Vision IAS Current affairs for 20 November 2024 will cover important current affairs from National and International topics for UPSC IAS preparation.
Q1: Recently, the central government has notified Guru Ghasidas-Tamor Pilighat as the 56th tiger reserve of the country in which state?
- Chhattisgarh
- Maharashtra
- Jharkhand
Answer
Correct Answer: Chhattisgarh
Q2: Who was recently appointed as the brand ambassador of the All India Pickleball Association?
- Sagarika Ghosh
- Premila God
- Mandira Bedi
Answer
Correct Answer: Mandira Bedi
Q3: Who will launch the Indian telecommunication satellite GSAT-20?
- SpaceX
- NASA
- ISRO
Answer
Correct Answer: SpaceX
Q4: Recently, Prime Minister Modi gifted a silver Panchamrit Kalash (vessel) to the president of which country?
- Guyana
- Brazil
- Nigeria
Answer
Correct Answer: Nigeria
- Prime Minister Modi gifted a silver Panchamrit Kalash (vessel) to the President of Nigeria, which is a beautiful example of traditional craftsmanship from Kolhapur, Maharashtra.
- This vessel is made of high-quality silver, shaped with skill and precision.
Q5: Recently, which state government has announced a 100% exemption on road tax and registration fees for electric vehicles?
- Andhra Pradesh
- Tamil Nadu
- Odisha
Answer
Correct Answer: Tamil Nadu
Do you know?
- Tamil Nadu is the largest producer of cloves in India.
- Tamil Nadu government unveiled its Cyber Security Policy 2.0.
- Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the Thoothukudi International Container Terminal in Tamil Nadu.
- The ‘Global Muthamizh Murugan Conference’ was held in Tamil Nadu.
- India launched its first reusable hybrid rocket RHUMI-1 from Thiruvidanthai in Chennai.
- The multi-nation air exercise ‘Tarang Shakti 2024’ was held in Tamil Nadu.
- The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu has presented a resolution against ‘One Nation One Election’ and the ‘delimitation process’.
- The Tamil Nadu government launched the Neengal Nalama scheme for the upliftment of families.
Q6: Which country has recently announced visas for 2 lakh skilled workers?
- Germany
- Brazil
- France
Answer
Correct Answer: Germany
- Germany has announced plans to issue visas to 2 lakh skilled workers by the end of this year.
- This is a 10% increase compared to the previous year.
- Germany has been facing a labor shortage for a long time.
- Currently, there are about 1.34 million job vacancies in the country.
Q7: Recently, where has South Asia’s largest maritime exercise “SAGARMANTHAN” been started?
- Kathmandu
- New Delhi
- Colombo
Answer
Correct Answer: New Delhi
Q8: Who won the 14th Hockey India Senior Men’s National Championship recently?
- Odisha
- Uttar Pradesh
- Haryana
Answer
Correct Answer: Odisha
- Hockey Association of Odisha defeated Hockey Haryana to win the 14th Hockey India Senior Men’s National Championship at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai.
Q9: In which state is the Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary, which has been in the news recently?
- Tamil Nadu
- Karnataka
- Kerala
Answer
Correct Answer: Karnataka
- The Nugu Wildlife Sanctuary is located in the Mysore district of Karnataka.
- The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has recommended notifying Nugu as a critical and important part of the Bandipur Tiger Reserve, but this recommendation has not yet been implemented.
- It is located north of Bandipur National Park.
Q10: Where will the International Cooperation Summit be held recently?
- New Delhi
- Bhopal
- Mumbai
Answer
Correct Answer: New Delhi
- The International Cooperation Summit will be held in India from 25-30 November 2024 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
- The theme of the summit is “Cooperatives: The Foundation of Prosperity for All” and is in line with Prime Minister’s vision of “Sahakar se Samriddhi”.
Q11: Which country has recently launched the “Global Energy Efficiency Alliance”?
- Britain
- Japan
- UAE
Answer
Correct Answer: UAE
- The UAE has launched an ambitious initiative to establish the “Global Energy Efficiency Alliance” (GEEA) during COP29 held in Azerbaijan.
- This initiative aims to double global energy efficiency rates by 2030 and contribute to significant emission reductions.
Q12: Who will head the IFFI 2024 International Jury?
- Ashutosh Gowariker
- Rakesh Roshan
- Aditya Chopra
Answer
Correct Answer: Ashutosh Gowariker
Q13: Recently, which country’s University of Wollongong has opened its campus in Gujarat’s GIFT City?
- America
- China
- Australia
Answer
Correct Answer: Australia
Q14: When was the “National Naturopathy Day” celebrated recently?
- 17th November
- 18th November
- 16th November
Answer
Correct Answer: 18th November
- National Naturopathy Day is celebrated every year on 18th November.
- Its aim is to promote positive mental and physical health through drug-free medical practices.
- The Ministry of AYUSH declared this day on 18th November 2018.
Q15: Recently, which country returned more than 1400 stolen artifacts to India?
- Britain
- America
- Portugal
Answer
Correct Answer: America