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The area known as 'Golan Heights' sometimes appears in the news in the context of the events related to:

  1. A.Central Asia
  2. B.Middle East
  3. C.South-East Asia
  4. D.Central Africa
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: B. Middle East

The Golan Heights is a rocky plateau in the Middle East. It was captured by Israel from Syria during the Six-Day War in 1967 and subsequently annexed. Its geopolitical status is a major point of contention in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and broader Middle Eastern affairs.

Source: UPSC gs1 2015

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