In Newscountry
Maldives
Indian Ocean
Why in news
Jul 2026
The Favara-UPI corridor went live, letting Indians pay in the Maldives through their home payment apps.
Key facts
- The Favara-UPI corridor went live, letting Indians pay in the Maldives through home payment apps.
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
2014, 2006, 2003
Frequently asked questions
Why is Maldives in the news?
Jul 2026: The Favara-UPI corridor went live, letting Indians pay in the Maldives through their home payment apps.
Why is Maldives 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