Vision IAS Current affairs for 4 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 has recently received the ‘Gangadhar National Award’?
- Pratibha Satpathy
- Jitendra Mishra
- Rajat Verma
Answer
Correct Answer: Pratibha Satpathy
- Pratibha Satpathy, a renowned Odia poet, will be awarded the Gangadhar National Poetry Award 2023 by Sambalpur University on January 5th.
Q2: How many athletes will be honored with the Khel Ratna Award 2025 recently?
- 2
- 3
- 4
Answer
Correct Answer: 4
- The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has officially announced the winners of the Khel Ratna Award 2025.
- This prestigious award will be presented to four eminent athletes: Gukesh D (Chess), Harmanpreet Singh (Hockey), Praveen Kumar (Para-Athletics), and Manu Bhaker (Shooting).
- The award ceremony will be held on January 17, 2025, at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Q3: In which country has a campaign recently been launched to end child marriage?
- Sri Lanka
- Bhutan
- Nepal
Answer
Correct Answer: Nepal
Q4: In the recently released ICC’s latest Test rankings, which Indian bowler has secured the top position?
- Ravichandran Ashwin
- Jasprit Bumrah
- Virat Kohli
Answer
Correct Answer: Jasprit Bumrah
Q5: Which state government has recently launched a statewide campaign to encourage reading culture among students?
- Madhya Pradesh
- Karnataka
- Maharashtra
Answer
Correct Answer: Maharashtra
Q6: Where did the 24th National Tribal Sports Competition conclude recently?
- Raipur
- Jaipur
- Pune
Answer
Correct Answer: Raipur
Q7: Recently, which country’s Deputy Foreign Minister ‘Majid Takht Ravanchi’ came on a two-day visit to India?
- Saudi Arabia
- UAE
- Iran
Answer
Correct Answer: Iran
Q8: Recently, K.S. Manilal passed away. Who was he?
- Botanist
- Singer
- Writer
Answer
Correct Answer: Botanist
Q9: Recently, Arif Mohammad Khan took oath as the 42nd Governor of which state?
- Meghalaya
- Kerala
- Bihar
Answer
Correct Answer: Bihar
Q10: Where was the World Blitz Chess Championship recently held?
- New York
- Beijing
- Paris
Answer
Correct Answer: New York
Q11: Who recently released the book titled “Jammu Kashmir and Ladakh: Through the Ages”?
- Amit Shah
- Rajnath Singh
- Piyush Goyal
Answer
Correct Answer: Amit Shah
Q12: Recently, which country’s Foreign Minister Abdulla Khalil visited India?
- Maldives
- Iran
- Pakistan
Answer
Correct Answer: Maldives
Q13: Who will be honored with the Padmapani Lifetime Achievement Award recently?
- Vithal Kumar
- Bhuvnesh Kumar
- Sai Paranjpye
Answer
Correct Answer: Sai Paranjpye
- Sai Paranjpye, the renowned filmmaker known for her classic films like Sparsh, Chashme Buddoor, Katha, and Saaz, will be honored with the Padmapani Lifetime Achievement Award at the Ajanta-Ellora International Film Festival 2025.
Q14: When was “World Introvert Day” celebrated recently?
- January 02
- December 31
- January 01
Answer
Correct Answer: January 02
- Every January 2nd, “World Introvert Day” is celebrated worldwide.
- The purpose of this day is to honor the uniqueness of introverted individuals and raise awareness about them.
Q15: In recent times, India’s renewable energy capacity in 2024 has exceeded how many gigawatts?
- 200
- 400
- 300
Answer
Correct Answer: 200