Vision IAS Current affairs for 24 January 2025 will cover important current affairs from National and International topics for UPSC IAS preparation.
Q1: Which state government has recently initiated a study to revive the bison population?
- Jharkhand
- Mizoram
- Bihar
Answer
Correct Answer: Jharkhand
Q2: Which state’s transport corporation will launch a “Clean and Beautiful Bus Station” campaign recently?
- Uttarakhand
- Maharashtra
- Gujarat
Answer
Correct Answer: Maharashtra
- The Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC) is going to launch a year-long campaign to promote cleanliness at bus stations across the state.
Q3: In which state is the historical Ratnagiri site, which was recently in the news, located?
- Haryana
- Karnataka
- Odisha
Answer
Correct Answer: Odisha
- The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has discovered important Buddhist relics during a fresh excavation at the historical Ratnagiri site in Jajpur district, adding another chapter to its 1,200-year-old heritage.
- It is located 100 kilometers northeast of Bhubaneswar in Odisha.
Q4: Where did the Winter Carnival recently begin?
- Nainital
- Manali
- Ladakh
Answer
Correct Answer: Manali
- The Winter Carnival has started from January 20th in Manali, a famous tourist destination in Kullu district, Himachal Pradesh.
Q5: Which state government has recently notified the Vehicle Scrapping and Recycling Facilitation Policy 2024?
- Haryana
- Tamil Nadu
- Karnataka
Answer
Correct Answer: Haryana
Q6: Which IIT has recently established a center to develop zero-waste bioplastics?
- IIT Delhi
- IIT Madras
- IIT Bombay
Answer
Correct Answer: IIT Madras
Q7: Which state government has recently launched the Deendayal Upadhyay Agricultural Labour Welfare Scheme?
- Chhattisgarh
- Jharkhand
- Odisha
Answer
Correct Answer: Chhattisgarh
Q8: Where did India recently inaugurate its first CSIR Mega Innovation Complex?
- New Delhi
- Bengaluru
- Mumbai
Answer
Correct Answer: Mumbai
Q9: Which state’s Badhal village has recently been declared a containment zone?
- Jammu & Kashmir
- Jharkhand
- Bihar
Answer
Correct Answer: Jammu & Kashmir
- The Rajouri district administration has declared Badhal village a containment zone after 17 mysterious deaths in 45 days, affecting 3 families.
Q10: Where was the ancient “Umamaheshwar Metal Sculpture” recently found?
- Tamil Nadu
- Karnataka
- Kerala
Answer
Correct Answer: Karnataka
Q11: Which country recently withdrew from the Paris Agreement?
- America
- Germany
- France
Answer
Correct Answer: America
- On January 20, 2025, US President Donald Trump announced the second withdrawal of the US from the Paris Agreement, which has had a significant impact on domestic and international climate policies.
Q12: Which state’s Chief Minister recently launched the “Kavach” disaster warning system?
- Karnataka
- Assam
- Kerala
Answer
Correct Answer: Kerala
Q13: When did the “Beti Bachao Beti Padhao” scheme complete 10 years recently?
- 21 January
- 22 January
- 20 January
Answer
Correct Answer: 22 January
Q14: Which locker did the central government recently launch for “Business Document Management”?
- Entity Locker
- Digi Locker
- Namo Locker
Answer
Correct Answer: Entity Locker