Vision IAS Current affairs for 29 October 2024 will cover important current affairs from National and International topics for UPSC IAS preparation.
Q1: Who has recently been appointed as the regular MD of NAFED?
- Deepak Agarwal
- Dr Himanshu Pathak
- Pranav Chavda
Answer
Correct Answer: Deepak Agarwal
NAFED stands for- National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd.
Q2: Recently, the central government will give additional compassionate allowance to pensioners after what age?
- 85
- 80
- 82
Answer
Correct Answer: 80
Q3: Recently, the Government e-Marketplace has signed an agreement with which state to adopt the GEM?
- Uttarakhand
- Sikkim
- Assam
Answer
Correct Answer: Sikkim
Sikkim:
- Capital: Gangtok
- CM: Prem Singh Tamang
- Governor: Om Prakash Mathur
Do you know?
- ‘Gwala Divas’ was celebrated in Sikkim.
- The Buddhist festival ‘Saga Dawa’ was celebrated in Sikkim.
- Sikkim has made it mandatory for tourist vehicles to carry garbage bags.
- The Indian Army and BRO have completed a ‘Bailey Bridge’ in Sikkim.
- Sikkim will start an AI-powered traffic management system.
- The High Court of Sikkim has introduced a menstrual leave policy for its female employees.
Q4: Recently, in the Japan Para Badminton International 2024, which medal did India’s star shuttler Suhas Kadam win?
- Bronze
- Silver
- Gold
Answer
Correct Answer: Gold
Q5: Recently, where is the 20th edition of the Jazzmandu Music Festival being organized?
- Kanpur
- Kathmandu
- Delhi
Answer
Correct Answer: Kathmandu
Q6: Recently, Prime Minister Modi gifted a famous Sohrai painting from Jharkhand to the President of which country?
- Russia
- Iran
- China
Answer
Correct Answer: Russia
Do you know?
- The fall of a Russian satellite has increased the risk to the ISS and space traffic.
- Prime Minister Modi has been awarded Russia’s highest civilian honor, the Order of St. Andrew the Apostle.
- Russia has become India’s top oil supplier.
- The BRICS Games 2024 were held in Russia.
- The Russian President visited North Korea for the first time in 24 years.
- Russian cosmonaut Oleg Kononenko has set a new world record for the most time spent in space, with over 1000 days.
- Russia will remove the Taliban from the list of terrorist organizations.
Q7: Recently, Muhammad Rizwan became the captain of the ODI and T20 team of which country?
- Afghanistan
- Pakistan
- Bangladesh
Answer
Correct Answer: Pakistan
Q8: Recently, Kanaka Raju passed away. Who was he?
- Dancer
- Journalist
- Writer
Answer
Correct Answer: Dancer
- He was Famous Kuchipudi Dancer
Q9: Recently, in wrestling, how many medals did India win at the Under-23 World Championships?
- Three
- Two
- Four
Answer
Correct Answer: Two
- The Under-23 World Wrestling Championships 2024 were held in Tirana, Albania.
Q10: Recently, scientists at the Agarkar Research Institute located in which city have developed new non-toxic molecules for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease?
- Pune
- Bengaluru
- Mumbai
Answer
Correct Answer: Pune
Q11: Recently, L&T has received an order for a nuclear fusion project in which country?
- Brazil
- France
- Germany
Answer
Correct Answer: France
Q12: Recently, who has been awarded the title of Top Central Banker by the US-based Global Finance magazine?
- Shaktikanta Das
- Amitabh Chaudhary
- P.K. Gupta
Answer
Correct Answer: Shaktikanta Das
Q13: Recently, the President of which country has come on a three-day official visit to India?
- Finland
- Spain
- Norway
Answer
Correct Answer: Spain
Spain:
- Capital: Madrid
- Currency: Euro
- Prime Minister: Pedro Sánchez
Q14: Recently, when was the “World Day for Audiovisual Heritage” celebrated?
- October 26
- October 27
- October 25
Answer
Correct Answer: October 27
Q15: Recently, which award has been discontinued by the Ministry of Sports?
- Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award
- National Sports Promotion Award
- Arjuna Award
Answer
Correct Answer: Major Dhyan Chand Lifetime Achievement Award