Vision IAS Current affairs for 19 November 2024 will cover important current affairs from National and International topics for UPSC IAS preparation.
Q1: Recently, ADB has increased climate financing to $7.2 billion with the US and which other country?
- Japan
- Malaysia
- Thailand
Answer
Correct Answer: Japan
ADB ( Asian Development Bank):
- Founded: 19 Dec 1966
- Headquarter: Manila
- President: Masatsugu Asakawa
Q2: Who recently became Miss Universe 2024?
- Alejandra Marisa Rodriguez
- Madison Marsh
- Victoria Kaizer Theelvig
Answer
Correct Answer: Victoria Kaizer Theelvig
Q3: Recently, Glenn Maxwell became the ____ Australian cricketer to score 10,000 T20 runs.
- Third
- Fifth
- Second
Answer
Correct Answer: Third
- David Warner (12,411 runs) and Aaron Finch (11,458 runs) are the other two players.
Q4: Which IIT is developing intelligent receivers for 6G?
- IIT Kanpur
- IIT Delhi
- IIT Indore
Answer
Correct Answer: IIT Indore
Q5: Recently, Air India has officially completed the merger with which company?
- SpiceJet
- Vistara
- IndiGo
Answer
Correct Answer: Vistara
Q6: Recently, Prime Minister Modi was honored with the highest national honor of which country?
- Nigeria
- Brazil
- Guyana
Answer
Correct Answer: Nigeria
- In Nigeria, Prime Minister Modi received the 17th international award as the “Grand Commander of the Order of the Niger”.
- During this time, he was also given a 21-gun salute.
- This honor was previously awarded by Nigeria to Queen Elizabeth II in 1969.
Q7: Recently, who signed the green energy agreement at COP-29 in Baku?
- Uzbekistan
- Azerbaijan
- Kazakhstan
- All of the above
Answer
Correct Answer: All of the above
Q8: Recently, where was the original handwritten manuscript copy of the Indian Constitution displayed at a book fair?
- Sharjah
- Abu Dhabi
- Dubai
Answer
Correct Answer: Sharjah
Q9: Who recently became the second highest wicket-taker for India in T20I cricket?
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Arshdeep Singh
- Jasprit Bumrah
Answer
Correct Answer: Arshdeep Singh
- Arshdeep Singh became the second highest wicket-taker for India in T20I cricket, surpassing Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Jasprit Bumrah.
Q10: Recently, which country’s cricketer Tim Southee announced his retirement from cricket?
- New Zealand
- Australia
- England
Answer
Correct Answer: New Zealand
Q11: Recently, Princess Yuriko of which country passed away at the age of 101?
- Britain
- Japan
- Turkey
Answer
Correct Answer: Japan
Q12: Recently, which city has become the top global greenhouse gas emitter?
- Shanghai
- Tokyo
- New York
Answer
Correct Answer: Shanghai
Q13: When was “International Student Day” celebrated recently?
- November 16
- November 15
- November 17
Answer
Correct Answer: November 17
- International Student Day is an international celebration of the student community, which is celebrated every year on November 17th.
Q14: Recently, Indonesia and which country started the joint naval exercise Keris Wumera 2024?
- Australia
- USA
- China
Answer
Correct Answer: Australia
Q15: Recently, Donald Trump announced whom as the head of the Department of Energy?
- Chris Wright
- RF Kennedy Jr.
- Tulsi Gabbard
Answer
Correct Answer: Chris Wright