Vision IAS Current affairs for 11 January 2025 will cover important current affairs from National and International topics for UPSC IAS, UP PSC, MP PSC, State PCS Exams and SSC preparation.
Q1: Recently, which state government has launched an AI-powered agriculture network in collaboration with Google Cloud?
- Uttar Pradesh
- Haryana
- Punjab
Answer
Correct Answer: Uttar Pradesh
- The Uttar Pradesh government has signed a memorandum of understanding with Google Cloud to create an AI-powered agricultural network to provide farmers with access to advisory services, credit, and market linkages.
Q2: Recently, which country’s cricketer Martin Guptill retired from international cricket?
- West Indies
- England
- New Zealand
Answer
Correct Answer: New Zealand
Q3: Recently, which country has launched an e-visa for Indian travelers?
- Bangladesh
- Israel
- Canada
Answer
Correct Answer: Israel
Q4: Recently, the Chief Minister of which state announced a $1 million reward for decoding the Indus Script?
- Andhra Pradesh
- Karnataka
- Tamil Nadu
Answer
Correct Answer: Tamil Nadu
Q5: Recently, the Central Government has identified a site for the memorial of whom?
- Dr. Manmohan Singh
- Pranab Mukherjee
- Ratan Tata
Answer
Correct Answer: Pranab Mukherjee
- The Narendra Modi government has designated a site within the Rajghat complex, in the ‘Rashtriya Smriti’ complex, for the construction of the memorial for former President Pranab Mukherjee.
Q6: Recently, which state government has launched the ‘Parth Yojana’?
- Madhya Pradesh
- Rajasthan
- Odisha
Answer
Correct Answer: Madhya Pradesh
- The Madhya Pradesh government launched the ‘Police, Army Recruitment Training and Skill’ (Parth) Yojana on January 8 to address unemployment in the state.
Q7: Recently, in which country did Mount Ibu volcano erupt?
- Ethiopia
- Japan
- Indonesia
Answer
Correct Answer: Indonesia
Q8: Recently, which IIT has unveiled Asia’s largest shallow wave basin?
- IIT Madras
- IIT Kanpur
- IIT Mumbai
Answer
Correct Answer: IIT Madras
Q9: Recently, where did BHEL commission a hydroelectric power project?
- Maldives
- Sri Lanka
- Bhutan
Answer
Correct Answer: Maldives
- Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has commissioned two units of the 6×170 MW Punatsangchu-II hydroelectric project in Bhutan under the India-Bhutan bilateral agreement.
Q10: Recently, P. Jayachandran passed away. Who was he?
- Singer
- Journalist
- Writer
Answer
Correct Answer: Singer
- Renowned playback singer P. Jayachandran passed away at a hospital in Thrissur.
- He was 80 years old.
- During his career spanning over six decades, he sang more than 16,000 songs in Tamil, Malayalam, Telugu, Hindi, and Kannada.
Q11: Recently, who has been appointed as the new Revenue Secretary of the Finance Ministry?
- Sanjay Kumar Sharma
- Tuhin Kant Pandey
- Devjyoti Sakiya
Answer
Correct Answer: Tuhin Kant Pandey
Q12: Recently, who launched the song dedicated to Maha Kumbh 2025?
- Ashwini Vaishnaw
- Rajnath Singh
- Narendra Modi
Answer
Correct Answer: Ashwini Vaishnaw
- The Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Ashwini Vaishnaw, launched a special song titled “Maha Kumbh Hai” dedicated to Maha Kumbh 2025 on January 8.
Q13: Recently, which state government has launched the ‘GaruNakshi’ online FIR system for forest offenses?
- Andhra Pradesh
- Kerala
- Karnataka
Answer
Correct Answer: Karnataka
Q14: Recently, when was ‘Pravasi Bharatiya Divas’ celebrated?
- January 8
- January 7
- January 9
Answer
Correct Answer: January 9
- In India, Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (PBD) is celebrated every year on January 9. The PBD was initiated in 2003 by then Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
- This day is celebrated to acknowledge the contribution of the Indian diaspora to the development of India.
Q15: Recently, where did the World Telugu Conference 2025 begin?
- Rajamahendravaram
- Visakhapatnam
- Hyderabad
Answer
Correct Answer: Rajamahendravaram