Vision IAS Current affairs for 22 December 2024 will cover important current affairs from National and International topics for UPSC IAS preparation.
Q1: Who recently wrote the book titled “Bring It On: The Incredible Story of My Life”?
- Deepa Malik
- Ravindra Joshi
- Mrinal Garg
Answer
Correct Answer: Deepa Malik
Q2: Where was the recent 24th BIMSTEC meeting held?
- Sri Lanka
- Thailand
- Nepal
Answer
Correct Answer: Thailand
Q3: Which country will host the upcoming World Para Athletics Championships in 2025?
- Japan
- China
- India
Answer
Correct Answer: India
Q4: Where will India’s largest AI city be built on 200 acres?
- New Delhi
- Bengaluru
- Hyderabad
Answer
Correct Answer: Hyderabad
Q5: Where is the Asian Roll Ball Championship currently being held?
- Goa
- Bihar
- Gujarat
Answer
Correct Answer: Goa
- The 4th Asian Roll Ball Championship has started in Goa, being held at the Manohar Parrikar Stadium in Margao.
- The event was inaugurated on December 17, 2024, by the Chief Guest, Goa’s Sports and Youth Affairs Minister, Govind Gaude.
- This championship is attracting international attention.
Q6: Who was Meena Ganesh, whose demise was recently reported?
- Actress
- Journalist
- Writer
Answer
Correct Answer: Actress
Q7: Who recently became the first person to reach a net worth of $500 billion?
- Elon Musk
- Bernard Arnault
- Jeff Bezos
Answer
Correct Answer: Elon Musk
Q8: Where has NTPC announced the establishment of a nuclear power project recently?
- Bihar
- Rajasthan
- Odisha
Answer
Correct Answer: Bihar
Q9: Recently, India has partnered with which country for the establishment of the “Yuva Yug Bharat National Museum”?
- France
- America
- China
Answer
Correct Answer: France
Q10: In which state has the “Banglar Bari” housing scheme been launched recently?
- West Bengal
- Andhra Pradesh
- Maharashtra
Answer
Correct Answer: West Bengal
- West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has launched the “Banglar Bari” housing initiative.
- The scheme aims to provide financial assistance to poor families in rural areas.
- Under this scheme, each eligible family will receive a total of ₹1.20 lakh, which will be distributed in two installments of ₹60,000 each.
Q11: In the recently released “World Hockey Ranking”, at what position did the Indian men’s team finish?
- Seventh
- Fifth
- Ninth
Answer
Correct Answer: Fifth
Q12: Against which team did the Indian women’s team recently score their highest ever T20I cricket score?
- West Indies
- Australia
- England
Answer
Correct Answer: West Indies
- The Indian women’s team scored their highest-ever T20I score of 217/4 against the West Indies in the third and final T20I match.
- The match was played at Dr. DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. Smriti Mandhana scored 77 runs off 47 balls in this match.
Q13: Recently, Micromax has partnered with a storage chip company from which country?
- Japan
- Taiwan
- China
Answer
Correct Answer: Taiwan
- On December 19th, Indian electronics company Micromax and Taiwanese storage chip company Phison formed a partnership.
- They have established a joint venture called MiPhi to design and manufacture AI-based storage chipsets.
Q14: When was the International Human Solidarity Day recently celebrated?
- December 19
- December 20
- December 18
Answer
Correct Answer: December 20
- International Human Solidarity Day is observed on December 20th.
- This day emphasizes global cooperation in addressing challenges like poverty, inequality, and climate change.
- It encourages nations and individuals to work together for peace, sustainable development, and social justice.
Q15: Where is the Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championship 2024 currently being held?
- Doha
- Mumbai
- Dubai
Answer
Correct Answer: Doha
- The Asian Youth and Junior Weightlifting Championship 2024 is being held in Doha, Qatar, from December 19 to 25, 2024.
- A large number of participants, including a 28-member Indian team, are participating in the championship.