Vision IAS Current affairs for 19 October 2024 will cover important current affairs from National and International topics for UPSC preparation.
Q1: Where will the 7th International Solar Alliance Summit be held recently?
- New Delhi
- Gurugram
- Mumbai
Answer
Correct Answer: New Delhi
International Solar Alliance:
- Established: 30 November 2015
- Headquarters: Gurugram
- Director General: Dr. Ajay Mathur
Q2: ASEAN India Track-1″ cyber policy dialogue was held recently. The options are:
- Indonesia
- Singapore
- Thailand
Answer
Correct Answer: Singapore
Singapore:
- Capital: Singapore City
- Currency: Singapore Dollar
- President: Tharman Shanmugaratnam
- Prime Minister: Lawrence Wong
Do you know?
- Major UPI apps enabled for real-time remittance from Singapore.
- Singapore approves consumption of 16 insects.
- Singapore tops the Henley Passport Index 2024, India ranks 82nd.
- Singapore’s Changi Airport named the world’s best airport.
- Tharman Shanmugaratnam, of Indian origin, becomes President of Singapore.
- Singapore ranks first in the global index for mobile download speedtest.
- UPI launches cross-border connectivity with Singapore.
Q3: Where did the 27th All India Forest Sports Competition recently start?
- Bhopal
- Raipur
- Pune
Answer
Correct Answer: Raipur
Q4: Who inaugurated the International 6G Symposium recently?
- Hardeep Singh Puri
- Rajnath Singh
- Jyotiraditya Scindia
Answer
Correct Answer: Jyotiraditya Scindia
Do you know?
- On October 16, 2024, Union Minister of State Jayant Chaudhary inaugurated the National Skill Training Institute (NSTI) extension center at the Andhra Medical Tech Zone (AMTZ) campus in Visakhapatnam.
- This center will provide training in Computer Software Application (CSA) under the Crafts Instructor Training Scheme (CITS).
- Starting from the 2024-25 academic session, this center will train instructors in digital skills.
Q5: Who has recently been appointed as the Special Secretary for “Internal Security Affairs”?
- Javed Rana
- Surinder Kumar Chaudhary
- Praveen Vashistha
Answer
Correct Answer: Praveen Vashistha
Q6: Which country has recently become India’s major source of imports?
- China
- America
- Russia
Answer
Correct Answer: China
Do you know?
- Badminton Junior Championship 2024: The event will be held in China.
- Paris Paralympics 2024: China topped the medal tally with 220 medals.
- Largest Cargo Drone: China tested its largest cargo drone.
- Satellite Network: China launched its first satellite group network to compete with Starlink.
- Moon Mission: China became the first country to collect samples from the dark side of the moon.
- Carbon Fiber High-Speed Train: China unveiled the world’s first carbon fiber high-speed train.
- iSpace Rocket Failure: China’s iSpace rocket failed shortly after launch.
Q7: Who has recently been appointed as the successor of CJI D.Y. Chandrachud?
- H.S. Khurana
- Sanjeev Khanna
- Abhinandan Raj
Answer
Correct Answer: Sanjeev Khanna
Q8: Which bank has recently opened its first branch in Singapore to increase its global presence?
- HDFC Bank
- ICICI Bank
- Axis Bank
Answer
Correct Answer: HDFC Bank
Q9: Where was the “Mera HOUCHONGBA Festival” recently celebrated?
- Nagaland
- Manipur
- Assam
Answer
Correct Answer: Manipur
The Mera Hou Chongba Festival 2024 was celebrated in Imphal to strengthen harmonious relations between the indigenous communities living in the hills of Manipur and the valley people.
Q10: Which place has recently been declared as India’s second largest butterfly diversity center?
- Kaziranga NP
- Namdapha NP
- Sanjay NP
Answer
Correct Answer: Kaziranga NP
Q11: Who has recently been appointed as the MD of the Digital India Corporation under the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology?
- Arjun Vajpayee
- Akash Tripathi
- Amit Kumar
Answer
Correct Answer: Akash Tripathi
Q12: Where was India’s first airport-based “self-operated indoor air quality monitoring facility” recently launched?
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Bengaluru
- Mumbai
Answer
Correct Answer: Thiruvananthapuram
Do you know?
- Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the first airport-based self-operated indoor air quality monitoring facility, Pavana Chitra, at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport.
- This off-grid air quality monitor is powered by an indigenous indoor solar cell developed by CSIR-NIIST.
Q13: Who won the Femina Miss India 2024 title recently?
- Shalini Mishra
- Nikita Porwal
- Ketaki Raut
Answer
Correct Answer: Nikita Porwal
Q14: When was the “International Abhidhamma Day” recently celebrated?
- October 16
- October 17
- October 15
Answer
Correct Answer: October 17
Do you know?
- Abhidhamma is a deep philosophical aspect of Buddhism focused on mental discipline, self-awareness, and ethical conduct.
- International Abhidhamma Day is celebrated to highlight the richness of this philosophical tradition.
Q15: With which country has India recently signed a drone deal worth $3.5 billion?
- America
- Japan
- China
Answer
Correct Answer: America
Do you know?
- The Indian Ministry of Defense has signed a $3.5 billion deal with the United States for 31 MQ-9B drones (16 Sky Guardians and 15 Sea Guardians) to boost its defense capabilities.
- The deal includes 15 drones for the Indian Navy and 8 drones for the Army and Air Force.