🏞️ Tripura Static GK 2026: The Land of the Queen Pineapple and Neermahal

From the ancient rock-cut sculptures of Unakoti to the royal palaces of the Manikya dynasty, Tripura combines a remarkable cultural heritage with the biodiversity of Northeast India. Its location along the Bangladesh border, rich tribal traditions, rubber plantations, bamboo resources and growing connectivity make it an important state for competitive-exam preparation.

Tripura is particularly relevant for candidates preparing for TPSC, Tripura Police, Tripura government recruitment examinations, SSC, Railways, Banking, UPSC and other state-level competitive examinations.

This guide brings together:

📚 Static General Knowledge
🗺️ Geography and Demographics
🏛️ History and Administration
🗳️ Polity and Government
🌊 Rivers, Lakes and Dams
🎭 Tribal Culture and Festivals
🌳 Environment and Wildlife
⚡ Energy and Infrastructure
🏭 Economy and Industries
📰 Important 2026 Current Affairs

🎯 Exam Note: Static facts are separated from changing administrative information and current affairs. Population, literacy and sex-ratio figures are based on Census 2011 unless otherwise specified. Verify office-holders and developing projects against the latest official notifications before your examination.

🧭 1. Tripura at a Glance

🔑 Category	📌 Information
🏳️ State	Tripura
🏛️ Capital	Agartala
📅 Full Statehood	21 January 1972
📜 Statehood Legislation	North-Eastern Areas (Reorganisation) Act, 1971
📐 Area	10,491.69 sq. km (approximately 10,492 sq. km)
🗂️ Districts	8
🗣️ Official Languages	Bengali, Kokborok and English in official usage
🏛️ Legislature	Unicameral
🏛️ Legislative Assembly Seats	60
🇮🇳 Lok Sabha Seats	2
🏛️ Rajya Sabha Seats	1
🌍 International Border	Bangladesh
🏔️ Important Hill Ranges	Jampui, Atharamura, Baramura, Longtharai and Shakhan
⛰️ Highest Peak	Betlingchhip (also written Betling Shiv)
🌊 Major Rivers	Gomati, Manu, Khowai, Haora, Feni and Dhalai
🏞️ Important Lake	Rudrasagar Lake
🏰 Famous Water Palace	Neermahal
🐒 State Animal	Phayre’s Langur
🕊️ State Bird	Green Imperial Pigeon
🌳 State Tree	Agar
🌺 State Flower	Nageswar
🍈 Famous Fruit	Queen Pineapple
⚖️ High Court	High Court of Tripura, Agartala

Tripura attained full statehood on 21 January 1972. The state has eight districts, and its Legislative Assembly has 60 seats.

 

📊 Population and Demographic Profile

 

Indicator	Census 2011
Population	36,73,917
Population Density	350 persons per sq. km
Literacy Rate	87.22%
Sex Ratio	960 females per 1,000 males
Scheduled Tribe Population	Approximately 31.8% of the total population
Scheduled Caste Population	Approximately 17.8% of the total population

🧠 Memory Hook: Tripura → 10,492 sq. km → 8 districts → 60 Assembly seats → 2 Lok Sabha seats → 1 Rajya Sabha seat.

🏛️ 2. Administrative and Leadership Profile – 2026

📍 Capital – Agartala

Agartala is the capital and principal administrative centre of Tripura. Located in western Tripura, it is also an important centre for trade, education, healthcare, transport and cultural activities.

Agartala is associated with:

• 🏛️ Ujjayanta Palace and the Tripura State Museum
• ✈️ Maharaja Bir Bikram Airport
• 🚆 Railway connectivity with other parts of India
• 🌐 Cross-border trade with Bangladesh
• 🏢 State government offices and educational institutions

Agartala’s location near the Bangladesh border makes it significant for international trade and regional connectivity.

👤 Chief Minister – Dr. Manik Saha

Dr. Manik Saha is the Chief Minister identified in the current administrative reference used for this guide. He belongs to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).

Exam connection: Chief Minister → State executive → Council of Ministers → Legislative Assembly.

As this is a date-sensitive fact, confirm the incumbent and ministerial portfolio allocation from the latest Government of Tripura directory before publication or examination.

👑 Governor – Shri N. Indrasena Reddy

Shri N. Indrasena Reddy assumed office as Governor of Tripura in October 2023.

The Governor is the constitutional head of the state and performs functions prescribed by the Constitution of India, including appointing the Chief Minister and summoning the state legislature in accordance with constitutional provisions.

🎯 Exam Tip: Distinguish the constitutional head of a state (Governor) from its real executive head (Chief Minister).

⚖️ High Court of Tripura

The High Court of Tripura is located in Agartala. It began functioning as a separate High Court on 23 March 2013.

Chief Justice: Justice M.S. Ramachandra Rao was sworn in as Chief Justice of the High Court of Tripura on 22 July 2025. The court’s official website continued to identify him as Chief Justice in October 2026.

🏛️ Legislative Structure

Institution	Seats
Tripura Legislative Assembly	60
Lok Sabha constituencies	2
Rajya Sabha seats	1

Tripura has a unicameral legislature, meaning it has a Legislative Assembly but no Legislative Council.

Its two Lok Sabha constituencies are Tripura West and Tripura East.

📅 3. Formation and Political History

Tripura’s political history includes a long royal tradition, integration into independent India and its eventual emergence as a full-fledged state.

Year	Important Event
1947	Tripura remained a princely state during the final phase of British rule in India.
15 October 1949	Tripura merged with the Indian Union.
26 January 1950	Tripura became a Part C state.
1 November 1956	Tripura became a Union Territory.
21 January 1972	Tripura attained full statehood.
23 March 2013	The separate High Court of Tripura began functioning.

🎯 Important Exam Connection

1949 → Merger with India

1956 → Union Territory

1972 → Full Statehood

2013 → Separate High Court

The statehood date of 21 January is commemorated as Tripura Statehood Day.

🗺️ 4. Geography of Tripura

Tripura lies in the northeastern part of India and is geographically distinctive because Bangladesh surrounds it on three sides, while it shares boundaries with Assam and Mizoram.

🌍 Neighbouring Regions

• 🇧🇩 Bangladesh: Along the western, southern and much of the northern side.
• 🇮🇳 Assam: To the northeast.
• 🇮🇳 Mizoram: To the east.

Tripura’s location gives it strategic importance for border management, trade, transportation and India’s connectivity with Bangladesh and the wider Northeast.

⛰️ Major Hill Ranges

Hill Range	Importance
Jampui Hills	Famous for scenic landscapes, orange cultivation and Betlingchhip.
Atharamura Hills	Important hill range in central Tripura.
Baramura Hills	Part of the state’s central hill system.
Longtharai Hills	Important geographical feature of Tripura.
Shakhan Hills	Associated with the northern hill landscape.

🏔️ Highest Peak – Betlingchhip

Betlingchhip, also spelled Betling Shiv, is recognised as Tripura’s highest peak. It is situated in the Jampui Hills region.

The peak is commonly described as approximately 930 metres high, although published elevation figures vary.

🧠 Memory Hook: Tripura → Jampui Hills → Betlingchhip → Highest Peak.

🌦️ Climate

Tripura experiences a humid subtropical climate with substantial monsoon rainfall.

Its climate supports:

• 🌾 Rice cultivation
• 🌳 Forest ecosystems
• 🎋 Bamboo growth
• 🍃 Tea cultivation
• 🍍 Pineapple production
• 🌱 Rubber plantations

🌊 5. Rivers, Lakes and Dams

Tripura’s rivers are important for agriculture, fisheries, water supply and hydroelectric development.

🏞️ Major Rivers

River	Exam Relevance
Gomati (Gumti)	One of Tripura’s most important rivers; associated with the Dumboor Lake and Gumti Dam region.
Manu	Important river in northern Tripura.
Khowai	Major river associated with the Khowai region.
Haora	Flows through the Agartala region.
Feni	Part of the international river and border geography of the India–Bangladesh region.
Dhalai	Important river in eastern and central parts of the state.
Muhuri	Relevant to southern Tripura and the Bangladesh border region.

🏞️ Rudrasagar Lake

Rudrasagar Lake is Tripura’s best-known Ramsar wetland.

• 📍 Location: Melaghar region
• 🏞️ Wetland status: Ramsar Site
• 📅 Designation: 8 November 2005
• 🏰 Associated landmark: Neermahal
• 🐦 Ecological importance: Wetland habitat supporting aquatic biodiversity and birds

Rudrasagar is a freshwater lake and marsh ecosystem. Neermahal, the famous Water Palace, stands in the middle of the lake.

🏞️ Dumboor Lake

Dumboor Lake is an important water body in Tripura’s Gandacherra region. It is associated with the Gomati River system and is known for its scenic surroundings and aquatic environment.

💧 Gumti Dam

Gumti Dam, also known as Dumboor Dam in common usage, is associated with the Gomati River system and hydroelectric power generation.

🎯 Exam Connection: Rudrasagar → Ramsar Site → Neermahal.
Dumboor → Gomati River system → Gumti hydroelectric project.

🏛️ 6. History and Archaeological Heritage

Tripura’s historical identity is closely associated with the Manikya dynasty, royal architecture, ancient religious sites and archaeological remains.

👑 Manikya Dynasty

The Manikya rulers shaped Tripura’s political and cultural history over several centuries.

The royal tradition is preserved in historical accounts, architectural landmarks, temples and the state’s cultural memory.

🏰 Ujjayanta Palace

• 📍 Location: Agartala
• 👑 Associated ruler: Maharaja Radha Kishore Manikya
• 🏗️ Construction: 1899–1901
• 🏛️ Present significance: Tripura State Museum

Ujjayanta Palace is known for its domes, gardens, decorative interiors and blend of architectural influences.

🏰 Neermahal

Neermahal means “Water Palace.”

• 📍 Location: Rudrasagar Lake, Melaghar
• 👑 Associated ruler: Maharaja Bir Bikram Kishore Manikya Bahadur
• 🏗️ Construction period: 1930–1938
• 🏛️ Architectural character: Blend of Hindu and Islamic influences

Neermahal served as a royal summer residence and is one of Tripura’s most recognisable tourist attractions.

🗿 Unakoti

Unakoti is famous for its enormous rock-cut sculptures and Shaivite archaeological heritage.

• 📍 Location: Unakoti district
• 🗿 Known for: Rock carvings and monumental stone figures
• 📅 Broad historical period: Approximately 7th–9th centuries CE, with some uncertainty over dating
• 🌍 Heritage status: Listed on UNESCO’s Tentative List in 2022

The name Unakoti is traditionally interpreted as “one less than one crore.”

🛕 Tripura Sundari Temple

Also known as Matabari, this temple is located at Udaipur in Gomati district. It is an important pilgrimage site associated with the Shakti tradition and is traditionally counted among the 51 Shakti Peethas.

🗿 Pilak Archaeological Site

Pilak is associated with archaeological remains, sculptures and religious art reflecting Hindu and Buddhist cultural influences.

🎯 Historical Revision Table

Site	Location	Key Association
Ujjayanta Palace	Agartala	Manikya rulers; State Museum
Neermahal	Rudrasagar Lake, Melaghar	Water Palace
Unakoti	Unakoti district	Rock-cut sculptures
Tripura Sundari Temple	Udaipur	Shakti tradition
Pilak	Southern Tripura region	Hindu–Buddhist archaeological heritage

🎭 7. Tribal Culture, Dance and Festivals

Tripura is home to several indigenous communities with distinctive languages, traditional practices, music, dance, clothing and festivals.

Important communities include the Tripuri, Reang (Bru), Jamatia, Chakma, Halam, Mog, Munda, Kuki and other communities.

💃 Hojagiri Dance

Hojagiri is one of Tripura’s best-known traditional dances and is especially associated with the Reang or Bru community.

It is famous for remarkable balance, controlled body movements and performances involving objects such as bottles and earthen lamps.

🧠 Memory Hook: Hojagiri → Reang/Bru community → Tripura.

🥁 Garia Puja

Garia Puja is an important traditional festival among Tripura’s indigenous communities, especially the Tripuri people. It is associated with agricultural prosperity, well-being and the beginning of the agricultural cycle.

🛕 Kharchi Puja

Kharchi Puja is a major religious festival held in the Agartala area. It is associated with the worship of the Fourteen Deities, making it an important cultural and religious event in Tripura.

🔱 Ker Puja

Ker Puja is a traditional ritual associated with protection, community welfare and the well-being of the kingdom or community.

💃 Other Folk Traditions

• Lebang Boomani: A traditional dance associated with Tripura’s agricultural and indigenous cultural life.
• Garia dance: Performed in connection with Garia festivities.
• Traditional community music: An important part of festivals, agricultural celebrations and community gatherings.

🗣️ Languages

Bengali and Kokborok are particularly important languages in Tripura. English is also used for official purposes.

Kokborok was recognised as an official language through the Tripura Official Language Amendment Act, 1979.

🎯 Exam Fact: Kokborok → Official language recognition → 1979.

🌳 8. State Symbols of Tripura

State symbols are frequently tested in state-level recruitment examinations.

Symbol	Name
🐒 State Animal	Phayre’s Langur
🕊️ State Bird	Green Imperial Pigeon
🌳 State Tree	Agar
🌺 State Flower	Nageswar
🍍 Signature Fruit	Queen Pineapple

Phayre’s Langur is also known as Phayre’s Leaf Monkey. The Green Imperial Pigeon is a forest-dwelling bird.

Agar, also called agarwood, is valued for its aromatic resin and associated products. Queen Pineapple is one of Tripura’s best-known horticultural products.

🎯 Exam Tip: Memorise the official state symbols separately from popular regional products. A signature crop or fruit should not automatically be treated as a legally notified state symbol without confirmation.

🌿 9. National Parks, Wildlife Sanctuaries and Biodiversity

Tripura supports tropical and subtropical forest habitats, wetlands, hill ecosystems and wildlife corridors.

🐆 National Parks

1. Clouded Leopard National Park

Located within the Sepahijala wildlife landscape, this national park is associated with forest biodiversity and the clouded leopard.

2. Rajbari National Park

Located within the Trishna wildlife landscape, Rajbari National Park is associated with forest conservation and the Indian gaur, also known as the bison.

🐾 Important Wildlife Sanctuaries

Sanctuary	Importance
Sepahijala Wildlife Sanctuary	Forest biodiversity, primates and birdlife
Gumti Wildlife Sanctuary	Forests, wildlife and the Gomati catchment region
Trishna Wildlife Sanctuary	Indian gaur and other forest fauna
Rowa Wildlife Sanctuary	Small but important habitat for birds and other wildlife

🐒 Phayre’s Langur

Phayre’s Langur is one of the most important wildlife-related facts associated with Tripura because it is the state’s official animal.

The species is a primate found in parts of Northeast India and neighbouring regions. Habitat conservation is important for its long-term survival.

🌳 Important Ecosystems

Tripura’s ecological importance comes from:

• 🌿 Tropical and subtropical forests
• 🐒 Primate habitats
• 🐦 Bird diversity
• 🏞️ Wetlands and lakes
• 🎋 Bamboo-rich landscapes
• 🌱 Biodiversity corridors along the hill ranges

🧠 Memory Hook: Clouded Leopard National Park + Rajbari National Park + Sepahijala + Gumti + Trishna + Rowa.

⚡ 10. Energy and Power Infrastructure

Tripura’s power sector uses natural gas-based generation and is exploring additional renewable-energy opportunities.

🔥 Natural Gas-Based Power

Palatana Power Plant

The Palatana power project, located in Tripura, is an important natural gas-based electricity-generation facility. It contributes to electricity supply in the Northeast.

Rokhia Power Plant

Rokhia is another important power-generation facility associated with Tripura’s electricity infrastructure.

🌊 Hydrokinetic Energy – 2026 Update

In January 2026, Tripura’s Power Minister Ratan Lal Nath announced plans to develop approximately 185 MW of hydrokinetic power generation capacity, with 10 river locations identified for assessment or development.

Hydrokinetic technology uses the movement of flowing water to generate electricity. It is distinct from conventional hydropower that depends on a dam or substantial water-level difference.

Important qualification: The announced 185 MW is a development target, not evidence that 185 MW of hydrokinetic capacity is already operational.

☀️ Rooftop Solar Energy

Tripura is also promoting rooftop solar installations, including through the national PM Surya Ghar: Muft Bijli Yojana.

For competitive examinations, distinguish between:

• Installed solar capacity
• Proposed capacity
• Number of households covered
• Projected targets

These are different indicators and should not be used interchangeably.

🏭 11. Economy, Agriculture and Industries

Tripura’s economy combines agriculture, horticulture, plantations, forestry-based resources, services and emerging infrastructure.

🌾 Agriculture and Horticulture

Rice

Rice is a major food crop and an important component of Tripura’s agricultural economy.

🍍 Queen Pineapple

Tripura is widely known for its Queen Pineapple, an important horticultural product associated with the state’s agricultural identity and market potential.

🍃 Tea

Tea cultivation is an established activity in parts of Tripura, including northern areas.

🌱 Rubber

Rubber cultivation and processing are significant to Tripura’s plantation economy.

🎋 Bamboo

Bamboo supports traditional crafts, construction-related uses and small-scale industrial opportunities.

🧵 Handloom and Handicrafts

Traditional handloom, bamboo crafts, cane products and other indigenous handicrafts form an important part of Tripura’s cultural economy.

🏭 Important Economic Sectors

Sector	Importance
Agriculture	Rice and other food crops
Horticulture	Pineapple and other fruits
Rubber	Plantation and processing activities
Tea	Tea gardens and production
Bamboo	Crafts and resource-based industries
Handloom	Traditional textiles and livelihoods
Tourism	Palaces, archaeological sites, lakes and hills
Trade	Border connectivity and cross-border commerce

🚢 12. Border Trade and Connectivity

Tripura’s international border with Bangladesh makes trade infrastructure particularly important.

🌐 Agartala Integrated Check Post

The Integrated Check Post (ICP) at Agartala is an important facility for cross-border movement of goods and people.

📰 ICEGATE–LPMS Integration – 12 January 2026

The Press Information Bureau reported that the ICEGATE–LPMS integration was inaugurated at the Integrated Check Post in Agartala on 12 January 2026.

The integration links:

• ICEGATE: Indian Customs Electronic Gateway
• LPMS: Land Port Management System

The initiative enables real-time, bidirectional data exchange and supports more coordinated customs processes.

The stated operational benefits include better information flow, improved cargo tracking, automated workflows and reduced manual intervention.

Exam connection: Agartala ICP → ICEGATE–LPMS integration → 12 January 2026 → Digital border-trade facilitation.

📰 13. Important Tripura Current Affairs – 2026

The following developments are relevant to candidates preparing for TPSC and other competitive examinations. They should be understood as dated developments rather than permanent static facts.

1. ICEGATE–LPMS Integration

• Date: 12 January 2026
• Location: Integrated Check Post, Agartala
• Area: Customs and border management
• Importance: Real-time data exchange between customs and land-port systems.

2. Hydrokinetic Power Proposal

• Reported: January 2026
• Proposed capacity: 185 MW
• Identified locations: 10 river sites
• Sector: Renewable and emerging energy technology
• Importance: Potential diversification of the state’s power-generation resources.

3. Rooftop Solar Development

Tripura’s solar expansion is linked to national rooftop-solar programmes and the state’s wider effort to strengthen electricity availability.

For the final publishing version, add the latest verified figures for installed capacity and beneficiary households only after checking the relevant government release.

4. Tribal Development

Expenditure, schemes and welfare initiatives for Scheduled Tribes are important areas of Tripura-specific current affairs. When revising any reported financial figure, record the financial year, whether the amount was allocated or spent, and the issuing department.

🎯 Current Affairs Strategy: For each announcement, remember the date, department, location, objective and whether it is a proposal, launch, target or completed achievement.

🏆 14. Tripura – Important One-Liners

1. 🏛️ Capital: Agartala.
2. 📅 Full statehood: 21 January 1972.
3. 📐 Area: Approximately 10,492 sq. km.
4. 🗂️ Number of districts: 8.
5. 🏛️ Legislative Assembly: 60 seats.
6. 🇮🇳 Lok Sabha seats: 2.
7. 🏛️ Rajya Sabha seat: 1.
8. 🗣️ Important official languages: Bengali, Kokborok and English in official usage.
9. 📅 Kokborok official-language recognition: 1979.
10. 👑 Former royal dynasty: Manikya dynasty.
11. 🏰 Ujjayanta Palace: Agartala.
12. 🏰 Neermahal: Rudrasagar Lake.
13. 🗿 Unakoti: Rock-cut sculptures.
14. 🛕 Tripura Sundari Temple: Udaipur.
15. 🏞️ Ramsar Site: Rudrasagar Lake.
16. ⛰️ Highest peak: Betlingchhip.
17. 🐒 State animal: Phayre’s Langur.
18. 🕊️ State bird: Green Imperial Pigeon.
19. 🌳 State tree: Agar.
20. 🌺 State flower: Nageswar.
21. 🍍 Famous fruit: Queen Pineapple.
22. 💃 Hojagiri: Reang/Bru community.
23. 🛕 Kharchi Puja: Festival associated with the Fourteen Deities.
24. 🥁 Garia Puja: Important traditional festival.
25. 🌊 Major river: Gomati/Gumti.
26. 🏞️ Important lake: Dumboor Lake.
27. 💧 Dam and power project: Gumti.
28. 🐆 National park: Clouded Leopard National Park.
29. 🦬 National park: Rajbari National Park.
30. 🐾 Wildlife sanctuary: Sepahijala.
31. 🌳 Wildlife sanctuary: Trishna.
32. 🌿 Wildlife sanctuary: Gumti.
33. 🐦 Wildlife sanctuary: Rowa.
34. 🔥 Power project: Palatana.
35. ⚡ Other power facility: Rokhia.
36. 🚢 Important trade facility: Agartala Integrated Check Post.
37. 📰 ICEGATE–LPMS integration: 12 January 2026.
38. 🌊 Hydrokinetic proposal: 185 MW across 10 identified river sites.
39. 🏛️ Separate High Court: Began functioning on 23 March 2013.
40. ⚖️ Chief Justice identified in October 2026 official references: Justice M.S. Ramachandra Rao.

🧠 15. High-Yield Exam Connections

Tripura GK becomes easier when you connect geography, history, culture, wildlife and current affairs rather than memorising facts separately.

🏛️ HISTORY

Manikya dynasty → Royal history → Ujjayanta Palace → Agartala

Manikya dynasty → Neermahal → Rudrasagar Lake

Unakoti → Rock-cut sculptures → Shaivite heritage

Pilak → Archaeology → Hindu and Buddhist influences

🌊 GEOGRAPHY

Jampui Hills → Betlingchhip → Highest peak

Rudrasagar Lake → Ramsar Site → Neermahal

Dumboor Lake → Gomati River system → Gumti project

Bangladesh border → Agartala ICP → Cross-border trade

🎭 CULTURE

Hojagiri → Reang/Bru community

Kharchi Puja → Fourteen Deities

Garia Puja → Agricultural and community traditions

Kokborok → Official-language recognition → 1979

🌳 ENVIRONMENT

Phayre’s Langur → State animal

Green Imperial Pigeon → State bird

Clouded Leopard National Park → Clouded leopard

Rajbari National Park → Trishna landscape

Rudrasagar → Wetland conservation

⚡ ENERGY

Palatana → Natural gas-based power

Rokhia → Power generation

Hydrokinetic technology → Flowing water → Proposed 185 MW

🏭 ECONOMY

Queen Pineapple → Horticulture

Rubber → Plantation economy

Bamboo → Handicrafts and resource-based industries

Agartala ICP → Digital customs integration → Trade facilitation

❓ 16. Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the capital of Tripura?

Agartala.

2. When did Tripura become a full-fledged state?

21 January 1972.

3. How many districts are there in Tripura?

Tripura has eight districts.

4. How many seats are there in the Tripura Legislative Assembly?

60 seats.

5. How many Lok Sabha seats does Tripura have?

Two seats: Tripura West and Tripura East.

6. What is the area of Tripura?

Approximately 10,492 square kilometres.

7. Which is Tripura’s highest peak?

Betlingchhip, also known as Betling Shiv.

8. Which is the most famous Ramsar Site in Tripura?

Rudrasagar Lake, designated a Ramsar Site in 2005.

9. Which palace is known as the Water Palace of Tripura?

Neermahal, located in Rudrasagar Lake.

10. Which dynasty is associated with Tripura’s royal history?

The Manikya dynasty.

11. Which archaeological site is famous for rock-cut sculptures?

Unakoti.

12. Which dance is associated with the Reang community?

Hojagiri.

13. Which is the state animal of Tripura?

Phayre’s Langur.

14. Which is the state bird of Tripura?

Green Imperial Pigeon.

15. Which languages are important for official use in Tripura?

Bengali, Kokborok and English are important in the state’s official and administrative context.

16. When was Kokborok recognised as an official language?

17. Which fruit is especially associated with Tripura?

Queen Pineapple.

18. Which power project is associated with Palatana?

A major natural gas-based power project.

19. What was the important Tripura trade-related development reported on 12 January 2026?

The ICEGATE–LPMS integration at the Agartala Integrated Check Post.

20. What hydrokinetic power proposal was reported in January 2026?

A proposed 185 MW of generation capacity across 10 identified river locations.

21. When did the separate High Court of Tripura begin functioning?

23 March 2013.

🎯 17. Tripura Quick Revision Capsule

If you have only five minutes to revise Tripura GK, remember the following facts.

🏛️ POLITY

Capital → Agartala
Statehood → 21 January 1972
Districts → 8
Assembly → 60 seats
Lok Sabha → 2 seats
Rajya Sabha → 1 seat
High Court → Agartala

🗺️ GEOGRAPHY

Area → Approximately 10,492 sq. km
Highest peak → Betlingchhip
Major river → Gomati/Gumti
Important lake → Rudrasagar
Neighbouring country → Bangladesh

🏛️ HISTORY

Manikya dynasty → Royal heritage
Ujjayanta Palace → Agartala
Neermahal → Rudrasagar Lake
Unakoti → Rock-cut sculptures
Tripura Sundari Temple → Udaipur

🎭 CULTURE

Hojagiri → Reang/Bru community
Kharchi Puja → Fourteen Deities
Garia Puja → Traditional festival
Kokborok → Official-language recognition in 1979

🌳 ENVIRONMENT

State animal → Phayre’s Langur
State bird → Green Imperial Pigeon
State tree → Agar
State flower → Nageswar
Ramsar Site → Rudrasagar Lake

⚡ ENERGY AND ECONOMY

Palatana → Natural gas-based power
Queen Pineapple → Horticulture
Rubber → Plantation economy
Bamboo → Crafts and industries
Hydrokinetic proposal → 185 MW across 10 river sites

🚀 18. Smart Revision Strategy for TPSC and Other Competitive Exams

Do not study Tripura GK as isolated facts. Use the Place → History → Culture → Geography → Economy → Current Affairs method.

Example 1: Agartala

Agartala
↓
Capital of Tripura
↓
Ujjayanta Palace
↓
State Museum
↓
Agartala Integrated Check Post
↓
ICEGATE–LPMS integration in January 2026

Example 2: Rudrasagar

Rudrasagar Lake
↓
Ramsar Site
↓
Neermahal
↓
Royal heritage
↓
Wetland conservation and biodiversity

Example 3: Jampui Hills

Jampui Hills
↓
Betlingchhip
↓
Highest peak of Tripura
↓
Orange cultivation
↓
Hill tourism and biodiversity

Example 4: Tribal Culture

Tripura’s indigenous communities
↓
Kokborok
↓
Hojagiri
↓
Reang/Bru cultural heritage
↓
Garia Puja and other traditional festivals

Example 5: Energy and Infrastructure

Palatana
↓
Natural gas-based electricity

Hydrokinetic proposal
↓
Flowing-water technology
↓
185 MW proposed capacity
↓
10 identified river sites

This method helps you solve statement-based, match-the-following, location-based and current-affairs questions more effectively.

⭐ iSathi Final Memory Map

🏛️ HISTORY: Manikya dynasty → Ujjayanta Palace → Neermahal → Unakoti

🌊 GEOGRAPHY: Gomati → Dumboor → Rudrasagar → Betlingchhip

🎭 CULTURE: Hojagiri → Reang/Bru → Kharchi Puja → Kokborok

🌳 ENVIRONMENT: Phayre’s Langur → Green Imperial Pigeon → Rudrasagar Ramsar Site

⚡ ENERGY: Palatana → Rokhia → Hydrokinetic power proposal

🏭 ECONOMY: Queen Pineapple → Rubber → Bamboo → Handloom

📰 2026 CURRENT AFFAIRS: ICEGATE–LPMS integration → Agartala ICP → 12 January 2026

🎯 Final Exam Mantra:
Tripura = Agartala + Manikya Dynasty + Neermahal + Unakoti + Hojagiri + Kokborok + Rudrasagar + Queen Pineapple + Palatana + Border Trade.