Sports News

• ICC Men's T20 World Cup 2026: Winner – India (3rd title after 2007 & 2024). Lost New Zealand in the end. Prize money: ₹27.48 crore. Man of the Month: Jasprit Bumrah. Tournament Man: Sanju Samson. Captains: Suryakumar Yadav (India). Ambassadors: Rohit Sharma. Hosts India and Sri Lanka. 10th edition.

National News & Government Schemes

• Ramsar Sites: India's total Ramsar sites increased to 98 with the addition of Patna Bird Sanctuary (Etah, Uttar Pradesh) and Chhari Dhand (Kachchh, Gujarat) .

• Income Tax Act 2025: The new act will replace the Income Tax Act of 1961 and will be effective from April 1, 2026.

Republic Day, Awards & Governance

1. Which state tableau won the First Prize at the Republic Day Parade 2026?
A. Gujarat
B. Rajasthan
C. Maharashtra
D. Punjab
Answer: C
Explanation: Maharashtra’s tableau based on Ganeshotsav and Atmanirbhar Bharat received the top award.

Q1. What is India’s rank in the Asia Power Index 2025?

A. Second
B. Third
C. Fourth
D. Fifth

✅ Answer: B

Explanation:
India ranks 3rd, after the USA (1st) and China (2nd), as per the Asia Power Index 2025.

1. Who is the 53rd Chief Justice of India?

A. Justice B.R. Gavai
B. Justice Surya Kant
C. Justice Sanjay Kishan Kaul
D. Justice Vikram Nath

Answer: B. Justice Surya Kant
Explanation: Justice Surya Kant took oath in November 2025 and became India’s 53rd CJI.