Places in News — July 2026

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

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PoK (Pakistan-occupied Kashmir) is a territory administered by Pakistan. · 31 Jul · GS2 · note
Godavari and Sabari rivers flow through Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Telangana. · 31 Jul · GS3 · note
Sir Arthur Cotton barrage is a key structure in the Godavari delta. · 31 Jul · GS3 · note
Punjab, Rajasthan, Haryana, and Delhi are identified as highly stressed groundwater regions. · 31 Jul · GS3 · note
Ashoka's rock edicts are located in Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh · 31 Jul · GS1 · note
Lakadong Turmeric is native to Meghalaya and associated with the Jaintia community. · 31 Jul · GS3 · note
Cox's Bazaar: Location of Rohingya refugee camps in Bangladesh · 31 Jul · GS2 · note
Holocene: The current geological epoch, beginning approximately 11,700 years ago. · 31 Jul · GS3 · note
The initiative is centered in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. · 31 Jul · GS3 · note
Gaza is the primary geographic focus of the disarmament and withdrawal agreement. · 31 Jul · GS2 · note
The ban affects the interstate movement of construction materials between Tamil Nadu and Kerala. · 31 Jul · GS3 · note
The Southern Ocean is a critical carbon sink and a key area for marine biodiversity. · 31 Jul · GS3 · note
The bill targets trade involving Russia, China, India, and Iran. · 31 Jul · GS2 · note
Gaza Strip: A Palestinian territory currently undergoing a disarmament framework negotiation. · 31 Jul · GS2 · note
Gaza: The primary location of the conflict and disarmament agreement. · 31 Jul · GS2 · note
Sivasagar and Charaideo are districts in the state of Assam. · 31 Jul · GS2 · note
The catalogue was published in the international journal Zootaxa. · 31 Jul · GS3 · note
Bab al-Mandeb Strait: A strategic chokepoint connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea. · 31 Jul · GS2 · note
Gulf of Aden: A critical maritime corridor for global energy trade and shipping. · 31 Jul · GS2 · note
Arctic: Region encompassing the Arctic Ocean and surrounding parts of North America, Europe, and Asia. · 31 Jul · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A critical maritime chokepoint connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. · 31 Jul · GS2 · note
Red Sea: A major maritime route connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean via theSuez Canal. · 31 Jul · GS2 · note
Sivasagar and Jorhat are key districts in Assam prone to heavy flooding. · 31 Jul · GS1 · note
Mantralaya: The state secretariat of the Government of Maharashtra. · 31 Jul · GS2 · note
Dunwich Heath: A heathland area in England where a recent fire forced evacuations. · 31 Jul · GS3 · note
Mundali is a significant location in Cuttack, Odisha, for flood management. · 30 Jul · GS3 · note
Ukraine: A sovereign state in Eastern Europe currently involved in a conflict affecting maritime safety. · 30 Jul · GS2 · note
Dharwad is a city in the state of Karnataka. · 30 Jul · GS1 · note
Naga Hills and Upper Assam are the primary geographical areas affected. · 30 Jul · GS3 · note
Gandhinagar: The capital of Gujarat where the State Emergency Operation Centre is located. · 30 Jul · GS3 · note
The splashdown occurred in the Indian Ocean near Australia. · 30 Jul · GS3 · note
The ruling was issued by the Kerala High Court on July 29, 2026. · 30 Jul · GS2 · note
Bhojshala complex: Located in Madhya Pradesh. · 30 Jul · GS2 · note
Location of investment: Chennai, Tamil Nadu · 30 Jul · GS3 · note
Assam: A state in Northeast India frequently prone to floods due to heavy rainfall and Brahmaputra river dynamics. · 30 Jul · GS3 · note
PoK: Pakistan-occupied Kashmir, a territory under illegal Pakistani occupation · 30 Jul · GS2 · note
Qeshm Island and Bushehr are coastal provinces in Iran. · 30 Jul · GS2 · note
Kuwait and Jordan are key regional actors in the Middle East. · 30 Jul · GS2 · note
Red Sea: A strategic maritime corridor connecting the Indian Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. · 30 Jul · GS2 · note
Muwaffaq Salti Air Base: Located in Jordan, used as a base for US forces. · 30 Jul · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A critical maritime chokepoint in the Middle East. · 30 Jul · GS2 · note
Mahanadi River: A major river in eastern India flowing through Chhattisgarh and Odisha. · 30 Jul · GS1 · note
Sakri and Raiyam are the locations for the upcoming sugar mill projects in Bihar. · 30 Jul · GS3 · note
BRICS: An international grouping of five major emerging economies (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa). · 30 Jul · GS2 · note
Fars province and Kish Island were primary targets of the US military strikes. · 30 Jul · GS2 · note
Delhi: The host city for the September 2026 BRICS summit. · 30 Jul · GS2 · note
Machilipatnam is a coastal town in Andhra Pradesh. · 30 Jul · GS3 · note
NH-333A is a National Highway passing through the Jamui district of Bihar. · 30 Jul · GS2 · note
Kerala and Maharashtra recorded the highest number of incidents (8 and 7 respectively) · 30 Jul · GS3 · note
Yamuna River is a major river in Northern India, flowing through Delhi. · 30 Jul · GS3 · note
Allahabad High Court: Located in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh · 30 Jul · GS2 · note
Projects are located in Anantapur and Kurnool districts, Andhra Pradesh. · 29 Jul · GS3 · note
Port of Chornomorsk: A port in Ukraine located on the Black Sea. · 29 Jul · GS2 · note
Dhaka: Capital of Bangladesh where a Russian bank branch may be established. · 29 Jul · GS2 · note
Chornomorsk and Odesa are major port cities located in Ukraine. · 29 Jul · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A critical maritime chokepoint for global oil transit. · 29 Jul · GS2 · note
Neyyar River: A river in Kerala that has historically provided water to Tamil Nadu. · 29 Jul · GS2 · note
Tamil Nadu Disaster Risk Reduction Agency: State-level body for disaster mitigation · 29 Jul · GS3 · note
Strait of Hormuz: Critical maritime chokepoint for global shipping · 29 Jul · GS3 · note
Jogbani is located in Bihar, India; Biratnagar is in Nepal. · 29 Jul · GS2 · note
Western Ghats: A mountain range in Western and Central India, recognized as a biodiversity hotspot. · 29 Jul · GS3 · note
Ahmedabad and Surat are the primary cities in Gujarat receiving specific flood-relief financial packages. · 28 Jul · GS3 · note
Assam: State frequently affected by Brahmaputra river flooding. · 28 Jul · GS3 · note
Shimla: The location where the 1972 agreement was signed. · 28 Jul · GS2 · note
Ladakh recorded the highest dropout rate at 15.6% · 28 Jul · GS2 · note
Charaideo, Jorhat, and Sivasagar are districts in the state of Assam. · 28 Jul · GS3 · note
Assam: State experiencing its worst flooding in 60 years. · 28 Jul · GS3 · note
Farakka Barrage: Located in West Bengal, India, it is the primary point of water diversion under the treaty. · 28 Jul · GS2 · note
Ghazipur, Bhalswa, and Okhla are major legacy waste dumpsites in Delhi. · 28 Jul · GS3 · note
Indore is frequently cited as a model for successful municipal solid waste management in India. · 28 Jul · GS3 · note
Nathu La Pass: A high-altitude mountain pass in the Himalayas connecting Sikkim (India) with Tibet (China). · 27 Jul · GS2 · note
Sivasagar: A district in Assam state known for being highly prone to flooding from the Brahmaputra river. · 27 Jul · GS3 · note
Nepal: Location where the 1836 specimen was originally collected. · 27 Jul · GS3 · note
Kazakhstan: A primary site for the landing of Soyuz spacecraft missions. · 27 Jul · GS3 · note
Godawan Conservation Centre is located in Ramdevra, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan. · 27 Jul · GS3 · note
Valley of Flowers National Park is located in the state of Uttarakhand. · 27 Jul · GS3 · note
AMTZ: Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone is a dedicated manufacturing hub for medical devices · 27 Jul · GS3 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A strategic maritime chokepoint connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. · 27 Jul · GS2 · note
Chabahar Port: Located in Iran, it serves as a strategic gateway to Central Asia and Afghanistan. · 26 Jul · GS2 · note
Houthis: Currently control only the northern region of Yemen. · 26 Jul · GS2 · note
Sarnath: Located in Uttar Pradesh, site of Buddha's first sermon. · 26 Jul · GS1 · note
Vizhinjam Port: Located in Kerala, notified as a customs port for operations starting August 18, 2026. · 26 Jul · GS1 · note
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh: First location of the City Flood Alert system deployment · 26 Jul · GS3 · note
Black Sea: A large inland sea shared by several countries including Russia, Ukraine, and Turkey. · 26 Jul · GS2 · note
Nepal and India share an open border and are neighbors in South Asia. · 26 Jul · GS2 · note
Sivasagar: A district in Assam significantly impacted by recent flood-related fatalities and displacement. · 26 Jul · GS3 · note
Dras: A high-altitude region in the Kargil district of Ladakh, strategically vital for the Ladakh sector. · 25 Jul · GS3 · note
Telangana: State in Southern India implementing crop diversification to mitigate climate shocks. · 25 Jul · GS3 · note
High Mountain Asia: A region encompassing the Himalayas, Hindu Kush, Karakoram, and Tian Shan ranges. · 25 Jul · GS3 · note
Sivasagar: A district in Assam identified as the worst-hit by the recent floods · 25 Jul · GS3 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A strategic chokepoint for global oil transit located between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. · 25 Jul · GS2 · note
Al-Azraq Airbase: A key US military installation located in Jordan. · 25 Jul · GS2 · note
Chenab River: A major river in the Indus river system flowing through Jammu and Kashmir · 25 Jul · GS2 · note
Daudhan Dam is located on the Ken River in Madhya Pradesh · 25 Jul · GS3 · note
Manila, Philippines: Venue of the ASEAN and East Asia foreign ministers meeting · 25 Jul · GS2 · note
Chenab River is one of the three major rivers covered under the Indus Waters Treaty · 25 Jul · GS2 · note
Maharashtra: State where the scheme was launched in Pandharpur. · 25 Jul · GS3 · note
Anakkampoyil-Kalladi-Meppadi tunnel is a site identified as landslide-prone in the Wayanad district. · 25 Jul · GS3 · note
Sivasagar and Charaideo: Districts in the state of Assam. · 24 Jul · GS3 · note
Black Sea: Region where the maritime strike occurred · 24 Jul · GS2 · note
Ballari-Guntakal section: Spans across Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. · 24 Jul · GS3 · note
Saudi Arabia: A monarchy located in the Middle East. · 24 Jul · GS2 · note
Cauvery River: A major river in South India, a primary source of water for Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. · 24 Jul · GS2 · note
Location: NGEF campus land, Bengaluru, Karnataka · 24 Jul · GS3 · note
The conflict is centered in the Middle East, a critical region for global oil production. · 24 Jul · GS2 · note
The case is being heard in the Delhi High Court. · 24 Jul · GS3 · note
The study focuses on stranded vessels in the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. · 24 Jul · GS3 · note
APJ Abdul Kalam Island: Test site located off the coast of Odisha · 24 Jul · GS3 · note
Manila, Philippines: Host city for the 21st East Asia Summit in July 2026. · 24 Jul · GS2 · note
Manila: Host city for the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum Ministerial Meeting. · 24 Jul · GS2 · note
Bina and Nigrie: Locations in Madhya Pradesh identified for nuclear power conversion · 24 Jul · GS3 · note
Hodeidah: A strategic port city in Yemen · 24 Jul · GS2 · note
Rouse Avenue Courts Complex: The designated location in Delhi for the newly formed fast-track court. · 24 Jul · GS2 · note
Bab El Mandeb Strait: A strategic maritime choke point connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea. · 23 Jul · GS2 · note
Umbergaon and Tapi districts are located in the state of Gujarat · 23 Jul · GS1 · note
APJ Abdul Kalam Island: Located off the coast of Odisha, used as a primary testing site for missiles. · 23 Jul · GS3 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A critical maritime chokepoint connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. · 23 Jul · GS3 · note
Anantnag: District in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir · 23 Jul · GS2 · note
Manipur: North-eastern state of India bordering Myanmar · 23 Jul · GS3 · note
Saudi Arabia and Israel are the primary regional actors involved in the shift of US nuclear policy. · 23 Jul · GS2 · note
Karwar: A major naval base and shipbuilding hub located in Karnataka. · 23 Jul · GS3 · note
Kazipet-Balharshah third line is under the South Central Railway (SCR) zone · 23 Jul · GS3 · note
Bahadurguda: Location of the disputed 26-acre land in Telangana. · 23 Jul · GS3 · note
Naveen Srivastava: Indian Ambassador to Nepal · 23 Jul · GS2 · note
Zhang Maoming: Chinese Ambassador to Nepal · 23 Jul · GS2 · note
Lutyens' Delhi and Sangam Vihar: Areas in Delhi-NCR reported significant waterlogging during the rain event. · 23 Jul · GS3 · note
Jojari River: A river located in the state of Rajasthan, India. · 23 Jul · GS3 · note
Karivalamvanthanallur: An archaeological site in southern Tamil Nadu showing continuous occupation from Microlithic to Early Historic periods. · 23 Jul · GS1 · note
Comparative Sites: Mangudi, Sivagalai, and Adichanallur are similar archaeological sites in Tamil Nadu. · 23 Jul · GS1 · note
Manila: Location of the high-level diplomatic meeting between India and the US. · 23 Jul · GS2 · note
Assam: State in Northeast India prone to annual flooding due to the Brahmaputra River. · 23 Jul · GS3 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A strategic chokepoint connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. · 23 Jul · GS2 · note
Mon district: A district in Nagaland known for its mountainous terrain and susceptibility to cloudbursts. · 22 Jul · GS3 · note
Manila: Location of the bilateral meeting between India and the USA · 22 Jul · GS2 · note
Anantnag is a district in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. · 22 Jul · GS3 · note
Chabahar Port: Located in Iran, serves as a gateway to Afghanistan and Central Asia · 22 Jul · GS3 · note
Kuzhikandam Creek is located in Eloor, Kerala. · 22 Jul · GS3 · note
Sivasagar, Charaideo, and Jorhat are key flood-hit districts in Assam. · 22 Jul · GS3 · note
Manila: Capital of the Philippines, serving as a key hub for ASEAN-related diplomacy. · 22 Jul · GS2 · note
Srinivasapura Lake (Baiyappanahalli Lake) is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. · 22 Jul · GS3 · note
Bab al-Mandeb Strait: Connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea. · 22 Jul · GS2 · note
Thwaites Glacier: Located in West Antarctica, often referred to as the 'Doomsday Glacier'. · 22 Jul · GS3 · note
The meeting took place in Manila, Philippines, during the East Asia Summit. · 22 Jul · GS2 · note
Bhojshala-Kamal Maula Mosque: A significant religious site located in Madhya Pradesh. · 22 Jul · GS2 · note
The dedicated data center for Indian Railways is located in Chanakyapuri, New Delhi. · 22 Jul · GS3 · note
Manila: Capital city of the Philippines, a key ASEAN member state. · 22 Jul · GS2 · note
Bab el-Mandeb Strait: Connects the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea. · 22 Jul · GS2 · note
Yemen: Country where the Houthi militia operates and declared the blockade. · 22 Jul · GS2 · note
Madras High Court: One of the oldest High Courts in India, located in Chennai. · 22 Jul · GS2 · note
Poonch and Rajouri: Districts in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. · 22 Jul · GS3 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A strategic chokepoint connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman. · 22 Jul · GS2 · note
Assam Rifles headquarters in Manipur served as the surrender site · 22 Jul · GS3 · note
Sabarimala: A famous pilgrimage site in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala. · 22 Jul · GS1 · note
Mago Chu Basin is located in the Tawang district of Arunachal Pradesh. · 22 Jul · GS3 · note
Technopark is a major IT park located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala · 22 Jul · GS3 · note
Uttar Pradesh: State implementing the scheme · 22 Jul · GS2 · note
Ramganga River: A major river in Uttar Pradesh that flows into the Ganges. · 22 Jul · GS1 · note
Lal Dora: Areas within village boundaries where residential construction is permitted, often lacking formal land titles. · 22 Jul · GS2 · note
Natanz: A major site for Iran's uranium enrichment activities. · 22 Jul · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A strategic waterway connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. · 21 Jul · GS2 · note
Muwaffaq Salti Air Base: A military installation located in Jordan. · 21 Jul · GS2 · note
Sivasagar, Charaideo, and Jorhat: Key districts in Upper Assam affected by the floods. · 21 Jul · GS3 · note
Bab al-Mandeb Strait: A strategic maritime chokepoint connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea. · 21 Jul · GS2 · note
Ladakh is a high-altitude cold desert region in the Union Territory of Ladakh. · 21 Jul · GS3 · note
Africa: Region housing nearly half of the world's hungry population · 21 Jul · GS2 · note
Coimbatore and Madurai are identified as key hubs for female labor force participation in Tamil Nadu · 21 Jul · GS3 · note
Chabahar Port: Located in Iran on the Gulf of Oman coastline. · 21 Jul · GS2 · note
Aravalli Range: A significant mountain range in northern and western India, spanning Haryana, Rajasthan, and Gujarat. · 21 Jul · GS3 · note
Odesa: A major Ukrainian port from which the vessel was departing during the July 19, 2024 attack. · 21 Jul · GS2 · note
Riyadh: Capital of Saudi Arabia · 21 Jul · GS2 · note
Maraimalai Nagar factory is located near Chennai, Tamil Nadu. · 21 Jul · GS3 · note
Samardung: Location of the Teesta Stage VI Hydroelectric Project in Sikkim · 21 Jul · GS3 · note
Kochi, Kerala, serves as the base for the Southern Naval Command. · 21 Jul · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A critical maritime chokepoint connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman. · 21 Jul · GS2 · note
Bandar Abbas and Chabahar: Key port cities located in southern Iran near the Strait of Hormuz. · 21 Jul · GS2 · note
Mankidia and Bonda: Specific PVTGs identified in Odisha with high anaemia rates · 21 Jul · GS2 · note
Muga silk is a GI-tagged silk variety native to Assam. · 21 Jul · GS3 · note
Sivasagar, Charaideo, and Jorhat: Districts in Assam severely impacted by recent flooding. · 21 Jul · GS3 · note
North Macedonia: A landlocked country in Southeast Europe. · 21 Jul · GS2 · note
Bangladesh: Neighboring country of India, currently undergoing political transition. · 21 Jul · GS2 · note
Rajasthan High Court: Judicial body overseeing the legality of the election timeline. · 21 Jul · GS2 · note
Pahalgam: A tourist destination located in the Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory. · 20 Jul · GS2 · note
Poonch, Rajouri, and Doda are districts located in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. · 20 Jul · GS1 · note
Limpiyadhura, Lipulekh, and Kalapani: Disputed territories between India and Nepal. · 20 Jul · GS2 · note
Lo Ghyakar Monastery: A religious site in Nepal now featured on the new currency. · 20 Jul · GS2 · note
Aqaba is a key port city in Jordan. · 20 Jul · GS2 · note
CURE: Core Urban Region of Hyderabad, Telangana. · 20 Jul · GS2 · note
Manipur is a border state frequently cited in discussions regarding illegal immigration and document fraud. · 20 Jul · GS2 · note
Shivalik Range: A range of hills in the outer Himalayas, located in Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh, and Punjab. · 20 Jul · GS3 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A critical maritime chokepoint for global oil transit located between Oman and Iran. · 20 Jul · GS2 · note
Karnataka Tourism Department is the state body overseeing these registrations. · 20 Jul · GS1 · note
Vellalore is located near the Noyyal riverbed in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu · 20 Jul · GS1 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A critical maritime chokepoint for global oil shipments. · 20 Jul · GS3 · note
Iran is a key regional actor in the Middle East, currently experiencing heightened military activity. · 20 Jul · GS2 · note
Navapur taluka in Nandurbar district, Maharashtra, is the specific site of the conversion allegations. · 20 Jul · GS2 · note
Geographic Scope: Peninsular India (urban and peri-urban regions). · 20 Jul · GS3 · note
Poonch and Rajouri are districts in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. · 20 Jul · GS3 · note
The link channel is located in the Sheohar district of Bihar. · 20 Jul · GS3 · note
Sasan Gir Wildlife Division: Located in Gujarat, known for Asiatic lions. · 19 Jul · GS3 · note
Kuwait: Site of US military bases targeted by Iranian drones. · 19 Jul · GS2 · note
Bahrain: Country that intercepted Iranian aerial attacks. · 19 Jul · GS2 · note
Major uranium suppliers for India include Australia, Canada, Kazakhstan, Russia, and Uzbekistan · 19 Jul · GS2 · note
Jammu and Kashmir: Region hit hardest by landslides and floods in the current monsoon cycle. · 19 Jul · GS1 · note
Pahalgam and Baltal: Specific locations in Jammu and Kashmir where the Amarnath Yatra was suspended. · 19 Jul · GS1 · note
Jammu and Kashmir: Region experiencing Elevation-Dependent Warming (EDW). · 19 Jul · GS3 · note
Beijing: Capital of the People's Republic of China · 19 Jul · GS2 · note
Moldova: A landlocked country in Eastern Europe. · 19 Jul · GS2 · note
North Macedonia: A landlocked country in the Balkan Peninsula. · 19 Jul · GS2 · note
Amarnath Yatra: An annual pilgrimage to the holy cave of Amarnath in the Himalayas of Jammu and Kashmir. · 19 Jul · GS3 · note
CPV services affected: Abu Dhabi (UAE), Kuwait, Singapore, and Canberra (Australia). · 19 Jul · GS2 · note
Bhaniyawala-Rishikesh road is located in the Dehradun district of Uttarakhand. · 19 Jul · GS3 · note
Pallikaranai marshland: A Ramsar site located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. · 19 Jul · GS3 · note
Kangra and Chamba: Districts in Himachal Pradesh prone to landslides and flash floods during monsoon. · 19 Jul · GS3 · note
Thane Creek: A tidal creek in Maharashtra, now site of India's first undersea railway tunnel. · 19 Jul · GS3 · note
New Delhi: Host city for the BIMSTEC maritime law enforcement meeting. · 19 Jul · GS2 · note
The headquarters of the State NCB is located in Thiruvananthapuram · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
Siliguri Corridor: A narrow strip of land connecting the northeastern states of India with the rest of the country. · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
Bethamcherla Nagar Panchayat: Site of a new Wealth Creation Centre in Andhra Pradesh · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant: Located in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
KSR Bengaluru City Railway Station: The primary railway hub in Bengaluru, Karnataka. · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
Rishikesh: Designated as a feeder station to ease congestion at Haridwar railway station. · 18 Jul · GS2 · note
Haridwar and Dehradun: Stations slated for redevelopment with enhanced passenger facilities. · 18 Jul · GS2 · note
Thiruvananthapuram Mental Health Centre: Located in Kerala, spanning 26 acres. · 18 Jul · GS2 · note
Assam: A state in Northeast India where citizenship status and illegal migration are significant legal issues. · 18 Jul · GS2 · note
The Common Zoning Regulations, 2026, applies to the entire state of Andhra Pradesh except the capital city area. · 18 Jul · GS1 · note
Rajouri: A district in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir located in the western region. · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
Modipuram in Meerut is the starting point for the proposed extension. · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
Puga Valley: Located in the Union Territory of Ladakh, identified for geothermal potential. · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
Sriharikota is the primary spaceport for India's space missions. · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
Vizhinjam Port: Located in the state of Kerala, functioning as an international seaport. · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
Delhi: Facing severe groundwater stress due to high extraction rates · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A strategic maritime chokepoint connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. · 18 Jul · GS2 · note
Manasbal Lake: Deepest freshwater lake located in the Kashmir Union Territory. · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
Gandharan art: A fusion of Greek and Indian artistic styles in northwestern India. · 18 Jul · GS1 · note
The species was first recorded in the Kathmandu Valley, Nepal · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
Our Ocean Conference: Held in Mombasa, Kenya. · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
CORAL: Located at Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, for ground-truth data collection. · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
Amalapuram: Location of the conclave in Andhra Pradesh. · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
Chabahar Port: Located on the Gulf of Oman in Iran, serving as a key maritime gateway for India. · 18 Jul · GS2 · note
Meghalaya: A North-Eastern state in India known for its biodiversity and mineral resources. · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail: Project connecting Maharashtra and Gujarat states. · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
Ramagiri gold mines are located in the Sri Sathya Sai district of Karnataka. · 17 Jul · GS3 · note
Lower Siang: A district in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
Primary hubs for the initiative include Thiruvananthapuram, Ernakulam, and Kozhikode · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
Poonch: District in the Jammu and Kashmir region · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
Kerala: State where the original plea regarding cancer drug pricing originated. · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
Palamau Tiger Reserve: Location where the AI device was initially tested. · 17 Jul · GS3 · note
Ranchi: District scheduled for the pilot project in August 2024. · 17 Jul · GS3 · note
Calcutta High Court: A High Court in the state of West Bengal. · 17 Jul · GS1 · note
The initiative is implemented across all districts of Tamil Nadu. · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
Jalandhar: Located in the state of Punjab. · 17 Jul · GS3 · note
Sriharikota: Primary spaceport for India located in Andhra Pradesh. · 17 Jul · GS3 · note
Romania: A country in Southeastern Europe, a member of the European Union and NATO. · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
Lord Jagannath Temple: Located in Puri, Odisha; famous for the annual Rath Yatra festival. · 17 Jul · GS1 · note
Skanda Purana and Brahma Purana: Ancient Hindu scriptures used as the basis for religious narratives in the film. · 17 Jul · GS1 · note
Iran retaliated against Bahrain, Qatar, Oman, Jordan, and Syria. · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
Greater Gir landscape is the primary habitat for Asiatic lions in Gujarat. · 17 Jul · GS3 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A strategic chokepoint connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A strategic choke point connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
Bandar Abbas: A major port city in Iran located on the coast of the Persian Gulf. · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
Kharg Island: An Iranian island and major oil export hub located in the Persian Gulf. · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
FAITH Tourism Conclave 2026 was held in New Delhi. · 17 Jul · GS1 · note
Mettur, Bhavanisagar, and Amaravathy: Major dams located in Tamil Nadu. · 17 Jul · GS3 · note
Hyderabad: Targeted location for UK global capability centers · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
Proposed hubs are located in Sonipat, Faridabad, Ghaziabad, Greater Noida, and Gurgaon. · 17 Jul · GS3 · note
Southern India is identified as a primary hotspot for climate-induced sleep disruption. · 17 Jul · GS3 · note
Telangana: State government implementing the administrative overhaul of the EHS. · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
Kruti Coffee (Odisha) and Nysa Creations (London) are early beneficiaries of the pact · 16 Jul · GS2 · note
Exercise locations include Darwin, Tindal, and Amberley bases in Australia. · 16 Jul · GS2 · note
Arunachal Pradesh: A state in Northeast India prone to landslides and flash floods due to its Himalayan terrain. · 16 Jul · GS3 · note
Assam: A state in Northeast India frequently experiencing human-wildlife conflict. · 16 Jul · GS3 · note
Sriharikota: The primary spaceport for ISRO and private launches in Andhra Pradesh, India. · 16 Jul · GS3 · note
Bandar Abbas: A major port city in Iran's Hormozgan Province. · 16 Jul · GS2 · note
Greater Tunb Island: One of the three islands in the Tunbs archipelago, located in the Persian Gulf. · 16 Jul · GS2 · note
Palghar district is located in the state of Maharashtra. · 16 Jul · GS3 · note
Bandar Abbas: A major port city in the Hormoz Strait, Iran · 16 Jul · GS2 · note
Greater Tunb Island: An island in the Gulf of Aden, historically significant in maritime security · 16 Jul · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A strategic maritime chokepoint in the Middle East connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. · 16 Jul · GS2 · note
Bandar Abbas and Greater Tunb Island: Key Iranian coastal and maritime locations targeted in the strikes. · 16 Jul · GS2 · note
Varanasi: Located in Uttar Pradesh, home to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple · 16 Jul · GS2 · note
Kargil is a prominent apricot-producing region in the Union Territory of Ladakh. · 16 Jul · GS3 · note
Karnataka (specifically Bengaluru) is a primary hub for the IT and MSME sectors benefiting from the deal. · 16 Jul · GS2 · note
Melbourne: Venue of the 3rd India-Australia Annual Summit in July 2024 · 16 Jul · GS2 · note
Surat: Major hub for India's diamond and jewellery manufacturing and export. · 16 Jul · GS3 · note
Kukrail Reserve Forest: Located in the state of Uttar Pradesh. · 16 Jul · GS2 · note
Chittaranjan National Cancer Institute is located in Kolkata. · 16 Jul · GS2 · note
Mechuka: A region in Arunachal Pradesh located near the border with China. · 15 Jul · GS1 · note
Sundarbans: A mangrove forest and wildlife sanctuary shared by India (West Bengal) and Bangladesh. · 15 Jul · GS3 · note
Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant: Located in Tamil Nadu, India. · 15 Jul · GS3 · note
Harvard Forest is located in Massachusetts, USA. · 15 Jul · GS3 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A critical maritime chokepoint between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. · 15 Jul · GS2 · note
Cauvery River: Flows through Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry. · 15 Jul · GS2 · note
Bab el-Mandeb Strait: A narrow strait connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea. · 15 Jul · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A strategic maritime passage connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. · 15 Jul · GS2 · note
Chumoukedima is a district located in the state of Nagaland. · 15 Jul · GS3 · note
UK: United Kingdom · 15 Jul · GS2 · note
Sonitpur and Lakhimpur: Districts in Assam severely impacted by the current flood cycle. · 15 Jul · GS3 · note
Ladakh: A Union Territory without a legislature, carved out from Jammu & Kashmir in 2019. · 15 Jul · GS2 · note
Vijayawada: Location of one of the selected play performances in Andhra Pradesh. · 15 Jul · GS1 · note
The new OPD block is located in Sanathnagar, Telangana. · 15 Jul · GS2 · note
Bhojshala-Kamal Maula mosque complex is located in Dhar, Madhya Pradesh · 15 Jul · GS1 · note
Morbi is a district in the state of Gujarat. · 15 Jul · GS3 · note
Arunachal Pradesh: State in Northeast India identified for high hydropower and kinetic energy potential. · 15 Jul · GS3 · note
West Bank: A territory occupied by Israel since 1967, currently facing intensified settler raids and infrastructure demolition. · 15 Jul · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A strategic chokepoint in the Persian Gulf connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. · 15 Jul · GS2 · note
Khuzestan Province: A province in southwestern Iran known for its oil and gas resources. · 15 Jul · GS2 · note
Qeshm Island: An Iranian island in the Persian Gulf, significant for maritime trade and security. · 15 Jul · GS2 · note
Kolkata Metro Green Line: Connects Howrah Maidan to Salt Lake Sector V. · 15 Jul · GS3 · note
Baikonur Cosmodrome: Located in Kazakhstan, it is the world's first and largest operational spaceport. · 15 Jul · GS3 · note
Muzaffarabad: The administrative headquarters of Azad Kashmir in Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). · 14 Jul · GS2 · note
Sudhnoti and Mathiyal Mera: Districts located within the PoJK region. · 14 Jul · GS2 · note
Tso Moriri: A high-altitude wetland and lake located in the Changthang Wildlife Sanctuary, Ladakh. · 14 Jul · GS3 · note
Khulmi bridge and 'German Road' are located in Manipur · 14 Jul · GS3 · note
Lucknow: Location of the Allahabad High Court bench that delivered the ruling. · 14 Jul · GS2 · note
Fazilka district recorded the highest DSR area at 1,55,422.77 acres in 2026. · 14 Jul · GS3 · note
Palghar district: Location of the proposed mangrove tree felling for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project. · 14 Jul · GS3 · note
Little Sea Lake is located in Studland, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset, UK. · 14 Jul · GS3 · note
Sant Ravidas Express connects Amritsar and Varanasi · 14 Jul · GS3 · note
Bharat Future City is located near Hyderabad, Telangana. · 14 Jul · GS3 · note
Waal River: A major river in the Netherlands where the Nijmegen island project was implemented. · 14 Jul · GS2 · note
Indonesia: Southeast Asian nation and a key partner in the ASEAN framework · 14 Jul · GS2 · note
Pickaxe Mountain: A fortified nuclear site located south of Tehran, Iran. · 14 Jul · GS2 · note
Delhi is the primary urban area implementing these specific TOD and FAR policy changes. · 14 Jul · GS2 · note
Bhojshala complex: Located in Madhya Pradesh, currently subject to litigation regarding its status as a temple or mosque. · 14 Jul · GS1 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A critical maritime chokepoint in the Persian Gulf, central to global oil transit and the current US-Iran friction. · 14 Jul · GS2 · note
Monsoon Trough: A low-pressure area that typically moves across the plains of India, bringing rainfall to the northern and central regions. · 14 Jul · GS1 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A critical maritime chokepoint for global oil transit located between the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman. · 14 Jul · GS2 · note
Bahrain and Kuwait: Gulf nations hosting US military facilities and impacted by the retaliatory strikes. · 14 Jul · GS2 · note
Key tourism sites included in the scheme are Patna, Rajgir, Valmikinagar, and Kaimur. · 14 Jul · GS1 · note
Marathwada: A region in Maharashtra facing significant moisture stress and rainfall deficits in 2026. · 14 Jul · GS1 · note
Bengaluru: The location of the municipal election proceedings. · 14 Jul · GS2 · note
Bengaluru: Host city for the Google I/O Connect India 2026 event · 14 Jul · GS3 · note
Northeastern states affected: Assam, Meghalaya, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Mizoram, Nagaland, Manipur, and Sikkim. · 14 Jul · GS3 · note
North Bengal and Mizoram are prone to landslides due to fragile Himalayan geology. · 14 Jul · GS1 · note
Launch location: Gorakhpur, Uttar Pradesh · 14 Jul · GS3 · note
Drass and Sham are newly formed districts in the Union Territory of Ladakh. · 14 Jul · GS2 · note
ASEAN: Association of Southeast Asian Nations, a key pillar of India's Act East Policy. · 14 Jul · GS2 · note
Aizawl is the capital city of Mizoram state. · 14 Jul · GS3 · note
Mount Girnar is located in the Junagadh district of Gujarat. · 14 Jul · GS3 · note
Kangpokpi: A district in Manipur currently experiencing ethnic conflict and supply blockades. · 14 Jul · GS3 · note
Lake Periyar: Located in Kerala, India; submerged following the construction of the Mullaperiyar Dam. · 13 Jul · GS1 · note
Lake Kaindy: Located in Kazakhstan; formed by a landslide in 1911 blocking a river. · 13 Jul · GS1 · note
Lake Volta: Located in Ghana; created by the construction of the Akosombo Dam in the 1960s. · 13 Jul · GS1 · note
Clear Lake: Located in Oregon, USA; formed by volcanic activity. · 13 Jul · GS1 · note
Caddo Lake: Located on the Texas-Louisiana border, USA; contains living cypress trees. · 13 Jul · GS1 · note
Kuno National Park is the primary site for Project Cheetah in Madhya Pradesh. · 13 Jul · GS3 · note
Bandar Abbas: A major port city in Iran located on the Strait of Hormuz. · 13 Jul · GS2 · note
The project serves the Jaisalmer and Barmer districts in Rajasthan. · 13 Jul · GS3 · note
Polavaram Project: A major multi-purpose irrigation project located on the Godavari River in Andhra Pradesh. · 13 Jul · GS3 · note
Sir Arthur Cotton Barrage: Located at Dowleswaram, it is a key irrigation structure in the Godavari basin. · 13 Jul · GS3 · note
IIT Bombay: Academic institution involved in water resource research · 13 Jul · GS1 · note
The announcement was made at a NATO summit in Ankara on July 8, 2026. · 13 Jul · GS2 · note
Kolkata: The only city in India that still operates a tram network. · 13 Jul · GS1 · note
Bhojshala complex is located in the Dhar district of Madhya Pradesh · 13 Jul · GS1 · note
Indo-Pacific: Region encompassing the Pacific and Indian Oceans · 13 Jul · GS2 · note
Khuzestan: A province in Iran known for its oil and gas resources. · 13 Jul · GS2 · note
Meghalaya: Recorded extremely heavy rain during the current monsoon cycle. · 13 Jul · GS1 · note
Oman: A country in the Arabian Peninsula, a key strategic partner for India in the Gulf region. · 13 Jul · GS2 · note
Alluri Sitharama Raju (ASR) District: Located in the state of Andhra Pradesh. · 13 Jul · GS2 · note
The ship was inducted into the Eastern Fleet at Visakhapatnam. · 13 Jul · GS3 · note
Bandra Reclamation and Adarsh Nagar (Worli) are key urban redevelopment sites in Mumbai, Maharashtra. · 13 Jul · GS2 · note
Kochi: Major port city in Kerala, Kerala's commercial hub · 12 Jul · GS3 · note
AIIMS Bibinagar is the research site for the i-DRONE initiative. · 12 Jul · GS2 · note
Nubra, Sham, Changthang, Zanskar, and Drass are the five newly created districts in Ladakh. · 12 Jul · GS1 · note
Western Ghats: A mountain range in Western India, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage site and a biodiversity hotspot. · 12 Jul · GS3 · note
Kozhikode beach: Located in the state of Kerala, India. · 12 Jul · GS3 · note
Chandra River: Source of water for the proposed diversion into the Beas basin. · 12 Jul · GS2 · note
The Kanpur-Kabrai highway is located in the Bundelkhand region of Uttar Pradesh. · 12 Jul · GS3 · note
Kazakhstan: The primary launch site for the Soyuz spacecraft missions. · 12 Jul · GS3 · note
Southeast Indian Ridge: A mid-ocean ridge located in the Indian Ocean where tectonic plates diverge. · 12 Jul · GS1 · note
Pahalgam: A significant location in the Kashmir region associated with the Amarnath Yatra route. · 12 Jul · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A strategic chokepoint in the Persian Gulf connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. · 12 Jul · GS2 · note
Rajasthan: State government initiative to promote natural farming and climate-resilient agriculture. · 12 Jul · GS3 · note
Chabahar: A major Iranian port city on the Gulf of Oman, significant for trade with Afghanistan and Central Asia. · 12 Jul · GS2 · note
Bandar Abbas: A key Iranian port city located on the coast of the Persian Gulf. · 12 Jul · GS2 · note
Jammu & Kashmir: Union Territory of India. · 12 Jul · GS3 · note
The pilot launch occurred at the Hajipur registration office in Vaishali district. · 12 Jul · GS2 · note
Imphal West: A district in the state of Manipur. · 12 Jul · GS3 · note
Silent Valley National Park: Located in the Western Ghats of Kerala, India. · 12 Jul · GS3 · note
Nhava Sheva: A major container port in Maharashtra, India, currently absorbing diverted cargo. · 12 Jul · GS3 · note
Prambanan Temple: A 9th-century Hindu temple compound located in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. · 12 Jul · GS2 · note
Periyar Tiger Reserve (PTR) is located in the state of Kerala. · 11 Jul · GS3 · note
Kanjurmarg landfill: Located in Mumbai, Maharashtra. · 11 Jul · GS3 · note
New Zealand is located in the Southwestern Pacific Ocean · 11 Jul · GS2 · note
High-speed rail corridors: Hyderabad to Chennai, Bengaluru, and Pune · 11 Jul · GS3 · note
The commissioning took place at the naval dockyard in Visakhapatnam. · 11 Jul · GS3 · note
Manas National Park: A Tiger Reserve and UNESCO World Heritage site in Assam where Pygmy Hogs are being released. · 11 Jul · GS3 · note
The writ petition was entertained by the Madras High Court. · 11 Jul · GS2 · note
Melbourne Cricket Ground: Venue for the trade and defence framework agreement in Australia. · 11 Jul · GS2 · note
Kinnaur district is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh · 11 Jul · GS1 · note
Mizoram and Tripura are states in the Northeastern region of India · 11 Jul · GS1 · note
Auckland: The location of the high-level meeting between the Indian and New Zealand leadership · 11 Jul · GS2 · note
South China Sea: The location where the first sea-based rocket capture occurred. · 11 Jul · GS2 · note
Madras High Court: Highest judicial authority in the state of Tamil Nadu. · 11 Jul · GS2 · note
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport is located in Guwahati, Assam · 11 Jul · GS3 · note
Tripura: A North-Eastern state of India affected by flash floods in July 2024 · 11 Jul · GS3 · note
Jammu and Kashmir is an integral part of India as per the Instrument of Accession, 1947 · 11 Jul · GS2 · note
Balochistan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Islamabad, and Punjab: Regions in Pakistan targeted by cyber-attacks. · 11 Jul · GS2 · note
Location: The project is situated in the state of Karnataka. · 10 Jul · GS3 · note
Kinnaur: A district in Himachal Pradesh prone to landslides and flash floods. · 10 Jul · GS1 · note
The aerotropolis project is planned near the Guwahati airport in Assam. · 10 Jul · GS3 · note
Hainan: The launch site for the Long March 10B rocket in southern China. · 10 Jul · GS3 · note
Wayanad: A district in the Western Ghats of Kerala prone to landslides. · 10 Jul · GS1 · note
The initiative targets rural areas where each school will serve three gram panchayats. · 10 Jul · GS2 · note
Kuwait and Qatar: Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states and key US allies in the Middle East · 10 Jul · GS2 · note
Mashhad: A city in northeastern Iran and a major center for Shia Islam. · 10 Jul · GS2 · note
The agreement aims to ensure peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region · 10 Jul · GS2 · note
Sutlej and Ravi sub-basins are identified as areas with significant groundwater depletion. · 10 Jul · GS2 · note
India-Myanmar border: Shared by India and Myanmar · 10 Jul · GS3 · note
Dholera: The designated site for the world's largest data centre city in Gujarat. · 9 Jul · GS3 · note
Donbas: A region in eastern Ukraine that has been a primary theater of conflict since 2014 · 9 Jul · GS2 · note
McMurdo Dry Valleys: A large, ice-free valley in Victoria Land, Antarctica. · 9 Jul · GS3 · note
State of Maharashtra · 9 Jul · GS2 · note
Bushehr: Province in Iran housing the country's only civilian nuclear power plant. · 9 Jul · GS2 · note
Mashhad: A major city in northeastern Iran, significant as a religious center. · 9 Jul · GS2 · note
The facility is located in Gangaikondan, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu. · 9 Jul · GS3 · note
Delhi High Court: The forum where the PIL challenging the NBWL's functioning was filed. · 9 Jul · GS3 · note
Ukhrul and Kangpokpi: Districts in the state of Manipur currently experiencing heightened security operations. · 9 Jul · GS3 · note
Pahalgam: Located in the union territory of Jammu and Kashmir · 9 Jul · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A strategic maritime chokepoint connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman. · 9 Jul · GS2 · note
Kharg Island: A major Iranian oil and gas production and export hub. · 9 Jul · GS2 · note
The southwest monsoon typically makes its first landfall at the Kerala coast. · 9 Jul · GS1 · note
Chabahar Port: A strategic deep-sea port in Iran's Sistan and Baluchestan Province. · 9 Jul · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A narrow waterway connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. · 9 Jul · GS2 · note
Myanmar is a key neighbor of India sharing a land border in the Northeast. · 9 Jul · GS2 · note
Kharg Island: A strategic oil and gas production site in the Persian Gulf. · 9 Jul · GS3 · note
West Asia: Region where conflict led to the cancellation of board exams in early 2024 · 9 Jul · GS2 · note
Aluva is a municipality in the Ernakulam district of Kerala. · 9 Jul · GS2 · note
Integrated Test Range (ITR) Chandipur: A major coastal testing facility located in Odisha. · 9 Jul · GS3 · note
Indonesia is a primary global source of nickel, a key component in EV batteries. · 9 Jul · GS2 · note
Location of incident: Nanded, Maharashtra · 8 Jul · GS2 · note
Kaladan Multi-Modal Transit Transport Project: Connects Sittwe Port in Myanmar to India's Mizoram. · 8 Jul · GS2 · note
India-Myanmar-Thailand Trilateral Highway: Aims to connect India to Myanmar and Thailand. · 8 Jul · GS2 · note
Affected regions: Kerala, Jammu and Kashmir, and Maharashtra reported severe flooding and landslides. · 8 Jul · GS3 · note
Surrey, Canada: Location of the Guru Nanak Sikh Gurdwara Sahib where Nijjar served as head. · 8 Jul · GS2 · note
Chandipur, Odisha: A major site for missile and rocket testing in India. · 8 Jul · GS3 · note
The Central Ridge and Nanakpura Ridge are key ecological zones in Delhi acting as barriers against desertification. · 8 Jul · GS3 · note
Wayanad: A district in Kerala prone to landslides due to its hilly terrain and heavy monsoon rainfall. · 8 Jul · GS3 · note
NH-37 is the primary supply route for Manipur following blockades on NH-2. · 8 Jul · GS2 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A strategic waterway in the Middle East, critical for global oil transit and freedom of navigation. · 8 Jul · GS2 · note
Najaf and Karbala: Major holy cities in Iraq significant to Shia Islam. · 8 Jul · GS2 · note
Amaravati is the designated capital city of the state of Andhra Pradesh. · 8 Jul · GS3 · note
Karnataka: State experiencing significant hydel storage deficit and power generation shortfall · 8 Jul · GS1 · note
Meghalaya: A North-Eastern state in India. · 8 Jul · GS3 · note
Dakshina Kannada: A district in the state of Karnataka. · 8 Jul · GS1 · note
Singhasari SEZ: Located in Malang, Indonesia. · 8 Jul · GS2 · note
The Narmada River flows through Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, and Rajasthan. · 8 Jul · GS2 · note
Gujarat districts under alert include Rajkot, Surendranagar, Ahmedabad, Dang, Navsari, and Valsad. · 8 Jul · GS1 · note
Madurai Meenakshi Amman Temple: Located in Tamil Nadu, historically significant for the 1939 temple entry movement. · 8 Jul · GS1 · note
Kochi: Identified as India's principal pepper trading hub for delivery purposes · 7 Jul · GS3 · note
Taj Mahal: UNESCO World Heritage Site located in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, built by Shah Jahan. · 7 Jul · GS1 · note
Siliguri Corridor: A narrow strip of land connecting the state of West Bengal with the northeastern states of India. · 7 Jul · GS2 · note
Amrabad Tiger Reserve: Located in the Nalgonda district of Telangana. · 7 Jul · GS1 · note
Kawal Tiger Reserve: A protected area in the northern part of Telangana. · 7 Jul · GS1 · note
Hyderabad: The capital of Telangana, known for its historical and cultural heritage. · 7 Jul · GS1 · note
Wayanad and Kozhikode: Districts in the state of Kerala. · 7 Jul · GS1 · note
Qom: A major city in Iran known as a center of Shia Islamic learning. · 7 Jul · GS2 · note
Ukhrul District: A district in the state of Manipur, India. · 7 Jul · GS3 · note
Bintang Adipurna: Highest civilian honor of the Republic of Indonesia · 7 Jul · GS2 · note
The Western Ghats are a major biodiversity hotspot and a high-rainfall zone during the Southwest Monsoon. · 7 Jul · GS1 · note
Sri City is a major industrial hub located in the Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh. · 7 Jul · GS3 · note
Mumbai: Coastal city on the Arabian Sea receiving heavy monsoon rainfall. · 7 Jul · GS1 · note
Uttar Pradesh: State government initiative for deep-tech and startup ecosystem · 7 Jul · GS3 · note
Mundakkai and Chooralmala are the specific regions affected by the landslide disaster in Wayanad, Kerala. · 7 Jul · GS3 · note
Gaza Strip: A Palestinian territory currently facing severe humanitarian and infrastructure damage. · 7 Jul · GS2 · note
Krishnarajasagar and Kabini are key dams in Karnataka's irrigation network. · 7 Jul · GS1 · note
The Mangaluru and Bengaluru Rameshwaram Cafe blasts are cited as specific incidents linked to his activities. · 7 Jul · GS3 · note
Sriharikota: The primary spaceport in Andhra Pradesh used for satellite launches. · 7 Jul · GS3 · note
The casualties originated from pre-partition India during World War I. · 6 Jul · GS1 · note
Assam Accord: Signed in August 1985 to address illegal migration and insurgency. · 6 Jul · GS3 · note
Chabahar Port: A major Iranian port on the Gulf of Oman, key to India's International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC). · 6 Jul · GS2 · note
Mashhad: A city in northeastern Iran and the hometown of Ali Khamenei. · 6 Jul · GS2 · note
Najaf and Karbala: Significant holy cities in Iraq with major religious importance for Shia Muslims. · 6 Jul · GS2 · note
Qom: A major clerical and religious hub in Iran. · 6 Jul · GS2 · note
Mumbai-Pune Expressway: Major arterial road connecting Maharashtra's commercial capital to its industrial hub · 6 Jul · GS2 · note
Teesta River: A transboundary river shared by India and Bangladesh · 6 Jul · GS2 · note
Chandbali and Digha: Coastal locations in Odisha and West Bengal respectively, marking the path of the depression. · 6 Jul · GS1 · note
Turkey: Host country for the upcoming NATO summit · 6 Jul · GS2 · note
Renovations covered North, South, West, North-East, and Outer North districts of Delhi · 5 Jul · GS2 · note
Indonesia, Australia, and New Zealand are key partners in India's Indo-Pacific strategy. · 5 Jul · GS2 · note
Guwahati: Host city for the BRICS Heads of Anti-Drug Agencies meeting in July 2026. · 5 Jul · GS2 · note
Bengaluru: The capital of Karnataka, facing groundwater depletion. · 5 Jul · GS1 · note
Tehran is the capital of Iran where the funeral ceremonies were held · 5 Jul · GS2 · note
Gujarat: State government implementing the new compensation policy for power infrastructure. · 5 Jul · GS3 · note
Kasaragod district is located in the state of Kerala, part of the Western Ghats biodiversity hotspot. · 4 Jul · GS3 · note
Ladakh: A Union Territory in northern India known for high-altitude cold deserts and fragile ecosystems. · 4 Jul · GS3 · note
Sanand, Gujarat: Location of the CG Semi chip packaging facility · 4 Jul · GS3 · note
Agartala-Karimganj: The specific rail corridor connecting Tripura with adjoining areas of Assam. · 4 Jul · GS2 · note
Gwadar: A strategic deep-sea port in Pakistan's Balochistan province, key to CPEC. · 4 Jul · GS2 · note
NCRTC: National Capital Region Transport Corporation is responsible for regional rail projects. · 4 Jul · GS1 · note
Grand Mosalla: A major prayer complex and religious center located in Tehran, Iran. · 4 Jul · GS2 · note
Rajasthan hosts India's first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex. · 4 Jul · GS2 · note
Key countries for direct US engagement in the new strategy include Pakistan, Bangladesh, and Nepal. · 4 Jul · GS2 · note
Odisha is the primary state for the clean energy and manufacturing projects. · 4 Jul · GS3 · note
Colombo: Capital of Sri Lanka, often a hub for regional diplomatic dialogues · 4 Jul · GS2 · note
Delhi's tree census is a city-wide initiative for the National Capital Territory · 4 Jul · GS3 · note
Guwahati Tea Auction Centre: A major hub for tea trading in Assam, India. · 3 Jul · GS3 · note
The project is specifically targeted at the National Capital Territory of Delhi. · 3 Jul · GS3 · note
Kutch Copper plant is located in Gujarat, India. · 3 Jul · GS3 · note
Musi River: A major river in Telangana, currently facing significant sewage pollution issues. · 3 Jul · GS3 · note
Indus River System: Includes the Indus, Jhelum, and Chenab rivers (Western rivers) and the Ravi, Beas, and Sutlej (Eastern rivers). · 3 Jul · GS2 · note
Prambanan Temple: A 9th-century Hindu temple located in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. · 3 Jul · GS2 · note
HRRL location: Pachpadra, Rajasthan · 3 Jul · GS3 · note
East China Sea and South China Sea: Areas of maritime concern for India and Japan · 3 Jul · GS2 · note
Sahel: The semi-arid region in Africa where the initiative is primarily implemented. · 3 Jul · GS2 · note
States specifically affected by below-normal rainfall include Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, and Bihar. · 3 Jul · GS3 · note
Kerala High Court: State High Court for the state of Kerala · 3 Jul · GS2 · note
GIFT City: Located in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, it serves as India's first operational International Financial Services Centre (IFSC). · 3 Jul · GS3 · note
Narisnagar is a locality in Surat, Gujarat. · 3 Jul · GS2 · note
Gulf of Aden: A strategic maritime corridor in the Middle East · 3 Jul · GS2 · note
Indus River: Originates in the Tibetan Plateau and flows through India, Pakistan, and China. · 3 Jul · GS2 · note
Kyiv is the capital city of Ukraine. · 3 Jul · GS2 · note
Kunming: A major city in China's Yunnan Province, serving as a gateway to Southeast Asia. · 3 Jul · GS2 · note
BCIM: Bangladesh-China-India-Myanmar corridor, a proposed regional connectivity project. · 3 Jul · GS2 · note
Punjab: State where the land pooling policy and illegal colony regularisation were approved. · 3 Jul · GS3 · note
Djibouti: Location of China's first overseas naval base · 2 Jul · GS2 · note
New Vande Bharat sleeper service launched between Howrah and Kamakhya, Guwahati. · 2 Jul · GS3 · note
UAE: United Arab Emirates, a key destination for Indian labor and investment. · 2 Jul · GS2 · note
BRPL, BYPL, and TPDDL: Major power distribution companies (discoms) operating in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. · 2 Jul · GS3 · note
Rakhine State: A region in Myanmar currently experiencing civil war and a key transit point for the CMBC. · 2 Jul · GS2 · note
Kunming: The primary Chinese inland hub for the proposed CMBC corridor. · 2 Jul · GS2 · note
Tehran: Capital of Iran · 2 Jul · GS2 · note
Gurdwara demolition: Occurred in Pakistan · 2 Jul · GS2 · note
Mukkavaripalli, Obulavaripalli mandal, Tirupati district (Andhra Pradesh) · 2 Jul · GS3 · note
Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC): Located in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh, used as a primary spaceport. · 2 Jul · GS3 · note
The Indo-Pacific region is the primary geopolitical theater for the current India-US strategic alignment. · 2 Jul · GS2 · note
Gujarat High Court: State High Court for the state of Gujarat · 2 Jul · GS1 · note
Kabrai is a location in Madhya Pradesh; Kanpur is a major industrial hub in Uttar Pradesh · 2 Jul · GS3 · note
South Western Command: Headquartered in Jaipur, Rajasthan · 2 Jul · GS3 · note
Southern Command: Headquartered in Pune, Maharashtra · 2 Jul · GS3 · note
Strait of Hormuz: A strategic waterway in the Persian Gulf, critical for global oil transit. · 2 Jul · GS2 · note
Ernakulam: A district in the state of Kerala where house-listing fieldwork has commenced. · 2 Jul · GS1 · note
Kamjong: A district in the state of Manipur, India. · 2 Jul · GS3 · note
Belarus is a landlocked country in Eastern Europe that is part of the proposed import supply chain. · 2 Jul · GS2 · note
Kamjong district is located in the state of Manipur. · 1 Jul · GS3 · note
Idukki: A district in Kerala known for cardamom cultivation and high biodiversity. · 1 Jul · GS3 · note
Lahaul-Spiti and Pangi are tribal regions in the state of Himachal Pradesh. · 1 Jul · GS2 · note
Manipur: A North-Eastern state of India experiencing significant ethnic and communal tensions. · 1 Jul · GS1 · note
Keralam: The proposed official name for the state of Kerala. · 1 Jul · GS1 · note
Idukki, Wayanad, and Kasaragod are the three districts identified for airstrip feasibility. · 1 Jul · GS2 · note
Gujarat High Court: State High Court for Gujarat · 1 Jul · GS1 · note
Regions expected to see below-normal rainfall: Northwest, Northeast, East-central India, and Eastern Peninsular region · 1 Jul · GS1 · note
Siang River is located in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. · 1 Jul · GS2 · note
Mauritius and Maldives: Countries receiving exempted exports from Public Sector Oil Companies · 1 Jul · GS3 · note
Mukundra Hills: Located in the Kota district of Rajasthan, known for its tiger habitat. · 1 Jul · GS3 · note
Calcutta Stock Exchange (CSE) is located in Kolkata, West Bengal · 1 Jul · GS3 · note
Assam: State in Northeast India facing significant forest cover loss due to illegal timber trade · 1 Jul · GS3 · note
Madras High Court: The highest judicial authority in the state of Tamil Nadu. · 1 Jul · GS2 · note
Northwest India states affected by the 2026 deficit include Haryana, Punjab, Rajasthan, and Delhi. · 1 Jul · GS3 · note

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