Vision IAS Current affairs for 18 November 2024 will cover important current affairs from National and International topics for UPSC IAS preparation.
Q1: Recently, India and which country have signed a Memorandum of Understanding for Unicorn technology for the Indian Navy?
- Japan
- Malaysia
- Thailand
Answer
Correct Answer: Japan
Q2: Who recently took command of the Naval Hospital INHS Kalyani?
- Alka Tiwari
- Divya Gautam
- Praveena Rai
Answer
Correct Answer: Divya Gautam
Q3: Recently, where did Asia’s largest open-air trade fair “Bali Jatra” start?
- Mizoram
- Kerala
- Odisha
Answer
Correct Answer: Odisha
Q4: Recently, in which state has a five-year ban been imposed on the insurgent group ‘Honeypot National Liberation Council’?
- Nagaland
- Manipur
- Meghalaya
Answer
Correct Answer: Meghalaya
Q5: Recently, UNESCO has recognized 24 villages of which state as Tsunami Ready?
- Chhattisgarh
- Odisha
- Telangana
Answer
Correct Answer: Odisha
Q6: Recently, ‘Anurag Srivastava’ has been appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to which country?
- Mauritius
- Singapore
- Thailand
Answer
Correct Answer: Mauritius
Q7: Recently, Prime Minister Modi has gone on an official visit to which country?
- Morocco
- Nigeria
- Sudan
Answer
Correct Answer: Nigeria
Q8: Recently, which state government has launched the initiative “Come and set up solar energy projects”?
- Himachal Pradesh
- Rajasthan
- Uttar Pradesh
Answer
Correct Answer: Himachal Pradesh
Q9: Recently, which state’s fast bowler Anshul Kamboj took 10 wickets in an innings in Ranji Trophy?
- Rajasthan
- Haryana
- Kerala
Answer
Correct Answer: Haryana
Q10: Recently, who has been appointed as the Brand Ambassador of the Dubai Sports Council?
- Harbhajan Singh
- Sania Mirza
- Both of the above
Answer
Correct Answer: Both of the above
Q11: Recently, which country will export electricity to Bangladesh through the Indian power grid?
- Nepal
- Myanmar
- Bhutan
Answer
Correct Answer: Nepal
Q12: Recently, which Indian tennis player has announced their retirement?
- Prajnesh Gunneswaran
- Sumit Nagal
- Rohan Bopanna
Answer
Correct Answer: Prajnesh Gunneswaran
Q13: Recently, according to a report, one-fourth of the global diabetes cases have been found in which country?
- America
- China
- India
Answer
Correct Answer: India
Q14: When was the ‘National Press Day’ celebrated recently?
- November 15
- November 16
- November 14
Answer
Correct Answer: November 16
- National Press Day is celebrated every year on November 16 to recognize and honor the Press Council of India (PCI).
- This day celebrates the existence of a free and responsible press in the country.
Q15: Recently, who has been appointed as the “White House Press Secretary”?
- Caroline Levit
- RF Kennedy Jr.
- Tulsi Gabbard
Answer
Correct Answer: Caroline Levit