Vision IAS Current affairs for 4 December 2024 will cover important current affairs from National and International topics for UPSC IAS preparation.
Q1: Which country is India conducting the fourth edition of the joint military exercise Harimau Shakti with?
- Malaysia
- Singapore
- Italy
Answer
Correct Answer: Malaysia
- India-Malaysia Joint Military Exercise Harimau Shakti (Military Exercise HARIMAU SHAKTI) began today in Bentong Camp, Pahang District, Malaysia.
- This exercise will be conducted from December 2 to 15, 2024. The Indian contingent is represented by a battalion from the Mahar Regiment.
Q2: Who won the men’s singles title at the recent Syed Modi International Badminton Tournament?
- Hubert Hurkacz
- Ben Shelton
- Lakshya Sen
Answer
Correct Answer: Lakshya Sen
Q3: Which state will implement the Rythu Bharosa scheme recently?
- Andhra Pradesh
- Telangana
- Odisha
Answer
Correct Answer: Telangana
Q4: In recent times, where has the 16th Conference of Parties (COP) to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) begun?
- New Delhi
- Dubai
- Riyadh
Answer
Correct Answer: Riyadh
Q5: Which country recently celebrated its 53rd National Day on 2nd December?
- UAE
- Brazil
- Spain
Answer
Correct Answer: UAE
Q6: Who recently became the second Indian chess player to achieve a 2800 Elo rating?
- Arjun Erigaisi
- Viswanathan Anand
- D. Gukesh
Answer
Correct Answer: Arjun Erigaisi
- Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi has become the second Indian chess player to achieve a 2800 Elo rating in classical chess and the 16th player in the world.
- This was announced by the International Chess Federation (FIDE) in a social media post on November 1, 2024.
Q7: Recently, Donald Trump appointed whom as a senior advisor for Arab and Middle Eastern affairs in his cabinet?
- Keith Kellogg
- Masad Boulos
- Tulsi Gabbard
Answer
Correct Answer: Masad Boulos
Q8: According to a recent report, which country has become the largest source of FDI in India?
- Singapore
- USA
- China
Answer
Correct Answer: Singapore
Q9: In recent times, which state has declared Madhav Tiger Reserve as its 8th Tiger Reserve?
- Madhya Pradesh
- Maharashtra
- Assam
Answer
Correct Answer: Madhya Pradesh
Q10: Which state government has recently increased the retirement age of judicial officers from 60 years to 61 years?
- Andhra Pradesh
- Odisha
- Chhattisgarh
Answer
Correct Answer: Andhra Pradesh
Q11: In recent times, between India and which country did the first joint table-top exercise ‘Cinbax’ start in Pune?
- Cambodia
- Singapore
- Japan
Answer
Correct Answer: Cambodia
- The first edition of the joint table-top exercise ‘Cinbax’ between the Indian Army and the Cambodian Army started on December 1, 2024 at the Foreign Training Node, Pune.
- The exercise will be conducted from December 1 to 8, 2024.
Q12: Which district has been declared as the 76th district of Uttar Pradesh recently?
- Mahakumbh Mela
- Gorakhpur
- Vishwanath Dham
Answer
Correct Answer: Mahakumbh Mela
Q13: In which state was the Khel Mahakumbh 2024 inaugurated recently?
- Haryana
- Kerala
- Uttarakhand
Answer
Correct Answer: Uttarakhand
Q14: When was the ‘National Pollution Control Day’ celebrated recently?
- December 1st
- December 2nd
- November 30th
Answer
Correct Answer: December 2nd
- National Pollution Control Day is commemorated in memory of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy of 1984.
- The purpose of this day is to raise awareness about the importance of pollution control and environmental protection and to instill a sense of responsibility towards environmental safety.
Q15: Who has recently taken over as the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC)?
- Jay Shah
- Ricky Ponting
- Greg Barclay
Answer
Correct Answer: Jay Shah