Vision IAS Current affairs for 3 November 2024 will cover important current affairs from National and International topics for UPSC IAS preparation.
Q1: Recently, a Special Forces unit of the Indian Army has been sent to participate in which joint exercise named “Garuda Shakti”?
- Singapore
- Algeria
- Indonesia
Answer
Correct Answer: Indonesia
Indonesia
- Capital: Jakarta
- Currency: Indonesian Rupiah
- President: Prabowo Subianto
Do you know?
- Prabowo Subianto has become the new president of Indonesia.
- India and Indonesia have strengthened their counter-terrorism cooperation.
- Mount Lewotobi volcano in Indonesia has erupted.
- Mount Merapi volcano in Indonesia has erupted.
- The 43rd ASEAN Summit was held in Jakarta.
- Indonesia wants to replicate India’s Jan Aushadhi Kendra model.
- FIFA has awarded the upcoming Under-17 World Cup to Indonesia.
- Jakarta, the capital of Indonesia, has become the most polluted city in the world.
Q2: Which country recently successfully tested the new ballistic missile Hwasong-19?
- North Korea
- Japan
- China
Answer
Correct Answer: North Korea
North Korea:
- Capital: Pyongyang
- Currency: North Korean Won
- President: Kim Jong Un
Q3: Which company has recently developed an indigenous catalyst to convert CO2 into methanol?
- HPCL
- NTPC
- BPCL
Answer
Correct Answer: NTPC
Q4: Where was India’s first Analog Space Mission launched?
- Jammu Kashmir
- Sikkim
- Leh
Answer
Correct Answer: Leh
- This mission will simulate life on a base station beyond Earth to understand the challenges of interplanetary life.
Q5: Recently, Duma Boko was declared the sixth president of which country?
- Ethiopia
- Botswana
- Namibia
Answer
Correct Answer: Botswana
- The second largest diamond in the world has been found in Botswana.
- This diamond was discovered by a Canadian company.
- The new diamond weighs 2492 carats.
- The world’s largest diamond is the Cullinan Diamond, discovered in South Africa in 1905.
- The Cullinan Diamond weighs 3016 carats and is currently in the possession of the British royal family.
Botswana
- Capital: Gaborone
- Currency: Botswana Pula
- President: Mokgweetsi Masisi
Q6: Recently, IAS Alka Tiwari has been appointed as the Chief Secretary of which state?
- Jharkhand
- Maharashtra
- Odisha
Answer
Correct Answer: Jharkhand
Q7: In which state has the ‘Butterfly Park’ been recently inaugurated?
- West Bengal
- Maharashtra
- Arunachal Pradesh
Answer
Correct Answer: Arunachal Pradesh
- The Butterfly Park has been inaugurated in Pakke Tiger Reserve, Arunachal Pradesh.
- Its objective is to enhance biodiversity conservation efforts and promote eco-friendly tourism.
Q8: Recently, the 15th edition of the joint military exercise “Vajra Prahar” started between India and which country?
- USA
- Germany
- France
Answer
Correct Answer: USA
Q9: Which state’s Durgapur Aranya Zoo is ready for IGBC certification?
- Andhra Pradesh
- Himachal Pradesh
- Odisha
Answer
Correct Answer: Himachal Pradesh
- Durgapur Aranya Zoo in Himachal Pradesh is ready for IGBC (Indian Green Building Council) certification.
Q10: Who was Bibek Debroy, who recently passed away?
- Economist
- Journalist
- Writer
Answer
Correct Answer: Economist
Q11: Who recently inaugurated Gujarat’s largest waste-to-energy plant in Pirana, Ahmedabad?
- JP Nadda
- Amit Shah
- Narendra Modi
Answer
Correct Answer: Amit Shah
Q12: Who has recently assumed the post of ‘Defense Secretary’?
- Rajesh Kumar Singh
- Vipin Kumar
- PK Gupta
Answer
Correct Answer: Rajesh Kumar Singh
Q13: In which country was the religious festival of Kali Puja celebrated with great enthusiasm recently?
- Pakistan
- Bangladesh
- Nepal
Answer
Correct Answer: Bangladesh
- The main features of Kali Puja are the worship of Goddess Kali, lighting earthen lamps in homes, temples, and crematoriums in memory of departed elders.
Q14: Where did Union Minister Piyush Goyal recently inaugurate the ‘One District One Product’ wall?
- Riyadh
- Paris
- Berlin
Answer
Correct Answer: Riyadh
Q15: When was “World Vegan Day 2024” celebrated recently?
- October 31
- November 1
- October 30
Answer
Correct Answer: November 1