North Macedonia
Balkan Peninsula, Southeastern Europe
Why in news
Aug 2026
India's President paid the first-ever presidential visit to this Balkan nation. President Droupadi Murmu included North Macedonia in a week-long state visit to Eastern Europe, the first such visit by an Indian President to the country.
Jul 2026
India's President paid the first-ever presidential visit to this Balkan nation. President Droupadi Murmu included North Macedonia in a week-long state visit to Eastern Europe, the first such visit by an Indian President to the country.
Key facts
- President Murmu paid the first-ever Indian presidential visit to North Macedonia.
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
2025, 2006
Frequently asked questions
Why is North Macedonia in the news?
Jul 2026: India's President paid the first-ever presidential visit to this Balkan nation. President Droupadi Murmu included North Macedonia in a week-long state visit to Eastern Europe, the first such visit by an Indian President to the country. Aug 2026: India's President paid the first-ever presidential visit to this Balkan nation. President Droupadi Murmu included North Macedonia in a week-long state visit to Eastern Europe, the first such visit by an Indian President to the country.
Why is North Macedonia 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