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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.