Sri Lanka
South Asia
Why in news
Apr 2026
The first-ever visit by an Indian Vice President brought expanded OCI eligibility for Indian-origin Tamils, housing-project progress and a Trincomalee energy-hub push.
Key facts
- The first-ever Indian Vice-Presidential visit brought expanded OCI eligibility for Indian-origin Tamils and a Trincomalee energy-hub push.
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, 2024, 2020, 2017, 2014, 2011, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1996
Frequently asked questions
Why is Sri Lanka in the news?
Apr 2026: The first-ever visit by an Indian Vice President brought expanded OCI eligibility for Indian-origin Tamils, housing-project progress and a Trincomalee energy-hub push.
Why is Sri Lanka 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