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Kalapani-Limpiyadhura-Lipulekh

Pithoragarh district, Uttarakhand, India

Why in news

Jun 2026

Nepal's Prime Minister acknowledged that Nepal had been encroaching on Indian territory in this disputed trijunction area.

Key facts

  • Nepal's Prime Minister acknowledged that Nepal had been encroaching on Indian territory in this disputed trijunction area.

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.

Frequently asked questions

Why is Kalapani-Limpiyadhura-Lipulekh in the news?

Jun 2026: Nepal's Prime Minister acknowledged that Nepal had been encroaching on Indian territory in this disputed trijunction area.

Why is Kalapani-Limpiyadhura-Lipulekh 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

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