Current Affairs Quiz — 07 February 2025
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To what level did the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee cut the policy repo rate on 7 February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 6.25%
The MPC cut the repo rate by 25 basis points from 6.50% to 6.25%.
After the RBI's policy decision of 7 February 2025, at what rate did the standing deposit facility (SDF) stand?
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Correct answer: B — 6.00%
With the repo rate at 6.25%, the SDF rate was adjusted to 6.00% and the MSF rate and Bank Rate to 6.50%.
Who chaired the 53rd meeting of the RBI's Monetary Policy Committee held from 5 to 7 February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Sanjay Malhotra
The 53rd MPC meeting was chaired by Governor Sanjay Malhotra; it was his first monetary policy. Rajiv Ranjan attended as a member.
In February 2025, the RBI projected real GDP growth for 2025-26 at:
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Correct answer: D — 6.7%
Real GDP growth for 2025-26 was projected at 6.7%; 6.4% was the First Advance Estimate for 2024-25.
Consider the following statements about the RBI's monetary policy of 7 February 2025: 1. The decision to cut the repo rate was unanimous. 2. The MPC changed its stance from neutral to accommodative. 3. CPI inflation for 2025-26 was projected at 4.2%. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 and 3 only
Statements 1 and 3 are correct: the MPC voted unanimously for the cut and projected 2025-26 CPI inflation at 4.2%. Statement 2 is wrong, as it unanimously kept the stance neutral.
India's installed solar capacity crossed 100 GW in early 2025. What was it in 2014, according to the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy?
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Correct answer: A — 2.82 GW
Solar capacity rose from 2.82 GW in 2014 to 100.33 GW as of 31 January 2025, an increase of 3450%.
As per the MNRE in February 2025, solar energy accounts for what share of India's total installed renewable energy capacity?
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Correct answer: D — 47%
Solar remains the dominant contributor, accounting for 47% of India's installed renewable energy capacity.
How much solar capacity did India add in the record year of 2024, as per the MNRE?
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Correct answer: C — 24.5 GW
India added a record 24.5 GW of solar in 2024; 18.5 GW of this was utility-scale capacity.
What is the outlay, in ₹ crore, approved by the Cabinet on 7 February 2025 for the Skill India Programme for 2022-23 to 2025-26?
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Correct answer: D — 8,800
The Cabinet approved continuing the Skill India Programme till 2026 with an outlay of ₹8,800 crore for 2022-23 to 2025-26.
Which of the following is NOT one of the components combined under the restructured Skill India Programme approved in February 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana
Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Grameen Kaushalya Yojana is not a component; the programme combines PMKVY 4.0, PM-NAPS and the Jan Shikshan Sansthan scheme.
Consider the following statements about the Skill India Programme approved on 7 February 2025: 1. It is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme. 2. PMKVY 4.0 under it targets people aged 15–59 years. 3. More than 400 new courses, including on AI, 5G and drone technology, have been introduced. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 2 and 3 only
Statements 2 and 3 are correct. Statement 1 is wrong: the Skill India Programme is a Central Sector Scheme, not a Centrally Sponsored Scheme.
The truncated Waltair railway division retained by the Cabinet decision of 7 February 2025 is to be renamed as:
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Correct answer: C — Visakhapatnam division
The retained part of the Waltair division will be renamed Visakhapatnam division, as 'Waltair' was described as a colonial legacy.
Under which railway zone will the renamed Visakhapatnam division function, as per the Cabinet decision of 7 February 2025?
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Correct answer: D — South Coast Railway
The Visakhapatnam division will be under the new South Coast Railway; the other part of Waltair becomes a new Rayagada division under East Coast Railway.
Approximately how much route length of the old Waltair division is retained as the Visakhapatnam division under the February 2025 Cabinet decision?
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Correct answer: B — 410 km
About 410 km is retained as the Visakhapatnam division; the remaining about 680 km forms the new Rayagada division.
By what percentage were basic land tax rates raised in the Kerala Budget 2025-26 presented on 7 February 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 50%
Basic land tax rates in all slabs were raised by 50%; the lowest slab went from ₹5 to ₹7.5 per are a year.
How much (in ₹ crore) did the Kerala Budget 2025-26 announce as first-phase funding for rehabilitating Wayanad landslide survivors?
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Correct answer: A — 750
The Budget announced a project with first-phase funding of ₹750 crore for the rehabilitation of Wayanad landslide survivors.
What is the aim of the 'K-Homes' project announced in the Kerala Budget 2025-26?
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Correct answer: D — Using vacant and unoccupied houses as tourist accommodation
K-Homes seeks to use vacant and unoccupied houses across the State to provide affordable tourist accommodation and income for owners.
Which institution will act as the exclusive registrar for the 'bank.in' internet domain announced by the RBI on 7 February 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT)
The RBI said the Institute for Development and Research in Banking Technology (IDRBT) will act as the exclusive registrar, with registrations from April 2025.
In February 2025, DRDO redesigned the 65 research verticals of its 15 Industry Academia – Centres of Excellence into how many verticals?
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Correct answer: B — 82
The 65 research verticals across 15 DIA-CoEs were redesigned into 82, adding deep-technology areas.
How much high-grade cocaine did NCB Mumbai seize while dismantling a drug network, as announced on 7 February 2025?
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Correct answer: C — 11.54 kg
NCB Mumbai seized 11.54 kg of high-quality cocaine, along with 4.9 kg of hydroponic ganja and 5.5 kg of cannabis gummies.
How often is the Indian Navy's Theatre Level Operational Readiness Exercise (TROPEX) conducted?
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Correct answer: A — Biennially
TROPEX is conducted biennially, that is once every two years; the 2025 edition ran from January to March.
Kameshwar Choupal, whose death was condoled by the PM on 7 February 2025, was a trustee of which body?
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Correct answer: A — Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust
Kameshwar Choupal was a senior BJP leader and a trustee of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, which oversees the Ram temple in Ayodhya.
Who inaugurated the national event marking the 75th anniversary of the National Sample Survey at Vigyan Bhawan on 7 February 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Rao Inderjit Singh
Rao Inderjit Singh, Minister of State for Statistics and Programme Implementation, inaugurated the event; Amitabh Kant gave the keynote address.
Aadhaar holders carried out more than how many authentication transactions in January 2025?
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Correct answer: A — 284 crore
Over 284 crore authentication transactions were carried out in January 2025, up more than 32% from 214.8 crore in January 2024.
India has full responsibility for building all the Gas Electron Multiplier (GEM) chambers for which experiment at FAIR, Germany?
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Correct answer: C — Compressed Baryonic Matter (CBM)
India is to build all the GEM chambers for the Compressed Baryonic Matter (CBM) experiment at FAIR, which will operate in a very high radiation environment.