Venezuela
northern South America
Why in news
Aug 2026
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off its coast, and India launched Operation Amistad to evacuate its citizens. A strong earthquake struck the country, renewing attention to its seismic vulnerability where the Caribbean and South American plates interact.
Jul 2026
A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off its coast, and India launched Operation Amistad to evacuate its citizens. A strong earthquake struck the country, renewing attention to its seismic vulnerability where the Caribbean and South American plates interact.
Key facts
- A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off Venezuela's coast; India launched Operation Amistad to evacuate citizens.
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, 2013, 2009, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2001, 2000, 1999, 1998
Frequently asked questions
Why is Venezuela in the news?
Jul 2026: A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off its coast, and India launched Operation Amistad to evacuate its citizens. A strong earthquake struck the country, renewing attention to its seismic vulnerability where the Caribbean and South American plates interact. Aug 2026: A 6.1-magnitude earthquake struck off its coast, and India launched Operation Amistad to evacuate its citizens. A strong earthquake struck the country, renewing attention to its seismic vulnerability where the Caribbean and South American plates interact.
Why is Venezuela 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