Vision IAS Current affairs Quiz for 20 September 2024 will cover important current affairs from national and international topics. We’ll ask multiple choice questions about current events.
Q1: Recently, WHO declared which country as the world’s first leprosy-free country?
- Sudan
- Jordan
- Morocco
Answer
Correct Answer: Jordan
Do you know?
- Jordan capital: Amman
- Jordan Currency: Jordanian Dinar
- Jordan Prime Minister: Jafar Hasan
- WHO Foundation: 07 April 1948
- Head Quarters: Geneva, Switzerland
- DG: Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
Q2: Who has been recently appointed as the new Director-General of the Narcotics Control Bureau?
- Samir Kumar
- Santosh Kashyap
- Anurag Garg
Answer
Correct Answer: Anurag Garg
Do You Know?
- Amazon has appointed Samir Kumar as its Country Manager for India.
- Mohana Singh has become the first female fighter pilot in the LCA Tejas fleet.
- Brajendra Pratap Singh has been appointed as the CMD of NALCO.
- Swati Vijay Kulkarni has been appointed as India’s Ambassador to Algeria.
- Amit Shah has been elected as the Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language.
Q3: Recently, Manorma Bhatt passed away. Who was she?
- Journalist
- Writer
- Singer
Answer
Correct Answer: Writer
She was a renowned writer in the Kannada language.
Q4: When will India establish its Indian space station in the near future?
- 2026
- 2028
- 2030
Answer
Correct Answer: 2028
Q5: Which country among the following is expected to launch its carbon market soon?
- China
- India
- Japan
Answer
Correct Answer: India
Do you know?
- A “carbon market” is a system that allows companies to buy and sell permits to emit greenhouse gases.
- India has overtaken China as the primary importer of Russian oil.
- Morne Morkel has been appointed as the bowling coach of the Indian cricket team.
- India has started the third phase of clinical trials for the dengue vaccine ‘Dengvaxia’.
- India has clinched its second title in the Central Asian Volleyball Association (CAVA) Women’s Volleyball Nations League.
- India hosted the BIMSTEC Business Summit.
- India will host the third Voice of the Global South Summit.
- The World Health Organization (WHO) has partnered with India to establish a global traditional medicine center.
Q6: According to recent reports, which country has experienced a blast involving solar panels?
- Lebanon
- Syria
- Iran
Answer
Correct Answer: Lebanon. Lebanon has accused Israel for these blasts.
Do you know?
Country: Lebanon
Capital: Beirut
Currency: Lebanese Pound
Prime Minister: Najib Mikati
Q7: Where was the World Food India 2024 recently inaugurated?
- Jaipur
- New Delhi
- Jabalpur
Answer
Correct Answer: New Delhi
Q8: Who recently completed the Polaris Dawn mission?
- NASA
- SpaceX
- CNSA
Answer
Correct Answer: SpaceX
Do you know?
- The Polaris Dawn mission, launched on September 10, 2024, has successfully completed its five-day journey in space.
- It has set several records and paved the way for future commercial space exploration.
Q9: In which state has the Pitra Paksha Mela recently begun?
- Punjab
- Bihar
- Chhattisgarh
Answer
Correct Answer: Bihar
Do you know?
- Anti-Paper Leak Bill: The Bihar Legislative Assembly has passed the Anti-Paper Leak Bill.
- First Transgender Sub-Inspector: Manvi Madhu Kashyap has become the first transgender woman to be appointed as a sub-inspector in Bihar.
- Ramayana Temple Construction: The second phase of construction for the world’s largest Ramayana temple has begun in Champaran, Bihar.
- Hindi Medium Education: Students in Bihar’s medical colleges will begin studying in Hindi medium from the upcoming academic session.
- Nalanda University Campus: Prime Minister Modi inaugurated the new campus of Nalanda University in Rajgir, Bihar.
- Nagi Bird Festival: A three-day Nagi Bird Festival has started in Bihar.
- Vidhan Sabha Speaker: Nand Kishore Yadav has been elected as the Speaker of the Bihar Legislative Assembly.
- Bapu Tower: The country’s first copper-clad “Bapu Tower” has been constructed in Patna’s Gardanibagh.
Q10: Which company topped Time magazine’s 2024 list of best companies?
- Amazon
- Accenture
- Apple
Answer
Correct Answer: Apple
Q11: Who recently won the Azerbaijan Grand Prix?
- George Russell
- Oscar Piastri
- Max Verstappen
Answer
Correct Answer: Oscar Piastri
Q12: With which country did SIDM recently sign an agreement to enhance defense cooperation?
- UAE
- France
- United States
Answer
Correct Answer: UAE
Do you know?
- Country: UAE [United Arab Emirates]
- Capital: Abu Dhabi
- Currency: UAE Dirham
- President: Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan
- SIDM stands for Society of Indian Defence Manufacturers.
- Nuclear Energy Agreement: India and the UAE have signed a historic civil nuclear energy cooperation agreement.
- Mother Teresa International Award: The 24th Mother Teresa International Award was held in Dubai.
- Women’s T20 World Cup: The Women’s T20 World Cup has been shifted from Bangladesh to the UAE.
- 3D Printed Tank: The UAE has started testing the world’s first 3D printed tank, the Al-Abbar.
- Street Named After Indian Doctor: A street in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the UAE, has been named after Dr. George Mathew, an 84-year-old Indian-origin doctor.
- Naval Training Cooperation: India and the UAE have increased their naval training cooperation.
Q13: Where in India has the Australia’s renowned “Melbourne University” recently opened its first global center?
- Mumbai
- New Delhi
- Bengaluru
Answer
Correct Answer: New Delhi
Q14: Which state’s Chief Minister recently launched the new MSME Policy 2024?
- Maharashtra
- Jharkhand
- Telangana
Answer
Correct Answer: Telangana
Do you know?
- State: Telangana
- Capital: Hyderabad
- Chief Minister: Revanth Reddy
- Governor: Jishnu Dev Varma
- Project Swasthya Nagaram: The Telangana government has launched Project Swasthya Nagaram to make all municipalities in the state TB-free.
- Rajiv Gandhi Civils Abhihastam Yojana: The Chief Minister of Telangana has launched the Rajiv Gandhi Civils Abhihastam Yojana.
- Crop Loan Waiver: The Telangana government has released 6,000 crore rupees for crop loan waiver for farmers.
- Weapons System School: The Indian Air Force Chief has inaugurated a “Weapons System School” in Hyderabad.
- Komuravelli Railway Station: The foundation stone of Komuravelli railway station has been laid in Telangana.
- AI Hub for Internet as Fundamental Right: Telangana will establish an AI hub to make internet a fundamental right.
- Help Desk for Students Abroad: The Chief Minister of Telangana has launched a help desk for students studying abroad.
- Praja Palan Program: The Telangana government has launched the Praja Palan program.
Q15: Which country’s border has the central government recently approved a 31,000 crore rupee allocation for fencing?
- Nepal
- Myanmar
- Bangladesh
Answer
Correct Answer: Myanmar
Do you know?
- Country: Myanmar
- Capital: Naypyidaw
- Currency: Myanmar Kyat
- President: Min Aung Hlaing
- Indian government has decided to allocate 31,000 crore rupees for fencing the border with Myanmar.
- The 1,643-kilometer-long border with Myanmar passes through the states of Arunachal Pradesh, Nagaland, Manipur, and Mizoram.
- BIMSTEC Security Chiefs Meeting: The meeting of the BIMSTEC security chiefs was held in Myanmar.
- World’s Largest Opium Producer: Myanmar has become the world’s largest producer of opium.
- Cyclone Mocha: Cyclone Mocha made landfall in the Bay of Bengal and its name was given by Myanmar.
- Operation Karuna: India launched “Operation Karuna” to provide relief to Myanmar, which was affected by the cyclone.