In Newscity
Machilipatnam
Andhra Pradesh, India
Why in news
Jul 2026
India's new I-2SEA undersea cable landed here and in Chennai, reducing dependence on the congested Mumbai landing strip.
Key facts
- India's I-2SEA undersea cable landed at Machilipatnam, cutting dependence on the congested Mumbai landing strip.
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
2017, 2015, 2004, 2003
Frequently asked questions
Why is Machilipatnam in the news?
Jul 2026: India's new I-2SEA undersea cable landed here and in Chennai, reducing dependence on the congested Mumbai landing strip.
Why is Machilipatnam 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