In Newscountry
Lebanon
Mediterranean coast, West Asia
Why in news
Jun 2026
Israel-Hezbollah tensions and wider West Asia unrest kept this Mediterranean country in the spotlight through June.
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
2023, 2022, 2017, 2015, 2007, 2003, 1996
Frequently asked questions
Why is Lebanon in the news?
Jun 2026: Israel-Hezbollah tensions and wider West Asia unrest kept this Mediterranean country in the spotlight through June.
Why is Lebanon 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