Hang tight, we are getting things ready…
TNPSCAI.in logoTNPSCAI.in

TNPSC current affairs

TNPSC Current Affairs – Friday, 20 March 2026

TNPSC Current Affairs • 20 Mar 2026

Published on: Friday, 20 March 2026

TNPSC current affairs for Friday, 20 March 2026 dials into the Tamil Nadu and national pulse with exam-ready clarity. The editors have distilled 7 crisp question-and-answer pairs, weaving the events through Daily Current Affairs - 2026-03-20 so that General Studies I, II, III, and the dedicated current affairs slot see the same narrative. Today’s batch explains why each headline matters, the cause-effect threads behind the policies, and how the stories feed into the schemes and science headlines you will see on the paper. Read it once, mark the anchor words that link people, policies, and dates, and then scroll straight to the quiz call-to-action; that second pass is when you turn reading into retrieval rather than letting the news slide away.

TNPSCAI.in

Practice this quiz on TNPSCAI.in

Attempt the curated MCQ quiz for this date and unlock analytics, streaks, and rapid revision tips.

Start free quizLog in

What you will revise today

Daily Current Affairs - 2026-03-20

Q1Which state has recently overtaken Gujarat to lead India's textile export race?

Options

AMaharashtra
BKarnataka
CTamil Nadu
DUttar Pradesh

Correct answer

Tamil Nadu

Explanation

Tamil Nadu has surpassed Gujarat to become the leading state in India's textile export race, indicating significant growth in its textile sector.

current-affairsmedium
Q2The Madras High Court recently ordered the eradication of which invasive species, locally known as 'seemai karuvelam', in Tamil Nadu?

Options

AProsopis juliflora
BEichhornia crassipes
CLantana camara
DParthenium hysterophorus

Correct answer

Prosopis juliflora

Explanation

The Madras High Court has issued orders for the eradication of Prosopis juliflora, commonly known as 'seemai karuvelam' in Tamil Nadu, due to its adverse environmental impact.

current-affairsmedium
Q3What is the newly raised upper age limit for Tamil Nadu Home Guards?

Options

A55 years
B58 years
C60 years
D62 years

Correct answer

60 years

Explanation

The upper age limit for Tamil Nadu Home Guards has been raised to 60 years, reflecting a policy change to allow more experienced personnel to serve longer.

current-affairseasy
Q4How many raptor species were recorded in the first State-wide assessment conducted in Tamil Nadu?

Options

A35
B42
C51
D60

Correct answer

51

Explanation

Tamil Nadu recorded 51 raptor species in its first-ever State-wide assessment, providing crucial data for biodiversity conservation efforts.

current-affairsmedium
Q5Which of the following is a key focus of the newly launched Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0?

Options

APromoting urban sanitation
BProviding piped water supply to all rural households
CDeveloping smart cities
DEnhancing industrial infrastructure

Correct answer

Providing piped water supply to all rural households

Explanation

Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0 focuses on achieving the objective of providing safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections to all rural households by 2024.

current-affairseasy
Q6As per recent reports, how many pieces of Indian space junk are currently orbiting Earth, posing collision risks?

Options

A50
B85
C100
D129

Correct answer

129

Explanation

India currently has 129 pieces of space junk, including defunct satellites, orbiting Earth, which poses significant collision risks to operational spacecraft.

current-affairsmedium
Q7Which organization is set to introduce an AI-powered dashcam monitoring system for National Highway operations and management?

Options

AISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation)
BDRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation)
CNHAI (National Highways Authority of India)
DTRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India)

Correct answer

NHAI (National Highways Authority of India)

Explanation

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is introducing an AI-powered dashcam monitoring system to enhance safety and efficiency in national highway operations.

current-affairseasy

Finished reading? Follow our daily drops

Tap Instagram, YouTube, or WhatsApp for concise recaps once you clear the questions.

TNPSCAI.in

Build a 30-day revision streak — starts with your first quiz.

Most toppers never break their streak more than twice.

A single quiz a day beats 3 hours of reading once a week.

Recent dates

Recent dates

March 20262026View all dates →
YesterdayThursday, 19 March 2026TomorrowSaturday, 21 March 2026
Sunday, 29 March 2026Saturday, 28 March 2026Friday, 27 March 2026Thursday, 26 March 2026Wednesday, 25 March 2026Tuesday, 24 March 2026

TNPSC current affairs daily habit

TNPSC current affairs is the heartbeat of Tamil Nadu’s General Studies plan. Each morning we collect Tamil Nadu, national, and global developments across Economy, Governance, Science, and Culture, distill them into crisp question-answer capsules, and send them to your inbox before the prelim clock starts. Daily reading paired with the quiz keeps your accuracy charts climbing, because candidates who do not test memorize facts only for the moment. The exam sections that benefit the most are General Studies I for polity, GS II for Tamil Nadu governance, and GS III for economy and environment; the current affairs round connects those headline events to the strategies and schemes on the paper. Highlight dates, people, and cause-effect while reading, then immediately validate that memory by attempting the quiz, so retention takes root before the day flies by. Bookmark this page, tap the Yesterday/Tomorrow pills, and swing back tomorrow—the habit is the roadmap to momentum.