Latest Current Affairs 20 March 2026-Daily GK with FAQs
1. Small Hydro Power Scheme Approved
The Union Cabinet approved a ₹2584.6 crore Small Hydro Power Scheme (2026–31) to develop 1500 MW clean energy.
Key Points:
- Focus: North-East, hilly & remote areas
- Capacity: 1–25 MW projects
- Incentive: ₹3.6 crore/MW
- Investment target: ₹15,000 crore
👉 Why Important? Boosts renewable energy & rural development.
2. One Nation One Election – JPC Tenure Extended
Lok Sabha extended the Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) tenure till Monsoon Session 2026.
Key Points:
- Reviews One Nation One Election proposal
- Examines Constitution (129th Amendment) Bill, 2024
- Aims to streamline elections
👉 Exam Focus: Polity + Governance
3. Nepal’s First Transgender Woman MP
Bhumika Shrestha becomes Nepal’s first transgender woman MP.
Key Points:
- Represents Rastriya Swatantra Party
- Promotes LGBTQ rights
- Reflects progressive reforms
👉 Exam Focus: International Relations + Social Issues
4. Ugadi 2026 – Telugu New Year
Ugadi will be celebrated on 19 March 2026.
Key Points:
- Celebrated in Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka
- Marks Shaka Samvat New Year
- Special dish: Ugadi Pachadi
👉 Exam Focus: Culture & Festivals
5. Floating LiDAR Buoy System Tested
India successfully tested Floating LiDAR Buoy System.
Key Points:
- Developed by NIOT
- Measures wind up to 300m
- Helps offshore wind energy
👉 Exam Focus: Science & Tech
6. IOS SAGAR 2026 Initiative
Indian Navy launched IOS SAGAR 2026.
Key Points:
- 16 Indian Ocean nations involved
- Focus: maritime security cooperation
- Supports SAGAR vision
👉 Exam Focus: Defence + IR
7. India’s Metro Network – 3rd Largest
India becomes world’s 3rd largest metro network.
Key Points:
- 1143+ km operational
- 29 cities covered
- 11.5 million daily passengers
👉 Exam Focus: Infrastructure
8. Hurun Rich List 2026
- Elon Musk remains richest
- Mukesh Ambani richest Asian
- India: 308 billionaires
👉 Exam Focus: Economy
PRACTICE QUIZ
Q1. Small Hydro Power Scheme aims to generate:
A) 1000 MW
B) 1500 MW ✅
C) 2000 MW
D) 2500 MW
Q2. IOS SAGAR initiative is related to:
A) Space
B) Agriculture
C) Maritime Security ✅
D) Banking
Q3. India’s metro rank globally:
A) 1st
B) 2nd
C) 3rd ✅
D) 4th
Q4. Ugadi is related to:
A) Punjab
B) Gujarat
C) South India ✅
D) Bihar
Q5. Floating LiDAR is used for:
A) Rainfall
B) Wind measurement ✅
C) Soil testing
D) Mining