In Newscity
Singapore
Singapore
Why in news
Jun 2026
The Shangri-La Dialogue was held here, where India signed a $700-million BrahMos missile deal with Vietnam on its sidelines.
Key facts
- The Shangri-La Dialogue was held in Singapore; India signed a $700-million BrahMos deal with Vietnam on its sidelines.
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
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Frequently asked questions
Why is Singapore in the news?
Jun 2026: The Shangri-La Dialogue was held here, where India signed a $700-million BrahMos missile deal with Vietnam on its sidelines.
Why is Singapore 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