Current Affairs Today: 07th February 2025 | Daily GK Update
National News
1. What wellness campaign was launched by the Ministry of Ayush?
Answer: “Shatavari – For Better Health” was launched to promote awareness of Shatavari’s medicinal benefits, especially for women’s health, aligning with the Panch Pran Goal for holistic development by 2047.
2. What logistics target has India set for 2030?
Answer: India aims to enter the top 25 of the World Bank’s Logistics Performance Index by 2030, supported by PM Gati Shakti and the National Logistics Policy.
State News
3. What pilot project was approved in Himachal Pradesh?
Answer: The state government approved a cannabis farming pilot project to explore its medicinal and industrial potential.
4. What healthcare initiative was launched in Kerala?
Answer: Kerala approved the ₹2,424 crore Health System Improvement Programme (KHSIP) with World Bank support to enhance public health infrastructure.
International News
5. What vaccine trial was launched in Uganda?
Answer: Uganda initiated a clinical trial for a vaccine targeting the Sudan strain of Ebola, just four days after an outbreak was confirmed.
6. What executive order did President Trump sign regarding sports?
Answer: The “No Men in Women’s Sports” order bans transgender women from competing in female sports, sparking global debate.
7. What global health decision was made by Argentina?
Answer: Argentina announced its withdrawal from the WHO, citing disagreements over pandemic handling and health policies.
Appointments News
8. Who was appointed as Citibank India Head?
Answer: K Balasubramanian was named India Subcontinent Sub-Cluster and Banking Head for Citibank, pending RBI approval.
Banking & Economy News
9. What change was made to the repo rate in February 2025?
Answer: RBI cut the repo rate by 25 basis points to 6.25% to stimulate economic growth under new Governor Sanjay Malhotra.
10. What digital security initiative was launched by RBI?
Answer: RBI introduced exclusive domain names ‘Bank.in’ and ‘Fin.in’ to enhance cybersecurity for banks and financial institutions.
11. What were SBI’s Q3 FY25 financial highlights?
Answer: SBI reported an 84% YoY rise in net profit to ₹16,891 crore, with a 4% increase in net interest income and improved asset quality.
Business News
12. What rebranding was announced by Zomato?
Answer: Zomato rebranded as “Eternal Ltd” to unify its business verticals, while retaining the Zomato name for food delivery.
13. What global ranking did Zepto achieve?
Answer: Zepto became the world’s second most downloaded food & drink app, surpassing KFC and Domino’s, with McDonald’s at the top.
Reports News
14. What climate impact was reported on cocoa farming?
Answer: A study warned that 50% of cocoa-growing land in West and Central Africa may become unsuitable by 2050 due to climate change.
15. What ocean protection initiative was launched?
Answer: The Ocean Coordination Mechanism (OCM) was introduced to safeguard biodiversity and resources in the Caribbean and North Brazil shelf.