Vision IAS Current affairs for 21 January 2025 will cover important current affairs from National and International topics for UPSC IAS preparation.
Q1: Who will represent India at the ‘World Economic Forum 2025’ recently?
- Ashwini Vaishnaw
- Piyush Goyal
- Dr. S. Jaishankar
Answer
Correct Answer: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Q2: In which country has a ban recently been imposed on the TikTok app?
- Israel
- France
- America
Answer
Correct Answer: America
Q3: Where was the National Science Drama Festival 2024-25 recently held?
- Jaipur
- Pune
- New Delhi
Answer
Correct Answer: New Delhi
Q4: In which state will the Uniform Civil Code be implemented recently?
- Rajasthan
- Gujarat
- Uttarakhand
Answer
Correct Answer: Uttarakhand
Q5: Where was a 72-foot tall statue of Lord Hanuman recently installed?
- Varanasi
- Ayodhya
- Bengaluru
Answer
Correct Answer: Bengaluru
- In Kacharakanahalli, Bengaluru, a 72-foot tall statue of Lord Hanuman has been installed in the premises of Sri Dakshina Ayodhya Kodandaram Temple.
Q6: Which state’s Virgin Coconut Oil has recently received the GI tag?
- Andaman and Nicobar
- Andhra Pradesh
- Karnataka
Answer
Correct Answer: Andaman and Nicobar
Q7: Where was the launch of ‘Solar Mobile Van Training Units’ recently done?
- Greater Noida
- New Delhi
- Mumbai
Answer
Correct Answer: New Delhi
Q8: Who recently launched the “Sankalp Saathi App”?
- Jyotiraditya Scindia
- Piyush Goyal
- Amit Shah
Answer
Correct Answer: Jyotiraditya Scindia
Q9: In December 2024, how much has India’s electronics export increased by percentage?
- 36.9%
- 26.3%
- 35.11%
Answer
Correct Answer: 35.11%
Q10: Recently, China has successfully launched the satellite of which country from the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center?
- Pakistan
- Maldives
- Bangladesh
Answer
Correct Answer: Pakistan
Q11: When was the ‘NDRF Foundation Day’ recently celebrated?
- 18th January
- 19th January
- 17th January
Answer
Correct Answer: 19th January
Q12: Which agency has recently conducted the CROPS experiment to study plant growth in space?
- ISRO
- CNSA
- NASA
Answer
Correct Answer: ISRO
Q13: Where was the ‘Jijamata Honour Ceremony’ recently held?
- Kolkata
- Bhopal
- Jaipur
Answer
Correct Answer: Bhopal
Q14: When was “Kokborok Day” recently celebrated?
- 18th January
- 19th January
- 17th January
Answer
Correct Answer: 19th January
- In the northeastern state of Tripura, India, every year on 19th January, ‘Kokborok Day’ (Kokborok Day 2025) is celebrated.
- This day is celebrated to promote the official language of Tripura, Kokborok.
Q15: Which country’s team won the first “Kho Kho World Cup” recently?
- India
- Nepal
- Brazil
Answer
Correct Answer: India