Union Territories of 'Dadra and Nagar Haveli' and 'Daman and Diu' were

Union Territories of ‘Dadra and Nagar Haveli’ and ‘Daman and Diu’ were merged together in January 2020. Which one of the following cities was made capital of the merged Union Territory ?

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UPSC CISF-AC-EXE – 2023

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When the Union Territories of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu were merged in January 2020, Daman was made the capital of the merged Union Territory.

The merger was effected by the Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu (Merger of Union Territories) Bill, 2019, passed by the Parliament of India.

Before the merger, Silvassa was the capital of Dadra and Nagar Haveli, and Daman was the capital of Daman and Diu. After the merger, the combined Union Territory is known as Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu, with its administrative headquarters located in Daman.

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