Vision IAS Current affairs for 18 January 2025 will cover important current affairs from National and International topics for UPSC IAS preparation.
Q1: Recently, Thiruvalluvar Day was celebrated in which state?
- Tamil Nadu
- Andhra Pradesh
- Odisha
Answer
Correct Answer: Tamil Nadu
Q2: Recently, India has signed a deal with which country for the export of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles?
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Brazil
Answer
Correct Answer: Indonesia
- India is close to finalizing a $450 million deal with Indonesia for the export of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, which is a significant step in defense cooperation between the two countries.
- This deal will make Indonesia the second ASEAN country after the Philippines to acquire these advanced missiles, which have a range of 290 kilometers.
Q3: Recently, Tarun Das, former Director-General of CII, was awarded honorary citizenship of which country?
- Vietnam
- Malaysia
- Singapore
Answer
Correct Answer: Singapore
- Tarun Das, former Director-General of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), has been awarded the Honorary Citizenship of Singapore, a prestigious honor for non-Singapore residents.
- The award was presented to him by Singaporean President Halimah Yacob on January 15, 2025, during a ceremony held in New Delhi.
Q4: Which country became the fourth country to achieve unmanned docking in space recently?
- America
- Russia
- India
Answer
Correct Answer: India
Q5: Who recently took oath as the new Justice of the Supreme Court?
- Justice Anuj Garg
- Justice K. Vinod Chandran
- Justice Ashok Mishra
Answer
Correct Answer: Justice K. Vinod Chandran
Q6: Recently, under the “Ullas” program of the New India Literacy Mission, which Union Territory became the first fully literate administrative unit?
- Ladakh
- Chandigarh
- Delhi
Answer
Correct Answer: Ladakh
Q7: Recently, where did the Future Minerals Forum 2025 begin?
- Kolkata
- Manila
- Riyadh
Answer
Correct Answer: Riyadh
Q8: Recently, where was the Gangasagar Mela held?
- West Bengal
- Odisha
- Rajasthan
Answer
Correct Answer: West Bengal
Q9: Recently, who became the brand ambassador of Puma India?
- Kareena Kapoor
- Smriti Mandhana
- PV Sindhu
Answer
Correct Answer: PV Sindhu
Q10: Recently, the President of which country appointed “Nawaf Salam” as the Prime Minister?
- Lebanon
- Morocco
- Sudan
Answer
Correct Answer: Lebanon
Q11: Recently, who has been awarded the R.K. Srikanthan Trust Award?
- T.V. Gopalakrishnan
- Sanjeev Kumar Sharma
- Shri Krishna Kumar
Answer
Correct Answer: T.V. Gopalakrishnan
Q12: Recently, Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyay has been appointed as the Chief Justice of which High Court?
- Delhi High Court
- Allahabad High Court
- Patna High Court
Answer
Correct Answer: Delhi High Court
Q13: Recently, where was the first astronomical observatory in East India inaugurated?
- Mizoram
- Odisha
- West Bengal
Answer
Correct Answer: West Bengal
Q14: When is “National Startup Day” celebrated in India?
- January 16
- January 15
- January 14
Answer
Correct Answer: January 16
- In India, “National Startup Day” is celebrated every year on January 16.
- The purpose of celebrating this day is to encourage entrepreneurship among young people and promote the achievements of startups.
Q15: Recently, which country launched its first national autism strategy with an investment of $42.3 million?
- Australia
- France
- Russia
Answer
Correct Answer: Australia