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State Focus Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu Geography Art, Culture & History Environment & Climate

Diu Fort, Naida Caves and the INS Khukhri Memorial: what the Union Territory lists as its attractions

These places sit behind the tourism and sports notices the Union Territory Administration published in October 2026, including a Sports Department, Daman notice of 15/10/2026.
For Diu the Administration lists Diu Fort, Goghla Beach with Blue Flag certification, Naida Caves, Nagoa Beach, the INS Khukhri Memorial, the Diu Museum, Gangeswar Mahadev and Saint Paul's Church.
For Daman it lists Ram Setu or Lighthouse Beach, Moti Daman Fort, Devka Garden, Jampore Beach, Mirasol Lake Resort, Bom Jesus Church and St. Jerome Fort.
For Dadra and Nagar Haveli the attractions listed are forests, wildlife, gardens, tribal culture and heritage, with 204 sq. km of forest cover.
The music and dance forms listed are Tarpa, Bhawada, Tur and Thali, Dhol and Gheria for Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Mando, Verdigao and Vira for Daman and Diu.
Forest cover is about 41.63 per cent of the geographical area in Diu and 20.49 sq. km in Daman.

Forest cover in Diu: About 41.63% of the area Forest cover in Daman: 20.49 sq. km Forest cover in Dadra and Nagar Haveli: 204 sq. km
Why it matters for exams: A naval memorial, a Blue Flag beach and named folk dance forms are the sort of specifics that distinguish this Union Territory in a general knowledge paper.
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In plain words

INS Khukhri INS Khukhri — An Indian Navy ship whose loss is commemorated by a memorial at Diu.

Tarpa Tarpa — A folk music and dance form of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, named after a wind instrument.

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