Current Affairs: One Liners: 07/02/2025

 1. What is the new repo rate after the recent cut by RBI?

(a) 6.00%
(b) 6.25%
(c) 6.50%
(d) 6.75%

2. Who won the gold medal in the men's 50m rifle 3 positions event at the 38th National Games?

(a) Neeraj Kumar
(b) Vijay Kumar
(c) Saurabh Singh
(d) Vijay Shekhar

3. Who inaugurated the North East Investment Roadshow recently?

(a) Amit Shah
(b) S. Jaishankar
(c) Jyotiraditya Scindia
(d) Anurag Thakur

4. Which Australian cricketer has announced retirement from ODI cricket?

(a) Cameron Green
(b) Travis Head
(c) Pat Cummins
(d) Marcus Stoinis

5. Delhi International Leather Expo (DILEX) 2025 is organized in collaboration with which ministry?

(a) Ministry of Finance, Government of India
(b) Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India
(c) Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
(d) NITI Aayog

Answers:

1. (b) 6.25%
   The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut the repo rate by 25 basis points (0.25%) to 6.25% on February 7. This reduction will make home, auto, and personal loans cheaper, providing relief in EMI payments. If inflation remains under control, further cuts may be possible, making borrowing even more affordable.

2. (a) Neeraj Kumar
   Neeraj Kumar from the Indian Navy won the gold medal in the men’s 50m rifle 3 positions event at the 38th National Games in Uttarakhand. Representing the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB), the 25-year-old athlete scored 464.1 points to secure the top position.

3. (c) Jyotiraditya Scindia
   Union Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia inaugurated the North East Investment Roadshow, organized by the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (MDoNER). The event aims to attract investment and unlock the untapped potential of the Northeast, positioning it as an emerging economic powerhouse.

4. (d) Marcus Stoinis
   Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis has announced his retirement from One-Day International (ODI) cricket with immediate effect. The 35-year-old cricketer, who was part of Australia’s provisional squad for the Champions Trophy, has opted out of the tournament to focus on T20 cricket. Stoinis played 71 ODIs during his 10-year career.

5. (b) Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India
   The 6th edition of the Delhi International Leather Expo (DILEX) will be held on February 20-21, 2025, at the India International Convention and Expo Centre (IICC), Dwarka, New Delhi. The event is organized by the Council for Leather Exports (CLE) in collaboration with the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of India.