Daily Current Affiars 17th March 2026

Q.1. For the 40th AAHAR 2026, which took place at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, which nation was the Partner Country?
Ans:- Italy
Q.2. Which nation strengthened international collaboration in renewable energy by formally ratifying the International Solar Alliance’s (ISA) Framework Agreement?
Ans:- Romania
Q.3. After Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was assassinated, who was appointed by the Assembly of Experts as Iran’s next Supreme Leader?
Ans:- Mojtaba Khamenei
Q.4. Where will the Indian Foundation for Quality Management’s MSME Symposium 2026 take place on March 20, 2026?
Ans:- Chennai
Q.5. Which nation is home to ABB’s headquarters? In 2026, the automation machinery company announced a $75 million investment to expand its manufacturing and research and development facilities in India.
Ans:- Switzerland
Q.6. Which city hosted the national conference held by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj to commemorate the Sashakt Panchayat-Netri Abhiyan’s first year?
Ans:- New Delhi
Q.7. Where was the ICMR-National Institute of Malaria Research’s 2026 International Malaria Conference held to talk about ways to eradicate malaria?
Ans:- New Delhi
Q.8. Who became IndiGo’s temporary CEO?
Ans:- Rahul Bhatia
Q.9. Which bank collaborated with Swiggy to provide the co-branded BLCK and Ornge credit cards, which offer yearly discounts of up to ₹48,000?
Ans:- HDFC Bank
Q.10. Which nation is hosting the joint military exercise “LAMITIYE-2026” in which the Indian Armed Forces are participating?
Ans:- Seychelles