Vision IAS Current affairs for 22 November 2024 will cover important current affairs from National and International topics for UPSC IAS preparation.
Q1: In which city is India’s first night safari park being developed?
- Lucknow
- Jaipur
- Mumbai
Answer
Correct Answer: Lucknow
- India’s first night safari park is being developed in Lucknow, the capital of Uttar Pradesh.
- This will be the world’s fifth such safari.
- The Kukrail Night Safari Park and Wildlife Center is being built on 900 acres.
- CM Yogi Adityanath aims to complete this project by June 2026.
Q2: Which company has been fined Rs 213 crore by the CCI recently?
- Meta
- Amazon
- OLA
Answer
Correct Answer: Meta
Q3: Which famous tennis player has recently retired?
- Rafael Nadal
- Carlos Alcaraz
- Jannik Sinner
Answer
Correct Answer: Rafael Nadal
Q4: Which country has recently announced to award Prime Minister Modi the highest national award, “The Order of Excellence”?
- Guyana
- Italy
- Maldives
Answer
Correct Answer: Guyana
Q5: In the recent Asian Youth Climbing Championship, what medal did India’s Joga Purti win in the women’s under-18 speed climbing event?
- Bronze
- Gold
- Silver
Answer
Correct Answer: Silver
Q6: Which country did Brazil officially hand over the G20 presidency to?
- South Africa
- Japan
- Russia
Answer
Correct Answer: South Africa
South Africa:
- Capital: Cape Town (L), Pretoria (E), Bloemfontein (J)
- Currency: South African Rand
- President: Cyril Ramaphosa
Do you know?
- South Africa has announced a new scheme (World Class Tour Operator Scheme) to boost tourism from India.
- South Africa has started a fast visa process for Indian tourists.
- South Africa has passed its first comprehensive climate change law.
- South Africa’s ‘Mandela Heritage Sites’ have been granted UNESCO heritage status.
Q7: Where was the exercise “Sanyukt Vimochan 2024” held recently?
- Kathmandu
- Colombo
- Ahmedabad
Answer
Correct Answer: Ahmedabad
- Recently, the Indian Army conducted Exercise “Sanyukt Vimochan 2024” in Ahmedabad and Porbandar from 18-19 November 2024.
- This exercise involved the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard.
- It was a multi-agency annual joint Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) exercise.
Q8: In which state was the joint military exercise “Eastern Strike” recently held?
- Arunachal Pradesh
- West Bengal
- Uttarakhand
Answer
Correct Answer: Arunachal Pradesh
- Recently, the three wings of the Indian military conducted the joint military exercise “Eastern Strike” in Arunachal Pradesh.
- This exercise was held from November 14-17, 2024, in the Shi-Yomi district of the state.
- The exercise was led by Eastern Army Commander Lt. Gen.
- RC Tiwari and Air Marshal IS Walia.
Q9: Who won the title of ‘Miss Charm India 2024’ recently?
- Ketaki Raut
- Nikita Joshi
- Shivangi Desai
Answer
Correct Answer: Shivangi Desai
Q10: Who has been recently awarded the prestigious Green World Environment Award?
- Coal India
- IOCL
- BPCL
Answer
Correct Answer: Coal India
Coal India:
- Founded: 1975
- Headquarters: Kolkata
- MD & CEO: PM Prasad
Q11: Who will host the first-ever “International Pickleball Tournament” in India?
- Britain
- India
- Japan
Answer
Correct Answer: India
- Bennett University in Greater Noida will host India’s first International Pickleball Tournament.
Q12: Who has recently been elected as the president of IMSA?
- Nandan Kumar Jha
- Rakesh Goyal
- Sanjay Murthy
Answer
Correct Answer: Nandan Kumar Jha
- IMSA: International Mind Sports Association.
Q13: Who has recently been appointed as the brand ambassador of ALT EFF?
- Pankaj Tripathi
- Jackie Shroff
- Anupam Kher
Answer
Correct Answer: Jackie Shroff
- ALT EFF: All Living Things Environmental Film Festival.
Q14: When was ‘World Children’s Day’ celebrated recently?
- November 19
- November 20
- November 18
Answer
Correct Answer: November 20
- World Children’s Day was established in 1954 as Universal Children’s Day and is celebrated annually on November 20 to promote international solidarity, awareness of children’s welfare worldwide, and improve children’s well-being.
Q15: Which state’s village ‘Ghundamasar’ has recently been recognized as the Best Tourism Village by the United Nations?
- Chhattisgarh
- Jharkhand
- Odisha
Answer
Correct Answer: Chhattisgarh