Vision IAS Current affairs for 16 December 2024 will cover important current affairs from National and International topics for UPSC IAS preparation.
Q1: Who tops the list of the world’s 25 richest families recently released by Bloomberg?
- Al-Nahyan
- Walton
- Al Thani
Answer
Correct Answer: Walton
- Bloomberg released the list of the 25 richest families in the world on December 13th.
- Their total wealth has increased by Rs 34.5 lakh crore this year.
- The Walton family, owners of the consumer retail company Walmart, tops the list.
- They were in second place last year.
Q2: Recently, for which state has the World Bank approved a loan of $325.10 million to increase farmers’ income?
- Uttar Pradesh
- Rajasthan
- Haryana
Answer
Correct Answer: Uttar Pradesh
Q3: How many Indian women were included in the list of the 100 most powerful women in the world by Forbes recently?
- Five
- Three
- Four
Answer
Correct Answer: Three
- Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, tops the list.
- Christine Lagarde, President of the European Central Bank, is in second place.
- Giorgia Meloni, Prime Minister of Italy, is in third place.
Q4: Which country’s player “Mohammad Amir” has recently retired from international cricket?
- Afghanistan
- Bangladesh
- Pakistan
Answer
Correct Answer: Pakistan
Q5: In which state has the 21st Livestock Census been launched recently?
- Rajasthan
- Haryana
- Maharashtra
Answer
Correct Answer: Haryana
- The 21st Livestock Census was launched by Shyam Singh Rana, the Agriculture Minister of Haryana, at a government veterinary hospital in Radour.
Q6: Where was the three-day ‘World Hindu Economic Forum’ inaugurated recently?
- Mumbai
- Nagpur
- Pune
Answer
Correct Answer: Mumbai
Q7: Where was the 29th International Kerala Film Festival held recently?
- Kozhikode
- Thiruvananthapuram
- Wayanad
Answer
Correct Answer: Thiruvananthapuram
Q8: In which country was Asia’s first Geo-Science Museum recently built?
- India
- Singapore
- China
Answer
Correct Answer: India
- Asia’s first Geo-Science Museum has been built in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
- It was built by the Geological Survey of India.
- Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar will inaugurate the museum on December 15.
Q9: Which country recently revoked the status of “Most Favored Nation” for India?
- Brazil
- Switzerland
- Germany
Answer
Correct Answer: Switzerland
- The Swiss government revoked India’s Most Favored Nation (MFN) status on December 13th.
- Under the MFN status, all countries under the World Trade Organization (WTO) grant each other MFN status.
- The WTO is an organization of the United Nations (UN) with 164 member countries.
Q10: Who recently chaired the fourth national conference of Chief Secretaries?
- Narendra Modi
- Rajnath Singh
- Amit Shah
Answer
Correct Answer: Narendra Modi
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the fourth national conference of Chief Secretaries on December 14th in New Delhi.
- This conference is attended by Chief Secretaries, senior officials, and domain experts from all states.
Q11: Where will the world-famous ‘Surajkund Mela 2025’ be held?
- Ayodhya
- Varanasi
- Faridabad
Answer
Correct Answer: Faridabad
- The world-famous Surajkund International Crafts Mela will be held in Faridabad district, Haryana from 7th to 23rd February 2025.
- Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will be selling tickets for the Surajkund Mela through its mobile app and official website for the first time.
Q12: Which country’s president was recently impeached and removed from office?
- South Korea
- Ukraine
- Japan
Answer
Correct Answer: South Korea
Q13: Where did the 23rd National Athletics Championship for the Blind 2024 start recently?
- Kolkata
- Mumbai
- Nadiad
Answer
Correct Answer: Nadiad
- The 23rd National Athletics Championship for the Blind will be held in Nadiad, Gujarat from December 14th to 16th.
- It is being organized by the Indian Blind Sports Association (IBSA) in collaboration with the Gujarat Para Sports Association.
Q14: When was ‘National Energy Conservation Day’ celebrated recently?
- 13th December
- 14th December
- 12th December
Answer
Correct Answer: 14th December
- National Energy Conservation Day is celebrated every year on 14th December to spread awareness about the importance of energy conservation and to recognize the country’s achievements in energy efficiency and conservation.
Q15: Which country’s president recently visited India on a two-day visit?
- Sri Lanka
- Nepal
- Maldives
Answer
Correct Answer: Sri Lanka