Vision IAS Current affairs for 15 October 2024 will cover important current affairs from National and International topics for UPSC preparation.
Q1: Where was the prestigious ‘Alai Balai’ festival recently held?
- Karnataka
- Telangana
- Kerala
Answer
Correct Answer: Telangana
Telangana:
Capital: Hyderabad
Chief Minister: Revanth Reddy
Governor: Jishnu Dev Verma
Q2: Which line of Delhi Metro has recently been awarded the ‘Carbon Neutral Certificate’?
- Blue Line
- Purple Line
- Yellow Line
Answer
Correct Answer: Blue Line
Q3: In which state was the ‘Vidyarambham Utsav’ recently celebrated?
- Karnataka
- Goa
- Kerala
Answer
Correct Answer: Kerala
This is considered the first step towards formal education. On this occasion, dance and music education are also initiated.
Kerala:
- Capital: Thiruvananthapuram
- Chief Minister: Pinarayi Vijayan
- Governor: Arif Mohammad Khan
Do you know?
- Kerala Achieves First Rank in 2024 State Food Security Index.
- Kerala launches India’s first ‘Digital Court’ for handling Negotiable Instruments Act cases.
- Periyar Tiger Reserve installs its first wind turbine for electricity generation.
- IAS K. Vasuki appointed as Additional Chief Secretary for matters related to Kerala’s external cooperation.
- Kerala becomes the first state to record biodiversity with the help of the local community.
- New species of dogfish shark discovered in Kerala by the Zoological Survey of India.
Q4: Which country’s president recently called for an immediate ceasefire in Lebanon?
- America
- Nepal
- France
Answer
Correct Answer: France
France-
- Capital: Paris
- Currency: Euro
- President: Emmanuel Macron
Do you know?
- French President awarded the Olympic Order.
- India-France Bilateral Naval Exercise Varun 2 Held in the Mediterranean Sea from September 2-4
- France ranked second in the 2024 Henley Passport Index, India at 82nd.
- France becomes the first European Union country to offer digital visas.
- Prime Minister Modi awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor, France’s highest honor.
- Statue of Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar unveiled in France.
- France bans abaya attire for women in schools.
- India to open a new consulate in Marseille, France.
Q5: Where did the International Dussehra Festival with traditional rituals recently begin?
- Kolkata
- Bhagalpur
- Kullu
Answer
Correct Answer: Kullu
On this occasion, a grand chariot procession of Lord Raghunath was taken out on Dhalpur Maidan, in which thousands of people participated wearing traditional attire.
Q6: Which country’s new nuclear facility has recently faced a major cyberattack?
- Iran
- Italy
- France
Answer
Correct Answer: Iran
Iran:
- Capital: Tehran
- Currency: Iranian Rial
- President: Masoud Pezeskian
Q7: Recently, the 8th edition of the joint military training exercise ‘Kajind’ between India and which country concluded in Uttarakhand?
- Afghanistan
- Kazakhstan
- Bangladesh
Answer
Correct Answer: Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan:
- Capital: Astana
- Currency: Kazakh Tenge
- President: Kassym-Jomart Tokayev
Q8: Recently, ‘G.N. Saibaba’ passed away. Who was he?
- Professor
- Journalist
- Writer
Answer
Correct Answer: Professor
Q9: Recently, the Adani Group has agreed to improve the electricity situation in which country?
- Sudan
- Mali
- Kenya
Answer
Correct Answer: Kenya
Q10: In the first phase of her recent visit to three African countries, where did President Droupadi Murmu arrive?
- Algeria
- Mauritania
- Malawi
Answer
Correct Answer: Algeria
Algeria:
- Capital: Algiers
- Currency: Algerian Dinar
- President: Abdelmadjid Tebboune
Q11: Where was the PM GatiShakti Experience Center recently organized?
- Kolkata
- Delhi
- Jaipur
Answer
Correct Answer: Delhi
Q12: Which country’s former prime minister recently launched their book ‘Unleashed’?
- Britain
- Germany
- Italy
Answer
Correct Answer: Britain
Q13: Where did the meeting of the Inter-Parliamentary Union recently begin?
- Canberra
- Geneva
- Mumbai
Answer
Correct Answer: Geneva
Q14: Where has the Indian Navy ship Shardul recently reached as part of its long-range training deployment?
- Dubai
- Kochi
- Mumbai
Answer
Correct Answer: Dubai
Q15: When was the ‘International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction’ recently celebrated?
- October 12
- October 13
- October 11
Answer
Correct Answer: October 13
The International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction (IDDRR) is celebrated every year on October 13th. Organized by the United Nations, this global event highlights the importance of reducing disaster risks and promoting strategies to minimize loss of life and livelihoods caused by natural and man-made disasters.
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