Daily Current Affairs 18th March 2026

Q.1. Which city hosted the opening of Bharat Forge’s cutting-edge Landing Gear Components Machining Facility in association with Liebherr-Aerospace & Transportation SAS?
Ans:- Pune
Q.2. As part of its bid to host the 2036 Olympic Games, which Indian state has set aside Rs 1,331 crore to improve an Olympic-ready city?
Ans:- Gujarat
Q.3. By finishing the Full Ironman New Zealand triathlon in 11 hours and 50 minutes, who made history?
Ans:- Anant Rana
Q.4. Which organization successfully tested the “ADC-150,” an indigenous air droppable container, in conjunction with the Indian Navy?
Ans:- DRDO
Q.5. Which city will host the NXT Conclave 2026 from March 12–14, 2026?
Ans:- New Delhi
Q.6. After four days of exhibitions and expert sessions, which Indian state hosted the 2026 Indian Orchid Festival?
Ans:- Sikkim
Q.7. Which date in 2026 will be designated as World Kidney Day?
Ans:- March 12
Q.8. As a member of the National Commission for Scheduled Castes (NCSC), who has taken the lead?
Ans:- Dr. Partha Biswas
Q.9. Which airport has the Union Cabinet’s formal designation as an international airport?
Ans:- Madurai Airport
Q.10. Which company launched the fourth batch of the Directors’ Certification in Corporate Governance for Defense Officers in collaboration with the Directorate General Resettlement (DGR)?
Ans:- IICA
Q.11. In light of growing geopolitical tensions with the US and Israel, which nation formally withdrew from the 2026 FIFA World Cup?
Ans:- Iran
Q.12. Which company started the Bug Bounty Program to improve Aadhaar systems’ digital security?
Ans:- UIDAI