Daily Current Affairs 20th March 2026

Q.1. Which state, close to Juvvaladinne Fishing Harbour, will house the first autonomous maritime shipbuilding and systems hub in the world?
Ans:- Andhra Pradesh
Q.2. Which Assamese fragrant rice with a GI label was first shipped to Italy and the UK?
Ans:- Joha Rice
Q.3. Which state saw the introduction of the “Araku Kouni” indigenous millet-based menu?
Ans:- Andhra Pradesh
Q.4. Which major Indian port was the first to use a Digital Twin platform for maritime management?
Ans:- V.O. Chidambaranar Port
Q.5. With effect from April 16, 2026, who has been named Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) of HDFC ERGO General Insurance?
Ans:- Parthanil Ghosh
Q.6. After a 22-year hiatus, which nation will host the second leg of the Asia Cup Archery in 2027?
Ans:- India
Q.7. Which business introduced Agent Studio, an AI platform designed to automate business payments?
Ans:- Razorpay
Q.8. Honeywell partnered with which institution to establish the Centre of Excellence for Future Skills & Innovation in India?
Ans:- IIT Bombay
Q.9. On March 12, 2026, where was the International Rail Coach Expo (IRCE) 2026 opened?
Ans:- ICF Chennai
Q.10. The Memorandum of Understanding between Oil India Limited and NSTFDC to improve healthcare infrastructure in tribal regions will assist which state?
Ans:- Madhya Pradesh
Q.11. In order to prevent forced religious conversions, whose state’s cabinet passed the draft Freedom of Religion Bill, 2026?
Ans:- Chhattisgarh