Current Affairs · 18 March 2026
TNPSC current affairs published on 18 March 2026.
Sarfaraz Ahmed retires after 54 Tests, 117 ODIs and 61 T20Is for Pakistan
Former Pakistan captain Sarfaraz Ahmed announced retirement after a career spanning nearly two decades.
Mayank Chakraborty becomes India’s 94th Grandmaster and first from the North East
Sixteen-year-old Mayank Chakraborty secured his final GM norm in Sweden and became India’s 94th Grandmaster.
Chhattisgarh launches Gaudham Yojana with 29 gaudhams in 11 districts
Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai launched Gaudham Yojana in Bilaspur district with a target of 1,460 gaudhams.
Fitch raises India’s FY26 GDP growth forecast to 7.5% in March 2026 outlook
Fitch Ratings raised India’s FY26 GDP growth forecast to 7.5% and FY27 to 6.7%.
PM Modi inaugurates projects worth about ₹19,480 crore in Guwahati, Assam
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for projects worth around ₹19,480 crore in Guwahati.
NYPS 2.0 expands National Youth Parliament Scheme access to all institutions and citizens
The Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs launched NYPS 2.0 on 11 September 2024 with wider participation categories.
World Bank backs Uttar Pradesh Clean Air Management Program with $299.66 million loan
World Bank, India and Uttar Pradesh signed a $299.66 million agreement for a 10-year clean air program.
ITDC and Ministry of Tribal Affairs launch capacity building for tribal homestay owners
ITDC and the Ministry of Tribal Affairs launched a capacity building programme for tribal homestay owners at Hotel Samrat, New Delhi.
World Bank signs $299.66 million loan for Uttar Pradesh Clean Air Management Program
The World Bank, Government of India and Government of Uttar Pradesh signed a $299.66 million agreement for the Uttar Pradesh Clean Air Management Program.
Indian animated short CHYIMI wins Best Director at NYSAF 2026
The animated short film CHYIMI won the Best Director Award at the New York Short Animation Festival 2026.
Jasprit Bumrah named UNIQLO India brand ambassador
UNIQLO appointed Indian fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah as its brand ambassador in March 2026.