18th March 2026 Current Affairs MCQ Quiz

Assam Mala 3.0 is a road infrastructure programme worth Rs 3,200 crore that aims to construct over 900 km of roads and 37 bridges to enhance connectivity between states.

Sagar Defence Engineering Private Limited is building the world's first Autonomous Maritime Shipbuilding Centre at Juvvaladinne Fishing Harbour in the Nellore district of Andhra Pradesh.

The Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying (MoFAH&D) announced the Rs 100 crore Aqua Park for Anantnag during the National Conference on Cold Water Fisheries in Srinagar. Union Minister Rajiv Ranjan Singh heads both MoFAH&D and MoPR — worth noting for exams that link ministers to multiple portfolios.

Arpita Patra of IISc summited Nevado Ojos del Salado, the world's highest volcano, located on the Chile–Argentina border, becoming the second Indian woman to do so after Arunima Sinha.

The amendment to the Securities Contracts (Regulation) Rules, 1957 reduces the MPS required at the time of listing from 5% to 2.5%, introducing a new six-category framework.

The penalty was imposed due to the company's non-compliance with Key Managerial Personnel (KMP) compensation guidelines, as identified during a statutory inspection.

‘The funds, secured via sustainability-linked NCDs, are intended to strengthen the company’’s strategic initiatives, expand the chemicals business, and create rural jobs through agri-business engagement.’

‘Fitch Ratings raised India’’s GDP growth forecast for the Financial Year 2025-26 to 7.5%, driven by stable economic indicators and strong domestic demand.’

Directed by Paul Thomas Anderson, 'One Battle After Another' was the biggest winner at the 98th Oscars, securing six awards including Best Picture and Best Director.

R. Vairamuthu is a renowned Tamil poet and lyricist, making him the third Tamil writer to receive India's highest literary honour, the Jnanpith Award.

Discovered in Manas National Park, the species belongs to the Melastomataceae family and enriches the botanical diversity of Assam and the genus Osbeckia.

India dominated the event held at Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium, New Delhi, securing 208 medals to finish at the top of the medal standings.

‘Mayank Chakraborty, a 17-year-old from Guwahati, Assam, became India’’s 94th Grandmaster and the first from the North East region after his performance in Stockholm.’

Sarfaraz Ahmed captained the Pakistan team to victory in the ICC Champions Trophy 2017 and was also the captain of the 2006 ICC U-19 World Cup winning team.

The 2026 theme for the International Day of Mathematics, observed on March 14, is 'Mathematics and Hope'.

The day, originally focused on the impact of dams, now emphasizes the critical role rivers play in sustaining livelihoods, ecosystems, and global water security.

The Chhattisgarh government plans to establish 1,460 Gaudhams, with 10 shelters per development block, to protect and manage stray and abandoned cattle.

Gaudhams are designed to serve as training centres for animal husbandry, fodder cultivation, and the production of value-added products from cow dung.

The 98th Academy Awards (Oscars 2026) were held at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood, Los Angeles, USA.

The framework was expanded from three to six categories to create a more graded and structured approach for public shareholding requirements as companies grow.