Current Affairs — 14 August 2025
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Thu, 14 Aug 2025
S&P upgrades India's sovereign rating to 'BBB' with Stable outlook – first upgrade in 18 years
S&P Global Ratings upgraded India's long-term sovereign credit rating to 'BBB' from 'BBB-' and its short-term rating to 'A-2' from 'A-3' with a Stable outlook on 14 August 2025, its first upgrade of India in 18 years.
President approves 127 gallantry awards, including 4 Kirti Chakras and 15 Vir Chakras, on eve of I-Day 2025
President Droupadi Murmu approved 127 gallantry awards, 40 distinguished service awards and 290 Mention-in-Despatches for the Armed Forces and CAPF personnel on 14 August 2025, the eve of the 79th Independence Day.
WPI inflation at -0.58% in July 2025
India's annual rate of inflation based on the Wholesale Price Index was -0.58% (provisional) in July 2025, compared with -0.13% in June, the Commerce Ministry said on 14 August 2025.
Cloudburst at Chasoti in J&K's Kishtwar on Machail Mata yatra route kills dozens
A cloudburst struck Chasoti village in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir on 14 August 2025, on the route of the Machail Mata yatra, killing dozens of people and leaving many missing.
1,090 police, fire, home guard and correctional personnel get gallantry and service medals on I-Day 2025
The Ministry of Home Affairs announced on 14 August 2025 that 1,090 personnel of Police, Fire, Home Guard & Civil Defence and Correctional Services were awarded gallantry and service medals for Independence Day 2025.
India hosts 10th AITIGA Joint Committee meeting to review ASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement
India hosted the 10th meeting of the AITIGA Joint Committee at Vanijya Bhawan, New Delhi from 10 to 14 August 2025 to continue the review of the ASEAN–India Trade in Goods Agreement.
President Murmu addresses the nation on the eve of the 79th Independence Day
President Droupadi Murmu addressed the nation on 14 August 2025, the eve of the 79th Independence Day, citing 6.5% GDP growth in the last fiscal year and the Constitution's four pillars of justice, liberty, equality and fraternity.
India and Singapore hold 4th Joint Working Group on Trade & Investment in New Delhi
India and Singapore held the 4th meeting of the Joint Working Group on Trade & Investment in New Delhi on 14 August 2025, a day after the 3rd India–Singapore Ministerial Roundtable.
Partition Horrors Remembrance Day observed on 14 August 2025
Partition Horrors Remembrance Day was observed on 14 August 2025, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi paying tribute to the grit and resilience of those affected by the Partition.
Ikshak, third Survey Vessel (Large), delivered to the Indian Navy by GRSE
Ikshak (Yard 3027), the third of four Survey Vessel (Large) ships built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders & Engineers, Kolkata, was delivered to the Indian Navy on 14 August 2025.
Three Additional Judges appointed to the Bombay High Court
The Centre notified on 14 August 2025 the appointment of Ajit Bhagwanrao Kadethankar, Sushil Manohar Ghodeswar and Aarti Arun Sathe as Additional Judges of the Bombay High Court for two years.