Vision IAS Current affairs for 23 November 2024 will cover important current affairs from National and International topics for UPSC IAS preparation.
Q1: Which country has recently started its first national census in nearly 40 years?
- Iraq
- Iran
- Egypt
Answer
Correct Answer: Iraq
Q2: Which country recently declared a state of emergency due to water scarcity?
- Argentina
- Ecuador
- Chile
Answer
Correct Answer: Ecuador
- The South American country of Ecuador has recently declared a state of emergency due to wildfires and water scarcity.
- The emergency situation, approved by the Ministry of Environment, will last for 60 days.
- Ecuador is facing its worst drought in six decades.
Q3: Which name has Prasar Bharati recently launched its own OTT platform under?
- PAVES
- DAVES
- WAVES
Answer
Correct Answer: WAVES
Q4: Which country’s president, “Silvine Burton,” recently awarded Prime Minister Modi the highest national honor?
- Ethiopia
- Brazil
- Dominica
Answer
Correct Answer: Dominica
Q5: Which country has recently cancelled power transmission and airport expansion deals with Adani Group?
- Bangladesh
- Kenya
- Nepal
Answer
Correct Answer: Kenya
- The Kenyan government has canceled all deals with the Adani Group.
- These deals included major projects like power transmission and airport expansion.
- The total value of these canceled deals was 21,422 crores.
- This decision comes after allegations of corruption and fraud against Indian industrialist Gautam Adani in the United States.
Q6: Who won the Women’s Asian Hockey Champions Trophy 2024?
- India
- Japan
- China
Answer
Correct Answer: India
Q7: Who is at the top of the recently released ICC T20 All-Rounder Rankings?
- Liam Livingstone
- Hardik Pandya
- Deependra Singh Airee
Answer
Correct Answer: Hardik Pandya
Q8: In which state has the name of “Karimganj” district been changed to “Sribhumi”?
- Assam
- Uttarakhand
- West Bengal
Answer
Correct Answer: Assam
- Recently, the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force conducted a joint military exercise named “Eastern Strike” in Arunachal Pradesh.
- This exercise took place from 14th to 17th November, 2024 in the Shi-Yomi district of the state.
- Eastern Army Commander Lieutenant General RC Tiwari and Air Marshal IS Walia participated in the exercise.
Q9: In the recently released “Global Climate Index 2024”, India ranks at which position?
- 7th
- 10th
- 5th
Answer
Correct Answer: 10th
- Denmark, Netherlands, and UK are at the top positions in the index.
- The UK has made significant progress due to its commitments to phasing out coal and stopping new fossil fuel projects.
Q10: Who recently launched the first indigenous antibiotic drug called Nafithromycin?
- Dr. Jitendra Singh
- Piyush Goyal
- Amit Shah
Answer
Correct Answer: Dr. Jitendra Singh
Q11: Which country has been named the partner country for the 25th edition of the “Hornbill Festival” in Nagaland?
- Japan
- Britain
- Singapore
Answer
Correct Answer: Japan
Q12: Who has recently been appointed as the Chief Justice of the Manipur High Court?
- D. Krishna Kumar
- Rakesh Goyal
- Sanjay Murthy
Answer
Correct Answer: D. Krishna Kumar
Q13: Which country has recently received a loan from ADB for financial sector reforms?
- Bangladesh
- Nepal
- Sri Lanka
Answer
Correct Answer: Sri Lanka
- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has recently approved a $200 million policy-based loan to Sri Lanka for financial sector reforms.
- This loan is provided under ADB’s Financial Sector Stability and Reform Program.
- ADB was established in 1966 and its headquarters is in Manila, Philippines.
Q14: When was “World Television Day” celebrated recently?
- November 20th
- November 21st
- November 19th
Answer
Correct Answer: November 21st
- World Television Day is celebrated every year on November 21st to highlight the role of television as a major medium of communication and its impact on global awareness, decision-making, and education.
Q15: Recently Khilli Ram Meena has been appointed as the Chief Secretary of which state?
- Mizoram
- Jharkhand
- Odisha
Answer
Correct Answer: Mizoram