Places in News — September 2026

1. Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar reported a dam storage level of 45.4%. · 30 Sept · GS3 · note
2. The initiative is launched by the Government of Karnataka. · 30 Sept · GS3 · note
3. The second meeting was held in Naypyitaw, Myanmar. · 30 Sept · GS2 · note
4. BEML Mysuru complex: Site of the BH60-EV launch · 30 Sept · GS3 · note
5. Polavaram project: A major irrigation project located in Andhra Pradesh · 30 Sept · GS3 · note
6. Kerala High Court: Judicial body overseeing the compliance of the 2019 judgment · 30 Sept · GS2 · note
7. Madanapalle: Location for the program launch on October 2 · 30 Sept · GS3 · note
8. Donald Trump and Xi Jinping met in Washington for a summit. · 30 Sept · GS2 · note
9. Gavi and Suryanelli are locations in Kerala for 'Workcation' initiatives · 30 Sept · GS3 · note
10. Furnace Creek, Death Valley National Park: The location of the successful extraction experiment. · 30 Sept · GS3 · note
11. Sivakasi: A major hub for fireworks manufacturing in Tamil Nadu. · 30 Sept · GS3 · note
12. The project is implemented across nine districts in Andhra Pradesh. · 30 Sept · GS3 · note
13. Hubballi, Karnataka: Site of farmer agitation for MSP proceeds · 30 Sept · GS3 · note
14. Vasundhara Tal is located in the Chamoli district of Uttarakhand · 30 Sept · GS3 · note
15. Maharashtra: State implementing the Fodder Development Policy. · 30 Sept · GS3 · note
16. Location of interception: West of Lakshadweep · 30 Sept · GS3 · note
17. By-elections were held in Coimbatore and Aruppukottai following the resignation of U. Muthuramalinga Thevar. · 30 Sept · GS1 · note
18. Ny-Ålesund is a research station located in Svalbard, Norway · 30 Sept · GS3 · note
19. Udaigiri Caves: Added to the UNESCO Tentative List for World Heritage · 30 Sept · GS1 · note
20. Bagh Cave Paintings and Ginnorgarh Fort: Included in the new additions · 30 Sept · GS1 · note
21. Satyagraha sites: Proposed as a serial transnational site involving India and South Africa · 30 Sept · GS1 · note
22. Telangana and Andhra Pradesh are identified as significant rice producers facing rainfall shortages. · 30 Sept · GS3 · note
23. Rajasthan is the first state in northern India to complete this digital identification. · 30 Sept · GS3 · note
24. The incident involved a bus traveling from Greater Noida to Delhi. · 30 Sept · GS3 · note
25. Greater Bengaluru Authority area · 29 Sept · GS3 · note
26. States facing drought-like conditions: Karnataka, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Rajasthan · 29 Sept · GS3 · note
27. The UN General Assembly (UNGA) is the forum where President Erdogan made the references. · 29 Sept · GS2 · note
28. Thangmang Haokip and two others were arrested for separate terror-related incidents in Manipur. · 29 Sept · GS3 · note
29. Islamabad, Pakistan · 29 Sept · GS2 · note
30. The order was issued by the High Court of Karnataka. · 29 Sept · GS2 · note
31. Sholur village: Located near Udhagamandalam where the albino calf was observed · 29 Sept · GS3 · note
32. Kozhikode: location of the training programme for child mental health support · 29 Sept · GS2 · note
33. The Winter Action Plan 2026-27 targets air pollution in the National Capital Region (NCR). · 29 Sept · GS3 · note
34. Damoh and Katni: Location of the new four-lane highway project · 29 Sept · GS3 · note
35. Odisha · 29 Sept · GS3 · note
36. RIMS: Rajiv Gandhi Institute of Medical Sciences located in Adilabad · 29 Sept · GS2 · note
37. Hotan: A region in Xinjiang, China, being discussed as an alternate flight route. · 29 Sept · GS2 · note
38. Services Australia: The agency whose Medicare system was breached in June. · 29 Sept · GS3 · note
39. Bab al-Mandeb: A strategic strait connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. · 29 Sept · GS2 · note
40. Maharashtra: State where the Deputy Chief Minister Eknath Shinde holds office · 29 Sept · GS2 · note
41. Kerala State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB): State-level regulatory body for pollution control. · 29 Sept · GS3 · note
42. The research was conducted at the National Elephant Institute in Thailand. · 29 Sept · GS3 · note
43. Rayalaseema is the region affected by bumper crop oversupply and price crashes. · 29 Sept · GS3 · note
44. Kerala High Court Rules Committee · 29 Sept · GS1 · note
45. Mumbai churches began implementing voluntary prayer declarations in late August. · 29 Sept · GS1 · note
46. Astha Kunj park and Swaroop Nagar are identified as locations of recent sexual assault incidents. · 29 Sept · GS3 · note
47. Launch site: Texas, USA. · 29 Sept · GS3 · note
48. Splashdown location: North of Hawaii. · 29 Sept · GS3 · note
49. Maharashtra and Karnataka: States experiencing deficient rainfall and droughts · 28 Sept · GS3 · note
50. Hirakud Dam: Opened 28 gates due to rising water levels · 28 Sept · GS1 · note
51. Kerala and Karnataka: States specifically mentioned as affected by impacts on Indian oil sardine and Indian mackerel · 28 Sept · GS1 · note
52. Strait of Hormuz: Key maritime passage for energy shipments · 28 Sept · GS2 · note
53. India Energy Week 2027 is scheduled to be held in Kolkata from January 28 to 31, 2027. · 28 Sept · GS3 · note
54. Karnataka High Court: Judicial body in Karnataka state · 28 Sept · GS3 · note
55. The launch occurred from a base in Texas, USA, with the first-stage booster dropping into the Gulf of Mexico. · 28 Sept · GS3 · note
56. Sriharikota: Launch site for the TRISHNA mission · 28 Sept · GS3 · note
57. Mannar and Polonnaruwa are locations of Indian-supported infrastructure and village projects in Sri Lanka. · 28 Sept · GS2 · note
58. Kanpur and Varanasi were specifically identified as districts affected by the flooding. · 28 Sept · GS3 · note
59. The project connects Mumbai and Ahmedabad · 28 Sept · GS2 · note
60. Launch site: Brownsville, Texas; Splashdown: Pacific Ocean west of Chile · 28 Sept · GS3 · note
61. Kerala High Court: The judicial body that issued the ruling on affordable access to Ribociclib. · 28 Sept · GS2 · note
62. Madhurawada: Location targeted for 24x7 Godavari water supply · 28 Sept · GS3 · note
63. Yeleru, KBR, and Meghadrigedda: Key points in the water transport pipeline · 28 Sept · GS3 · note
64. Delhi and surrounding areas: Location of the recent rape cases under judicial scrutiny · 28 Sept · GS3 · note
65. Rimbi village is located in Sikkim. · 28 Sept · GS3 · note
66. Madhya Pradesh: The state from which the Rajya Sabha nomination was sought. · 28 Sept · GS2 · note
67. Thoothukudi is a city in Tamil Nadu known as the 'Pearl City'. · 27 Sept · GS3 · note
68. 81st United Nations General Assembly: Held in New York · 27 Sept · GS2 · note
69. The U.S. State Department is the source of the statement regarding energy supply to India. · 26 Sept · GS2 · note
70. 81st UN General Assembly: Held in New York · 26 Sept · GS2 · note
71. The incident occurred in Gujarat where the passenger fell from a train. · 26 Sept · GS2 · note
72. Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir: Highlighted by India as an area of ongoing issues · 26 Sept · GS2 · note
73. Maharashtra: State government initiating the UCC framework · 26 Sept · GS1 · note
74. Odisha: State government drafting safety rules for schools, hospitals, and markets · 26 Sept · GS3 · note
75. Key maritime regions identified as high-risk: Strait of Hormuz, Gulf of Oman, Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, Bab-el-Mandeb, Black Sea, and Somalia · 26 Sept · GS2 · note
76. Rainforest Wild Adventure is a facility located in Singapore. · 25 Sept · GS3 · note
77. BWSSB jurisdiction expanded to include North, East, South, Yelahanka, and Anekal taluks · 25 Sept · GS3 · note
78. Jantar Mantar: Location in Delhi where the protest and alleged AI-morphed image incident occurred. · 25 Sept · GS3 · note
79. Secunderabad: Location of the Lok Sabha election where Nagender lost his seat in March 2024. · 25 Sept · GS2 · note
80. Astha Kunj Park: Location in Delhi where a gang-rape occurred leading to college closure. · 24 Sept · GS1 · note
81. Joint Base Andrews: Location in Maryland where the US President greeted the Chinese President. · 24 Sept · GS2 · note
82. NSE shares to be listed on BSE and MSEI · 24 Sept · GS3 · note
83. France convened the UN Security Council meeting where the call for regulation was made. · 24 Sept · GS3 · note
84. Siang-Brahmaputra basin: Location of the proposed project · 24 Sept · GS3 · note
85. San Francisco Bay Area: Location of Anthropic's newly established wet lab for life sciences research. · 24 Sept · GS3 · note
86. Delhi: Scheme covers all 13 revenue districts · 24 Sept · GS2 · note
87. Miami, Florida: Host city for the December G20 summit. · 24 Sept · GS2 · note
88. The secretary-general of the Mecca pact is based in Riyadh. · 23 Sept · GS2 · note
89. Nigeria, Indonesia, and Sudan identified as high-risk regions for excess mortality. · 23 Sept · GS3 · note
90. The summit between Xi Jinping and Donald Trump is scheduled to take place in Washington. · 23 Sept · GS2 · note
91. The announcement was made during the UN General Assembly in New York. · 23 Sept · GS3 · note
92. Manas National Park and Tiger Reserve is located in western Assam · 23 Sept · GS2 · note
93. Black Sea: Region identified as critical for global food security navigation · 23 Sept · GS2 · note
94. Afghanistan: Target of Pakistan's airstrikes on September 21, 2026 · 23 Sept · GS2 · note
95. Drought hotspots identified in Maharashtra, Gujarat, Telangana, and Karnataka. · 23 Sept · GS3 · note
96. Houthi attacks: Originating from Yemen, backed by Iran. · 23 Sept · GS2 · note
97. United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) held in New York · 23 Sept · GS2 · note
98. Pituffik Space Base: A military installation located in Greenland. · 23 Sept · GS2 · note
99. Narsarsuaq and Mestersvig: Sites for new military bases established under the US-Denmark-Greenland deal. · 23 Sept · GS2 · note
100. Bab al-Mandam Strait: A strategic maritime passage located near the Yemen coastline. · 23 Sept · GS2 · note
101. Strait of Hormuz: A critical waterway for global energy shipments. · 22 Sept · GS2 · note
102. Summit location: Washington, USA · 22 Sept · GS2 · note
103. The event is being held at Seva Tirath in Delhi. · 22 Sept · GS2 · note
104. The meeting took place on the margins of the 81st UN General Assembly · 22 Sept · GS2 · note
105. Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) is the designated zone for these investment policies in Bhutan. · 22 Sept · GS2 · note
106. West Bengal · 22 Sept · GS2 · note
107. Kunar province: A province in Afghanistan where the airstrike occurred · 21 Sept · GS2 · note
108. Uttar Pradesh · 21 Sept · GS3 · note
109. Court Registry Investment System (CRIS): A U.S. model where deposits are pooled into a unified scheme. · 21 Sept · GS2 · note
110. Western Ghats: Region in Keralam proposed for ESA restriction. · 21 Sept · GS3 · note
111. The State-level conclave is scheduled to be held at Thiruvambady, Kerala. · 21 Sept · GS3 · note
112. Pichavaram is the site of the mangrove plantation and highway expansion near Marakkanam. · 21 Sept · GS3 · note
113. Pozhiyoor is located in Thiruvananthapuram district, Kerala · 21 Sept · GS3 · note
114. Strait of Hormuz: A strategic waterway threatened for closure by Iran in the context of the conflict. · 20 Sept · GS2 · note
115. The proceedings are pending before the Judicial First Class Magistrate Court in Thrissur, Kerala. · 20 Sept · GS2 · note
116. Madhupur Satra is located in the Cooch Behar district of West Bengal · 20 Sept · GS1 · note
117. Batadrava Than is the birthplace of Srimanta Sankardeva · 20 Sept · GS1 · note
118. Gujarat: Venue for the 72nd National Film Awards · 20 Sept · GS1 · note
119. Southern Ridge: The largest part of Delhi's ridge system covering about 6,200 hectares. · 20 Sept · GS3 · note
120. Chennai Port Trust (CPT): The organization where the fraudulent appointment occurred. · 20 Sept · GS2 · note
121. Sentient Health City, Jakkur (Bengaluru) is the site of the first 660-bed center. · 19 Sept · GS3 · note
122. Strait of Hormuz: A key maritime passage impacted by Iran's blockade since March. · 19 Sept · GS2 · note
123. Bab al-Mandeb: A maritime strait affected by Houthi forces' actions since July. · 19 Sept · GS2 · note
124. El Niño originates in the Pacific Ocean · 19 Sept · GS3 · note
125. Narmada river is the site of the reported hilsa catch in Gujarat · 19 Sept · GS3 · note
126. Gangotri, Khatling, and Milam glaciers are located in Uttarakhand, India · 19 Sept · GS1 · note
127. All India Institute of Speech and Hearing is located in Mysuru. · 19 Sept · GS3 · note
128. East-West Pipeline: Saudi Arabian energy infrastructure targeted by Houthi militia · 19 Sept · GS2 · note
129. Rasuwa district is located in Nepal. · 19 Sept · GS2 · note
130. The Lhende Khola River was the primary waterway for the flood surge. · 19 Sept · GS2 · note
131. The incident involving the Chinese vessel occurred in the Middle East. · 19 Sept · GS2 · note
132. Odisha: State government is revising the urban local body seat reservation schedule. · 19 Sept · GS3 · note
133. North Arabian Sea: Location of the maritime collision · 19 Sept · GS2 · note
134. The Act specifically identifies China and India as major importers of Russian oil and gas · 19 Sept · GS2 · note
135. Semicon India event was held in New Delhi. · 18 Sept · GS3 · note
136. Delhi High Court: The judicial body that granted the bail order · 18 Sept · GS3 · note
137. Dakshina Kannada district is being renamed to Mangaluru district. · 18 Sept · GS1 · note
138. The observation occurred off the Gold Coast, Australia. · 18 Sept · GS3 · note
139. Robinson Crusoe Island: Location of the last known wild Dendroseris neriifolia tree. · 18 Sept · GS3 · note
140. India and China: Identified as major buyers of Russian energy expressing concern over the bill. · 17 Sept · GS2 · note
141. Tamil Nadu: State government opposing the predominance of Hindi in the education system. · 17 Sept · GS2 · note
142. Chilime and Upper Trishuli-1 hydropower projects are located in the Rasuwa district of Nepal. · 17 Sept · GS2 · note
143. Nuh (Haryana) and Hapur (Uttar Pradesh) were key sites for enforcement actions · 17 Sept · GS3 · note
144. Foreshore Estate and Neelankarai beaches: Locations in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, where immersion was banned. · 17 Sept · GS3 · note
145. Sohar Port and Freezone is located in Oman. · 16 Sept · GS2 · note
146. Malaysia is an ASEAN member state · 16 Sept · GS2 · note
147. The Pakistan-China Boundary Joint Commission was operationalized in Islamabad. · 16 Sept · GS2 · note
148. Arabian Sea: Location of the naval collision between Indian and Pakistani ships · 16 Sept · GS2 · note
149. Kollam, Keralam: Location of the deep-water discovery at 300m depth. · 16 Sept · GS3 · note
150. Kerala: State launching the AI-based portal for higher secondary and vocational students · 16 Sept · GS3 · note
151. Bhutan: A neighboring country of India · 16 Sept · GS2 · note
152. The MSC ELSA-3 vessel sank off the coast of Kerala in May 2025. · 15 Sept · GS3 · note
153. Kalimantan and Sumatra are the Indonesian regions where smoke originated · 15 Sept · GS3 · note
154. Hanle, Ladakh: Site of India's first Dark Sky Reserve · 15 Sept · GS3 · note
155. The agreement was formalized in Helsinki · 15 Sept · GS2 · note
156. Finnish authorities seized a vessel suspected of sabotaging undersea cables in the Gulf of Finland · 15 Sept · GS2 · note
157. New Delhi: Venue of the BRICS Summit on September 12, 2026 · 15 Sept · GS2 · note
158. The trek occurred across the country of Zambia. · 15 Sept · GS3 · note
159. The 18th BRICS Summit was hosted in New Delhi, India. · 14 Sept · GS2 · note
160. Operation Sindoor was conducted to improve the security situation in Jammu and Kashmir. · 14 Sept · GS3 · note
161. New Delhi: Venue of the bilateral talks · 14 Sept · GS2 · note
162. Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin are the specific regions involved in the border depiction dispute. · 14 Sept · GS2 · note
163. The attack occurred off the coast of Oman. · 14 Sept · GS2 · note
164. Ganges Water Sharing Treaty: A bilateral agreement between India and Bangladesh regarding the sharing of Ganges river water. · 14 Sept · GS2 · note
165. Tso Kar: A high-altitude lake located in the Union Territory of Ladakh. · 14 Sept · GS1 · note
166. Tal al-Hawa is a neighbourhood in Gaza City. · 13 Sept · GS2 · note
167. Lotte New York Palace Hotel: Venue for the meeting in New York. · 13 Sept · GS2 · note
168. Agartala: Location of the center where recent violence occurred. · 13 Sept · GS2 · note
169. India, Pakistan, Egypt, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Uganda, and Nigeria were identified as potential targets · 13 Sept · GS3 · note
170. Centre for Glaciology was located in Dehradun · 13 Sept · GS3 · note
171. Snow and Avalanche Study Establishment (SASE) was located in Manali · 13 Sept · GS3 · note
172. New Delhi: Venue for the talks and the 18th BRICS Summit · 13 Sept · GS2 · note
173. North Western Railway: The employer of the petitioner, Neeraj Bishnoi. · 13 Sept · GS3 · note
174. Hemis National Park, High Altitude Cold Desert (Changthang) Wildlife Sanctuary, and Karakoram (Nubra-Shyok) Wildlife Sanctuary are located in Ladakh. · 13 Sept · GS3 · note
175. The initiative targets the Chennai region for Northeast monsoon preparedness · 13 Sept · GS3 · note
176. 18th BRICS Summit: Hosted in New Delhi in September 2026. · 12 Sept · GS2 · note
177. Strait of Hormuz: A critical maritime chokepoint disrupted by the 2026 Iran-UAE confrontation · 12 Sept · GS2 · note
178. South China Sea: A major maritime region where overlapping claims between China and ASEAN members are a point of contention. · 12 Sept · GS2 · note
179. Delhi Declaration: Adopted during the BRICS summit in Delhi in September 2026. · 12 Sept · GS2 · note
180. Karnataka: State where the solar power initiative for anganwadi centres is being implemented · 12 Sept · GS2 · note
181. Bishkek served as the site for a bilateral meeting between PM Modi and the Iranian President · 12 Sept · GS2 · note
182. Manori is the site for the proposed desalination plant in Mumbai · 12 Sept · GS3 · note
183. Barpeta district, Assam · 12 Sept · GS2 · note
184. The campaign targeted UN Human Rights Council sessions regarding Abu Dhabi's role in Sudan. · 12 Sept · GS2 · note
185. Tihamah: A coastal plain in Yemen. · 12 Sept · GS2 · note
186. Bab al-Mandab Strait: A strategic maritime strait connecting the Red Sea to the Gulf of Aden. · 12 Sept · GS2 · note
187. Barpeta, Assam · 11 Sept · GS2 · note
188. Antarwali Sarati village: Location of Manoj Jarange's hunger strike in Maharashtra · 11 Sept · GS2 · note
189. Perim Island: A strategic island in the Red Sea controlled by Houthis. · 11 Sept · GS2 · note
190. Mokha: A strategic port city in Yemen. · 11 Sept · GS2 · note
191. Equatorial Pacific: Region where wind reversals and reduced chlorophyll-a levels indicate El Niño. · 11 Sept · GS3 · note
192. Delhi: Host city for the BRICS summit in September 2026. · 11 Sept · GS2 · note
193. BRICS Business Forum held in New Delhi · 11 Sept · GS2 · note
194. The project is located in the Vikarabad district of Telangana. · 11 Sept · GS3 · note
195. Bichitrapur forest is located in the Balasore district of Odisha · 11 Sept · GS3 · note
196. Nandankanan Zoological Park is located in Bhubaneswar, Odisha · 11 Sept · GS3 · note
197. The 18th BRICS Summit was hosted at Bharat Mandapam, India. · 11 Sept · GS3 · note
198. New Delhi: Venue for the 11-member BRICS summit. · 11 Sept · GS2 · note
199. Kochi Corporation: Local urban body in Kerala · 11 Sept · GS3 · note
200. Mocha: A port city in Yemen captured by Houthis · 11 Sept · GS2 · note
201. Strait of Hormuz: Location of the IRGC strike on a US unmanned vessel · 11 Sept · GS2 · note
202. Mokha: A port located on the Red Sea in Yemen. · 10 Sept · GS2 · note
203. Hanish Islands: Islands located in the Gulf of Aden near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait. · 10 Sept · GS2 · note
204. Fordow, Natanz, and Isfahan: Key Iranian nuclear facilities mentioned in the IAEA resolution. · 10 Sept · GS2 · note
205. New Delhi: Venue of the BRICS Summit · 10 Sept · GS2 · note
206. Satya Niketan is a locality in Delhi where the hostel collapse occurred. · 10 Sept · GS2 · note
207. Port Rashid, UAE: Location where a vessel was found listing after an attack · 10 Sept · GS2 · note
208. Strait of Hormuz: Area where Iran claimed ships were crossing a 'prohibited and unsafe' zone · 10 Sept · GS2 · note
209. The first petitions regarding marital rape were filed in the Delhi High Court in 2015. · 9 Sept · GS2 · note
210. Paradip Port: Location of the dry bulk berths won by Adani Ports · 9 Sept · GS3 · note
211. SKUAST's Shalimar Auditorium: Venue of the swearing-in ceremony · 9 Sept · GS2 · note
212. Balasore: A district in Odisha state where the orangutans were discovered. · 9 Sept · GS3 · note
213. Nandankanan Zoological Park: The facility where the rescued animals were taken for quarantine. · 9 Sept · GS3 · note
214. Kangson: site of a new North Korean uranium enrichment facility · 9 Sept · GS2 · note
215. New hospitals to be built in Kolhapur, Nanded, Nagpur, Latur, and Pune · 9 Sept · GS2 · note
216. Seva Mandir is an organization based in Udaipur, Rajasthan · 9 Sept · GS3 · note
217. Kharg Island: Major oil terminal off Iran's coast where 90% of the country's crude oil passes through pipes from the mainland. · 9 Sept · GS2 · note
218. Strait of Hormuz: Strategic waterway where Iran claimed to have attacked two US vessels and eight oil tankers. · 9 Sept · GS2 · note
219. The ban specifically targets settlements in the occupied West Bank. · 9 Sept · GS2 · note
220. Bangabhaban: Official residence of the President of Bangladesh · 9 Sept · GS2 · note
221. Queen Mary Land and Wilkes Land are regions in East Antarctica. · 9 Sept · GS3 · note
222. Myanmar: The location where the accused allegedly trained anti-India groups · 8 Sept · GS3 · note
223. Kolkata and New Jalpaiguri are the primary Indian departure points for the proposed cross-border trains. · 8 Sept · GS2 · note
224. Dhaka and Khulna are the primary Bangladeshi destinations for the resumed train services. · 8 Sept · GS2 · note
225. The UN map depicted Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin as distinct regions between unspecified claim lines. · 8 Sept · GS2 · note
226. The Strait of Hormuz is the primary maritime corridor where Iran is targeting shipping. · 8 Sept · GS2 · note
227. West Bank: Occupied territory targeted by UK sanctions · 8 Sept · GS2 · note
228. Perundurai is an Assembly constituency in Tamil Nadu · 8 Sept · GS2 · note
229. UN Security Council (UNSC) referral sought for Iran nuclear issue · 8 Sept · GS2 · note
230. Lok Bhavan: Venue for the swearing-in ceremony in Rajasthan · 8 Sept · GS2 · note
231. Satya Niketan: Location of the five-storey building collapse in Delhi · 8 Sept · GS2 · note
232. Satya Niketan is a locality in Delhi known for student housing. · 7 Sept · GS2 · note
233. Aravalli Hills: Range being defined by a Supreme Court-appointed committee · 7 Sept · GS3 · note
234. Gujarat and Maharashtra: States hosting the WDFC sections and GFF 2026. · 7 Sept · GS3 · note
235. Swaminarayan temple inaugurated in Paris, France · 7 Sept · GS2 · note
236. High Court of Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh: Jurisdiction includes the Union Territory of Ladakh. · 7 Sept · GS2 · note
237. Kalaignar Magalir Urimai Thittam, Lakhsmir Bhandar, and Gruha Lakshmi Yojana are specific UCT schemes implemented in Indian states. · 7 Sept · GS2 · note
238. Strait of Hormuz: A strategic maritime chokepoint used by Iran for oil transport. · 6 Sept · GS2 · note
239. The test was conducted near Utqiaġvik, Alaska. · 6 Sept · GS3 · note
240. Rzeszow, Poland: The location where the US envoys were reported to have arrived before proceeding to Kyiv. · 6 Sept · GS2 · note
241. Churachandpur district: Location of the gunfight in Manipur. · 6 Sept · GS3 · note
242. Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh are designated as Union Territories of India. · 6 Sept · GS2 · note
243. Location: Chennai-Tirupathi National Highway · 6 Sept · GS3 · note
244. ICD Whitefield: Inland Container Depot located in Bengaluru · 6 Sept · GS3 · note
245. Nyingchi: Location visited by Vice Premier Zhang Guoqing regarding project safety. · 6 Sept · GS2 · note
246. Yarlung Zangbo: River located near the Nepal-China border. · 6 Sept · GS2 · note
247. Zanskar: A district located in the Union Territory of Ladakh. · 6 Sept · GS3 · note
248. Ladakh: Enumeration began on September 1, 2026, due to snow-bound conditions. · 6 Sept · GS1 · note
249. Shillong: Location of the overturned coal truck incident in Meghalaya · 6 Sept · GS3 · note
250. Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a Union Territory of India · 6 Sept · GS2 · note
251. Kharg island is a location near which Iranian oil tankers were struck. · 5 Sept · GS2 · note
252. Bordumsa is located in the Changlang district of Arunachal Pradesh · 4 Sept · GS3 · note
253. Rasuwa: District in Nepal affected by flash floods · 4 Sept · GS2 · note
254. Italy and India agreed to elevate bilateral ties to a Special Strategic Partnership · 4 Sept · GS2 · note
255. Langtang Lirung: A mountain region shared by Nepal and Tibet · 4 Sept · GS2 · note
256. Bharat Mandapam: A convention center in New Delhi designed to host major international summits. · 4 Sept · GS2 · note
257. NH-327: A major highway connecting West Bengal to the Northeast and Nepal. · 4 Sept · GS2 · note
258. Kyiv: Capital city of Ukraine · 4 Sept · GS2 · note
259. Satish Dhawan Space Centre: Located in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh (near Chennai) · 4 Sept · GS3 · note
260. Kajiado: A county in Kenya where industrial development is planned. · 3 Sept · GS2 · note
261. Tibet and Nepal are situated in the Himalayan seismic zone, characterized by high tectonic activity. · 3 Sept · GS2 · note
262. Nepal: Landlocked country in South Asia, neighbor to India, China, and Bhutan. · 3 Sept · GS2 · note
263. IDA: Infrastructure Development Authority is the nodal body in Bihar for land acquisition and industrial park development. · 3 Sept · GS3 · note
264. Hague-based Court of Arbitration: International body involved in resolving treaty disputes. · 3 Sept · GS2 · note
265. Bishkek is the capital of Kyrgyzstan, a landlocked country in Central Asia. · 3 Sept · GS2 · note
266. Strait of Hormuz: A critical maritime chokepoint connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman. · 3 Sept · GS2 · note
267. Bishkek: Capital city of Kyrgyzstan. · 3 Sept · GS2 · note
268. Sirik: Location in Iran where the US was accused of striking a wedding. · 3 Sept · GS2 · note
269. Kosi and Gandak rivers flow from the Himalayas into the Indo-Gangetic plains. · 3 Sept · GS2 · note
270. Bhotkoshi River: Site of flash floods in Nepal. · 3 Sept · GS2 · note
271. Gyirong: Border crossing between China and Nepal reopened for relief machinery. · 3 Sept · GS2 · note
272. AMTZ (Andhra Pradesh MedTech Zone) is located in Visakhapatnam. · 3 Sept · GS3 · note
273. Subarnarekha River: Flows through Jharkhand and Odisha. · 3 Sept · GS3 · note
274. Gauludih Barrage: Located in Jharkhand, impacts downstream river flow. · 3 Sept · GS3 · note
275. Baitarani River: A major river system in Odisha affecting Jajpur and Bhadrak districts. · 3 Sept · GS3 · note
276. Chitrakoot, Ballia, Pilibhit, and Lakhimpur Kheri were among the severely impacted districts. · 3 Sept · GS3 · note
277. Strait of Hormuz: A critical maritime chokepoint in the Middle East and a major source of geopolitical tension. · 2 Sept · GS2 · note
278. Nainital and Dhari are districts located in the state of Uttarakhand. · 2 Sept · GS1 · note
279. Strait of Hormuz: A strategic chokepoint in the Middle East connecting the Persian Gulf to the Gulf of Oman. · 2 Sept · GS2 · note
280. Nepal is a landlocked country in South Asia, sharing a long border with India. · 2 Sept · GS2 · note
281. COP 31: Scheduled to be held in Antalya, Turkey, in November. · 2 Sept · GS3 · note
282. Nepal: Landlocked country in South Asia seeking climate compensation from major emitters. · 2 Sept · GS2 · note
283. The floods affected rivers flowing through Tibet and Nepal. · 2 Sept · GS2 · note
284. Deir Az Zor: The specific location in Syria where the secret reactor was identified. · 2 Sept · GS2 · note
285. Strait of Hormuz: A strategic waterway connecting the Persian Gulf with the Gulf of Oman and the Arabian Sea. · 2 Sept · GS2 · note
286. Larak Island: An Iranian island targeted by US forces to prevent mine planting in shipping lanes. · 2 Sept · GS2 · note
287. Bhote Koshi valley is located in Nepal near the Tibet border · 2 Sept · GS2 · note
288. Bishkek is the capital of Kyrgyzstan. · 2 Sept · GS2 · note
289. Chitwan and Nuwakot are districts in Nepal severely impacted by the flood. · 1 Sept · GS2 · note
290. Bishkek: The capital and largest city of Kyrgyzstan. · 1 Sept · GS2 · note
291. Rasuwagadhi is a key border crossing point between Nepal and China. · 1 Sept · GS2 · note
292. Gyirong is a major trade hub in the Tibet Autonomous Region of China. · 1 Sept · GS2 · note
293. The affected region is Malaysian Borneo (Sarawak). · 1 Sept · GS3 · note
294. The disaster occurred in the border region between Nepal and Tibet (China). · 1 Sept · GS2 · note
295. Chabahar Port: A strategic port in Iran on the Gulf of Oman, providing India access to Central Asia. · 1 Sept · GS2 · note
296. Kyrgyzstan hosted the recent SCO summit. · 1 Sept · GS2 · note

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