar · GS2 · note
Sri Lanka: Location of the sinking of the Iranian naval frigate · 14 Mar · GS2 · note
Russian forces targeted energy infrastructure in the Zaporizhia and Kyiv regions of Ukraine. · 14 Mar · GS2 · note
Baghdad: Capital of Iraq where the US embassy was targeted. · 14 Mar · GS2 · note
Kharg Island: Iran's main crude export hub targeted by US military. · 14 Mar · GS2 · note
Dubai: Location where debris from intercepted missiles hit buildings. · 14 Mar · GS2 · note
Marriage halls across Tamil Nadu are facing challenges due to restrictions on commercial LPG cylinders. · 14 Mar · GS3 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A key maritime waterway for global oil and gas supplies. · 14 Mar · GS2 · note
Tanzania: African nation seeking digital economy transition · 14 Mar · GS2 · note
The conflict involves direct involvement of Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. · 14 Mar · GS2 · note
Ganges River: Subject of the court's order regarding illegal structures and plastic waste. · 14 Mar · GS3 · note
Killai, Pichavaram is located in the Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu · 14 Mar · GS3 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A crucial shipping route for cooking gas imports disrupted by West Asia tensions. · 14 Mar · GS3 · note
Sahebnagar Kalan village in Gurramguda is the site of the new Reserve Forest. · 14 Mar · GS3 · note
PM Unity Malls are being established in Agra, Varanasi, and Lucknow. · 14 Mar · GS3 · note
Andhra Pradesh is the first state in India aiming to implement this specific BC Protection Act. · 14 Mar · GS2 · note
Pench Tiger Reserve and Saleghaat wildlife zone are locations where tiger deaths were recorded · 14 Mar · GS3 · note
Sabarimala Temple is located in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala. · 14 Mar · GS2 · note
Gacchakayalapora is the site of the hatchling release in Konaseema. · 14 Mar · GS3 · note
Nela Revu, Vasala Tippa, S. Yanam, and Sacramento Island are identified as breeding grounds for the turtles. · 14 Mar · GS3 · note
Kharg Island: Iran's principal oil export hub · 14 Mar · GS2 · note
Fujairah: Oil storage hub in the United Arab Emirates · 14 Mar · GS2 · note
Uzhavar Sandhais: 194 outlets where farmers can sell produce without restrictions · 14 Mar · GS3 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A critical maritime corridor handling a significant portion of global oil trade. · 14 Mar · GS2 · note
Bandar Abbas is a port in Iran. · 14 Mar · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A key maritime chokepoint affecting LPG supply and global prices. · 14 Mar · GS3 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A strategic maritime waterway through which Iran allowed India-flagged LPG carriers to transit. · 14 Mar · GS2 · note
Lok Bhavan: Venue for the swearing-in ceremony in Bihar · 14 Mar · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A critical maritime passage whose closure impacts global energy markets. · 14 Mar · GS3 · note
The Union Carbide factory site is located in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. · 14 Mar · GS3 · note
The deployment is focused on the Middle East and Gulf region to protect strategic shipping lanes. · 14 Mar · GS2 · note
The exercise is hosted at the Seychelles Defence Academy. · 13 Mar · GS2 · note
Kochi airport served as the departure point for the Iranian sailors · 13 Mar · GS2 · note
The policy was approved by the Kerala State Cabinet. · 13 Mar · GS3 · note
Guwahati: Serving as a transit hub for Bhutanese flights to Singapore. · 13 Mar · GS2 · note
Tamil Nadu: State launching the AVGC-XR Policy 2026 · 13 Mar · GS3 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A strategic maritime passage through which India-flagged gas tankers were permitted to sail. · 13 Mar · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: Maritime passage connecting the Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea · 13 Mar · GS2 · note
Chittoor, Andhra Pradesh: Region identified as a hub for mango pulp exports · 13 Mar · GS2 · note
Kerala Cabinet approved the revised compensation structure. · 13 Mar · GS3 · note
Kerala: only state in India guaranteeing ration access to every household · 13 Mar · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: Cited as a location of energy disruptions. · 13 Mar · GS2 · note
Tehran is the capital city of Iran where the explosions occurred. · 13 Mar · GS2 · note
Tier-II airports mentioned: Kalaburagi, Bidar, and Shivamogga in Karnataka. · 13 Mar · GS3 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A critical maritime chokepoint for global oil supply. · 13 Mar · GS2 · note
Some Indian states currently offer limited menstrual leave policies. · 13 Mar · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: Critical maritime chokepoint for oil shipments to Asia · 13 Mar · GS3 · note
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: A province in Pakistan where the retaliatory strikes occurred. · 13 Mar · GS2 · note
Vrishabhavati: A river in Karnataka facing a pollution crisis. · 13 Mar · GS3 · note
Kanakapura: A region in Karnataka where farmers are at risk of receiving contaminated water. · 13 Mar · GS3 · note
The attacks targeted residential buildings and a bridge in Lebanon. · 13 Mar · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A critical maritime passage for global oil and gas exports. · 13 Mar · GS2 · note
National Chambal Sanctuary: A protected area affected by illegal sand mining. · 13 Mar · GS3 · note
Israeli military sites targeted in Tel Aviv and Haifa. · 13 Mar · GS2 · note
Bashoura is a neighbourhood in central Beirut, Lebanon. · 12 Mar · GS2 · note
HMDA: Hyderabad Metropolitan Development Authority · 12 Mar · GS3 · note
Anekal taluk: Location of the new international stadium in Karnataka. · 12 Mar · GS2 · note
Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Maldives have requested energy supplies from India · 12 Mar · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: The maritime passage crossed by the tanker before reaching Mumbai. · 12 Mar · GS2 · note
Tokyo: Location of the temple where Netaji's remains are currently kept · 12 Mar · GS1 · note
Upper Krishna Project (UKP-III) is a water project being implemented by the State government · 12 Mar · GS3 · note
Shivamogga Institute of Medical Sciences: Conducted the surgeries in Shivamogga, Karnataka. · 12 Mar · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A vital global artery and maritime passage used as leverage by Iran. · 12 Mar · GS2 · note
The policy was launched by the Maharashtra government. · 12 Mar · GS2 · note
Karnataka: State government seeking to implement gig worker welfare fee · 12 Mar · GS3 · note
Yelahanka is located in Karnataka. · 12 Mar · GS3 · note
Ukhrul district: A restive district in the state of Manipur · 12 Mar · GS3 · note
Lok Bhavan: Venue for the swearing-in ceremony in Chennai · 12 Mar · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A critical shipping route for oil tankers vulnerable to West Asia crisis disruptions. · 12 Mar · GS2 · note
Kerala: Indian state significantly impacted by the migration of workers to the Gulf. · 12 Mar · GS2 · note
Basra port in Iraq and fuel storage tanks in Oman were targeted in energy facility attacks. · 12 Mar · GS2 · note
Beirut's seafront was the site of an Israeli strike. · 12 Mar · GS2 · note
GCC: Gulf Cooperation Council countries and Jordan were the primary targets of the condemned attacks. · 12 Mar · GS2 · note
Gulf states involved in the resolution: Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Jordan. · 11 Mar · GS2 · note
National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) provides the monitoring data. · 11 Mar · GS3 · note
Mint Compound: Location of the TGSPDCL corporate office where TGRPDCL will be based. · 11 Mar · GS3 · note
Strait of Hormuz: Key maritime transit point for global energy supplies · 11 Mar · GS2 · note
Dubai's international airport was targeted by Iranian infrastructure attacks. · 11 Mar · GS2 · note
Mangaluru is identified as a coastal area for the proposed sustainable data center policy in Karnataka. · 11 Mar · GS3 · note
Synergia Conclave 2026: A platform for dialogue on geopolitics, security, and emerging technologies. · 11 Mar · GS3 · note
The legal challenge is being heard in the High Court of Karnataka · 11 Mar · GS2 · note
West Corporation: Stated no need for additional roads in the SFC report · 11 Mar · GS3 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A critical maritime waterway for global oil flows. · 11 Mar · GS2 · note
Pambai river is located in the Villupuram district of Tamil Nadu · 11 Mar · GS1 · note
Shajareh Tayyebeh girls’ elementary school located in Minab, Iran · 11 Mar · GS2 · note
South Pacific: The planned re-entry zone for the Cygnus XL cargo spacecraft · 11 Mar · GS3 · note
Nadaprabhu Kempegowda Layout (NPKL) project in Bengaluru · 11 Mar · GS3 · note
Lok Niwas: Venue for the swearing-in ceremony in Delhi · 11 Mar · GS2 · note
Gulf gas plants are the site of the attacks disrupting shipments · 11 Mar · GS2 · note
Dandakaranya Special Zonal Committee operates in Chhattisgarh · 11 Mar · GS3 · note
Nepal: Seeking a balanced approach between India and China · 11 Mar · GS2 · note
Tamil Nadu · 11 Mar · GS2 · note
The waiver was granted to India by the United States. · 11 Mar · GS2 · note
Devon Island is located in the territory of Nunavut, Canada. · 11 Mar · GS3 · note
KG-D6 fields are located in the Bay of Bengal. · 11 Mar · GS3 · note
Strait of Hormuz: Location where natural gas shipments faced disruptions. · 11 Mar · GS3 · note
The conflict has spread beyond Iran's borders to impact Lebanon and Iraq · 10 Mar · GS2 · note
Chhattisgarh: State where the bill was approved by the BJP government. · 10 Mar · GS2 · note
Norway and U.S. identified as sources for LNG imports · 10 Mar · GS3 · note
Friendship Pipeline: An energy pipeline connecting India and Bangladesh. · 10 Mar · GS2 · note
Project locations: West Bengal and Jharkhand · 10 Mar · GS3 · note
West Bengal: The state where the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) process occurred. · 10 Mar · GS2 · note
The Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) is the body proposed to levy the fee in Bengaluru. · 10 Mar · GS3 · note
Agali in Palakkad, Mananthavady in Wayanad, and Kasaragod identified for special mobile squad focus · 10 Mar · GS3 · note
Greater Bengaluru Authority is one of the bodies included in the recommendation. · 10 Mar · GS3 · note
The project is located within the Sharavathi Valley Lion Macaque Sanctuary in Karnataka. · 10 Mar · GS3 · note
Tehran and Karaj are cities in Iran affected by power outages and explosions · 10 Mar · GS2 · note
Idukki district is located in the state of Kerala · 10 Mar · GS3 · note
Karnataka Legislative Assembly: venue for tabling the four bills · 10 Mar · GS2 · note
Cherlapalli is located in Telangana · 10 Mar · GS3 · note
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh: Site chosen for the high-energy proton accelerator. · 10 Mar · GS3 · note
Lok Bhavan: Venue for the swearing-in ceremony in Shimla · 10 Mar · GS2 · note
Hyderabad: Impacted by gas shortages affecting paying guest accommodations · 10 Mar · GS3 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A critical maritime passage for oil and gas traffic. · 10 Mar · GS3 · note
Kuwait, UAE, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, and Lebanon reported intercepting Iranian missiles and drones. · 10 Mar · GS2 · note
Iraq and Turkey are experiencing the impacts of the US-Israel-Iran conflict. · 10 Mar · GS2 · note
Key target locations for amusement parks: Amaravati, Visakhapatnam, and Tirupati · 10 Mar · GS3 · note
Strait of Hormuz: Location of LNG shipment disruptions. · 10 Mar · GS3 · note
Vazhachal wildlife division is located in Kerala and is part of the Western Ghats. · 10 Mar · GS3 · note
Samba: District in Jammu and Kashmir where drone activity was detected. · 10 Mar · GS3 · note
Minab: Location of the military base and primary school in Iran. · 10 Mar · GS2 · note
Sri Lanka: Nationality of the vessel IRIS Dena. · 10 Mar · GS2 · note
London book fair: Venue for the 'Don’t Steal This Book' protest. · 10 Mar · GS3 · note
uHCT: Located at Hanle in Ladakh · 10 Mar · GS3 · note
The project is being implemented in the state of Uttar Pradesh. · 10 Mar · GS3 · note
The project is located in the Chennai Forest Division, Tamil Nadu. · 10 Mar · GS3 · note
Doha, Qatar · 9 Mar · GS2 · note
Thalapady-Chengala section: Part of NH-66 connecting Kasaragod and Kannur districts · 9 Mar · GS3 · note
Acharya N.G. Ranga Agricultural University (ANGRAU) is the issuing body for the advisory · 9 Mar · GS3 · note
CURE: Core Urban Region of Telangana · 9 Mar · GS2 · note
Haifa oil refinery is an Israeli energy facility targeted in retaliatory strikes. · 9 Mar · GS2 · note
Silent Valley National Park is located in Kerala · 9 Mar · GS3 · note
IRIS Dena, IRIS Lavan, and IRIS Bushehr are the three Iranian naval vessels involved. · 9 Mar · GS2 · note
Protests occurred in New York City and India-controlled Kashmir · 9 Mar · GS2 · note
Aghdasieh oil warehouse and Shahran oil depot are specific targets in the Iranian oil infrastructure. · 8 Mar · GS2 · note
Tamil Nadu: State government initiating the move based on Union government recommendations regarding dangerous breeds. · 8 Mar · GS2 · note
Assam and Manipur: States announcing women-centric cash incentives. · 8 Mar · GS2 · note
India is sourcing alternative crude from West Africa, Latin America, and the U.S. · 8 Mar · GS3 · note
The service is a statewide initiative in Kerala · 8 Mar · GS2 · note
Praja Shakthi: A development program in Sri Lanka · 8 Mar · GS2 · note
Tuniki, Medak district: Location of the newly inaugurated KVK facility · 8 Mar · GS3 · note
Proxy theaters identified in Iraq and Lebanon · 8 Mar · GS2 · note
Karnataka: The state government implementing the ELEVATE program. · 8 Mar · GS3 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A critical maritime chokepoint for global oil supply routes. · 8 Mar · GS3 · note
Iran launched missile attacks on Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and Israel. · 8 Mar · GS2 · note
The strikes targeted radar systems in the UAE, Jordan, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia. · 8 Mar · GS2 · note
Tehran: Location of the oil storage facility struck by Israel · 7 Mar · GS2 · note
West Asia region is the primary area of focus for current airspace restrictions and security monitoring · 7 Mar · GS2 · note
Islamic Azad University is located in Tehran, Iran. · 7 Mar · GS2 · note
Students in Urmia have requested evacuation via land routes through Armenia or Azerbaijan. · 7 Mar · GS2 · note
Iran-Israel conflict: Involved military strikes by U.S. and Israel on Iran on February 28, 2026. · 7 Mar · GS2 · note
The Strait of Hormuz is the critical maritime passage for the movement of stranded vessels. · 7 Mar · GS2 · note
Sassoon Dock is a major fishing dock located in Maharashtra · 7 Mar · GS3 · note
Lal Chowk: A major commercial area and protest site in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir · 7 Mar · GS3 · note
The system will support analysis of India's coastline, including Lakshadweep and Andaman & Nicobar Islands · 7 Mar · GS3 · note
Karnataka's net borrowings and debt repayment figures are reported in the MTFP. · 7 Mar · GS3 · note
Ayyalur, Dindigul district is the site of India's first Slender Loris Conservation Centre · 7 Mar · GS3 · note
The program facilitates cultural exchange between Kerala/Lakshadweep and Jammu and Kashmir/Ladakh · 7 Mar · GS2 · note
Vyttila: A major transit hub and junction in Kochi, Kerala. · 7 Mar · GS3 · note
Amaravati is the planned site for Andhra Pradesh's quantum computer · 7 Mar · GS3 · note
The Strait of Hormuz is a key maritime corridor targeted during the conflict. · 7 Mar · GS2 · note
Badanavalu Khadi Centre is located in Nanjangud taluk, Karnataka. · 7 Mar · GS3 · note
Kochi: Port in India where the Iranian warship was permitted to dock. · 7 Mar · GS2 · note
Sri Lanka: Location off whose coast the IRIS Dena was sunk. · 7 Mar · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A critical shipping route for oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) · 7 Mar · GS3 · note
West Asia is the primary region experiencing geopolitical tensions affecting global energy prices. · 7 Mar · GS2 · note
Kolkata: Venue of the international oncology conference · 7 Mar · GS2 · note
Vantara wildlife rescue and conservation centre is located in Jamnagar, Gujarat · 7 Mar · GS3 · note
Imphal-Jiribam railway line: A major infrastructure project in Manipur · 7 Mar · GS3 · note
Chamarajanagar (Karnataka): Cleanest city in the study · 6 Mar · GS3 · note
Ghaziabad, Noida, Delhi, and Greater Noida: Top four most polluted cities · 6 Mar · GS3 · note
Doha: Capital city of Qatar · 6 Mar · GS2 · note
Indonesia's Digital Minister conducted spot checks at Meta offices · 6 Mar · GS2 · note
Bahrain is the primary location where individuals are currently stranded. · 6 Mar · GS2 · note
Telangana Fire, Disaster Response, Emergency and Civil Defence Training Institute: Located in Hyderabad. · 6 Mar · GS2 · note
Bio 360 Life Sciences Park: Location of the new Centre of Excellence in Nutraceuticals (COEN) in Kerala. · 6 Mar · GS3 · note
Welisara: Naval base located approximately 20km (12 miles) north of Colombo, Sri Lanka. · 6 Mar · GS2 · note
Namakkal: Location associated with the petitioner in the 1952 election case · 6 Mar · GS2 · note
Flight training schools and aircraft manufacturing facilities: Planned for Vijaypura and Shivamogga airports · 6 Mar · GS3 · note
Second airport feasibility report: Being prepared for Bengaluru to address Kempegowda International Airport congestion · 6 Mar · GS3 · note
Vallanadu Blackbuck Sanctuary is located in the Thoothukudi district of Tamil Nadu · 6 Mar · GS3 · note
The target was an underground bunker located beneath government buildings in Tehran, Iran. · 6 Mar · GS2 · note
The lighthouses are situated along the Brahmaputra River. · 6 Mar · GS3 · note
Millet Hub: Proposed as a self-sustaining institution in Karnataka · 6 Mar · GS3 · note
Sri Lanka: The location off whose coast the Iranian warship was sunk. · 6 Mar · GS2 · note
Guangdong province: Location for the planned megawatt-level prototype · 6 Mar · GS3 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A critical maritime chokepoint for global energy security and supply chains. · 6 Mar · GS2 · note
Darjeeling: Location of the 9th International Santal Conference · 6 Mar · GS2 · note
Lok Bhavan, Chennai: Venue for the swearing-in ceremony · 6 Mar · GS2 · note
Iraq and Kuwait are identified as major Middle Eastern producers cutting production. · 6 Mar · GS3 · note
Refinery shutdowns were reported in the Middle East, China, and India. · 6 Mar · GS3 · note
Gudalur is identified as an area where human settlements encroach on elephant migration pathways. · 6 Mar · GS3 · note
The strikes are targeting both nuclear enrichment sites and military infrastructure in Iran. · 6 Mar · GS2 · note
Kalyana Karnataka: A region in North Karnataka characterized by historical poverty and drought. · 6 Mar · GS2 · note
The waiver aims to alleviate supply pressure caused by the war in West Asia. · 6 Mar · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A crucial waterway where tankers were stuck following Iranian attacks · 5 Mar · GS2 · note
Tiruchirappalli Master Plan 2045 and Thoothukudi Master Plan 2045 were released by the state government · 5 Mar · GS3 · note
The sunken vessel was located in international waters near Colombo, Sri Lanka. · 5 Mar · GS2 · note
The incident occurred in the Indian Ocean. · 5 Mar · GS2 · note
Iran: The primary state involved in the reported 'major combat operations' and regional escalation. · 5 Mar · GS2 · note
The policy amendment was enacted by the Kerala State Cabinet. · 5 Mar · GS2 · note
Bengaluru: Location of the MAHE campus hosting the Q-Hub. · 5 Mar · GS3 · note
West Bengal: State of origin for the migrants involved in the cited murder case · 5 Mar · GS2 · note
Agaram Reserve Forest and Kazhuveli Wetland Bird Sanctuary are located in Villupuram district, Tamil Nadu · 5 Mar · GS3 · note
The project is situated in the Sharavathi Valley Lion Macaque Sanctuary in Karnataka · 5 Mar · GS3 · note
Kappatagudda Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Karnataka · 5 Mar · GS3 · note
Baloch militant groups moved from mountain bases in Pakistan across the border into Iran. · 5 Mar · GS2 · note
Venugopalapuram: Location of the 220/132 kV substation in Vizianagaram district. · 5 Mar · GS3 · note
Thimphu: Capital of Bhutan · 5 Mar · GS2 · note
The legislation was approved by the Legislative Assembly of Andhra Pradesh. · 5 Mar · GS3 · note
The incident occurred in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Sri Lanka. · 5 Mar · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A key maritime passage currently under blockade by Iran · 5 Mar · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A critical maritime waterway for Middle Eastern oil and gas exports. · 5 Mar · GS2 · note
Isfahan: Location of a nuclear site in Iran targeted during the strikes. · 5 Mar · GS2 · note
West Asia is the primary region hosting millions of Indian migrant workers. · 5 Mar · GS2 · note
Indian Ocean: Location where a US submarine allegedly sank an Iranian navy frigate · 4 Mar · GS2 · note
Bengaluru Business Corridor (BBC) is expected to be completed within a year and a half · 4 Mar · GS3 · note
Kerala High Court invalidated ownership certificates for ivory trophies. · 4 Mar · GS3 · note
Andhra Pradesh · 4 Mar · GS2 · note
Yangon: Location of the Sarsobeikman Literary Centre building · 4 Mar · GS2 · note
Telangana: State implementing the health profiling program · 4 Mar · GS2 · note
Brahmapuram: Location of Kerala's first operational Compressed Biogas (CBG) plant · 4 Mar · GS2 · note
West Asia: The region experiencing the conflict and airspace closures. · 4 Mar · GS2 · note
APSRTC: Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation · 4 Mar · GS2 · note
The crisis is located in the West Asia region. · 4 Mar · GS2 · note
US embassy in Saudi Arabia and consulate in the United Arab Emirates were targeted by Iranian strikes. · 4 Mar · GS2 · note
Madras High Court issued the directive regarding the Union Ministry of Communications. · 4 Mar · GS2 · note
Sivaganga district: Location of the new MRF tyre manufacturing plant in Tamil Nadu · 4 Mar · GS3 · note
Vizhinjam: Location of underwater reefs where corals are collected for the nursery project. · 4 Mar · GS3 · note
Yanbu: A Red Sea port in Saudi Arabia requested by Pakistan for oil routing. · 4 Mar · GS2 · note
AE Group International Limited: A distributor based in China · 4 Mar · GS3 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A critical maritime chokepoint currently impacted by West Asia turmoil · 4 Mar · GS2 · note
Saudi Arabia and Kuwait intercepted missiles launched by Iran during the escalation. · 4 Mar · GS2 · note
The initiative is based in Assam, India. · 4 Mar · GS3 · note
The strike targeted Iranian leaders and facilities, including Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. · 4 Mar · GS2 · note
Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA): Planned expansion area for the Gruha Arogya program · 4 Mar · GS2 · note
Bahrain: Location of the American naval base struck during Iranian retaliation. · 4 Mar · GS2 · note
Raisina Dialogue: Hosted in New Delhi · 4 Mar · GS2 · note
Discovery location: A hand-dug well in Assam, India. · 3 Mar · GS3 · note
Kadambrayar river stretches include Brahmapuram and Manakkakadavu in Kerala. · 3 Mar · GS3 · note
Gulf of Oman: Location east of the Strait of Hormuz where 11 Iranian ships were targeted. · 3 Mar · GS2 · note
Aralam farm and Wayanad district are located in Kerala · 3 Mar · GS3 · note
Oman: Suggested as a transit point for stranded workers · 3 Mar · GS2 · note
Andhra Pradesh ranked sixth in organ donation nationwide. · 3 Mar · GS2 · note
Karnataka High Court: Judicial body that ruled on the eligibility of CCL for exam preparation · 3 Mar · GS2 · note
Tehran: Capital city of Iran · 3 Mar · GS2 · note
Mysuru: The location where the Reshme Krishi Mela exhibition was held. · 3 Mar · GS3 · note
The conflict is centered in the Middle East region. · 3 Mar · GS2 · note
The Strait of Hormuz is effectively closed, impacting global oil prices. · 3 Mar · GS2 · note
Andhra Pradesh: The state where the lower court ruling occurred. · 3 Mar · GS2 · note
The borrowing is tied to power sector reforms implemented by the state of Kerala. · 3 Mar · GS3 · note
Dubai is the primary location of the reported missile strikes. · 3 Mar · GS2 · note
Natanz: Site of a nuclear complex in Iran targeted in Operation Epic Fury · 3 Mar · GS2 · note
The pilot project is scheduled to expand to Tirupati and Visakhapatnam. · 3 Mar · GS3 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A strategic maritime chokepoint connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the rest of the world. · 3 Mar · GS2 · note
Iran: Target of US and Israeli strikes · 3 Mar · GS2 · note
Southern Iran: Location of a school bombing under investigation by the US military. · 3 Mar · GS3 · note
Bahrain, Jordan, and Iraq: Countries where the US State Department ordered non-emergency personnel to leave. · 3 Mar · GS2 · note
Riyadh: Location of the US embassy hit by a drone strike. · 3 Mar · GS2 · note
Lebanon: Country where the Israeli military issued evacuation warnings for dozens of locations. · 3 Mar · GS2 · note
Coastal erosion and black sand mining are identified as primary threats to nesting sites in Kerala. · 3 Mar · GS3 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A critical global energy chokepoint located between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. · 3 Mar · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A critical oil transit route in the Middle East. · 3 Mar · GS2 · note
Ras Laffan complex is a major LNG export hub in Qatar · 2 Mar · GS2 · note
Gulf of Oman and Red Sea are the primary maritime regions affected by the conflict. · 2 Mar · GS2 · note
October 7: Date of the Hamas attack on Israel that triggered regional power shifts · 2 Mar · GS2 · note
Gulf of Aden and Gulf of Oman: Primary deployment zones for Indian warships · 2 Mar · GS2 · note
Dugarajapatnam is located in the Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh. · 2 Mar · GS3 · note
The fund will be implemented across all 33 districts of Telangana. · 2 Mar · GS3 · note
Kankesanthurai is a coastal town in Sri Lanka. · 2 Mar · GS2 · note
The Chagos Archipelago is located in the Indian Ocean. · 2 Mar · GS2 · note
The strategic dialogue between China and India took place in New Delhi in February 2026. · 2 Mar · GS2 · note
Oman served as the mediator for the failed nuclear talks between the US and Iran. · 2 Mar · GS2 · note
Gulf states hosting US military assets were targeted in Iran's retaliatory strikes. · 2 Mar · GS2 · note
Natanz: Location of Iran's nuclear facility · 2 Mar · GS2 · note
Hezbollah is a proxy group based in Lebanon · 2 Mar · GS2 · note
Houthi rebels are located in Yemen · 2 Mar · GS2 · note
Iraqi militias are active in Iraq · 2 Mar · GS2 · note
Kabul, Kandahar, and Paktia: Afghan cities targeted in the retaliatory strikes · 2 Mar · GS2 · note
UAE: Location where Indian nationals were identified as a concern by PM Modi. · 2 Mar · GS2 · note
Kuno River: The specific water body where gharials and turtles were released near Palpur Fort. · 2 Mar · GS3 · note
Kerala: State implementing the People’s Campaign for Participatory Planning. · 2 Mar · GS3 · note
Jhelum and Chenab rivers are the primary focus of the storage projects. · 2 Mar · GS2 · note
Beit Shemesh is a location in Israel where nine deaths were reported from a missile strike. · 1 Mar · GS2 · note
The UAE and Kuwait reported casualties attributed to Iranian attacks. · 1 Mar · GS2 · note
Sahel region: Rainfall patterns here are linked to the fluctuation of dust transport across the Atlantic. · 1 Mar · GS3 · note
MedTech Zone (AMTZ) is located in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh · 1 Mar · GS3 · note
The Naagam app is modeled after Kerala's SARPA platform. · 1 Mar · GS3 · note
Operation Epic Fury targeted Tehran's political and administrative districts. · 1 Mar · GS2 · note
Muscat, Oman: Location of the Indian Embassy issuing visa-on-arrival notices for GCC residents · 1 Mar · GS2 · note
West Asian countries experienced airspace closures following the U.S.-Israel attack on Iran. · 1 Mar · GS2 · note
Kaiga Nuclear Power Plant is located in Uttara Kannada. · 1 Mar · GS3 · note
Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary is the site for the 20 sq km elephant enclosure · 1 Mar · GS3 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A strategic maritime chokepoint for global oil and gas shipments. · 1 Mar · GS2 · note
Dubai and Abu Dhabi airports reported one fatality and 11 injuries. · 1 Mar · GS2 · note
The US Navy's Fifth Fleet headquarters is located in Bahrain. · 1 Mar · GS2 · note
Dubai International Airport is a key Gulf hub affected by the disruptions. · 1 Mar · GS2 · note
Singrauli: District in Madhya Pradesh where the coal block is located. · 1 Mar · GS3 · note
Kerala: State in India known for high social development and grassroots activism · 1 Mar · GS2 · note
Gaza: The territory designated for the BoP's transitional administration. · 1 Mar · GS2 · note
Micron Technology's assembly unit is located in Gujarat · 1 Mar · GS3 · note
The attack targeted a school near an Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) base. · 1 Mar · GS2 · note

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