March 2026

Current Affairs MCQs : 2 March 2026

Q. Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in February 2026 during a joint military operation conducted by which two countries?
फ़रवरी 2026 में आयतुल्लाह अली खामेनेई की हत्या किस दो देशों द्वारा किए गए संयुक्त सैन्य अभियान में हुई?

A. United States and United Kingdom/संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका और यूनाइटेड किंगडम
B. Israel and Saudi Arabia/इज़राइल और सऊदी अरब
C. United States and Israel/संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका और इज़राइल
D. Israel and France/इज़राइल और फ्रांस

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✅ Answer: C. United States and Israel

On 1 March 2026, Iranian state media confirmed that Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the Supreme Leader of Iran, was killed in a joint military operation conducted by the United States and Israel on 28 February 2026.

1 मार्च 2026 को ईरानी राज्य मीडिया ने पुष्टि की कि ईरान के सर्वोच्च नेता आयतुल्लाह अली खामेनेई की 28 फरवरी 2026 को संयुक्त राज्य अमेरिका और इज़राइल द्वारा किए गए संयुक्त सैन्य अभियान में मृत्यु हो गई।

Q. Who played the decisive role in India’s successful chase of 196 runs against West Indies in the Super 8 stage of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026?
आईसीसी पुरुष टी20 विश्व कप 2026 के सुपर 8 चरण में वेस्ट इंडीज के खिलाफ 196 रन के लक्ष्य का सफल पीछा करने में किस खिलाड़ी ने निर्णायक भूमिका निभाई?

A. Rohit Sharma/रोहित शर्मा
B. Hardik Pandya/हार्दिक पांड्या
C. Suryakumar Yadav/सूर्यकुमार यादव
D. Sanju Samson/संजू सैमसन

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✅ Answer: D. Sanju Samson

Sanju Samson played a match-winning knock as India national cricket team successfully chased 196 runs against the West Indies cricket team in the Super 8 stage of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. The crucial victory secured India’s place in the semifinals on 1 March 2026.

संजू सैमसन ने शानदार पारी खेलते हुए भारत को 196 रन के लक्ष्य का सफल पीछा करने में मदद की। इस जीत के साथ भारत ने 1 मार्च 2026 को सेमीफाइनल में प्रवेश किया।

India Qualify for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Semifinals After Thrilling Win Over West Indies

India qualified for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 semifinals after a tense five-wicket win over West Indies in Kolkata on 1 March 2026. Chasing a challenging target of 196 runs, Sanju Samson anchored the innings with a match-winning knock, while Hardik Pandya provided vital support in the middle overs to seal victory in a virtual knockout match.

India’s journey through the Super 8 stage was closely contested, with qualification hinging on their final game. Under the aggressive leadership of captain Suryakumar Yadav, India remained competitive and delivered when it mattered most.

India will now face England in the semifinal on 5 March 2026 at the Wankhede Stadium, Mumbai, in a high-stakes knockout clash, with the winner advancing to the final.

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei killed in joint U.S.–Israel military operation

On March 1, 2026, Iranian state media confirmed that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed in a carried out on February 28, 2026. The strikes targeted his compound in central Tehran and other strategic locations across Iran.

The operation—called “Roaring Lion” by Israel and “Operation Epic Fury” by the U.S.—involved precision aerial bombardment. Along with Khamenei, several senior Iranian officials, including the IRGC chief and the Defence Minister, and members of his family were reportedly killed. After initial denials, Iran officially declared his death as “martyrdom” and announced 40 days of national mourning.

Global reactions were sharply divided. The U.S. and Israel publicly defended the strike as a justified blow against Iran’s leadership, while protests and mourning were reported among Shia communities in parts of India, including Lucknow, Kashmir, and Kargil.

Regionally, the situation escalated rapidly. Iran launched retaliatory missile and drone attacks on Israeli and U.S. targets across the Middle East. Global oil markets surged amid fears of disruption in the Strait of Hormuz. Politically, Iran formed an interim leadership council to govern until a new Supreme Leader is chosen by the Assembly of Experts.

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