Places in News — May 2026

1. Nepal and India share a land border · 31 May · GS2 · note
2. Godavari River reaches include Kovvuru, Peravali, Nidadavolu, Sithanagaram, Rajamahendravaram, and Tallapudi · 31 May · GS3 · note
3. U. Min Aung Hlaing: President of Myanmar · 31 May · GS2 · note
4. Rayagada and Visakhapatnam: Divisions formed from the split of the Waltair Division · 31 May · GS3 · note
5. Noida International Airport in Jewar is the second international airport serving the Delhi-NCR region. · 31 May · GS3 · note
6. Ladakh: Union Territory where the new excise policy was implemented · 31 May · GS2 · note
7. Kangpokpi: A district in the state of Manipur · 31 May · GS3 · note
8. Chambal river sanctuary: Location of illegal sand mining criticized by the Supreme Court · 31 May · GS2 · note
9. Negotiation venue: Delhi, India · 31 May · GS2 · note
10. Regina: Location of the Western Canada-India Leaders Summit · 31 May · GS2 · note
11. The induction ceremony was held at Lok Bhavan, Bhubaneswar · 31 May · GS2 · note
12. Myanmar: Neighboring country facing civil conflict and refugee inflows · 31 May · GS2 · note
13. Arunachal Pradesh · 31 May · GS3 · note
14. Strait of Hormuz: A crucial maritime route for India's LPG imports. · 31 May · GS3 · note
15. Active tropical cyclone basins identified with increasing heatwaves: East Pacific, North Atlantic, and North Indian Ocean. · 31 May · GS3 · note
16. South China Sea: The primary maritime region where these missile systems are intended to operate. · 31 May · GS2 · note
17. Allahabad High Court: The judicial body issuing the conflicting judgments. · 31 May · GS1 · note
18. High obesity and diabetes rates reported in Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu · 31 May · GS2 · note
19. The Karlapat bauxite block is located in Kalahandi, Odisha. · 31 May · GS3 · note
20. Imphal: Capital city of Manipur where the shutdown affected Kuki-Zo-inhabited districts · 31 May · GS3 · note
21. Piprahwa relics: Buddhist artifacts exhibited in Leh, Ladakh · 31 May · GS2 · note
22. The issue specifically pertains to the electoral rolls of West Bengal. · 31 May · GS2 · note
23. Ropar thermal power plant in Punjab · 31 May · GS3 · note
24. Abu Dhabi: Capital of the United Arab Emirates · 31 May · GS3 · note
25. Dori Maal forests are located in the Rajouri district of Jammu and Kashmir · 31 May · GS3 · note
26. Punjab and Haryana are the primary states identified with declining cotton output and groundwater levels. · 30 May · GS3 · note
27. Vietnam and Indonesia: Key ASEAN nations involved in India's recent defence export deals. · 30 May · GS2 · note
28. Andhra Pradesh is the state in India offering subsidies for data centre projects. · 30 May · GS3 · note
29. Pahalgam, Kashmir: Site of the terror attack leading to Operation Sindoor · 30 May · GS2 · note
30. Greater Chennai Corporation deployed 103 boats for rescue operations · 30 May · GS2 · note
31. International assistance for Sri Lanka provided by UK, China, Australia, and Nepal · 30 May · GS2 · note
32. Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea: Identified as critical shipping routes for trade · 30 May · GS2 · note
33. Delhi airport: Site of DGCA inspection for passenger handling and manpower requirements · 30 May · GS3 · note
34. Mumbai: Historical site of rain-gambling and cotton price speculation · 30 May · GS3 · note
35. Participating nations included Bhutan, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Seychelles, Sri Lanka, and Vietnam. · 30 May · GS2 · note
36. Bhuj, Gujarat: Location of the security review meeting · 30 May · GS3 · note
37. Shostka railway station was reported as damaged during the strikes. · 30 May · GS2 · note
38. An oil terminal on the Crimean peninsula was targeted by Russian strikes. · 30 May · GS2 · note
39. Romania: A NATO member state where a drone attack was reported. · 30 May · GS2 · note
40. MT Heroic Idun: Cargo ship registered in the Marshall Islands · 30 May · GS2 · note
41. Amaravati Economic Region: Spans nine districts in Andhra Pradesh · 30 May · GS3 · note
42. Sabari rail project: Connects Kerala's eastern high ranges to Sabarimala · 30 May · GS3 · note
43. Thodupuzha station: Proposed site for a cargo terminal · 30 May · GS3 · note
44. Washington, D.C.: Primary location for Pakistan's lobbying and legislative monitoring · 30 May · GS2 · note
45. Pragati 2026 was conducted in the state of Meghalaya. · 30 May · GS3 · note
46. Vizhinjam International Seaport is located in Kerala. · 30 May · GS3 · note
47. The initiative was launched in Kolhapur, Maharashtra. · 30 May · GS2 · note
48. Strait of Hormuz is identified as a primary maritime vulnerability for China's sea lanes. · 29 May · GS2 · note
49. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC) is the planned site for volume production. · 29 May · GS3 · note
50. Delhi High Court · 29 May · GS3 · note
51. MAS: Monetary Authority of Singapore; CBUAE: Central Bank of the UAE. · 29 May · GS3 · note
52. Trade missions were conducted to Canada and the United States · 29 May · GS2 · note
53. East Antarctic Ice Sheet: Location of the discovered 31 ancient river plains. · 29 May · GS3 · note
54. Cities covered in Andhra Pradesh include Guntur, Vijayawada, and Mangalagiri. · 29 May · GS3 · note
55. Space Launch Complex 36 (LC-36): The site of the rocket explosion. · 29 May · GS3 · note
56. GIFT City is a designated hub for funds offering access to international markets. · 29 May · GS3 · note
57. Chhari Dhand: A wetland conservation reserve located in Gujarat. · 29 May · GS3 · note
58. Strait of Hormuz: A key maritime passage where unrestricted commercial shipping is proposed to resume. · 28 May · GS2 · note
59. Bonakal and Kodangal mandals are located in Telangana. · 28 May · GS3 · note
60. Strait of Hormuz: A strategic waterway connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. · 28 May · GS2 · note
61. Fiji: A Pacific Island nation currently balancing infrastructure ties between the Quad and China. · 28 May · GS2 · note
62. The supplies were received in Uganda and destined for eastern DR Congo. · 27 May · GS2 · note
63. Sriharikota: Site for the proposed Space City in Andhra Pradesh · 27 May · GS3 · note
64. Moon's south pole: The specific lunar region targeted for scientific payloads and technology testing. · 27 May · GS3 · note
65. Fiji: Location of the pilot project for the Quad Ports of the Future Partnership · 26 May · GS2 · note
66. Andhra Pradesh government initiative for water body revitalization · 26 May · GS3 · note
67. Miteni: A former Italian plant linked to one of Europe's worst environmental scandals. · 26 May · GS3 · note
68. Bihar: The state where the specific SIR exercise being challenged is located. · 26 May · GS2 · note
69. Gymkhana Club location: Delhi · 26 May · GS1 · note
70. Israel intensified military operations in Lebanon targeting Hezbollah infrastructure. · 26 May · GS2 · note
71. Strait of Hormuz: A critical maritime passage impacting global crude markets and transportation costs. · 26 May · GS3 · note
72. The research was conducted by the University of São Paulo and the University of Coimbra. · 26 May · GS3 · note
73. New Delhi: Site of the recent Quad meeting aimed at reviving the alliance's purpose. · 26 May · GS2 · note
74. Bandar Abbas: A port city in southern Iran targeted during the airstrikes. · 26 May · GS2 · note
75. Qatar: The location where top Iranian negotiators are meeting to discuss a peace deal. · 26 May · GS2 · note
76. Bhojshala: A site in Madhya Pradesh declared a temple by the High Court. · 26 May · GS1 · note
77. Andhra Pradesh: State focusing on blue economy vision plan · 25 May · GS3 · note
78. CHIRAG is located at the SCR Grounds in Moula-Ali · 25 May · GS3 · note
79. KWIN City is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. · 25 May · GS3 · note
80. Strait of Hormuz: A key maritime passage for energy trade currently facing disruptions. · 25 May · GS2 · note
81. Jamshedpur: Location of the summit for drafting the river and mountain protection framework · 24 May · GS3 · note
82. Spituk is a location in Ladakh where the ecological restoration project is being implemented. · 24 May · GS3 · note
83. Indian Ocean: The location where the Starship rocket splashed down during the test · 23 May · GS3 · note
84. The policy mandates relocation of polluting industries beyond the Outer Ring Road in Hyderabad · 23 May · GS3 · note
85. Strait of Hormuz: A strategic waterway included in the proposed ceasefire agreement · 23 May · GS2 · note
86. Soulkere and Hulimavu lakes are located in Bangalore (Bengaluru). · 23 May · GS3 · note
87. Palamuru-Rangareddy Lift Irrigation Scheme is located in Telangana · 23 May · GS3 · note
88. South Africa represented the case against Israel before the International Court of Justice (ICJ). · 23 May · GS2 · note
89. Oslo: Host city of the India-Nordic Summit on May 19, 2026 · 23 May · GS2 · note
90. Nagaland has imposed bans on pig imports, transportation, and sales in several districts. · 23 May · GS3 · note
91. Kolkata, Agra, Jaipur, and New Delhi are the primary itinerary locations for the visit · 23 May · GS2 · note
92. Strait of Hormuz: Key maritime passage for trade and security · 23 May · GS2 · note
93. Ladakh: A Union Territory of India. · 23 May · GS2 · note
94. Rajasthan: State implementing the new industrial development policy · 23 May · GS3 · note
95. Iran is the primary regional actor involved in the potential military conflict and diplomatic negotiations. · 22 May · GS2 · note
96. Democratic Republic of Congo and Uganda: Countries affected by the Ebola outbreak. · 22 May · GS2 · note
97. Jewar: Location of the Noida International Airport being developed as a cargo hub. · 22 May · GS3 · note
98. Trial locations: Pokhran in Rajasthan and Joshimath (Malari) in Uttarakhand. · 22 May · GS3 · note
99. Moon's south pole: Target location for ILRS for ice water resource utilization. · 21 May · GS3 · note
100. Madhya Pradesh: State where the coal block project is located. · 21 May · GS3 · note
101. Mongla Port: A major port in Bangladesh targeted for modernization · 21 May · GS2 · note
102. Lebanon: Location of reported casualties from Israeli attacks · 21 May · GS2 · note
103. Bhojshala: A historical complex located in Madhya Pradesh. · 21 May · GS1 · note
104. Gaya Ji, Bihar; Bangkok, Thailand · 20 May · GS2 · note
105. Mumbai: The specific location for the rainfall-based derivative contract · 20 May · GS3 · note
106. Satoj village, Punjab, is the site of India's first underground power supply network. · 20 May · GS3 · note
107. Bhojshala-Kamal Maula complex is located in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh · 20 May · GS1 · note
108. Indo-Mediterranean corridor: connects the Indian Ocean to Europe · 19 May · GS2 · note
109. The ban applies to Karachi and Lahore flight information regions · 19 May · GS2 · note
110. Saran district: The location where the Sahyog Shivir was launched. · 19 May · GS2 · note
111. New Delhi, India: Host city for the September 2026 BRICS summit · 19 May · GS2 · note
112. Arctic Council: A multilateral forum for Arctic cooperation · 19 May · GS2 · note
113. Economic Regions targeted: Visakhapatnam, Amaravati, and Tirupati · 19 May · GS3 · note
114. U.S. Department of State: Approving authority for the defense sale · 19 May · GS2 · note
115. Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Uganda: Countries currently affected by the Ebola outbreak. · 18 May · GS2 · note
116. Loktak Lake is located in the state of Manipur, India. · 18 May · GS3 · note
117. Latur, Maharashtra: Site of CBI searches related to NEET-UG paper leak · 18 May · GS2 · note
118. Tahija Foundation: Supported Indonesia's dengue control program · 18 May · GS2 · note
119. The new express train connects SMVT Bengaluru and Lokmanya Tilak Terminus. · 17 May · GS3 · note
120. Vizianagaram: District in Andhra Pradesh where the program is being implemented · 17 May · GS3 · note
121. Norway: Host country for PM Modi's visit in May 2026 · 17 May · GS2 · note
122. Kuki-Zo and Naga communities are involved in the conflict in Manipur's hill districts · 17 May · GS3 · note
123. Andhra Pradesh: State implementing the 'Pillale Sampada' policy · 17 May · GS1 · note
124. Basirhat and North 24 Parganas district are the primary locations for the fencing project. · 17 May · GS3 · note
125. The outbreak originated in the Ituri province of eastern DRC · 17 May · GS2 · note
126. Afsluitdijk Dam: A Dutch dam used for flood protection and freshwater storage. · 17 May · GS2 · note
127. The study focused on the Central Indian Tectonic Zone (CITZ) north of the Narmada–Son Lineament. · 17 May · GS1 · note
128. The semiconductor plant is being constructed in Dholera, Gujarat. · 17 May · GS2 · note
129. Tamenglong district: Location in Manipur where the birds were tagged. · 16 May · GS3 · note
130. Leiden University: Dutch institution that held the plates since 1862 · 16 May · GS1 · note
131. Manipur: The state where the Kuki-Zo protests and church leader killings occurred. · 16 May · GS3 · note
132. Block no. 16, HIG-II is a location in Hyderabad, Telangana · 16 May · GS2 · note
133. Rapid Rail Transit System (RRTS) is being explored by the State government for urban connectivity. · 16 May · GS3 · note
134. West Asia: The region where the conflict beginning on February 28, 2026, caused a lack of consensus among BRICS ministers. · 16 May · GS2 · note
135. Bhojshala-Kamal Maula site is located in Madhya Pradesh · 16 May · GS1 · note
136. Muscat is the capital city of Oman. · 16 May · GS2 · note
137. Tura is a town in the state of Meghalaya. · 16 May · GS3 · note
138. The ceasefire extension followed talks held in the United States. · 16 May · GS2 · note
139. The ceasefire talks were facilitated in Washington DC. · 15 May · GS2 · note
140. The BRICS meeting was held in India in May 2026. · 15 May · GS2 · note
141. The agreement was finalized during Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the UAE. · 15 May · GS2 · note
142. Dholera Special Investment Region and Greenfield Industrial Smart City are located in Gujarat · 15 May · GS3 · note
143. El Nino weather patterns are cited as a factor for the lower-than-average monsoon. · 14 May · GS3 · note
144. Tamil Nadu fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters · 14 May · GS2 · note
145. Einstein crater: The specific lunar location of the scheduled impact. · 14 May · GS3 · note
146. Gulf of Oman: Location of the seizure of the Hui Chuan vessel. · 14 May · GS2 · note
147. Tamil Nadu: State government implementing the restructuring of the women's grant program. · 14 May · GS3 · note
148. The export destinations were Saudi Arabia and the UAE. · 13 May · GS3 · note
149. Beijing: Capital of China · 13 May · GS2 · note
150. Karnataka: State where the bill was approved. · 13 May · GS2 · note
151. Uttar Pradesh: The state where the court ordered an enquiry into judicial backlogs and bail pleas. · 13 May · GS2 · note
152. Districts affected: Vellore, Ranipet, Tirupattur, and Tiruvannamalai · 12 May · GS2 · note
153. West Godavari district is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh · 12 May · GS3 · note
154. Kuno National Park is located in Madhya Pradesh · 12 May · GS3 · note
155. Hungary: New government led by Péter Magyar refused to engage with President Tamás Sulyok. · 12 May · GS2 · note
156. The new excise regime is specific to the state of Karnataka · 11 May · GS3 · note
157. UAE: Conducted secret military strikes on Iran · 11 May · GS2 · note
158. Andhra Pradesh: State implementing the AYUSH sector reforms · 11 May · GS2 · note
159. Andhra Pradesh and Telangana: States where protests occurred regarding minimum wages for priests. · 10 May · GS2 · note
160. Hormuz Strait: A key maritime passage subject to blockades by Iran and the U.S. · 10 May · GS2 · note
161. Ghagwal area is located in the Samba district of Jammu and Kashmir. · 10 May · GS3 · note
162. Strait of Hormuz: A key maritime passage and point of tension in the Middle East. · 10 May · GS2 · note
163. Kerala · 9 May · GS3 · note
164. Tamil Nadu: State where the hung Assembly government formation is contested · 9 May · GS2 · note
165. Kamjong district: A district in the state of Manipur where the abduction and rescue occurred. · 9 May · GS3 · note
166. Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) covers five corporations in Bengaluru · 9 May · GS2 · note
167. Strait of Hormuz: Location of reported naval clashes between Iranian and US forces. · 9 May · GS2 · note
168. Assam: Indian state where border security claims by Himanta Biswa Sarma sparked a diplomatic protest · 9 May · GS2 · note
169. Menlo Park, California: Location of the new IIT Madras deep tech hub · 9 May · GS3 · note
170. SelectUSA Investment Summit: Venue where the hub's launch was announced · 9 May · GS3 · note
171. The project is located on Great Nicobar Island. · 8 May · GS2 · note
172. Strait of Hormuz: A strategic maritime chokepoint where the US conducted the tanker strikes. · 8 May · GS2 · note
173. Musi River: A river in the state of Telangana · 8 May · GS3 · note
174. Strait of Hormuz: A strategic maritime passage where the US and Iran exchanged gunfire. · 8 May · GS2 · note
175. Brigade Parade Grounds: Venue for the swearing-in ceremony in West Bengal · 7 May · GS2 · note
176. Canada: Location of reported anti-India extremist elements · 7 May · GS2 · note
177. Uttar Pradesh: The state where the first phase of the digital census was launched. · 7 May · GS3 · note
178. Teesta River: A river shared by India and Bangladesh · 7 May · GS2 · note
179. Gurugram: Location where gated societies reportedly obstructed census enumerators · 7 May · GS1 · note
180. Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly · 7 May · GS2 · note
181. Mexico City: Sinking due to groundwater extraction from an ancient lake bed · 7 May · GS3 · note
182. Pahalgam: Location of the terror attack in Pakistan · 7 May · GS3 · note
183. Kot village, Faridabad: Site of the first confirmed breeding of a rusty-spotted cat in Delhi-NCR and Haryana · 7 May · GS3 · note
184. The project is located on Great Nicobar Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. · 6 May · GS2 · note
185. The scholarship is administered by the Adi Dravidar and Tribal Welfare Department · 6 May · GS2 · note
186. Kochi: Location of the Southern Naval Command in India · 6 May · GS2 · note
187. The registration Google Form is hosted on the Supreme Court of India website. · 6 May · GS2 · note
188. Bhadra Wildlife Sanctuary was the initial site proposed but rejected by the Centre · 6 May · GS3 · note
189. Royal Enfield manufacturing unit to be established in Tirupati district, Andhra Pradesh. · 6 May · GS3 · note
190. South China Sea: Region of concern regarding China's growing assertiveness · 6 May · GS2 · note
191. Centre for Strategic and Contemporary Research (CSCR): Research body highlighting environmental risks of nuclear conflict · 6 May · GS2 · note
192. Strait of Hormuz: A critical oil transit route targeted for maritime stability during the operation. · 6 May · GS2 · note
193. Kochi: Port in India visited by the Dutch warship on May 4, 2026. · 5 May · GS2 · note
194. The upgrade initiative is being implemented in Maharashtra. · 5 May · GS2 · note
195. States covered by the projects: Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana · 5 May · GS3 · note
196. Andhra Pradesh: State where the credit plan was unveiled · 5 May · GS3 · note
197. Fujairah: A port city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) · 5 May · GS2 · note
198. Fujairah: An emirate in the United Arab Emirates where an oil facility was attacked. · 5 May · GS2 · note
199. Strait of Hormuz: A strategic maritime waterway where the US struck Iranian fast boats. · 4 May · GS2 · note
200. France served as the rotating chair of the G7 bloc for the methane conference. · 4 May · GS3 · note
201. Arabian Sea: Location of the rescue operation · 4 May · GS2 · note
202. Lipulekh Pass: A high-altitude mountain pass located in the Himalayas, subject to a territorial dispute between India and Nepal. · 4 May · GS2 · note
203. Sempora, Pampore: Location of 368 newly inaugurated residential units for government employees. · 4 May · GS2 · note
204. Lal Chowk is a prominent landmark in Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir · 3 May · GS3 · note
205. Kalapani-Limpiyadhura-Lipulekh: Region disputed between India and Nepal · 3 May · GS2 · note
206. Kerala: State from which the first batch of pilgrims under the new package will depart. · 3 May · GS2 · note
207. Counting takes place in Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Puducherry, West Bengal, and Assam. · 3 May · GS2 · note
208. The Western Ghats is identified as one of India's most important biodiversity hotspots. · 3 May · GS3 · note
209. Andhra Pradesh is a key state for aquaculture farming in India. · 2 May · GS3 · note
210. Swang is a folk theatre form associated with Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, and Rajasthan · 2 May · GS1 · note
211. Kagodu village: Site of India's first peasant movement. · 2 May · GS1 · note
212. The initiative is being implemented in the state of Tamil Nadu. · 2 May · GS2 · note
213. Karnataka: State government launching the initiative. · 2 May · GS2 · note
214. Ukhrul and Tengnoupal are districts in the state of Manipur · 2 May · GS3 · note
215. Strait of Hormuz: A strategic maritime passage where the US warned against paying transit tolls to Iran · 2 May · GS2 · note
216. Andhra Pradesh is the state establishing the aerospace and defense hub. · 2 May · GS3 · note
217. Karnataka High Court: Judicial body in the state of Karnataka · 1 May · GS2 · note
218. Polavaram Project: Infrastructure project highlighted by the state government · 1 May · GS3 · note
219. Osaka Metropolitan University: The institution where the research was conducted. · 1 May · GS3 · note
220. HLO phase commenced in Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Chandigarh, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Rajasthan. · 1 May · GS1 · note
221. The project bypasses a risky ghat section near Lonavala. · 1 May · GS3 · note
222. The initial screening project was conducted at Vaayu Chest and Sleep Specialists in Bengaluru. · 1 May · GS2 · note
223. Colombia hosted the conference to discuss a new global climate democracy. · 1 May · GS3 · note
224. Chamarajanagar: The first location in Karnataka to implement the paperless registration system. · 1 May · GS3 · note

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