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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.

Summary

President Droupadi Murmu delivered her address to the nation on the eve of the 79th Independence Day on 14 August 2025. She described justice, liberty, equality and fraternity as the four pillars on which the Constitution rests. Noting GDP growth of 6.5% in the last financial year, she said India was the fastest-growing major economy. She also referred to Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas (Partition Horrors Remembrance Day), observed on 14 August.

Key facts

Date
14 Aug 2025, eve of 79th Independence Day
Constitution
Four pillars – justice, liberty, equality, fraternity
Economy
GDP growth 6.5% last fiscal; fastest-growing major economy
Also mentioned
Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas

Practice MCQs 2 questions

Q1

What GDP growth rate for the last financial year did President Droupadi Murmu cite in her address on the eve of the 79th Independence Day?

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Correct answer: B — 6.5%

In her address, the President noted GDP growth of 6.5% in the last financial year and said India was the fastest-growing major economy.

Q2 Advanced

Consider the following statements about President Droupadi Murmu's address on the eve of the 79th Independence Day: 1. She described justice, liberty, equality and fraternity as the four pillars of the Constitution. 2. She referred to Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas observed on 14 August. Which of the above is/are correct?

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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2

Both statements are correct. The President described justice, liberty, equality and fraternity as the four pillars of the Constitution and referred to Vibhajan Vibhishika Smriti Diwas.

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