Vision IAS Current affairs for 28 December 2024 will cover important current affairs from National and International topics for UPSC IAS preparation.
Q1: Recently, the ICC has imposed a 20% match fee fine on which Indian player?
- Virat Kohli
- Hardik Pandya
- Ravindra Jadeja
Answer
Correct Answer: Virat Kohli
Q2: In the recently released ICC Test All-rounder Rankings, who is at the top?
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Ravindra Jadeja
- Jos Hazlewood
Answer
Correct Answer: Ravindra Jadeja
Q3: In recent times, the “Bald Eagle” has been declared the national bird of which country?
- USA
- Japan
- Russia
Answer
Correct Answer: USA
- The Bald Eagle has been officially declared the national bird of the United States of America.
- This bird has been a symbol of American strength and power for over 240 years.
- President Joe Biden signed the bill passed by Congress, making it official.
Q4: In the recent Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championship, what medal did Martina Devi Meibam win?
- Silver
- Bronze
- Gold
Answer
Correct Answer: Silver
- Martina Devi Meibam, an 18-year-old Indian weightlifter, won a silver medal at the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championship.
- She lifted a total of 225 kg in the women’s +87 kg category.
Q5: Recently, Manika Jain has been appointed as India’s Ambassador to which country?
- Iceland
- Norway
- Moldova
Answer
Correct Answer: Moldova
Q6: Where did the “Hockey India League” start recently?
- Odisha
- Rajasthan
- Maharashtra
Answer
Correct Answer: Odisha
Q7: M.T. Vasudevan Nair recently passed away. Who was he?
- Writer
- Journalist
- Singer
Answer
Correct Answer: Writer
- The famous Malayalam writer and Jnanpith Award winner M.T. Vasudevan Nair passed away on December 26. He was 91 years old.
Q8: In recent times, India has achieved what percentage reduction in malaria cases?
- 97%
- 82%
- 88%
Answer
Correct Answer: 97%
Q9: Where was the Atal Yuva Mahotsav and Atal Swasthya Mela inaugurated recently?
- Gorakhpur
- Agra
- Lucknow
Answer
Correct Answer: Lucknow
Q10: Where did the torch relay for the 38th National Games start?
- Haldwani
- Nagpur
- Surat
Answer
Correct Answer: Haldwani
- The torch relay for the 38th National Games started on December 26.
- The relay will travel 3823 kilometers in 35 days and visit 99 locations in all 13 districts of the state.
Q11: In recent times, which country has become the largest recipient of remittances in 2024?
- India
- Mexico
- China
Answer
Correct Answer: India
Q12: Recently, who has been appointed as Revenue Secretary in the Ministry of Finance?
- Arunish Chawla
- Puneet Goenka
- Sanjay Malhotra
Answer
Correct Answer: Arunish Chawla
Q13: Recently, which state has become the 5th state to achieve 100% piped water supply to all rural households?
- Uttar Pradesh
- Haryana
- Punjab
Answer
Correct Answer: Punjab
Q14: When was “Veer Bal Diwas” celebrated recently?
- 25th December
- 26th December
- 24th December
Answer
Correct Answer: 26th December
- Veer Bal Diwas is celebrated every year on December 26 in India.
- This day is observed to honor the unparalleled sacrifice and courage of the four sons of the tenth Sikh Guru, Guru Gobind Singh Ji.
Q15: Recently, Amitav Chatterjee has been appointed as the new Managing Director of which bank?
- Jammu and Kashmir Bank
- Punjab National Bank
- Bandhan Bank
Answer
Correct Answer: Jammu and Kashmir Bank