Explanation

On 1 March 2026, Iranian state media confirmed that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed during joint U.S.-Israeli air strikes.

Targeted Strike: The operation, codenamed "Roaring Lion" (Israel) and "Operation Epic Fury" (U.S.), targeted Khamenei's central compound in Tehran.

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Explanation

Zero Discrimination Day is an annual day celebrated on first of March each year by the United Nations.

First celebrated on 1 March 2014.

Theme 2026: We Stand Together 

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About 2026 Winter Olympics (XXV Winter Olympic Games)

Dates: 6 to 22 February

Venue: Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy

Official mascots: Tina and Milo (two stoat siblings)

Participating Nations: 92

Competing athletes: 2,871

Topper: Norway

Additional Information:

Norway won record 18 gold and 41 total medals

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Explanation

On 1 March 2026, Iranian state media confirmed that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed during joint U.S.-Israeli air strikes.

Targeted Strike: The operation, codenamed "Roaring Lion" (Israel) and "Operation Epic Fury" (U.S.), targeted Khamenei's central compound in Tehran.

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Explanation

On 1 March 2026, Iranian state media confirmed that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed during joint U.S.-Israeli air strikes.

Targeted Strike: The operation, codenamed "Roaring Lion" (Israel) and "Operation Epic Fury" (U.S.), targeted Khamenei's central compound in Tehran.

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Explanation

Recently, Sonam Yeshey achieved a milestone by taking the first-ever eight-wicket haul in a Men's T20I match.

He is a young cricketer of Bhutan.

He took 8 wickets by giving 7 runs in 4 overs

He achieved this milestone by playing against Myanmar.

Additional Information:

Sonam Yeshey made history by becoming the first bowler to take 8 wickets in a single T20 International match.

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Explanation

About Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2026

Edition: 11th

Participating teams: 08

Total Matches: 60

Starting date: 23 March 2026

Final date: 3 May 2026

Newly added franchises: Sialkot and Hyderabad

Sialkot Stallionz (to Multan Sultans)

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Explanation

On 26 February 2026, Afghanistan launched a retaliatory operation against Pakistan. In response, Pakistan launched Operation Ghazab Lil Haq against the Taliban. This operation was initiated following an escalation in border skirmishes and cross-border firing incidents along the Durand Line, involving the Afghan Taliban and Pakistani security forces.The following day, Pakistan announced a state of "open war" with Afghanistan.

Additional Information:

On 21 February 2026, Pakistan conducted airstrikes in Afghanistan with the aim of targeting militant camps belonging to the Pakistani Taliban (TTP) and the Islamic State – Khorasan Province (ISIS–K) in retaliation for recent terrorist attacks in Islamabad, Bajaur, and Bannu.

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Explanation

On 1 March 2026, Iranian state media confirmed that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed during joint U.S.-Israeli air strikes.

Targeted Strike: The operation, codenamed "Roaring Lion" (Israel) and "Operation Epic Fury" (U.S.), targeted Khamenei's central compound in Tehran.

Additional Information:

Iran's armed forces chief of staff, Abdolrahim Mousavi, was killed in strikes.

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Explanation

On 1 March 2026, Iranian state media confirmed that Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was killed during joint U.S.-Israeli air strikes.

Targeted Strike: The operation, codenamed "Roaring Lion" (Israel) and "Operation Epic Fury" (U.S.), targeted Khamenei's central compound in Tehran.

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