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Gilgit-Baltistan
Pakistan-occupied Kashmir
Why in news
Jun 2026
China reaffirmed that the CPEC corridor passes through this Pakistan-occupied region, which India claims as its own.
Key facts
- China reaffirmed that the CPEC corridor passes through this Pakistan-occupied region, which India claims as its own.
UPSC relevance
Prelims
Prelims may ask its location and the parties disputing it.
Mains
Mains (GS-2): the dispute and its implications for regional stability.
Asked in UPSC
2006
Frequently asked questions
Why is Gilgit-Baltistan in the news?
Jun 2026: China reaffirmed that the CPEC corridor passes through this Pakistan-occupied region, which India claims as its own.
Why is Gilgit-Baltistan important for UPSC?
Prelims may ask its location and the parties disputing it. Mains (GS-2): the dispute and its implications for regional stability.
Last updated: 2026-10-09