Vision IAS Current affairs for 5 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: Recently, Arun Roy passed away. Who was he?
- Director
- Actor
- Singer
Answer
Correct Answer: Director
Q2: According to a recent report, by what percentage has greenhouse gas emissions decreased in India?
- 8.2%
- 7.93%
- 9.3%
Answer
Correct Answer: 7.93%
- In India, the total greenhouse gas emissions in 2020 decreased by 7.93% compared to 2019.
Q3: Recently, which country has been affected by a cyber attack that disrupted website services?
- Japan
- Australia
- Russia
Answer
Correct Answer: Japan
Q4: Recently, which state’s forest department has developed a garden based on the epic Mahabharata?
- Madhya Pradesh
- Haryana
- Uttarakhand
Answer
Correct Answer: Uttarakhand
Q5: Recently, after 40 years of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, where was the toxic waste taken?
- Gwalior
- Dhar
- Indore
Answer
Correct Answer: Dhar
- After 40 years of the Bhopal Gas Tragedy, the work of removing 377 tons of hazardous waste from the Union Carbide factory began.
- This toxic waste was sealed in 12 containers and transported 250 kilometers away from Bhopal to the Pithampur Industrial Area in Dhar district.
Q6: Recently, scientists from where have developed a powder form of sugarcane juice?
- Coimbatore
- Jaipur
- Pune
Answer
Correct Answer: Coimbatore
- Scientists from the Sugarcane Breeding Institute in Coimbatore have developed a powder form of sugarcane juice.
- This will allow people to enjoy sugarcane juice in any season.
- Scientists claim that this powder is rich in nutrients.
Q7: When was the “DRDO Establishment Day” recently celebrated?
- 02 December
- 01 January
- 03 January
Answer
Correct Answer: 01 January
Q8: Recently, Pierre-Sylvain Filliozat passed away. Who was he?
- Sanskrit Scholar
- Singer
- Writer
Answer
Correct Answer: Sanskrit Scholar
- Pierre-Sylvain Filliozat (1936-2024), a renowned French Sanskrit scholar known for his significant contributions to Sanskrit studies, passed away on December 28, 2024.
Q9: Recently, Ajay Kumar Bhalla took oath as the Governor of which state?
- Meghalaya
- Bihar
- Manipur
Answer
Correct Answer: Manipur
- Mr. Bhalla is a retired IAS officer and served as the Home Secretary for nearly five years.
- He was appointed as the Governor of Manipur by the President last month.
Q10: Recently, the Finance Ministry has imposed anti-dumping duty on digital plates from how many countries?
- 05
- 03
- 04
Answer
Correct Answer: 05
- The five countries are China, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Vietnam.
Q11: Recently, where was India’s first “Census of Coastal and Wader Birds” conducted?
- Hyderabad
- Jamnagar
- Jaipur
Answer
Correct Answer: Jamnagar
Q12: Recently, India has completed the construction of a fence over nine kilometers along the border with which country?
- Myanmar
- Pakistan
- Bangladesh
Answer
Correct Answer: Myanmar
Q13: Recently, who has been appointed as the Principal Home Secretary of Uttar Pradesh?
- Vitul Kumar
- Sanjay Prasad
- Bhuvnesh Kumar
Answer
Correct Answer: Sanjay Prasad
Q14: When is “World Braille Day” celebrated recently?
- 03 January
- 04 January
- 02 January
Answer
Correct Answer: 04 January
- World Braille Day is celebrated on January 4th each year to commemorate the birth of Louis Braille, the inventor of Braille script.
- This day also emphasizes that visually impaired people should have equal access to human rights as others.
Q15: Recently, what percentage of conviction rate has the National Investigation Agency (NIA) achieved in 2024?
- 100%
- 70%
- 30%
Answer
Correct Answer: 100%
- The NIA achieved a 100% conviction rate in 2024 by convicting 68 accused in 25 cases.
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