Vision IAS Current affairs for 23 December 2024 will cover important current affairs from National and International topics for UPSC IAS preparation.
Q1: Who has been recently appointed as the President of the United Nations Internal Justice Council?
- Madan Lokur
- Ravindra Joshi
- Mrinal Garg
Answer
Correct Answer: Madan Lokur
Q2: Recently, the World Bank has approved how many million dollars for the development of Amaravati?
- 800
- 600
- 500
Answer
Correct Answer: 800
Q3: Recently, which country has become the third largest pharmaceutical market globally?
- Japan
- China
- India
Answer
Correct Answer: India
Q4: Where was the 55th GST Council meeting held recently?
- New Delhi
- Bengaluru
- Jaisalmer
Answer
Correct Answer: Jaisalmer
Q5: In 2024, which city has become the top tourist destination in Uttar Pradesh?
- Varanasi
- Ayodhya
- Agra
Answer
Correct Answer: Ayodhya
Q6: Recently, M.T. Vasudevan Nair passed away. Who was he?
- Writer
- Writer
- Journalist
Answer
Correct Answer: Writer
Q7: Where was the 72nd full session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) held recently?
- Itanagar
- Agartala
- Dispur
Answer
Correct Answer: Agartala
- Union Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the 72nd session of the North Eastern Council (NEC) held in Agartala, the capital of Tripura, on December 21.
- This session was held at the Prajna Bhavan in Agartala.
- This meeting is organized with the aim of developing the North East.
Q8: Recently, which state has received a loan of 42 million dollars from ADB to restore and stabilize its coastline?
- Maharashtra
- Gujarat
- Kerala
Answer
Correct Answer: Maharashtra
Q9: Who will host the World Boxing Congress in 2025?
- Japan
- China
- India
Answer
Correct Answer: India
Q10: Recently, for the implementation of “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat,” Uttar Pradesh has signed an MoU with which state government?
- Manipur
- Andhra Pradesh
- Maharashtra
Answer
Correct Answer: Manipur
- Manipur is the third state with which Uttar Pradesh has signed an MoU under the “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” program.
- Prior to Manipur, Uttar Pradesh had signed similar MoUs with Arunachal Pradesh and Meghalaya.
Q11: Recently, Tata Power has partnered with which bank to expand the PM Kusum Scheme for Rooftop Solar Power Plants?
- HDFC Bank
- Canara Bank
- BOB (Bank of Baroda)
Answer
Correct Answer: Canara Bank
Q12: Recently, which state government has launched the “Sanjivani Yojana” for citizens aged 60 and above?
- Delhi
- Telangana
- Punjab
Answer
Correct Answer: Delhi
Q13: Recently, where was the 11th Summit of the Developing Eight (D-8) Economic Cooperation Organization held?
- Japan
- Egypt
- China
Answer
Correct Answer: Egypt
- On December 19, Indian electronics company Micromax and Taiwanese storage chip company Fission entered into a partnership.
- Under this, both companies have established a joint venture MiPhi for the design and manufacture of AI-based storage chipsets.
Q14: When was World Meditation Day celebrated recently?
- 21st December
- 20th December
- 19th December
Answer
Correct Answer: 21st December
- World Meditation Day is celebrated globally on 21st December every year to highlight the benefits of meditation and encourage people to practice it.
Q15: In 2024, what rank did India achieve in the Travel and Tourism Development Index of the World Economic Forum?
- 39th
- 32nd
- 36th
Answer
Correct Answer: 39th
- India secured the 39th rank out of 119 countries in the Travel and Tourism Development Index 2024 of the World Economic Forum.
- India has strengthened its position due to improved infrastructure and favorable government policies.