Vision IAS Current affairs for 29 December 2024 will cover important current affairs from National and International topics for UPSC IAS preparation.
Q1: Who has recently taken oath as the Chief Justice of the Uttarakhand High Court?
- Guhanathan Narendra
- Amit Sirohi
- V. Raghavan
Answer
Correct Answer: Guhanathan Narendra
Q2: In the recently released “T20 All-Rounder Rankings”, who has topped the list?
- Hardik Pandya
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Jos Buttler
Answer
Correct Answer: Hardik Pandya
Q3: In recent times, which country’s president has dissolved the parliament?
- Germany
- France
- Russia
Answer
Correct Answer: Germany
Q4: In the recent Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championship, how many total medals did India win?
- 12
- 09
- 33
Answer
Correct Answer: 33
Q5: Which ministry has recently launched the website and app ‘Rashtraprav’?
- Health Ministry
- Home Ministry
- Defence Ministry
Answer
Correct Answer: Defence Ministry
Q6: In recent times, the sacrifices and valor of ‘Guru Govind Singh’s sons’ will be included in the curriculum of which state?
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Rajasthan
Answer
Correct Answer: Madhya Pradesh
Q7: Where was the 20th “Tsunami Remembrance Day” recently celebrated?
- Karnataka
- Gujarat
- Puducherry
Answer
Correct Answer: Puducherry
- The 20th Tsunami Remembrance Day was observed at various locations in Puducherry and Karaikal.
- Lieutenant Governor Dr. K. Kailashnathan and Chief Minister N. Rangasamy presided over the memorial meeting held near the Gandhi statue on Beach Road.
Q8: Recently, how many children were honored by President Droupadi Murmu with the Prime Minister’s National Child Award?
- 17
- 12
- 18
Answer
Correct Answer: 17
Q9: Where has Hero Future Energies recently started a 29 MW solar power project?
- Andhra Pradesh
- Karnataka
- Kerala
Answer
Correct Answer: Karnataka
Q10: Where will the King’s Cup International Open 2024 be held?
- Shenzhen
- New Delhi
- Manila
Answer
Correct Answer: Shenzhen
Q11: Which country is currently building the world’s largest hydroelectric dam?
- India
- China
- Russia
Answer
Correct Answer: China
- China has officially approved the construction of the world’s largest hydroelectric dam on the lower reaches of the Yarlung Tsangpo River.
- This ambitious project is expected to generate about 300 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, which is three times the capacity of the Three Gorges Dam, currently the largest dam in China.
Q12: Recently, who has been announced to be honored with club membership by the MCC?
- Sachin Tendulkar
- Virat Kohli
- Rohit Sharma
Answer
Correct Answer: Sachin Tendulkar
Q13: When was the International Epidemic Preparedness Day recently celebrated?
- December 26
- December 27
- December 25
Answer
Correct Answer: December 27
Q14: Who chaired the review meeting of the Indian Seed Cooperative Society Limited (BBSSL) recently?
- Amit Shah
- Shivraj Singh Chouhan
- Narendra Modi
Answer
Correct Answer: Amit Shah