Vision IAS Current affairs for 3 January 2025 will cover important current affairs from National and International topics for UPSC IAS, UP PSC, MP PSC, State PCS Exams and SSC preparation.
Q1: Who recently took command of the Western Air Command of the Indian Air Force?
- Jitendra Mishra
- Vikrant Tomar
- Rajat Varma
Answer
Correct Answer: Jitendra Mishra
Q2: Who recently won the Women’s World Blitz Chess Championship 2024 in New York?
- Ju Qin
- Lei Tingjie
- Ju Wenjun
Answer
Correct Answer: Ju Wenjun
Q3: Recently, India will export 1 million metric tons of non-basmati white rice to which country?
- Sri Lanka
- Indonesia
- Nepal
Answer
Correct Answer: Indonesia
Q4: Which Ministry has recently declared the year 2025 as the “Year of Reforms”?
- Ministry of Health
- Ministry of Finance
- Ministry of Defence
Answer
Correct Answer: Ministry of Defence
- The Ministry of Defence has declared 2025 as the ‘Year of Reforms’, with the aim of modernizing India’s armed forces.
- These reforms will strengthen national security and prepare India for a leading role in the global arena
Q5: Which state recently created a new district named “Vav-Tharaad”?
- Madhya Pradesh
- Karnataka
- Gujarat
Answer
Correct Answer: Gujarat
- The Gujarat government has approved the creation of a new district named Vav-Tharaad by dividing the existing Banaskantha district in North Gujarat.
- This will be the 34th district of Gujarat, with its headquarters located in Tharaad.
Q6: Which airline recently became the first Indian airline to start in-flight Wi-Fi internet service on domestic flights?
- Air India
- SpiceJet
- IndiGo
Answer
Correct Answer: Air India
Q7: Which country has recently banned women from wearing burqas in public places?
- Saudi Arabia
- Norway
- Switzerland
Answer
Correct Answer: Switzerland
Q8: Which country has recently introduced a new tourist tax?
- Russia
- Japan
- China
Answer
Correct Answer: Russia
- Russia has introduced a new tourist tax, replacing the previous resort tax.
- Travelers staying in hotels and other accommodations will need to pay an additional 1% tax on their stay.
Q9: Who has recently won the Santosh Trophy for the 33rd time?
- Meghalaya
- Kerala
- West Bengal
Answer
Correct Answer: West Bengal
Q10: What is the percentage increase in India’s coffee exports during the financial year 2024?
- 29%
- 25%
- 22%
Answer
Correct Answer: 29%
- Between April and November 2024, India’s coffee exports reached a record high of 1,146.9 million dollars, compared to 803.8 million dollars during the same period last year, resulting in a 29% increase.
Q11: Which state government has recently decided to extend the ongoing land survey and settlement process for another year?
- Karnataka
- Kerala
- Bihar
Answer
Correct Answer: Bihar
Q12: Which country’s navy recently released 20 Indian fishermen?
- Sri Lanka
- Pakistan
- Bhutan
Answer
Correct Answer: Sri Lanka
Q13: Who has recently taken charge as the CEO of UIDAI?
- Vitul Kumar
- Vinay Sinha
- Bhuvnesh Kumar
Answer
Correct Answer: Bhuvnesh Kumar
Q14: When is “Global Family Day” celebrated recently?
- December 30
- January 01
- December 31
Answer
Correct Answer: January 01
- Global Family Day is celebrated worldwide on January 1st every year.
- This day is observed to promote peace, unity, and harmony across the globe.
Q15: Which country has recently enacted a law to abolish the death penalty?
- Zimbabwe
- Japan
- China
Answer
Correct Answer: Zimbabwe
- Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa has signed a new law abolishing the death penalty in the country.
- This follows a recent parliamentary vote in favor of abolishing capital punishment.