Vision IAS Current affairs for 23 January 2025 will cover important current affairs from National and International topics for UPSC IAS preparation.
Q1: Who has recently been appointed as the next Foreign Minister of America?
- Marco Rubio
- Caroline Levitt
- Scott Basset
Answer
Correct Answer: Marco Rubio
Q2: Which country has recently unveiled the world’s longest tunnel?
- Japan
- China
- Russia
Answer
Correct Answer: China
- China has completed the construction of the Tianshan Shengli Tunnel, which is the world’s longest expressway tunnel.
- This is a significant achievement in infrastructure development and will help to increase connectivity within the Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region.
Q3: Which organization has the US recently withdrawn from?
- WMO
- WHO
- WTO
Answer
Correct Answer: WHO
Q4: Which team has won the Vijay Hazare Trophy for the fifth time recently?
- Haryana
- Vidarbha
- Karnataka
Answer
Correct Answer: Karnataka
Q5: Justice Alok Aradhe has recently taken oath as the Chief Justice of which High Court?
- Madras High Court
- Bombay High Court
- Patna High Court
Answer
Correct Answer: Bombay High Court
- Justice Alok Aradhe has recently taken oath as the Chief Justice of the Bombay High Court.
Q6: Where was the Flamingo Festival 2025 recently held?
- Andhra Pradesh
- Karnataka
- Tamil Nadu
Answer
Correct Answer: Andhra Pradesh
- Flamingo Festival 2025 was held on January 20, 2025, at the Nelapattu Bird Sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh.
- This marks the successful revival of the event after a four-year hiatus.
- Thousands of participants attended the festival, including over 3,000 students from nearby districts like Tirupati and Nellore.
- The organizers provided free transportation and meals for the participants.
Q7: Where is the 27th International Glass Congress 2025 being held?
- Greater Noida
- Kolkata
- Mumbai
Answer
Correct Answer: Kolkata
- The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh, inaugurated the “27th International Congress on Glass, 2025” at the Biswa Bangla Convention Center in Kolkata.
Q8: Who won the women’s singles title at the India Open Super Badminton Tournament 2025?
- An Se-young
- PV Sindhu
- Niki Ross
Answer
Correct Answer: An Se-young
Q9: Which country has recently become the world’s seventh largest coffee producer?
- Belgium
- Brazil
- India
Answer
Correct Answer: India
Q10: Who has recently been appointed as the Additional Director General of Police of BSF?
- Mahesh Kumar Agrawal
- Ashwini Bhide
- Jayen Mehta
Answer
Correct Answer: Mahesh Kumar Agrawal
Q11: Recently, Prime Minister Modi launched which book titled ‘How India Scaled Mt. G20’?
- Sanjay Prasad
- Amitabh Kant
- Rajat Verma
Answer
Correct Answer: Amitabh Kant
Q12: Who has recently become the new President of ICSI?
- Dhananjaya Shukla
- Gyanendra Pratap Singh
- Manish Singhal
Answer
Correct Answer: Dhananjaya Shukla
Q13: Which country’s Yala Glacier is shrinking rapidly?
- Myanmar
- Nepal
- Bhutan
Answer
Correct Answer: Nepal
Q14: When was the ‘Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura Formation Day’ celebrated recently?
- January 20
- January 21
- January 19
Answer
Correct Answer: January 21
- January 21 is celebrated as the formation day of three northeastern states of India: Manipur, Meghalaya, and Tripura.
- This day is celebrated with great enthusiasm by the people of the northeastern states.
Q15: Which country has recently become a BRICS partner country?
- Nigeria
- Singapore
- Brazil
Answer
Correct Answer: Nigeria