Vision IAS Current affairs for 14 November 2024 will cover important current affairs from National and International topics for UPSC IAS preparation.
Q1: Who was recently chosen as the ICC Player of the Month for October 2024?
- Amelia Kerr
- Nauman Ali
- Both of the above
Answer
Correct Answer: Both of the above
Q2: Who has recently been announced as the face of “Madhya Pradesh Tourism”?
- Anupam Kher
- Pankaj Tripathi
- Akshay Kumar
Answer
Correct Answer: Pankaj Tripathi
Q3: Who has recently won the World Billiards Championship?
- Sourav Kothari
- Pankaj Advani
- Robert Hall
Answer
Correct Answer: Pankaj Advani
Q4: Where has Amazon recently launched its first ‘Amazon Future Engineer Makerspace’?
- Hyderabad
- New Delhi
- Bengaluru
Answer
Correct Answer: Bengaluru
Q5: Who recently launched the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas 2025 website in Delhi?
- Piyush Goyal
- Dr. S. Jaishankar
- Narendra Modi
Answer
Correct Answer: Dr. S. Jaishankar
Q6: Which IIT has recently developed a patented mechanical knee rehab device?
- IIT Ropar
- IIT Delhi
- IIT Mumbai
Answer
Correct Answer: IIT Ropar
Do you know?
1. IIT Delhi Partners with Indian Railways for Safety: IIT Delhi has partnered with the Indian Railways to make it safer.
2. IIT Guwahati Develops Multipurpose Furniture for Children: IIT Guwahati has developed a multipurpose furniture that can save space for children.
3. Meta and IndiaAI Launch Center for Generative AI ‘Srishti’ at IIT Jodhpur: Meta and IndiaAI have launched a Center for Generative AI called ‘Srishti’ at IIT Jodhpur.
4. DRDO and IIT Delhi Collaborate on ‘ABHED’ Project: DRDO and IIT Delhi have collaborated on the ‘ABHED’ (Advanced Ballistics for High Energy Defeat) project.
5. IIT Delhi Develops Lightweight Bulletproof Jacket: IIT Delhi has developed a lightweight bulletproof jacket.
6. IIT Madras Tops NIRF Ranking for Sixth Consecutive Time: IIT Madras has topped the National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF) ranking for the sixth consecutive time.
7. IIT Delhi Opens New Campus in Abu Dhabi: IIT Delhi has opened a new campus in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
Q7: Recently, India signed an agreement with which country for the ‘Pantsir Air Defense System’?
- America
- Russia
- China
Answer
Correct Answer: Russia
Q8: Who has recently received the ‘Coach of the Year’ award at the Indian Sports Awards 2024?
- Suma Shirur
- Rahaab Allana
- Kunal Dalal
Answer
Correct Answer: Suma Shirur
Q9: Vardhan Kamalakara Rao who recently passed away was a:
- Mridangam player
- Journalist
- Writer
Answer
Correct Answer: Mridangam player
Q10: Recently, Noida International Airport has signed an agreement with whom for green energy?
- Reliance Power
- Tata Power
- Adani Green
Answer
Correct Answer: Tata Power
Q11: Who recently won the election for the post of Prime Minister of which country?
- Mauritius
- Sri Lanka
- Nepal
Answer
Correct Answer: Mauritius
Q12: Recently, the first space exercise “Antariksh Abhyas 2024” was organized in which of the following places?
- Bengaluru
- Mumbai
- New Delhi
Answer
Correct Answer: New Delhi
Q13: Recently, which company has been named the world’s most sustainable aluminum company?
- Hindustan Aluminium Corporation Limited
- Hindalco
- Vedanta
Answer
Correct Answer: Hindalco
Hindalco- Hindustan Aluminium Corporation Limited
Q14: When was “World Pneumonia Day” celebrated recently?
- 12th November
- 11th November
- 10th November
Answer
Correct Answer: 12th November
- World Pneumonia Day, celebrated annually on November 12th, is dedicated to raising awareness about pneumonia, a potentially fatal but preventable and treatable respiratory disease.
- This day particularly focuses on the impact of pneumonia on children under five and the elderly, who are most vulnerable to this disease.
Q15: Who has recently been appointed as the National Security Advisor by the newly elected President of America, Donald Trump?
- Mike Waltz
- Usha Chilukuri Vance
- Susie Wills
Answer
Correct Answer: Mike Waltz