Vision IAS Current affairs for 20 January 2025 will cover important current affairs from National and International topics for UPSC IAS preparation.
Q1: Recently, “V. K. Singh” took oath as the Governor of which state?
- Mizoram
- Meghalaya
- Manipur
Answer
Correct Answer: Mizoram
Q2: Recently, India and which country signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cybersecurity cooperation?
- America
- Israel
- France
Answer
Correct Answer: America
Q3: Recently, where in the United States will a new Indian consulate be opened?
- Los Angeles
- Alaska
- Texas
Answer
Correct Answer: Los Angeles
- India has five consulates in the United States, located in Atlanta, Chicago, Houston, New York, and San Francisco, in addition to its embassy in Washington, D.C.
Q4: Recently, the Supreme Court of which country was attacked?
- Ukraine
- Israel
- Iran
Answer
Correct Answer: Iran
- Two judges were killed in a shooting attack on the Supreme Court building in Tehran, Iran. According to Tehran media, three Supreme Court judges were targeted, of whom two died on the spot and one was injured.
Q5: Recently, who was appointed as the MD & CEO of PNB?
- Binod Kumar
- Ashok Mishra
- Ashok Chandra
Answer
Correct Answer: Ashok Chandra
Q6: Recently, which country has become the third-largest startup ecosystem with more than 100 unicorns?
- India
- America
- China
Answer
Correct Answer: India
Q7: Recently, how many lakh Swamitva Property Cards did Prime Minister Modi distribute?
- 50 lakh
- 40 lakh
- 65 lakh
Answer
Correct Answer: 65 lakh
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi distributed 65 lakh Swamitva Property Cards virtually in 10 states and 2 Union Territories on January 18th.
Q8: Recently, in which state did the Postal Department launch AI in its services?
- Bihar
- Odisha
- Rajasthan
Answer
Correct Answer: Bihar
Q9: Recently, the IMF has estimated India’s growth rate for the fiscal year 2025 to be at what percentage?
- 6.9%
- 6.3%
- 6.5%
Answer
Correct Answer: 6.5%
Q10: Recently, India and which country signed an agreement to set up 60 smart classrooms in island plantation areas?
- Sri Lanka
- Maldives
- Nepal
Answer
Correct Answer: Sri Lanka
Q11: Recently, where did ISRO approve the third launch pad for new generation rockets?
- Rajasthan
- Andhra Pradesh
- Odisha
Answer
Correct Answer: Andhra Pradesh
Q12: Recently, India and which country celebrated the 60th anniversary of their diplomatic relations?
- Singapore
- Australia
- Japan
Answer
Correct Answer: Singapore
Q13: Recently, who was appointed as the President of the PM Museum and Library Society?
- Nripendra Misra
- Abhijit Mazumdar
- Vinay Joshi
Answer
Correct Answer: Nripendra Misra
Q14: Recently, which country is considering removing the word “secularism” from its constitution?
- Pakistan
- Iran
- Bangladesh
Answer
Correct Answer: Bangladesh
- In Bangladesh, a constitutional reform commission appointed by the government has recommended removing “secularism,” “nationalism,” and “socialism” from the constitution.
- This recommendation was made by Dr. Muhammad Yunus, the Nobel Peace Prize winner.
Q15: Recently, the Odisha government has signed an agreement with which country to set up a “Fintech Hub”?
- Singapore
- Malaysia
- Brazil
Answer
Correct Answer: Singapore