Current Affairs 2026-10-20

Major developments on 20 October 2026 include US ordering removal of Chinese AI firm DeepSeek from civilian government systems, India-New Zealand FTA entering into force with zero-duty access, India reaffirming support for inclusive global trade rules at UNGA, a tiger spotted in Maharashtra's Beed after nearly 100 years, Air Chief Marshal AP Singh's final Kiran trainer sortie, WWF-India launching Green Diwali Campaign, AstraZeneca-Oracle AI clinical trials in Abu Dhabi, India to host first SCO Civilisational Dialogue Forum, CCPA cracking down on online sale of regulated explosives, NHAI adding toll plaza feedback feature to Rajmargyatra app, Indian scientists developing AI sensor for snake venom identification, Nepal banning Priyagold biscuits over food safety concerns, and Arshi Gupta becoming youngest Rotax MAX Challenge Mini Champion.