Vision IAS Current affairs for 1 December 2024 will cover important current affairs from National and International topics for UPSC IAS preparation.
Q1: Recently, which Indian cricketer announced his retirement?
- Siddharth Kaul
- Bhuvneshwar Kumar
- Deepak Chahar
Answer
Correct Answer: Siddharth Kaul
- Recently, fast bowler Siddharth Kaul announced his retirement from Indian cricket.
- He was part of the 2008 Under-19 World Cup winning team.
- Siddharth Kaul played 6 international matches for India in 2018-19 and took 4 wickets.
Q2: Recently, who launched the online digital platform ‘Ekalavya’ for training officials?
- J. Upendra Dwivedi
- Amit Shah
- Narendra Modi
Answer
Correct Answer: J. Upendra Dwivedi
Q3: Recently, Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with which company?
- Tata Steel
- John Cockerill India Limited
- L&T
Answer
Correct Answer: John Cockerill India Limited
- SAIL signed an MoU with John Cockerill India Limited (JCIL) in Mumbai.
- The aim of this partnership is to leverage industry expertise and work towards innovation and sustainability.
Q4: Recently, Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the 59th All India Conference of DGPs/IGPs in which city?
- Kolkata
- Mumbai
- Bhubaneswar
Answer
Correct Answer: Bhubaneswar
Q5: Recently, which film won the Golden Peacock Award for the Best Film at the 55th International Film Festival of India?
- Life of Pi
- Parasite
- Toxic
Answer
Correct Answer: Toxic
- The Lithuanian film “Toxic” won the prestigious Golden Peacock Award for the Best Film at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI).
- Romanian director Bogdan Mureșanu received the Silver Peacock Award for Best Director for his film “The New Year That Never Came.”
Q6: Recently, who launched the ‘Ease of Doing Business’ portal?
- Piyush Goyal
- Nirmala Sitharaman
- Dr. S Jaishankar
Answer
Correct Answer: Piyush Goyal
- Piyush Goyal inaugurated the Ease of Doing Business and Regulatory Affairs Portal of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) at the second DPIIT-CII National Conference held in New Delhi.
- This portal provides real-time updates on government and CII initiatives to improve business efficiency, ensure transparency, and promote accountability.
Q7: Recently, where did External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar inaugurate a new Indian embassy?
- Canberra
- Rome
- Paris
Answer
Correct Answer: Rome
Q8: Recently, which country passed a bill banning children from using social media?
- Singapore
- Germany
- Australia
Answer
Correct Answer: Australia
- Australia passed the “Online Safety Amendment (Social Media Minimum Age) Bill 2024” on November 28th.
- This bill imposes a strict ban on children under the age of 16 from logging into social media platforms.
Q9: Recently, India and which country will jointly design an electric propulsion system for submarines?
- Japan
- Britain
- Russia
Answer
Correct Answer: Britain
Q10: Recently, which state’s cultural handicraft heritage “Gharchola” has received the GI Tag from the Government of India?
- Gujarat
- Odisha
- Assam
Answer
Correct Answer: Gujarat
- Gujarat’s cultural handicraft heritage “Gharchola” has been awarded the GI Tag by the Government of India.
- This is the 23rd GI Tag received by Gujarat in the handicraft sector.
- With this, the total number of GI Tags received by Gujarat has reached 27.
Q11: Recently, who won the ‘Indian Film Personality of the Year’ award?
- Vikrant Massey
- Akshay Kumar
- Ranveer Singh
Answer
Correct Answer: Vikrant Massey
Q12: Recently, “Amiya Kumar Bagchi” passed away. Who was he?
- Historian
- Journalist
- Singer
Answer
Correct Answer: Historian
Q13: Recently, where will the Indian government organize the first “Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav”?
- Lucknow
- New Delhi
- Jaipur
Answer
Correct Answer: New Delhi
- As part of the Central Government’s vision to make the North-East region the engine of the country’s development, the Indian government has decided to organize the Ashtalakshmi Mahotsav in New Delhi from 6th to 8th December 2024.
Q14: Recently, when was International Jaguar Day celebrated?
- November 28
- November 29
- November 27
Answer
Correct Answer: November 29
- International Jaguar Day is celebrated every year on November 29th.
- This day is dedicated to raising awareness about the conservation of jaguars, a significant species for biodiversity, sustainable development, and cultural heritage in Central and South America.
- The jaguar is the largest wild cat in the Americas.
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November 2024: Important Days
- 1st November: World Vegan Day
- 2nd November: All Souls Day
- 3rd November: World Jellyfish Day
- 4th November: World Candy Day
- 5th November: World Tsunami Awareness Day
- 6th November: International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War and Armed Conflict
- 7th November: National Cancer Awareness Day
- 8th November: World Radiography Day
- 9th November: National Legal Services Day
- 10th November: World Vaccination Day, World Science Day for Peace and Development
- 11th November: National Education Day
- 12th November: Public Service Broadcasting Day, World Pneumonia Day
- 13th November: World Kindness Day
- 14th November: World Diabetes Day
- 15th November: Tribal Pride Day
- 16th November: International Tolerance Day, National Press Day
- 17th November: International Students’ Day
- 18th November: National Natural Medicine Day
- 19th November: National Unity Day, International Men’s Day, World Toilet Day
- 20th November: World Children’s Day
- 21st November: World Fisheries Day, World Television Day
- 25th November: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
- 26th November: National Milk Day, Constitution Day
- 27th November: Turtle Adoption Day
- 28th November: Red Planet Day
Q15: Recently, the International Tourism Mart was organized in which place?
- Kaziranga NP
- Jim Corbett NP
- Kanha NP
Answer
Correct Answer: Kaziranga NP
- The 12th edition of the International Tourism Mart (ITM) was inaugurated on November 27, 2024, in Kaziranga, Assam.
- This event is organized annually by the Ministry of Tourism with the aim of promoting tourism in India’s northeastern region.