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Afghanistan
Afghanistan
Why in news
Key facts
- Under Taliban rule since 2021, landlocked between Iran, Pakistan, Central Asia and China.
- On India's official map it includes Gilgit-Baltistan's Wakhan link; its borders were a 2022 UPSC question.
UPSC relevance
Prelims
Prelims may ask its location and the key facts listed above.
Mains
Mains: link it to the relevant GS paper theme (IR, environment, or governance).
Asked in UPSC
2025, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2012, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2006, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996
Frequently asked questions
Why is Afghanistan important for UPSC?
Prelims may ask its location and the key facts listed above. Mains: link it to the relevant GS paper theme (IR, environment, or governance).
Last updated: 2026-10-09