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Current Affairs 10 March 2026
BCCI Announces ₹131 Crore Reward for Team India
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has declared a massive ₹131 crore cash reward for the Indian cricket team after their historic victory in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026.
India defeated New Zealand national cricket team in the final match held at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad on 8 March 2026. With this victory, India successfully defended their T20 World Cup title, becoming the first team in tournament history to retain the championship.
The prize money announced by the BCCI will be distributed among players, coaches, support staff, and selectors.
India delivered a dominant performance in the final, scoring 253 runs for 5 wickets, which became the highest total ever recorded in a T20 World Cup final.
The tournament prize money announced by the International Cricket Council (ICC) included:
- Champions (India): USD 2.34 million (approx. ₹21.5 crore)
- Runners-up (New Zealand): USD 1.17 million (approx. ₹10.75 crore)
Team of the Tournament – T20 World Cup 2026
- Sanju Samson (India) – Wicketkeeper
- Sahibzada Farhan (Pakistan)
- Ishan Kishan (India)
- Shimron Hetmyer (West Indies)
- Sikandar Raza (Zimbabwe)
- Will Jacks (England)
- Shivam Dube (India)
- Mitchell Santner (New Zealand) – Captain
- Lungi Ngidi (South Africa)
- Jasprit Bumrah (India)
- Blessing Muzarabani (Zimbabwe)
India’s Cheetah Population Rises to 53
India’s cheetah population has increased to 53 individuals after a Namibian cheetah named Jwala gave birth to five cubs at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh.
The announcement was made on 9 March 2026 by Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav.
With the latest births, the number of cheetah cubs born in India has reached 33, showing encouraging progress in the country’s cheetah reintroduction programme.
Earlier, on 28 February 2026, India also received nine cheetahs from Botswana, including six females and three males, which were placed in quarantine enclosures at Kuno National Park before being released into the wild.
Inter-Regional Power Transmission Capacity to Reach 143 GW by 2027
The Government of India has announced plans to expand the country’s inter-regional electricity transmission capacity to 143 gigawatts (GW) by 2027. This initiative aims to strengthen the national power grid and ensure smooth electricity distribution between regions.
As of December 2025, India’s inter-regional transmission capacity stands at about 120 GW. The expansion will help meet the country’s rapidly growing power demand.
The government has set the following capacity targets:
- 143 GW by 2027
- 168 GW by 2032
According to projections, India’s peak electricity demand may reach around 388 GW by 2032. These upgrades are part of the National Electricity Plan (NEP) – Volume II (Transmission), which focuses on modernizing and expanding the national transmission infrastructure.
Indian Railways Launches ‘SHINE’ App
Indian Railways has introduced a new mobile application called SHINE to improve workplace safety and support women employees across the organization.
The application was officially launched on 8 March 2026, coinciding with International Women’s Day.
The SHINE app provides a dedicated digital platform through which women employees can report cases of workplace sexual harassment quickly and securely.
Key features include:
- Integration with the railway Human Resources Management System (HRMS)
- Confidential complaint submission
- Quick action by the designated internal committee
Once a complaint is filed, it is automatically forwarded to the appropriate committee responsible for handling workplace harassment cases, ensuring timely resolution and confidentiality.
NCB Busts Pan-India Drug Network ‘Team Kalki’
The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has dismantled a large drug trafficking network known as “Team Kalki.”
The group allegedly used darknet marketplaces and encrypted communication platforms to distribute narcotic substances across India.
Investigations reveal that the network had been active since January 2025, managing deliveries through courier and parcel services. Acting on intelligence gathered over several months, the NCB conducted a targeted operation in New Delhi.
Authorities suspect the group may have sent more than 1,000 drug consignments during this period.
The NCB operates under the provisions of the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances Act, 1985 and serves as India’s primary agency responsible for preventing drug trafficking and enforcing narcotics laws.
Review Questions
1. The ₹131 crore reward for Team India after winning the T20 World Cup 2026 was announced by which organization?
A. International Cricket Council
B. Board of Control for Cricket in India
C. Sports Authority of India
D. Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced a ₹131 crore reward for Team India after their victory in the T20 World Cup 2026.
2. India defeated which team in the final of the T20 World Cup 2026?
A. England
B. Australia
C. New Zealand national cricket team
D. Pakistan
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: India defeated New Zealand in the final match to win the T20 World Cup 2026.
3. The final match of the T20 World Cup 2026 was played at which stadium?
A. Wankhede Stadium
B. Eden Gardens
C. Narendra Modi Stadium
D. Arun Jaitley Stadium
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: The final was held at Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad, the world’s largest cricket stadium.
4. What was India’s total score in the T20 World Cup 2026 final?
A. 220/4
B. 240/6
C. 245/5
D. 253/5
✅ Answer: D
Explanation: India scored 253 runs for 5 wickets, the highest total ever in a T20 World Cup final.
5. India’s cheetah population recently reached 53 after cubs were born in which national park?
A. Gir National Park
B. Kuno National Park
C. Ranthambore National Park
D. Bandipur National Park
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: Five cubs were born to the Namibian cheetah Jwala at Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh.
6. Which Union Minister announced the increase in India’s cheetah population?
A. Narendra Modi
B. Amit Shah
C. Bhupender Yadav
D. Rajnath Singh
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav announced the increase in cheetah numbers.
7. India plans to increase inter-regional power transmission capacity to how many gigawatts (GW) by 2027?
A. 130 GW
B. 135 GW
C. 143 GW
D. 150 GW
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: The government aims to increase transmission capacity from 120 GW to 143 GW by 2027.
8. The SHINE app launched by Indian Railways is mainly designed for:
A. Online ticket booking
B. Passenger safety monitoring
C. Reporting workplace harassment complaints by women employees
D. Train tracking system
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: The SHINE app allows women employees to securely report cases of workplace sexual harassment.
9. The SHINE app is integrated with which system used by railway employees?
A. Railway Reservation System
B. Train Management System
C. Human Resources Management System (HRMS)
D. National Rail Database
✅ Answer: C
Explanation: The app is integrated with the HRMS platform, used by Indian Railways employees.
10. Which agency dismantled the pan-India drug network called “Team Kalki”?
A. Central Bureau of Investigation
B. Narcotics Control Bureau
C. National Investigation Agency
D. Enforcement Directorate
✅ Answer: B
Explanation: The Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) carried out an operation that dismantled the drug trafficking network known as Team Kalki.
