Places in News — August 2026

1. Alaknanda basin is a major glacial basin in the Uttarakhand Himalayas. · 31 Aug · GS3 · note
2. Manipur: A North-Eastern state of India where the census was deferred. · 31 Aug · GS2 · note
3. Bhor Ghat and Thal Ghat are key ghat sections in the Western Ghats connecting the coastal plains to the Deccan Plateau. · 31 Aug · GS3 · note
4. Bishkek is the capital and largest city of Kyrgyzstan. · 31 Aug · GS2 · note
5. Narayani-Gandak river flows through Nepal and Uttar Pradesh, India. · 31 Aug · GS1 · note
6. New supercritical thermal power station location: Thoothukudi, Tamil Nadu · 31 Aug · GS3 · note
7. Prakasam district is located in the state of Andhra Pradesh · 31 Aug · GS3 · note
8. The disaster occurred in Nepal and the Tibet region of China. · 31 Aug · GS2 · note
9. Cauvery River: Flows through Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Puducherry · 31 Aug · GS2 · note
10. Kudremukh is located in the Chikkamagaluru district of Karnataka. · 31 Aug · GS3 · note
11. Istanbul is the host city for the trilateral meeting. · 31 Aug · GS2 · note
12. Strait of Hormuz: A critical maritime chokepoint for global oil transit. · 31 Aug · GS2 · note
13. Uzbekistan: A Central Asian nation and a key partner in India's 'Connect Central Asia' policy. · 30 Aug · GS2 · note
14. The disaster occurred in the Himalayan region, affecting Nepal and China. · 30 Aug · GS2 · note
15. The disaster affected the Nepal-China border and reached Bihar, India. · 29 Aug · GS1 · note
16. Nepal is a neighboring country of India. · 29 Aug · GS2 · note
17. Palau: A Pacific island nation known for its diverse marine biodiversity and coral reef ecosystems. · 29 Aug · GS3 · note
18. Bhote Koshi River is located in Nepal's Himalayan region. · 29 Aug · GS2 · note
19. Uzbekistan and Kyrgyzstan are landlocked countries in Central Asia. · 29 Aug · GS2 · note
20. The initiative was first launched in the West District of Tripura. · 29 Aug · GS2 · note
21. The disaster affected both Nepal and China, involving cross-border rescue efforts. · 28 Aug · GS2 · note
22. Nepal: A landlocked country in South Asia sharing a long border with India. · 28 Aug · GS2 · note
23. Jeddah: Host city for the 23rd OIC Extraordinary Council of Foreign Ministers. · 28 Aug · GS2 · note
24. West Kalimantan: The specific region in Indonesia experiencing severe wildfire-induced evacuations. · 28 Aug · GS3 · note
25. Bhote Koshi River: A river in Nepal affected by glacier-induced flash floods. · 27 Aug · GS2 · note
26. Gyirong County: A region in Tibet affected by similar flood events. · 27 Aug · GS2 · note
27. Kathmandu is the capital of Nepal. · 27 Aug · GS2 · note
28. Nepal-Tibet border: A region in the Himalayas highly susceptible to glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs). · 27 Aug · GS3 · note
29. Rasuwagadhi: A border crossing point between Nepal and China. · 27 Aug · GS1 · note
30. Kathmandu is the capital city of Nepal. · 27 Aug · GS2 · note
31. Trishuli River: A major river in Nepal whose floodwaters can impact the Gandak river system. · 26 Aug · GS3 · note
32. The Line of Actual Control (LAC) is the de facto border between India and China · 26 Aug · GS2 · note
33. Parandur: Location of the proposed greenfield airport in Tamil Nadu · 26 Aug · GS2 · note
34. Rasuwa district: A district in Nepal located near the Tibet border. · 26 Aug · GS2 · note
35. Domiasiat, Wahkyn, and Nongstoin are identified uranium-bearing regions in Meghalaya. · 26 Aug · GS3 · note
36. Samba district is located in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. · 26 Aug · GS3 · note
37. Nepal: A landlocked country in South Asia, a key neighbor of India. · 26 Aug · GS2 · note
38. Shirpur model: A groundwater recharge model from Maharashtra · 26 Aug · GS3 · note
39. Andhra Pradesh is the first state to notify a comprehensive pedestrian safety and universal accessibility policy. · 26 Aug · GS2 · note
40. Noida is a key industrial area mentioned in the context of worker conditions · 26 Aug · GS2 · note
41. Madras High Court: The judicial body that ruled on the ban of sex-reassignment surgeries in Tamil Nadu. · 26 Aug · GS2 · note
42. The project covers a 135.45-km elevated stretch in the Thane and Palghar districts of Maharashtra. · 26 Aug · GS3 · note
43. The Himalayan Zoological Park is located near Gangtok, Sikkim. · 26 Aug · GS3 · note
44. Lagrange Point 2: The orbital location where the telescope will operate. · 26 Aug · GS3 · note
45. Strait of Hormuz: A strategic maritime passage connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. · 26 Aug · GS2 · note
46. Gurugram: A major urban hub in Haryana facing infrastructure and metro connectivity challenges. · 26 Aug · GS2 · note
47. The petition was filed in the Bombay High Court against a Maharashtra state government notification. · 26 Aug · GS2 · note
48. Khijadiya Bird Sanctuary is located in the Jamnagar district of Gujarat. · 26 Aug · GS3 · note
49. Strait of Hormuz: A strategic waterway connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. · 26 Aug · GS2 · note
50. Allahabad High Court: Located in Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh · 26 Aug · GS2 · note
51. Wildlife Week in India is observed from October 2-8. · 26 Aug · GS2 · note
52. Amaravati is the planned capital city of Andhra Pradesh. · 26 Aug · GS2 · note
53. Strait of Hormuz: A critical maritime chokepoint for global oil and trade. · 25 Aug · GS2 · note
54. Gunduperumbedu and Vellarai lakes: Locations identified for the establishment of plant fossil parks in Tamil Nadu. · 25 Aug · GS3 · note
55. The Antarctic Peninsula is a key region for monitoring glacial retreat and polar environmental changes. · 25 Aug · GS3 · note
56. UAE suspended trade with Iran following missile attacks. · 25 Aug · GS2 · note
57. Nashik, Maharashtra is a major hub for onion production and supply. · 25 Aug · GS3 · note
58. New Delhi: Host city for the upcoming BRICS summit. · 25 Aug · GS2 · note
59. Bishkek is the capital of Kyrgyzstan. · 25 Aug · GS2 · note
60. The training is being conducted at the NSG facility in Manesar, Haryana. · 25 Aug · GS3 · note
61. The TSAT facility is being established in the state of Assam. · 25 Aug · GS3 · note
62. The study focuses on tropical urban environments in India. · 25 Aug · GS1 · note
63. Bundelkhand: A semi-arid region spanning parts of Uttar Pradesh and Madhya Pradesh. · 25 Aug · GS2 · note
64. Polpet and Kanniyakumari are locations for new multi-level parking facilities. · 25 Aug · GS2 · note
65. Karnataka Food Safety and Drugs Administration: State-level regulatory body for food and drug safety. · 25 Aug · GS2 · note
66. Manipur is a state in Northeast India. · 25 Aug · GS2 · note
67. Hyderabad: A major aerospace and defense manufacturing hub in Telangana. · 24 Aug · GS2 · note
68. Cauvery River: A major river in South India shared by Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala. · 24 Aug · GS2 · note
69. Jojari River: A river in Rajasthan that merges with the Bandi and Luni rivers near Balotra. · 24 Aug · GS3 · note
70. Line of Actual Control (LAC): The de facto border between India and China · 24 Aug · GS2 · note
71. Puthuppally, Kerala: Location of the Rubber Research Institute of India (RRII). · 24 Aug · GS3 · note
72. Jammu and Kashmir: Reorganized into Union Territories of J&K and Ladakh · 24 Aug · GS2 · note
73. Nashik is a major onion-producing hub in Maharashtra. · 24 Aug · GS3 · note
74. Kishkindha hills are located in the Koppal district of Karnataka. · 24 Aug · GS3 · note
75. Bangladesh: Neighboring country of India involved in current diplomatic friction. · 24 Aug · GS2 · note
76. The prototype was unveiled at the NUS Life Sciences Institute in Singapore. · 24 Aug · GS3 · note
77. Malayadipatti village, Tenkasi district, Tamil Nadu · 24 Aug · GS1 · note
78. Nagoya and Osaka are major industrial and commercial hubs in Japan. · 23 Aug · GS2 · note
79. Bahawalpur is the location of the rebuilt Jaish-e-Mohammed headquarters. · 23 Aug · GS2 · note
80. Belagavi Zilla Panchayat is located in the state of Karnataka. · 23 Aug · GS3 · note
81. Kalyana Karnataka: A region in Karnataka designated for special development. · 23 Aug · GS3 · note
82. Sheikh Hasina: Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh who took office in 2009. · 23 Aug · GS2 · note
83. Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve is located in the Western Ghats of South India. · 23 Aug · GS3 · note
84. Kaziranga National Park is located in Assam and is a major habitat for the one-horned rhinoceros. · 23 Aug · GS3 · note
85. Galwan Valley is a high-altitude pass in the Ladakh region, site of the 2020 clash. · 23 Aug · GS2 · note
86. The projects are located in Kolkata, West Bengal. · 23 Aug · GS3 · note
87. Hadley Rille and Apennine Mountains: Key geological features on the Moon's surface. · 23 Aug · GS3 · note
88. Male and Villingili are key locations in the Maldives. · 23 Aug · GS2 · note
89. GIFT City: Located in Gujarat, India. · 23 Aug · GS3 · note
90. Arunachal Pradesh is a state in Northeast India bordering China. · 23 Aug · GS2 · note
91. Greater Bengaluru Authority: A regional body governing urban planning and infrastructure in Bangalore. · 23 Aug · GS2 · note
92. Devipatan Tulsipur village: The specific location where the land acquisition dispute occurred. · 23 Aug · GS2 · note
93. Kanpur Dehat: District in Uttar Pradesh identified as a site of significant industrial waste dumping. · 23 Aug · GS3 · note
94. Potential locations include Kamakhyanagar, Puri-Balukhanda, and Jatni/Tangi in Odisha. · 23 Aug · GS2 · note
95. Rajasthan is the site of the state's first farmer-owned APV project. · 23 Aug · GS3 · note
96. Ken and Betwa rivers are located in the state of Madhya Pradesh. · 23 Aug · GS3 · note
97. India, Mexico, and Vietnam were identified as primary enablers of the transhipment scam. · 23 Aug · GS2 · note
98. Yamuna floodplain: The site of the 2016 World Culture Festival and the subject of the environmental dispute. · 23 Aug · GS3 · note
99. Vadlamudi is located in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh. · 23 Aug · GS3 · note
100. CMC Vellore: A prominent tertiary care hospital in Tamil Nadu known for medical research and surgery. · 22 Aug · GS3 · note
101. Shivamogga: The location of the first school being constructed under the new initiative. · 22 Aug · GS2 · note
102. Ganga Vihar is located near Sarai Kale Khan in Delhi · 22 Aug · GS3 · note
103. Kaziranga National Park is located in the state of Assam. · 22 Aug · GS3 · note
104. Siliguri Corridor: A narrow strip of land connecting the Northeast region of India to the rest of the country. · 22 Aug · GS3 · note
105. Karnataka government issued the ban for a period of one year. · 22 Aug · GS3 · note
106. Strait of Hormuz: A critical maritime chokepoint for oil and gas transit. · 22 Aug · GS3 · note
107. Thotlakonda is a Buddhist heritage site located in Andhra Pradesh. · 22 Aug · GS2 · note
108. The Ganges-Brahmaputra, Indus, and Amu Darya basins are identified as critical areas of groundwater depletion. · 22 Aug · GS3 · note
109. Veligonda project is located in Andhra Pradesh · 22 Aug · GS3 · note
110. Khalingduar Reserve Forest is located under the Dhansiri Forest Division. · 22 Aug · GS3 · note
111. Dikhow River: A river in Assam that flows through the Sivasagar district. · 22 Aug · GS3 · note
112. Lucknow, Meerut, Agra, and Bareilly: Key locations for the dairy conclaves and Mahotsav. · 22 Aug · GS3 · note
113. Yamanashi is a prefecture in Japan. · 22 Aug · GS3 · note
114. Lapa Lampong village in Mon district is the site for the new solar plant. · 22 Aug · GS3 · note
115. GIFT City (Gujarat International Finance Tecity) is a designated International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) in Gujarat. · 22 Aug · GS3 · note
116. Thiksey Monastery: Located in Leh, Ladakh · 22 Aug · GS2 · note
117. Rashtrapati Bhavan: The official residence of the President of India. · 22 Aug · GS2 · note
118. Amami Oshima is a UNESCO World Heritage site in Japan. · 22 Aug · GS3 · note
119. Manoharabad: Location identified for the new multi-modal logistics park in Telangana. · 22 Aug · GS3 · note
120. Bangabhaban: Official residence of the President of Bangladesh · 21 Aug · GS2 · note
121. The study specifically focused on the states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. · 21 Aug · GS3 · note
122. Mecca Pact: A collective defense agreement involving Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey. · 21 Aug · GS2 · note
123. Tarique Rahman: Current political leadership in Bangladesh involved in the pact negotiations. · 21 Aug · GS2 · note
124. Visakhapatnam: A major port city and industrial hub in Andhra Pradesh, India. · 21 Aug · GS2 · note
125. The auction took place in Mumbai, India. · 21 Aug · GS1 · note
126. The report was launched at the 10th Annual IC3 Conference and Expo in Mumbai. · 21 Aug · GS2 · note
127. Strait of Hormuz: A strategic maritime chokepoint connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman. · 21 Aug · GS2 · note
128. Noida International Airport is located in Jewar, Uttar Pradesh. · 21 Aug · GS2 · note
129. Pallikaranai marshland is a significant wetland ecosystem located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. · 21 Aug · GS3 · note
130. Ladakh is a Union Territory of India. · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
131. Mekedatu: A proposed dam project on the Cauvery River. · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
132. Delhi High Court: The judicial body overseeing the petition regarding queer rights. · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
133. Pipalodi, Jhalawar: Site of a fatal school roof collapse in Rajasthan · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
134. Indonesia, Peru, and Honduras are identified as regions facing significant El Nino impacts. · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
135. Mecca security pact: A trilateral arrangement involving Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan. · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
136. New Delhi: Site of the press interaction involving former PM Sheikh Hasina on August 5 · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
137. Ladakh: Became a separate Union Territory in 2019 · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
138. Kumamoto: Prefecture in Japan recently affected by an earthquake · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
139. TAPI gas pipeline: involves Turkmenistan and regional connectivity · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
140. BSE Sensex: The benchmark index of the Bombay Stock Exchange. · 20 Aug · GS3 · note
141. Singapore: A key ASEAN partner for India's 'Act East' policy · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
142. Patna High Court: The judicial body issuing the statewide directive. · 20 Aug · GS3 · note
143. Singhbhum geological block is located in eastern India. · 20 Aug · GS3 · note
144. Andhra Pradesh local body elections involve both urban and rural bodies. · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
145. Delhi: The initiative is being implemented by the Delhi Government. · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
146. Affected regions include Karachi and Lahore flight information regions · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
147. Pechiparai dam is a key site for development · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
148. Agasthyamalai landscape is located in the state of Tamil Nadu. · 20 Aug · GS3 · note
149. Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh are states in Southern India implementing these demographic policies. · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
150. Jenin is a city in the West Bank, Palestine. · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
151. India: The geographical scope of the court's directive on solid waste management. · 20 Aug · GS3 · note
152. NH-22 upgrade covers Muzaffarpur-Sitamarhi-Sonbarsa section in Bihar · 19 Aug · GS3 · note
153. Railway projects approved for Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and West Bengal · 19 Aug · GS3 · note
154. Srinagar is the summer capital of the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. · 19 Aug · GS2 · note
155. Arunachal Pradesh: A state in Northeast India bordering China. · 19 Aug · GS2 · note
156. Odisha: State government responsible for the administration of prison remission rules. · 19 Aug · GS2 · note
157. Raigad district is the location for the proposed Mumbai 3.0 urban centre. · 19 Aug · GS3 · note
158. Thungela Resources is a thermal coal producer based in South Africa. · 19 Aug · GS3 · note
159. Ramallah: The administrative center and de facto capital of the Palestinian National Authority. · 19 Aug · GS2 · note
160. Periyar Tiger Reserve is located in the Western Ghats of Kerala. · 19 Aug · GS2 · note
161. Tamil Nadu: The primary state of focus for the refugee self-reliance initiative in this MoU. · 19 Aug · GS2 · note
162. Pahalgam is a location in the Kashmir region. · 19 Aug · GS3 · note
163. Tamil Nadu: State with high road accident rates leading to this mission · 19 Aug · GS2 · note
164. Ramanthuruth is the specific site in Kerala designated for the ship block building project. · 18 Aug · GS3 · note
165. Shanghai: The location of the planned IPO for Unitree Robotics. · 18 Aug · GS2 · note
166. Homecoming Ceremony held at 1st Manipur Rifles Parade Ground, Imphal · 18 Aug · GS3 · note
167. Singha Durbar: The seat of government in Kathmandu, Nepal · 18 Aug · GS2 · note
168. Vizhinjam Port is located in the state of Kerala. · 18 Aug · GS3 · note
169. Mumbai is the financial capital of India and a major cosmopolitan hub in Maharashtra. · 18 Aug · GS1 · note
170. Bangladesh: Neighboring country of India in South Asia · 18 Aug · GS2 · note
171. Districts affected in Odisha: Jajpur, Bhadrak, Balasore, Mayurbhanj, Kendrapara, and Keonjhar · 18 Aug · GS3 · note
172. Utkal University: Located in Odisha, impacted by flood-related exam postponements · 18 Aug · GS3 · note
173. Bellary district, Karnataka, was the site of the specific black money seizure case cited in the plea. · 18 Aug · GS2 · note
174. MCR TIMS located in Hyderabad, Telangana · 18 Aug · GS2 · note
175. TAPI: Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India gas pipeline project · 18 Aug · GS2 · note
176. CASA-1000: Central Asia-South Asia power project for electricity transmission · 18 Aug · GS2 · note
177. Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport is located at Bhogapuram, Andhra Pradesh. · 17 Aug · GS1 · note
178. Afghanistan Embassy in Delhi hosted the 'Victory Day' anniversary event · 17 Aug · GS2 · note
179. Arunachal Pradesh: A state in Northeast India bordering China, Bhutan, and Myanmar. · 17 Aug · GS2 · note
180. Vizhinjam Port: A major deep-water seaport located in Kerala. · 17 Aug · GS3 · note
181. Bhadrak, Jajpur, Balasore, Keonjhar, and Mayurbhanj are districts in Odisha. · 17 Aug · GS3 · note
182. The operation involved raids and seizures in Kolkata and Visakhapatnam. · 17 Aug · GS2 · note
183. Dispur: Location of the state government headquarters in Assam · 17 Aug · GS3 · note
184. Strait of Hormuz: A critical maritime chokepoint for global oil and gas transit · 17 Aug · GS3 · note
185. Jeddah is the location where the pact was signed. · 17 Aug · GS2 · note
186. National Law University, Jodhpur: A premier legal educational institution in Rajasthan. · 17 Aug · GS2 · note
187. The contamination is specifically noted along National Highway 19 connecting Kanpur Nagar and Fatehpur districts. · 17 Aug · GS3 · note
188. Vizhinjam International Seaport is located in the state of Kerala. · 16 Aug · GS3 · note
189. Snow-bound areas: Specific regions in Ladakh, J&K, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand targeted for this enumeration. · 16 Aug · GS1 · note
190. Bhogapuram: Location of the new Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Andhra Pradesh. · 16 Aug · GS3 · note
191. Vulnerability: Northern and central regions identified as highly vulnerable to climate change. · 16 Aug · GS3 · note
192. Cauvery River: Flows through Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Kerala · 16 Aug · GS2 · note
193. Sheikh Hasina is the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh. · 16 Aug · GS2 · note
194. Agasthyamalai Biosphere Reserve (ABR) is located in the Western Ghats region. · 16 Aug · GS3 · note
195. Coverage: 37 districts of Tamil Nadu (excluding Chennai) · 16 Aug · GS3 · note
196. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and Howrah are major railway terminals in India. · 16 Aug · GS3 · note
197. Neyveli: A prominent mining and industrial hub in Tamil Nadu. · 15 Aug · GS3 · note
198. Peerumade hills are located in the Idukki district of Kerala. · 15 Aug · GS3 · note
199. Karnataka State Transport Corporations are the primary bodies for rural connectivity. · 15 Aug · GS2 · note
200. Finland is known for its high-performing education system and 'play-based' learning models. · 15 Aug · GS2 · note
201. Godavari River: Major river in Southern India, central to the Pushkarams and Akhanda Godavari project. · 15 Aug · GS3 · note
202. Madras High Court: The oldest High Court in India, located in Chennai. · 15 Aug · GS2 · note
203. Guwahati: Capital of Assam and site of the Independence Day celebrations · 15 Aug · GS2 · note
204. Moldova: A landlocked country in Eastern Europe bordering Romania, Ukraine, and the Black Sea. · 15 Aug · GS2 · note
205. Odisha and Jharkhand are identified as major mineral-rich states in India. · 15 Aug · GS3 · note
206. Noakhali: Region in present-day Bangladesh where Gandhi conducted peace marches. · 15 Aug · GS1 · note
207. Upper Subansiri and Dibang Valley are districts in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. · 15 Aug · GS1 · note
208. Red Fort: Historical site in Delhi where the Prime Minister delivers the Independence Day speech. · 15 Aug · GS1 · note
209. Gadchiroli: A tribal-dominated district in the state of Maharashtra. · 15 Aug · GS2 · note
210. Lakshadweep: A Union Territory of India located in the Arabian Sea. · 15 Aug · GS3 · note
211. Musheerabad Central Jail: Location of the detention of Congress workers in Hyderabad in 1947 · 15 Aug · GS1 · note
212. NALSAR: National Academy of Legal Studies and Research, a premier national law university. · 15 Aug · GS2 · note
213. Campbell Bay is located in the Great Nicobar Island. · 15 Aug · GS3 · note
214. Manipur: A North-Eastern state of India currently facing ethnic conflict between Kuki and Meitei groups. · 15 Aug · GS3 · note
215. Kabul: Capital of Afghanistan, currently under Taliban control · 15 Aug · GS2 · note
216. Snow-bound areas: Ladakh, J&K, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand are the first regions for population enumeration. · 15 Aug · GS2 · note
217. Northern Sea Route (NSR): A maritime route along the Russian Arctic coast connecting and Europe. · 15 Aug · GS2 · note
218. Afghanistan is a neighbor of India and a key focus of India's 'Connect Central Asia' policy. · 15 Aug · GS2 · note
219. Indian Ocean: A key maritime region for India's strategic and security interests · 15 Aug · GS2 · note
220. Bangladesh: A neighboring country of India in South Asia. · 15 Aug · GS2 · note
221. Agartala-Akhaura rail-link: Connects Northeast India with Bangladesh. · 14 Aug · GS2 · note
222. Karur: A city in the state of Tamil Nadu. · 14 Aug · GS2 · note
223. Jammu and Kashmir is the primary region of concern for Kashmiri Pandit security. · 14 Aug · GS3 · note
224. Sivasagar, Charaideo, and Jorhat are districts in the state of Assam. · 14 Aug · GS3 · note
225. The initiative covers judicial units in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry. · 14 Aug · GS1 · note
226. The Pune-Gujarat-Chennai belt was specifically identified as a transshipment hub. · 14 Aug · GS2 · note
227. Arunachal Pradesh: A North-Eastern state in India. · 14 Aug · GS1 · note
228. NALSAR University of Law: Located in Hyderabad, Telangana. · 14 Aug · GS2 · note
229. Greater Bengaluru Authority: The specific jurisdiction for the new parking rules. · 14 Aug · GS2 · note
230. The platform was first piloted in the Udupi district of Karnataka. · 14 Aug · GS2 · note
231. Visakhapatnam: Location of the conference on human-elephant coexistence. · 13 Aug · GS3 · note
232. Greater Bengaluru Authority: The body overseeing the proposed parking rules · 13 Aug · GS3 · note
233. Rajasthan is the first state to move towards a state-specific UCC implementation. · 13 Aug · GS2 · note
234. The AI Factory is being established at the Vyoma.AI data centre campus in Chennai. · 13 Aug · GS3 · note
235. Oman and Pakistan are currently involved in mediation efforts to reopen the strait and facilitate peace talks. · 13 Aug · GS2 · note
236. Red Fort: A historic fort in Old Delhi, India, and a UNESCO World Heritage site. · 13 Aug · GS3 · note
237. The Orthodox-Jacobite dispute is a significant communal/religious property conflict in the state of Kerala. · 13 Aug · GS2 · note
238. Biligundlu is a key point for water release in the Cauvery river basin. · 13 Aug · GS2 · note
239. Sakri and Raiyam are locations in Bihar designated for new sugar mills. · 13 Aug · GS3 · note
240. The proposed plant is located in Srikakulam district, Andhra Pradesh. · 13 Aug · GS3 · note
241. Madhya Pradesh High Court is located in Jabalpur (Principal Seat) and Indore (Bench). · 13 Aug · GS2 · note
242. The train route connects Lucknow and Delhi. · 12 Aug · GS3 · note
243. Medchal Malkajgiri: A district in Telangana where the demolition report was sought. · 12 Aug · GS2 · note
244. Point Lay (Kali) is located in Alaska, USA. · 12 Aug · GS3 · note
245. Koogur is located near the Kollidam river bed in Tamil Nadu. · 12 Aug · GS1 · note
246. Brazil is identified as the largest net exporter of environmental impacts from agriculture, while China is the largest importer. · 12 Aug · GS3 · note
247. The coaches were manufactured at the Rail Coach Factory in Kapurthala, Punjab. · 12 Aug · GS2 · note
248. Puttaparthi and Hindupur identified for defense and aerospace projects respectively. · 12 Aug · GS3 · note
249. Upper Assam is a region frequently affected by Brahmaputra river floods. · 12 Aug · GS2 · note
250. Maharashtra: State implementing the mandatory language requirement for commercial drivers. · 12 Aug · GS3 · note
251. Vizhinjam Seaport: A major port project in Kerala mentioned in the context of the protest. · 12 Aug · GS2 · note
252. Rajgarh, Shivpuri, Raisen, Bhopal, Sehore, Ujjain, Mandla, and Mauganj are the worst-affected districts · 12 Aug · GS3 · note
253. NH-202 and NH-2 are critical transport arteries in the state of Manipur. · 12 Aug · GS3 · note
254. Himachal Pradesh: State implementing the new fuel cess. · 12 Aug · GS3 · note
255. New Delhi: The seat of the Government of India. · 12 Aug · GS2 · note
256. Ukraine war: Conflict involving Russia and Ukraine starting in 2022. · 12 Aug · GS2 · note
257. Sheikh Hasina: Former Prime Minister of Bangladesh who fled to India in August 2024. · 12 Aug · GS2 · note
258. The agreement was signed in Mecca, Saudi Arabia. · 12 Aug · GS2 · note
259. Muzaffarpur: Location of the execution of Khudiram Bose in 1908. · 11 Aug · GS1 · note
260. Upper Subansiri is a district in the state of Arunachal Pradesh. · 11 Aug · GS3 · note
261. Thiruvananthapuram International Airport is located in Kerala. · 11 Aug · GS2 · note
262. A 24/7 control room for the ANTF is established in Chennai. · 11 Aug · GS3 · note
263. New Delhi: Host city for the 18th BRICS Summit in September 2026. · 11 Aug · GS2 · note
264. Madras High Court: Located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu · 11 Aug · GS1 · note
265. Renkō-Ji Temple: Located in Tokyo, Japan, where Netaji's remains are currently held. · 11 Aug · GS1 · note
266. Wayanad, Idukki, and Kottayam are districts in Kerala prone to landslides. · 11 Aug · GS3 · note
267. Alappuzha is the district where the initial inquiry by a drug inspector commenced. · 11 Aug · GS2 · note
268. Attari is a land port on the India-Pakistan border. · 11 Aug · GS2 · note
269. Turkey is a major supplier of advanced weaponry, including drones, to Pakistan. · 11 Aug · GS2 · note
270. Ljubljana: The capital city of Slovenia. · 11 Aug · GS2 · note
271. The visit focused on settlements along the Pakistan border in Jammu. · 11 Aug · GS3 · note
272. Red Fort, Delhi: The traditional venue for the Prime Minister's Independence Day address. · 11 Aug · GS1 · note
273. Ariana Park: A public park in Geneva, Switzerland, where the birds will roam. · 11 Aug · GS2 · note
274. Hallaniyat archipelago: A marine ecosystem in Oman's Gulf of Oman region. · 11 Aug · GS2 · note
275. Mauritius is a key partner in India's maritime cooperation in the Indian Ocean Region. · 10 Aug · GS2 · note
276. Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) is a Special Administrative Region in Bhutan. · 10 Aug · GS2 · note
277. Red Fort: Historical site in Delhi, the traditional venue for India's Independence Day celebrations. · 10 Aug · GS1 · note
278. Kerala is a state in India frequently prone to floods and landslides. · 10 Aug · GS3 · note
279. The US Senate is the upper house of the United States Congress. · 10 Aug · GS2 · note
280. NH10: A vital highway connecting Sikkim to West Bengal. · 10 Aug · GS2 · note
281. Assam: The state where the NRC was first implemented in India. · 10 Aug · GS2 · note
282. Golaghat, Sivasagar, and Jorhat are key districts in Assam frequently impacted by riverine flooding. · 10 Aug · GS1 · note
283. Saurashtra and Bhavnagar are regions in Gujarat where lions have established territories. · 10 Aug · GS3 · note
284. UNOG: United Nations Office at Geneva is the UN's European headquarters. · 10 Aug · GS2 · note
285. LAC: Line of Actual Control is the de facto border between India and China · 10 Aug · GS3 · note
286. Tamil Thai Vazhthu: The state anthem of Tamil Nadu. · 10 Aug · GS1 · note
287. Arunachal Pradesh: A state in Northeast India that is a site of ongoing border disputes with China. · 10 Aug · GS2 · note
288. Pilibhit and Gorakhpur: Districts in Uttar Pradesh targeted for improved biosecurity. · 10 Aug · GS3 · note
289. The exercise is hosted at the Southern Naval Command · 10 Aug · GS2 · note
290. Ladakh: A Union Territory where paper-based census is being used due to proximity to international borders. · 10 Aug · GS2 · note
291. The exercise is being conducted at the Southern Naval Command in Kochi, Kerala. · 9 Aug · GS2 · note
292. Strait of Hormuz: A strategic chokepoint connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. · 9 Aug · GS2 · note
293. Bosphorus: A Turkish strait connecting the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara. · 9 Aug · GS2 · note
294. Lalbagh: A prominent botanical garden and heritage site located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. · 9 Aug · GS3 · note
295. Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA): The civic body responsible for enforcing environmental regulations in Bengaluru. · 9 Aug · GS3 · note
296. Astrobase Space Technologies is headquartered in Bengaluru. · 9 Aug · GS3 · note
297. Sopore: Located in North Kashmir, a key area for security operations. · 9 Aug · GS3 · note
298. Manipur: A North-Eastern state of India facing ethnic conflict and highway blockades. · 9 Aug · GS3 · note
299. Emergency Response Centre is located in Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh · 9 Aug · GS2 · note
300. Saudi Arabia: Host country for the alliance's general secretariat. · 9 Aug · GS2 · note
301. Dikhow River: A major river in Assam prone to flooding. · 9 Aug · GS3 · note
302. Krishnagiri and Tiruppur: Key western districts targeted for horticulture cluster development. · 9 Aug · GS3 · note
303. Devadurga Block is located in the Raichur and Yadgir districts of Karnataka. · 9 Aug · GS3 · note
304. Pilot zones include Mankala, Kollam, Thrissur, and Palakkad in Kerala. · 9 Aug · GS3 · note
305. The inscription was found in Yerragondapalem mandal, Andhra Pradesh. · 9 Aug · GS1 · note
306. Strait of Hormuz: A critical maritime chokepoint for global oil and fertilizer trade. · 9 Aug · GS3 · note
307. Godavari, Cauvery, and Gundar are major river systems in Southern India. · 9 Aug · GS2 · note
308. Tripunithura is a town in the Ernakulam district of Kerala. · 8 Aug · GS2 · note
309. New Delhi: Host city for the 18th BRICS Summit. · 8 Aug · GS2 · note
310. The initiative was launched in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh. · 8 Aug · GS2 · note
311. Supreme Court of India: The apex court of the country. · 8 Aug · GS2 · note
312. Mecca: The city where the defense pact was signed. · 8 Aug · GS2 · note
313. Bhogapuram International Airport is located in Andhra Pradesh · 8 Aug · GS2 · note
314. Assam: State in Northeast India frequently affected by annual floods from the Brahmaputra River. · 8 Aug · GS3 · note
315. Charaideo, Golaghat, and Sivasagar: Districts specifically highlighted as severely impacted. · 8 Aug · GS3 · note
316. Raids were conducted in Baramulla, Shopian, Anantnag, Kupwara, and Bandipora. · 8 Aug · GS3 · note
317. Nagarjunasagar-Srisailam Tiger Reserve (NSTR) is located in Andhra Pradesh. · 8 Aug · GS3 · note
318. Gowalia Tank Maidan (now August Kranti Maidan) in Bombay was the site of the Quit India Movement launch. · 8 Aug · GS1 · note
319. Cauvery River: A major perennial river in South India, a primary source of water dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. · 8 Aug · GS2 · note
320. Thiruvananthapuram: Capital city of Kerala, selected for the BrahMos Aerospace Thiruvananthapuram Ltd (BATL) facility. · 8 Aug · GS3 · note
321. The project is being implemented in rural areas of Uttar Pradesh. · 8 Aug · GS3 · note
322. Budhabalanga and Jalaka are rivers located in Odisha. · 8 Aug · GS3 · note
323. International Tiger Day is observed globally on July 29. · 8 Aug · GS2 · note
324. The Black Sea is a major maritime region currently experiencing high-intensity conflict. · 8 Aug · GS2 · note
325. Bengal was the primary center for the Renaissance movement in India. · 8 Aug · GS1 · note
326. Jammu: Site of the committee's initial three-day study visit (August 10-12, 2025). · 8 Aug · GS3 · note
327. TACDE (Tactical Air Combat and Development Establishment): Located in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh · 8 Aug · GS3 · note
328. Long Ju: A strategic location along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and a flashpoint since 1959. · 7 Aug · GS2 · note
329. Thag La: A high-altitude mountain pass where opening battles between Indian and Chinese forces occurred in 1962. · 7 Aug · GS2 · note
330. Jairampur: A logistics hub in Changlang district serving as a gateway to the eastern border and Myanmar frontier. · 7 Aug · GS2 · note
331. Bhiwandi is a major logistics and warehousing hub in the state of Maharashtra. · 7 Aug · GS2 · note
332. Bhogapuram: Location of the Alluri Sitarama Raju International Airport in Andhra Pradesh · 7 Aug · GS3 · note
333. The project targets Tier-II and Tier-III cities in Telangana. · 7 Aug · GS3 · note
334. USBRL: Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link connects the Kashmir Valley to the rest of the rail network. · 7 Aug · GS2 · note
335. Gati Shakti Cargo Terminals: Commissioned in Samba; approvals granted for Kathua, Anantnag, and Jammu. · 7 Aug · GS2 · note
336. Pochampally is a famous weaving cluster in Telangana. · 7 Aug · GS3 · note
337. Strait of Hormuz and Bab-el-Mandeb Strait: Key maritime chokepoints in the Middle East and Red Sea. · 7 Aug · GS2 · note
338. Moreh is a key border town in Manipur, India, serving as a starting point for the Trilateral Highway. · 7 Aug · GS2 · note
339. Mae Sot is a major border town in Thailand, serving as the terminus for the Trilateral Highway. · 7 Aug · GS2 · note
340. Mecca is a holy city in Saudi Arabia, significant for both religious and geopolitical reasons. · 7 Aug · GS2 · note
341. The initiative is a state-level legislative move by the Government of Tamil Nadu. · 7 Aug · GS2 · note
342. Swadeshi Movement: Launched in 1905 to promote indigenous goods. · 7 Aug · GS3 · note
343. Shimla and Dharamshala are located in the state of Himachal Pradesh. · 7 Aug · GS1 · note
344. Mauritius and Singapore: Treaty-friendly jurisdictions often used by FPIs for investment. · 7 Aug · GS3 · note
345. Cooum and Adyar: Major rivers in Chennai, Tamil Nadu · 6 Aug · GS3 · note
346. Cauvery-Vaigai-Gundar: River interlinking project in Tamil Nadu · 6 Aug · GS3 · note
347. Kanniyakumari district in Tamil Nadu contains significant mangrove concentrations in Manakudy and Rajakkamangalam. · 6 Aug · GS3 · note
348. Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve is located in Assam. · 6 Aug · GS3 · note
349. Strait of Hormuz: Connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman. · 6 Aug · GS2 · note
350. Sakkottai near Kumbakonam is located in Tamil Nadu · 6 Aug · GS3 · note
351. Balpakram National Park is a key habitat for the Clouded Leopard in Meghalaya. · 6 Aug · GS3 · note
352. Chamoli and Bageshwar: Districts in Uttarakhand prone to heavy rainfall and landslides. · 6 Aug · GS3 · note
353. Cherrapunji: Identified as a high-humidity area where moisture-related fuel issues are more prevalent. · 5 Aug · GS3 · note
354. Gujarat: State government issued the statewide ban. · 5 Aug · GS2 · note
355. Strait of Hormuz: Connects the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. · 5 Aug · GS2 · note
356. Bab-el-Mandeb Strait: A strategic chokepoint connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden and the Arabian Sea. · 5 Aug · GS2 · note
357. The border involves four northeastern Indian states. · 5 Aug · GS2 · note
358. Telangana and Madhya Pradesh: States that have already increased the retirement age of judicial officers. · 5 Aug · GS2 · note
359. Pathanamthitta, Alappuzha, and Kottayam: Districts in Kerala affected by monsoon-induced evacuations. · 5 Aug · GS3 · note
360. Pallikaranai marshland is a Ramsar site located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. · 5 Aug · GS2 · note
361. Jammu and Kashmir is a Union Territory following the reorganization of its statehood. · 5 Aug · GS2 · note
362. Tuticorin: A major fishing port in Tamil Nadu where the specimen was first collected. · 5 Aug · GS3 · note
363. Red Sea: A strategic maritime corridor connecting the Indian Ocean to the Mediterranean Sea. · 5 Aug · GS2 · note
364. Sheikh Hasina fled to India on August 05, 2024, following the ousting of her government. · 5 Aug · GS2 · note
365. Gana Bhavan is the official residence of the former Prime Minister of Bangladesh. · 5 Aug · GS2 · note
366. Meghalaya and Arunachal Pradesh are part of the Northeast region of India. · 4 Aug · GS3 · note
367. Malankara Dam is located in the Idukki district of Kerala. · 4 Aug · GS3 · note
368. Norfolk Island is the primary site for the snail's reintroduction and habitat management. · 4 Aug · GS3 · note
369. Bhogapuram International Airport is located in the Vizianagaram district of Andhra Pradesh. · 4 Aug · GS2 · note
370. Luni River: A major river in Rajasthan that flows through Balotra. · 4 Aug · GS2 · note
371. Jojari River: Flows through the Jodhpur district of Rajasthan. · 4 Aug · GS2 · note
372. Bandi River: Flows through the Pali district of Rajasthan. · 4 Aug · GS2 · note
373. High deletion rates were specifically noted in Bengaluru and the districts of Koppal, Raichur, Kalaburagi, and Yadgir. · 4 Aug · GS2 · note
374. Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan are landlocked countries in Central Asia. · 4 Aug · GS2 · note
375. Iceland: Location of the pioneering Carbfix project. · 4 Aug · GS3 · note
376. Asan wetland conservation reserve is located in Uttarakhand. · 4 Aug · GS3 · note
377. Snow-bound areas covered: Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand · 4 Aug · GS1 · note
378. Iran is a key strategic partner for India in the West Asia region. · 4 Aug · GS2 · note
379. Peshawar, Karachi, and Rawalpindi are major cities in Pakistan. · 4 Aug · GS3 · note
380. Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) is a territory administered by Pakistan. · 4 Aug · GS2 · note
381. Sabarimala Temple: A famous Hindu pilgrimage site located in the Pathanamthitta district of Kerala. · 4 Aug · GS1 · note
382. Gaza: Territory currently under conflict between Israel and Hamas. · 4 Aug · GS2 · note
383. Musi River: A major river in Telangana, India. · 3 Aug · GS3 · note
384. Jezero Crater: The landing site for the Perseverance rover and Ingenuity helicopter. · 3 Aug · GS3 · note
385. Conflict zones affecting shipping include the Ukraine region and the Persian Gulf (Iran). · 3 Aug · GS2 · note
386. Jantar Mantar: A public space in New Delhi historically used for peaceful protests. · 3 Aug · GS2 · note
387. Ramlila Maidan: A large open space in Delhi often used for cultural events and protests. · 3 Aug · GS2 · note
388. Khunia More and Jaldhaka are located in the North Bengal region near the tri-junction of India, China, and Bhutan. · 3 Aug · GS3 · note
389. Venezuela: A South American country known for its significant oil reserves. · 3 Aug · GS2 · note
390. Sivasagar, Dhemaji, and Jorhat are districts in the state of Assam. · 3 Aug · GS2 · note
391. Nathu La Pass is a high-altitude mountain pass in Sikkim connecting India and China. · 2 Aug · GS2 · note
392. IIT-Tirupati is the host site for the proposed Centre of Excellence for Solar Manufacturing. · 2 Aug · GS2 · note
393. The centre is located in Bengaluru, Karnataka. · 2 Aug · GS3 · note
394. Mandya, Mysuru, and Bengaluru are identified as severely rain-deficient regions in Karnataka. · 2 Aug · GS3 · note
395. Kerala Forest Department: State agency responsible for managing forest resources and wildlife in Kerala. · 2 Aug · GS3 · note
396. Sarnath is located in the Varanasi district of Uttar Pradesh. · 2 Aug · GS1 · note
397. Kerala: A state in Southwest India prone to monsoon-related floods and landslides. · 2 Aug · GS3 · note
398. Kulgam and Anantnag are districts in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. · 2 Aug · GS3 · note
399. Regional Blood Centres of Excellence to be established in Bengaluru, Mangaluru, Belagavi, and Hubballi. · 1 Aug · GS2 · note
400. Pune is the location where the Lokmanya Tilak National Award was conferred. · 1 Aug · GS3 · note
401. Shipki La is a mountain pass in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh. · 1 Aug · GS2 · note
402. Bhogapuram Airport is located in Andhra Pradesh. · 1 Aug · GS3 · note
403. CD-35 2722 B is located approximately 73 light-years away from Earth. · 1 Aug · GS3 · note
404. Cox's Bazar: Location in Bangladesh hosting Rohingya refugees · 1 Aug · GS2 · note
405. Kottayam district is located in the state of Kerala. · 1 Aug · GS1 · note
406. Sri Kartarpur Sahib Corridor: A corridor allowing Indian Sikh pilgrims to visit the holy shrine in Pakistan. · 1 Aug · GS2 · note
407. Strait of Hormuz: A critical maritime chokepoint currently facing instability and potential blockage. · 1 Aug · GS2 · note
408. Andhra Pradesh: State where the reported tribal hamlet and patient are located. · 1 Aug · GS2 · note
409. The U.S.-Iran conflict is a regional geopolitical issue discussed in the context of global stability. · 1 Aug · GS2 · note
410. The conflict involves India and Pakistan. · 1 Aug · GS2 · note
411. Surat and Tapi: Districts in Gujarat affected by heavy rainfall and evacuation orders. · 1 Aug · GS3 · note
412. Kulgam district is located in the South Kashmir region. · 1 Aug · GS3 · note
413. Slovakia, Hungary, and Azerbaijan are specifically mentioned as major Russian fuel purchasers. · 1 Aug · GS2 · note

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