Famous Places in Current Affairs – February 2026

 ### Famous Places in Current Affairs – February 2026

Important historical sites, cultural destinations, monuments, cities and heritage locations for APSC, UPSC, ADRE, SSC, Banking, Railway, CUET PG and UGC NET.

This article focuses on famous places connected with February 2026 events, alongside important Indian heritage sites frequently asked about in competitive examinations. No photos are included.

### 1\. Surajkund, Faridabad, Haryana

Surajkund is known for the annual Surajkund International Crafts Mela, which showcases traditional handicrafts, handlooms, folk performances and regional cuisines.

* State: Haryana

* District: Faridabad

* Famous for: International Crafts Mela and traditional handicrafts

* Historical significance: Surajkund is associated with an ancient reservoir traditionally attributed to the Tomar period.

* February 2026 connection: The 39th Surajkund International Crafts Mela was held from 31 January to 15 February 2026.

### 2\. Shilpgram, Agra, Uttar Pradesh

Shilpgram is a cultural complex near the eastern gate of the Taj Mahal. It serves as a venue for cultural festivals, exhibitions and displays of traditional Indian crafts.

* State: Uttar Pradesh

* City: Agra

* Famous for: Taj Mahotsav and traditional arts

* Nearby monument: Taj Mahal

* February 2026 connection: Taj Mahotsav was held from 18 to 27 February 2026.

### 3\. Chandrapur, Guwahati, Assam

Chandrapur is an area on the outskirts of Guwahati, Assam. In February 2026, it was associated with the Assam Harmony Festival, a cultural event celebrating Assam's artistic heritage.

* State: Assam

* City region: Guwahati

* Famous for: Natural surroundings and cultural activities in the wider region

* February 2026 connection: Assam Harmony Festival, held at Hajongbori, Chandrapur, from 11 to 15 February.

### 4\. Diphu, Karbi Anglong, Assam

Diphu is the administrative headquarters of Karbi Anglong district. It is an important centre of Karbi culture and indigenous traditions.

* State: Assam

* District: Karbi Anglong

* Famous for: Karbi cultural heritage and the Karbi Youth Festival

* Important venue: Taralangso cultural complex

* Exam relevance: Indigenous communities, tribal festivals and the cultural geography of Assam.

### 5\. Majuli, Assam

Majuli is a river island in the Brahmaputra, renowned for its Neo-Vaishnavite satras, traditional mask-making and cultural performances.

* State: Assam

* River: Brahmaputra

* Famous for: Satras, Sattriya traditions, mask-making and Bhaona

* Associated personality: Srimanta Sankardeva

* Exam relevance: Assamese culture, religious reform movements, performing arts and riverine geography.

### 6\. Rashtrapati Bhavan, New Delhi

Rashtrapati Bhavan is the official residence of the President of India and one of the most prominent buildings associated with India's political history.

* Location: New Delhi

* Architects: Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker were central figures in the planning and design of New Delhi's government buildings.

* Historical significance: Originally built as the residence of the British Viceroy, it became the residence of the President after independence.

* February 2026 connection: President Droupadi Murmu unveiled a bust of C. Rajagopalachari during Rajaji Utsav on 23 February 2026.

* Exam relevance: Indian constitutional institutions, colonial architecture and the transfer of power.

### 7\. India International Centre, New Delhi

The India International Centre is a cultural and intellectual institution that hosts seminars, lectures, literary programmes and discussions on public affairs.

* Location: New Delhi

* Famous for: Academic conferences, cultural activities and intellectual exchange.

* February 2026 connection: It was the venue for the release of Shashi Tharoor's book on Sree Narayana Guru on 19 February 2026.

* Exam relevance: Literary events, contemporary Indian personalities and cultural institutions.

### 8\. Raigad Fort, Maharashtra

Raigad Fort was the capital of the Maratha kingdom under Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. It is situated in the Sahyadri mountain range.

* State: Maharashtra

* Historical association: Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj

* Important event: Shivaji's coronation in 1674.

* Famous for: Fortifications, royal structures and its role in Maratha administration.

* Exam relevance: Medieval and early modern Indian history, military architecture and the Maratha state.

### 9\. Shivneri Fort, Maharashtra

Shivneri Fort is traditionally recognised as the birthplace of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj.

* Location: Near Junnar, Pune district, Maharashtra

* Historical association: Birthplace of Shivaji Maharaj in 1630.

* Famous for: Hill fortifications and Maratha history.

* Exam relevance: Birthplace of historical personalities, regional kingdoms and fort architecture.

### 10\. Dibrugarh University, Assam

Dibrugarh University is an important higher-education and research institution in Northeast India.

* Location: Dibrugarh, Assam

* Established: 1965

* Famous for: Higher education, research and cultural programmes.

* February 2026 connection: The university was associated with the third Dibrugarh University International Literature Festival, scheduled for 18–21 February 2026.

* Exam relevance: Assam's educational institutions and cultural events.

### 11\. Delhi University, New Delhi

The University of Delhi is one of India's major central universities.

* Established: 1922

* Location: New Delhi

* Famous for: Higher education, research and student cultural activities.

* February 2026 connection: Its first Literature Festival was held from 12 to 14 February 2026.

* Theme: “Nation First: Unity in Diversity.”

* Exam relevance: Indian education, universities and literary festivals.

### 12\. Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

Varanasi, also known as Kashi or Banaras, is one of India's oldest continuously inhabited urban centres and a major centre of Hindu religious and cultural traditions.

* State: Uttar Pradesh

* River: Ganga

* Famous for: Ghats, temples, classical music, silk weaving and religious pilgrimage.

* Cultural significance: The city has played an important role in religious philosophy, literature, music and education.

* Exam relevance: Indian civilisation, religious traditions, architecture and cultural heritage.

### 13\. Konark Sun Temple, Odisha

The Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century temple dedicated to Surya, the Sun God.

* State: Odisha

* Built by: King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga dynasty.

* Architectural style: Kalinga architecture.

* UNESCO status: World Heritage Site since 1984.

* Famous for: Its monumental chariot design, stone wheels and sculptural decorations.

* Exam relevance: Temple architecture, medieval dynasties and UNESCO World Heritage Sites.

### 14\. Hampi, Karnataka

Hampi was the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire and is renowned for its monumental ruins and temple complexes.

* State: Karnataka

* Historical association: Vijayanagara Empire.

* Important period: Particularly flourished during the 14th–16th centuries.

* UNESCO status: World Heritage Site since 1986.

* Famous for: Virupaksha Temple, stone chariot and royal architectural remains.

* Exam relevance: Medieval Indian history, South Indian kingdoms and heritage conservation.

### 15\. Sanchi, Madhya Pradesh

Sanchi is famous for its Buddhist monuments, especially the Great Stupa.

* State: Madhya Pradesh

* Historical association: Emperor Ashoka and the spread of Buddhism.

* Important monument: Great Stupa.

* UNESCO status: World Heritage Site since 1989.

* Famous for: Buddhist stupas, gateways and religious architecture.

* Exam relevance: Mauryan history, Buddhism and ancient Indian art.

### 16\. Kaziranga National Park, Assam

Kaziranga National Park is internationally recognised for its population of the greater one-horned rhinoceros.

* State: Assam

* Location: Floodplains of the Brahmaputra region.

* UNESCO status: World Heritage Site since 1985.

* Famous for: One-horned rhinoceros, elephants, wild buffaloes and rich biodiversity.

* Exam relevance: Environment, ecology, protected areas and Assam geography.

### 17\. Majuli, Assam

Majuli is one of the most important cultural landscapes of Assam, known for its satras and distinctive artistic traditions.

* State: Assam

* River: Brahmaputra.

* Famous for: Neo-Vaishnavite monasteries, mask-making, manuscript painting and traditional performances.

* Associated personality: Srimanta Sankardeva.

* Exam relevance: Cultural geography, religious movements and indigenous arts.

### 18\. Important Famous Places: Quick Revision Table

| Famous place            | State          | Key association                            |

| ----------------------- | -------------- | ------------------------------------------ |

| Surajkund               | Haryana        | International Crafts Mela                  |

| Shilpgram               | Uttar Pradesh  | Taj Mahotsav                               |

| Chandrapur              | Assam          | Cultural activities near Guwahati          |

| Diphu                   | Assam          | Karbi culture                              |

| Majuli                  | Assam          | Satras and mask-making                     |

| Rashtrapati Bhavan      | Delhi          | President of India                         |

| Raigad Fort             | Maharashtra    | Shivaji's coronation                       |

| Shivneri Fort           | Maharashtra    | Birthplace of Shivaji                      |

| Dibrugarh University    | Assam          | Higher education and literary festival     |

| Delhi University        | Delhi          | Central university and literature festival |

| Varanasi                | Uttar Pradesh  | Ganga ghats and religious heritage         |

| Konark Sun Temple       | Odisha         | Sun Temple and Kalinga architecture        |

| Hampi                   | Karnataka      | Vijayanagara Empire                        |

| Sanchi                  | Madhya Pradesh | Buddhist monuments                         |

| Kaziranga National Park | Assam          | One-horned rhinoceros                      |

### 19\. Multiple-Choice Questions

1\. Surajkund is located in which state?

A. Rajasthan B. Haryana C. Punjab D. Gujarat

Answer: B. Haryana.

2\. Taj Mahotsav is held in which city?

A. Agra B. Jaipur C. Delhi D. Lucknow

Answer: A. Agra.

3\. Raigad Fort is associated with which historical personality?

A. Maharana Pratap B. Shivaji Maharaj C. Rani Lakshmibai D. Tipu Sultan

Answer: B. Shivaji Maharaj.

4\. Which place is famous for the Great Stupa?

A. Sanchi B. Hampi C. Konark D. Majuli

Answer: A. Sanchi.

5\. Hampi was the capital of which empire?

A. Maurya Empire B. Gupta Empire C. Vijayanagara Empire D. Mughal Empire

Answer: C. Vijayanagara Empire.

6\. Kaziranga National Park is particularly famous for which animal?

A. Asiatic lion B. Greater one-horned rhinoceros C. Snow leopard D. Hangul

Answer: B. Greater one-horned rhinoceros.

7\. The Konark Sun Temple is located in which state?

A. Odisha B. Assam C. Bihar D. Karnataka

Answer: A. Odisha.

8\. Majuli is situated in which river?

A. Ganga B. Barak C. Brahmaputra D. Godavari

Answer: C. Brahmaputra.

### Sources for further reading

* Ministry of Tourism, Government of India

* Archaeological Survey of India

* UNESCO World Heritage Centre

* Assam Tourism

* Government of Assam, Department of Cultural Affairs

* Press Information Bureau (PIB)