Glasgow
Scotland, United Kingdom
Why in news
Sep 2026
This Scottish city hosted the 2026 Commonwealth Games, where India won 39 medals and finished fourth. The city hosted the 23rd Commonwealth Games with 215 medal events across ten sports; India finished with 39 medals, including 13 gold.
Jul 2026
This Scottish city hosted the 2026 Commonwealth Games, where India won 39 medals and finished fourth. The city hosted the 23rd Commonwealth Games with 215 medal events across ten sports; India finished with 39 medals, including 13 gold.
Key facts
- This Scottish city hosted the 2026 Commonwealth Games, where India won 39 medals and finished fourth.
- The city hosted the 23rd Commonwealth Games with 215 medal events across ten sports; India finished with 39 medals, including 13 gold.
UPSC relevance
Prelims
Prelims may ask which state or country it is in and the recent event linked to it.
Mains
Mains (GS-1/GS-3): urbanisation and related governance or economic themes.
Asked in UPSC
2025
Frequently asked questions
Why is Glasgow in the news?
Jul 2026: This Scottish city hosted the 2026 Commonwealth Games, where India won 39 medals and finished fourth. The city hosted the 23rd Commonwealth Games with 215 medal events across ten sports; India finished with 39 medals, including 13 gold. Sep 2026: This Scottish city hosted the 2026 Commonwealth Games, where India won 39 medals and finished fourth. The city hosted the 23rd Commonwealth Games with 215 medal events across ten sports; India finished with 39 medals, including 13 gold.
Why is Glasgow important for UPSC?
Prelims may ask which state or country it is in and the recent event linked to it. Mains (GS-1/GS-3): urbanisation and related governance or economic themes.
Last updated: 2026-10-09