Vision IAS Current affairs for 1 January 2025 will cover important current affairs from National and International topics for UPSC IAS preparation.
Q1: Who recently created history by winning the 15th National Title in “Motorcycle Drag Racing”?
- Hemant Mudappa
- Vikrant Tomar
- Kaushal Shah
Answer
Correct Answer: Hemant Mudappa
Q2: Who has been recently nominated for the ICC Cricketer of the Year?
- Virat Kohli
- Rohit Sharma
- Arshdeep Singh
Answer
Correct Answer: Arshdeep Singh
Q3: Who among the following is the former president of the United States whose death was recently reported?
- South Africa
- Japan
- America
Answer
Correct Answer: America
Q4: Which team recently won the Pro Kabaddi League title?
- Jaipur Pink Panthers
- Dabang Delhi
- Haryana Steelers
Answer
Correct Answer: Haryana Steelers
- The Haryana Steelers won their first Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) title on December 29, 2024, by defeating the Patna Pirates 32-23 in the final held at the Shri Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune.
- This victory is a significant achievement for the Steelers, who topped the league phase during Season 11.
Q5: Which team recently won the title of the Senior National Men’s Handball Championship?
- Madhya Pradesh
- Kerala
- Chandigarh
Answer
Correct Answer: Kerala
- The Kerala National Men’s Handball team has recently won the title of the Senior National Men’s Handball Championship.
- This was the 53rd edition of the tournament, which was held in Chengannur.
- The team won the championship by defeating Chandigarh 34-31 in a thrilling final match.
Q6: Where will the statue of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh be installed recently?
- Hyderabad
- Jaipur
- Shimla
Answer
Correct Answer: Hyderabad
Q7: Recently, India and which country have completed 2 years of the Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement?
- Australia
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
Answer
Correct Answer: Australia
Q8: Which country will host the first-ever World Audio-Visual Entertainment Summit “Waves” in 2025?
- India
- Germany
- France
Answer
Correct Answer: India
Q9: Which country will host the first-ever World Audio-Visual Entertainment Summit “Waves” in 2025?
- India
- Germany
- France
Answer
Correct Answer: Gujarat
Q10: According to recent ECI data, in which state did the percentage of female voters in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections remain the highest?
- Puducherry
- Andhra Pradesh
- Kerala
Answer
Correct Answer: Puducherry
Q11: Which country has recently announced an additional $2.5 billion in security assistance for Ukraine?
- America
- Germany
- France
Answer
Correct Answer: America
Q12: Recently, ISRO successfully launched the PSLV C-60 SpaDeX mission from where?
- Jaisalmer
- Bengaluru
- Sriharikota
Answer
Correct Answer: Sriharikota
Q13: According to the recent RBI report, at what growth rate is India’s GDP expected to grow in the financial year 2024-25?
- 6.6%
- 6.9%
- 6.1%
Answer
Correct Answer: 6.6%
Q14: In the recent King’s Cup International Badminton Open, which Indian player secured the third position?
- Manohar Sharma
- Lakshya Sen
- Vinay Sinha
Answer
Correct Answer: Lakshya Sen
Q15: Which country has recently unveiled the prototype of the world’s fastest train?
- China
- Japan
- Russia
Answer
Correct Answer: China
Q16: Where was the 5-day “Honey Festival” held recently?
- Sri Lanka
- Nepal
- Bhutan
Answer
Correct Answer: China