Vision IAS Current affairs for 9 October 2024 will cover important current affairs from national and international topics.
Q1: Which state of India was visited by the Australian Ambassador ‘Phil Green’ recently?
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Sikkim
- Assam
Answer
Correct Answer: Arunachal Pradesh
Arunachal Pradesh:
- Capital: Itanagar
- Chief Minister: Pema Khandu
- Governor: K.T. Parnaik
Do you know?
- Arunachal Pradesh has passed a bill to prevent unfair practices in exams.
- Arunachal Pradesh has become the first northeastern state to achieve 100% household tap water connections.
- The ‘Tawangchu Tides International Kayaking Championship 2024’ was held in Arunachal Pradesh.
- Arunachal Pradesh’s Ari Keikir (ginger), hand-knotted carpets (made by Tibetan residents), and Wancho crafts have received GI tags.
- Pawan Kumar Sain has been appointed as the Chief Electoral Officer of Arunachal Pradesh.
- The annual ‘Shar Amaratala Togrya Festival’ was celebrated in Arunachal Pradesh.
- The Arunachal Pradesh cabinet has approved the formation of a ‘Special Tiger Protection Force’.
Q2: When was World Cotton Day celebrated recently?
- October 6
- October 7
- October 5
Answer
Correct Answer: October 7
Do you know?
- Every year on October 7, World Cotton Day is celebrated to recognize the importance of cotton as a global commodity and to raise awareness about the challenges faced by cotton farmers and the cotton industry worldwide.
- October 1: International Day of Older Persons, International Coffee Day, World Vegetarian Day
- October 2: International Day of Non-Violence
- October 3: German Unity Day
- October 4: World Animal Day
- October 5: World Teachers’ Day
- October 6: World Cerebral Palsy Day
Q3: Which state’s chief minister has recently launched the ‘Nijut Moina Yojana’ for college girls?
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Bihar
- Assam
Answer
Correct Answer: Assam
Assam:
- Capital: Dispur
- Chief Minister: Himanta Biswa Sarma
- Governor: Lakshman Acharya
Do you know?
- The Assam government has made NRC receipt number mandatory for Aadhaar cards.
- Mithun has been officially registered for the first time in Assam.
- A person convicted of “love jihad” in Assam will be sentenced to life imprisonment.
- The construction of Tata’s semiconductor unit has begun in Morigaon, Assam.
- Assam’s Majuli has been included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
- Assam has launched the first Witness Protection Scheme to ensure justice.
- ‘School in a Box’ kits will be provided to children in flood relief camps in Assam.
- The Assam government has announced a monthly stipend to prevent child marriage.
Q4: Who recently won the Singapore Open title in billiards?
- Pankaj Advani
- Jadon Ong
- Geet Sethi
Answer
Correct Answer: Pankaj Advani
Q5: Which country topped the World Talent Ranking recently released by IMD?
- Singapore
- Switzerland
- Sweden
Answer
Correct Answer: Switzerland
Switzerland:
Capital: Bern
Currency: Swiss Franc
President: Viola Amherd
Do you know?
- Switzerland has topped the Global Innovation Index 2024.
- Switzerland has also topped the World Talent Ranking.
- Switzerland has been ranked the best country in the world for 2024.
Q6: Where has the Indian Navy recently deployed its first training squadron?
- Oman
- Sri Lanka
- Maldives
Answer
Correct Answer: Oman
Oman:
- Capital: Muscat
- Currency: Omani Rial
- Sultan: Haitham Bin Tariq
Do you know?
- India and Oman’s air forces successfully completed the “Eastern Bridge-7” military exercise.
- A unit of the Indian Army has departed for Oman to participate in the “Al Najah V” exercise.
Q7: Where was the 77th session of the WHO South-East Asia Region held recently?
- Jakarta
- New Delhi
- Mumbai
Answer
Correct Answer: New Delhi
Q8: Who was recently awarded the Best Playback Singer (Male) at the 70th National Film Awards?
- Arijit Singh
- Udit Narayan
- Kumar Sanu
Answer
Correct Answer: Arijit Singh
Q9: In which country has ‘Sanjiv Kumar Singla’ recently become India’s ambassador?
- Italy
- France
- Spain
Answer
Correct Answer: France
France:
- Capital: Paris
- Currency: Euro
- President: Emmanuel Macron
Do you know?
- The bilateral naval exercise “Varun” between India and France was conducted in the Mediterranean Sea from September 2 to 4.
- The President of France was awarded the Olympic Order.
- France ranked second in the Henley Passport Index 2024, while India ranked 82.
- France became the first European Union country to offer digital visas.
- A statue of Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar was unveiled in France.
- France banned the wearing of abayas in schools.
- India will open a new consulate in Marseille, France.
- Prime Minister Modi was awarded the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honor, France’s highest civilian honor.
- Vinay Lalwani has been appointed as India’s ambassador to Cambodia.
- Kumar Tuhin has been appointed as India’s ambassador to the Netherlands. S
- wati Vijay Kulkarni has been appointed as India’s ambassador to Algeria.
- Arun Goyal has been appointed as India’s next ambassador to Croatia.
- Mridhu Pavan Das Rawat has been appointed as India’s high commissioner to Rwanda.
- Dr. Suhail Ejaz Khan has been appointed as India’s next ambassador to the Republic of Yemen.
- Mayank Joshi has been appointed as India’s high commissioner to the Commonwealth of the Bahamas.
- Vinay Mohan Kwatra has been appointed as India’s ambassador to the United States.
Q10: Who has recently been appointed as the new head of the BCCI’s Anti-Corruption Unit?
- Sharad Kumar
- Shreyas Kumar
- Aviral Jain
Answer
Correct Answer: Sharad Kumar
Do you know?
- Amit Garg has been appointed as the Director General of the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy in Hyderabad.
- Haroon Lorgat has been appointed as the Commissioner of the USA’s National Cricket League.
- Jitendra J. Jadhav has taken over as the Director General of the Aeronautical Development Agency.
- Keveesh Parvathanan has taken over as the CEO of Federal Bank.
- Ibrahim Sheikh Dioeng has been appointed as the Director of the Climate Fund.
- Alok Ranjan has been appointed as the Director General of the National Crime Records Bureau.
- Kaleshwar Singh Deo has been elected as the President of the National Rifle Association of India.
Q11: Which country has Prime Minister Modi recently handed over more than 700 social housing units built with India’s assistance?
- Sri Lanka
- Maldives
- Bhutan
Answer
Correct Answer: Maldives
Maldives:
- Capital: Male
- Currency: Maldivian Rufiyaa
- President: Mohamed Muizzu
Do you know?
- The Maldives has signed the United Nations High Seas Treaty.
- India and the Maldives have signed an agreement to train 1000 civil servants.
- The Maldives celebrated its 59th Independence Day on July 26, 2024.
- The Maldives has terminated the “Hydrographic Survey Agreement” with India.
- India has replaced military personnel with technical staff in the Maldives.
- Reliance Jio has completed the work of connecting the Maldives to a high-speed optical fiber cable.
- The “Asia Surfing Championship” was held in the Maldives.
- The 7th Deputy NSA meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave was held in the Maldives.
Q12: Which Indian star gymnast has recently announced her retirement?
- Aruna Reddy
- Pranati Nayak
- Dipa Karmakar
Answer
Correct Answer: Dipa Karmakar
Q13: Who recently inaugurated DefConnect 4.0 at Manekshaw Centre in Delhi Cantt?
- Narendra Modi
- Rajnath Singh
- Piyush Goyal
Answer
Correct Answer: Narendra Modi
Q14: Who has recently been awarded the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2024?
- Gary Ruvkun
- Victor Ambros
- Both of the above
Answer
Correct Answer: Both of the above
Do you know?
- Mithun Chakraborty was selected for the Dada Saheb Phalke Award.
- Deepak S Mehta was awarded the ICC Lifetime Achievement Award 2023.
- Shah Rukh Khan won the Best Actor award at IIFA 2024.
- Pratiksha Ray was selected for the 2024 Eklavya Award.
- Riya Singh won the Miss Universe India 2024 title.
- Chiranjeevi Konidela was awarded the Outstanding Actor Award by Guinness World Records for the Indian film industry.
- The film “Lost Ladies” was nominated for the 97th Academy Awards.
Q15: According to a recently released Deloitte report, by when will India’s e-commerce market reach $325 billion?
- 2035
- 2030
- 2032
Answer
Correct Answer: 2030
Q16: Which country has Britain recently decided to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to?
- Mauritius
- Sri Lanka
- Maldives
Answer
Correct Answer: Mauritius
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