JKSSB FEB - 2026 Paper

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Strait of Hormuz is a waterway between Persian Gulf to North and Gulf of Oman to the South

While as Bab el Mandeb near Yemen is strait connecting Red Sea to Gulf of Aden

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At the India AI Impact Summit 2026, PM Modi described AI as a transformative force and unveiled the M.A.N.A.V Vision to guide the ethical, inclusive, and strategic deployment of AI technologies across the country.

Key Pillars of the M.A.N.A.V. Vision

• M - Moral and Ethical Systems: Ensures AI development is guided by ethical, fair, and transparent principles

• A - Accountable Governance: Implements robust oversight and transparent, responsible AI deployment.

• N - National Sovereignty: Emphasizes that data sovereignty belongs to those who generate it, fostering secure domestic data and infrastructure.

• A - Accessible and Inclusive: Focuses on making AI a "multiplier" for opportunities rather than a monopoly, aiding the Global South.

• V - Valid and Legitimate Systems: Requires AI systems to be lawful, verifiable, and trustworthy to tackle issues like deepfakes.

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The 6th National Rafting Championship titled “The Ultimate River Battle” was organized at Shibnote in Doda district of Jammu and Kashmir on river Chenab

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JK e-Pathshala, the DTH channel of the School Education Department, a significant step towards ensuring access to quality education for students across Jammu and Kashmir, especially in remote and underserved areas.

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Former Delhi captain and J&K cricket veteran Mithun Manhas was elected unopposed as the 37th President of the BCCI, succeeding Roger Binny. He became only the third consecutive former cricketer (after Sourav Ganguly and Roger Binny) to hold the prestigious post, and the first ever from Jammu & Kashmir.

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Auqib Nabi was named the Player of the Tournament after a phenomenal season where he finished as the leading wicket-taker. He claimed 60 wickets at an impressive average of around 12.5, including a match-defining 5-wicket haul (5/54) in the first innings of the final against Karnataka.

Shubham Pundir won the Player of the Match award for his excellent knock of 121 runs in the first innings, which helped J&K post a mammoth total of 584

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The 41-year-old veteran batsman Paras Dogra captained the J&K side. He is a legend of domestic cricket and is only the second player in history (after Wasim Jaffer) to score over 10,000 runs in the Ranji Trophy.

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In the 2026 Australian Open, Carlos Alcaraz beat Novak Djokovic in the men's final for his first Australian Open title and first career Grand Slam title. Elena Rybakina defeated Aryna Sabalenka in the women's final for her second Grand Slam title

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Rajasthan remained the biggest wool-producing state, producing 16,013.50 thousand kg, which accounted for 47.53% of the country’s total output. Jammu & Kashmir ranked second with 7,770 thousand kg (23.06%).

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The government has earmarked ₹1,878 crore specifically for agriculture and allied sectors to transition farming from subsistence-driven practices to commercially viable enterprises, aiming to create over 2.87 lakh jobs.