Places in News UPSC 2025-26 I UPSC Prelims 2026 I April 1st Week | Vajiram and Ravi

Описание: In this video, we cover “Places in News for UPSC 2026” with a strong focus on map-based understanding, geography concepts, and prelims-oriented MCQs.
These locations are highly relevant for UPSC Prelims 2026 (Geography + Current Affairs Integration) and can directly influence your score through map-based questions.

📍 Places Covered in This Video:
🌍 Global Locations:
• Honshu Island (Japan) – Largest island of Japan; volcanic activity, tectonic setting (Ring of Fire)
• Algeria (North Africa) – Largest country in Africa; Sahara Desert, Mediterranean coast, energy resources
• Kariba Dam (Zambezi River) – One of the world’s largest dams; shared by Zambia & Zimbabwe, hydroelectric power
🇮🇳 Indian Locations:
• Zojila Pass (Ladakh–Kashmir) – Strategic mountain pass connecting Srinagar to Leh; border infrastructure significance
• Gangotri National Park (Uttarakhand) – Source region of Ganga; glaciers, biodiversity, Himalayan ecology
• Balirajgarh Site (Bihar) – Ancient archaeological site; linked to early historic/Gupta period remains

🎯 What you’ll gain from this video:
🔹 Better accuracy in map-based MCQs
🔹 Strong linkage between current affairs + geography concepts
🔹 Faster elimination techniques in tricky Prelims questions
🔹 High retention with minimal revision effort

If you’re preparing for UPSC Prelims 2026, this topic can quietly cost you marks if ignored.
Don’t skip Places in News. Master them smartly.

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