In News
Hambantota
Sri Lanka
Why in news
Key facts
- Sri Lanka's southern port, leased to a Chinese firm for 99 years in 2017.
- The textbook case in the debt-trap diplomacy debate.
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).
Frequently asked questions
Why is Hambantota 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