Sankoo Becomes Ladakh’s 8th District | Official Notification October 2026 | Current Affairs GK

In October 2026, the Administration of the Union Territory of Ladakh officially notified Sankoo as its eighth administrative district. The new district was carved out of Kargil district, with Sankoo designated as its headquarters.

Question: Which region was officially notified as Ladakh’s eighth administrative district in October 2026?

Answer: Sankoo.

Key Facts for Exams:

Union Territory: Ladakh

New district: Sankoo

Headquarters: Sankoo

Carved out of: Kargil district

Official notification: 16 October 2026, under Statutory Order (S.O.) 284

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