Colombia
South America
Why in news
Sep 2026
Bogota co-hosted the first Santa Marta conference on moving away from fossil fuels with the Netherlands. An earthquake struck the country with its epicentre in San Jose del Palmar, trapping residents under collapsed buildings and shaking as far as the capital, Bogota.
May 2026
Bogota co-hosted the first Santa Marta conference on moving away from fossil fuels with the Netherlands. An earthquake struck the country with its epicentre in San Jose del Palmar, trapping residents under collapsed buildings and shaking as far as the capital, Bogota.
Key facts
- Bogota co-hosted the first Santa Marta conference on moving away from fossil fuels with the Netherlands.
- An earthquake struck the country with its epicentre in San Jose del Palmar, trapping residents under collapsed buildings and shaking as far as the capital, Bogota.
UPSC relevance
Prelims
Prelims may ask its location, capital, neighbours, and the recent development that put it in the news.
Mains
Mains (GS-2): bilateral relations with India and regional geopolitics.
Asked in UPSC
2025, 2024, 2013, 2010, 2007, 2006, 2004, 2002, 2001
Frequently asked questions
Why is Colombia in the news?
May 2026: Bogota co-hosted the first Santa Marta conference on moving away from fossil fuels with the Netherlands. An earthquake struck the country with its epicentre in San Jose del Palmar, trapping residents under collapsed buildings and shaking as far as the capital, Bogota. Sep 2026: Bogota co-hosted the first Santa Marta conference on moving away from fossil fuels with the Netherlands. An earthquake struck the country with its epicentre in San Jose del Palmar, trapping residents under collapsed buildings and shaking as far as the capital, Bogota.
Why is Colombia important for UPSC?
Prelims may ask its location, capital, neighbours, and the recent development that put it in the news. Mains (GS-2): bilateral relations with India and regional geopolitics.
Last updated: 2026-10-09