Vision IAS Current affairs for 12 January 2025 will cover important current affairs from National and International topics for UPSC IAS preparation.
Q1: Which state government has recently launched the “Bima Sakhi Yojana”?
- Goa
- Maharashtra
- Punjab
Answer
Correct Answer: Goa
Q2: Recently, who launched the SNACC app with 15-minute delivery?
- Blinkit
- Swiggy
- Zomato
Answer
Correct Answer: Swiggy
Q3: Recently, the parliament of which country appointed Joseph Aoun as the president?
- Ethiopia
- Lebanon
- Ghana
Answer
Correct Answer: Lebanon
Q4: Where was the 21st edition of the Third Eye Asian Film Festival recently held?
- New Delhi
- Beijing
- Mumbai
Answer
Correct Answer: Mumbai
Q5: Where did PM Modi recently lay the foundation stone for India’s first Green Hydrogen Hub?
- Visakhapatnam
- Hyderabad
- Prayagraj
Answer
Correct Answer: Visakhapatnam
Q6: Where was the inauguration of India’s first cable-stayed railway bridge held recently?
- Jammu and Kashmir
- Himachal Pradesh
- Uttarakhand
Answer
Correct Answer: Jammu and Kashmir
- The Anji Khad Bridge, India’s first cable-stayed railway bridge, was recently inaugurated in Jammu and Kashmir.
- This is a significant milestone in the development of India’s railway infrastructure.
- This bridge connects the Katra and Reasi sections of the Udhampur-Srinagar-Baramulla Railway Link (USBRL) in Jammu and Kashmir.
Q7: In the recently released Henley Passport Index 2025, who ranked at the top?
- South Korea
- Singapore
- Japan
Answer
Correct Answer: Singapore
Q8: Recently, the Himachal Pradesh government renamed the Himachal Pradesh Institute of Public Administration in honor of whom?
- Dr. Manmohan Singh
- Ratan Tata
- Pranab Mukherjee
Answer
Correct Answer: Dr. Manmohan Singh
- The Himachal Pradesh government has officially renamed the Himachal Pradesh Institute of Public Administration (HIPA) in honor of former Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh.
- This decision was taken by the state cabinet under the chairmanship of Chief Minister Thakur Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu during the recent 50th anniversary celebrations of Himachal Pradesh.
Q9: Recently, who has announced restrictions to curb illegal immigration?
- Maldives
- America
- Britain
Answer
Correct Answer: Britain
Q10: Recently, Gyanada Kakati passed away. Who was she?
- Actress
- Journalist
- Writer
Answer
Correct Answer: Actress
- Gyanada Kakati, one of the pioneers of Assamese cinema and the first Indian actress to achieve global recognition, passed away in Shillong at the age of 94 due to age-related illnesses.
Q11: Who was recently awarded the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award 2025?
- Sanjeev Kumar Sharma
- Dr. Syed Anwar Khursheed
- Devjyoti Sakiya
Answer
Correct Answer: Dr. Syed Anwar Khursheed
- Dr. Syed Anwar Khursheed, a renowned Indian doctor from Saudi Arabia, was awarded the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award 2025, which is the highest honor for Indian expatriates conferred by the Government of India.
Q12: Who recently inaugurated the special ‘Kumbhawani’ channel of All India Radio?
- Yogi Adityanath
- Narendra Modi
- Ashwini Vaishnaw
Answer
Correct Answer: Yogi Adityanath
Q13: Where was the 23rd Divya Kala Mela recently held?
- Andhra Pradesh
- Gujarat
- Kerala
Answer
Correct Answer: Gujarat
Q14: When was World Hindi Day celebrated recently?
- January 9
- January 8
- January 10
Answer
Correct Answer: January 10
- World Hindi Day is celebrated every year on January 10th. The theme of World Hindi Day 2025 is “A Global Voice of Unity and Cultural Pride”. The day aims to promote the Hindi language, highlight its cultural significance, and establish it as an international language.
Q15: Where was the National Youth Festival 2025 held?
- New Delhi
- Hyderabad
- Varanasi
Answer
Correct Answer: Varanasi