Vision IAS Current affairs for 28 October 2024 will cover important current affairs from National and International topics for UPSC IAS preparation.
Q1: Which of the following authored the book “Ratan Tata: A Life” which is to be published soon?
- Daras Singh Khurana
- Thomas Mathew
- Shantanu Narayen
Answer
Correct Answer: Thomas Mathew
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Books to be Launched:
- WAR by Bob Woodward
- Mother mary comes to me – Arundhati Roy’s first memoir
Books Launched:
- Khaki mein Sthitaprajna by Anil Raturi
- Tamilgam mein Shri Ram: Ek Avibhajya Bandhan by D.K. Hari & D.K. Hema Hari
- Five Decades in Politics – Sushil Kumar Shinde’s autobiography
- A Journey from Black Gold to White Gold by Kuldeep Gupta
- Modi’s Governance Triumph: Reshaping India’s Path to Prosperity by Tarun Chugh
Q2: In recent times, Dr. Neena Malhotra has been appointed as India’s Ambassador to which country?
- Sweden
- Italy
- France
Answer
Correct Answer: Sweden
Q3: Who has been elected as the President of the World Steel Association recently?
- T V Narendran
- Dr. Himanshu Pathak
- Pranav Chawla
Answer
Correct Answer: T V Narendran
Q4: Recently, under the Prime Minister MUDRA Yojana, the loan limit has been increased from 10 lakhs to how much?
- 18 lakhs
- 20 lakhs
- 15 lakhs
Answer
Correct Answer: 20 lakhs
Q5: Where will the Ganga Utsav 2024 be celebrated recently?
- Prayagraj
- Varanasi
- Haridwar
Answer
Correct Answer: Haridwar
- The Ganga Utsav 2024 will be celebrated on November 4th at Chandee Ghat in Haridwar.
Q6: Recently, Meta and IndiaAI have unveiled the Center for Generative AI “Srujan” at which IIT?
- IIT Kanpur
- IIT Jodhpur
- IIT Delhi
Answer
Correct Answer: IIT Jodhpur
Q7: Where was the Asia Clean Energy Summit 2024 held recently?
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Brazil
Answer
Correct Answer: Singapore
Q8: Recently, India has organized the 34th Defense Production Program for candidates from which country?
- Sri Lanka
- Maldives
- Nepal
Answer
Correct Answer: Maldives
- The National Institute of Public Administration and Governance (NIPAG) conducted a two-week program in New Delhi.
- The program started on October 14th in partnership with India’s Ministry of External Affairs.
- 35 Maldivian civil servants, including senior officials, participated in the program.
- This is the second program in the second phase of the newly launched training initiative.
Q9: Who was Rohini M Godbole who passed away recently?
- Physicist
- Journalist
- Writer
Answer
Correct Answer: Physicist
- Rohini M Godbole, a prominent physicist and advocate for women in science, passed away at the age of 71.
- She was a recipient of the Padma Shri award and was associated with the Center for High Energy Physics at IISc Bangalore for over 25 years.
Q10: Which country recently became the first to stop producing electricity from coal?
- Germany
- Uzbekistan
- UK
Answer
Correct Answer: UK
United Kingdom
- (England + Scotland + Wales + Northern Ireland)
United Kingdom
- Capital – London
- Currency – Pound Sterling
- Prime Minister – Keir Starmer
Q11: Where will NTPC and the Indian Army set up a solar hydrogen microgrid?
- Ladakh
- Jamnagar
- Mumbai
Answer
Correct Answer: Ladakh
- NTPC and the Indian Army will set up a solar hydrogen microgrid in Ladakh.
Q12: Where has the Asian Golden Cat been recently reconfirmed?
- Satpura National Park
- Manas National Park
- Kanha National Park
Answer
Correct Answer: Manas National Park
Q13: Who has been recently appointed as the MD&CEO of Axis Bank?
- Amitabh Chaudhry
- Amrit Mohan
- PK Gupta
Answer
Correct Answer: Amitabh Chaudhry
Q14: When was “World Swimming Day” celebrated recently?
- October 25th
- October 26th
- October 24th
Answer
Correct Answer: October 26th
- World Swimming Day is celebrated on the fourth Saturday of October every year.
- This event promotes a healthy lifestyle through swimming and raises awareness about water safety.
Q15: Who has topped the World Justice Project Rule of Law Index 2024?
- Finland
- Denmark
- Norway
Answer
Correct Answer: Denmark
- Denmark topped the World Justice Project Rule of Law Index 2024.
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World Justice Project Rule of Law Index 2024
| Country | Index Score |
|---|---|
| Denmark | 0.9 |
| Norway | 0.89 |
| Finland | 0.87 |
| Sweden | 0.86 |
| Germany | 0.83 |
| Netherlands | 0.83 |
| New Zealand | 0.83 |
| Luxembourg | 0.83 |
| Estonia | 0.82 |
| Ireland | 0.81 |
Q16: Recently, the 7th Inter-Governmental Consultations between India and which country were held in New Delhi?
- Germany
- Sweden
- France
Answer
Correct Answer: Germany