Current affairs One Liner: 14-August-2025

  1. India’s cumulative exports for merchandise and services during April–July 2025 reached US$277.63 billion, showing a 5.23% increase over the previous year, while the trade deficit widened in July.
  2. India’s Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation stayed in the negative for the second consecutive month at (-) 0.58% in July 2025, mainly due to declining food and fuel prices.
  3. President Droupadi Murmu has approved a total of 127 Gallantry Awards and 40 Distinguished Service Awards for the Armed Forces and Central Armed Police Forces on the eve of the 79th Independence Day.
  4. The National Health Authority (NHA) and the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) have signed an MoU to roll out e-Sushrut@Clinic, a lightweight, government-backed HMIS for outpatient clinics as part of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission.
  5. The Himalayan Kingfisher has been introduced as the mascot for the inaugural Khelo India Water Sports Festival, to be held at Srinagar’s Dal Lake from 21–23 August 2025.
  6. Maruti Suzuki India has signed an MoU with Punjab National Bank to provide customised inventory funding solutions for its dealer network nationwide.
  7. Engineers India Limited (EIL) has inked an MoU with Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited (NPCIL) to provide engineering services for the development of Small Modular Reactors.
  8. Indian Rare Earths Limited (IREL) is seeking strategic partnerships with companies in Japan and South Korea to advance rare earth magnet production in India.
  9. Satellite communications majors including Intelsat and Inmarsat are gearing up to capitalise on India’s burgeoning $2.3 billion satcom market.
  10. India’s gem and jewellery exports jumped by 15.98% (YoY) to $2,178.24 million in July, according to the Gems and Jewellery Export Promotion Council.
  11. India’s solar photovoltaic (PV) module manufacturing capacity has reached 100GW under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM), according to MNRE.
  12. Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) is projected to enhance banking operations in India by up to 46%, improving customer experience, operational efficiency, and financial inclusion, according to a Reserve Bank of India report.
  13. Indian Overseas Bank has partnered with Mumbai Metro One Private Limited to provide digital ticketing solutions to metro commuters, enhancing payment convenience and transit experience.
  14. Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) Fund has invested $7 million in Shivalik Small Finance Bank, supporting its expansion and financial growth.
  15. HDFC ERGO has collaborated with PhonePe to provide digitally-enabled, affordable health insurance products to PhonePe’s vast user base.
  16. S&P Global has upgraded India’s sovereign credit rating to ‘BBB’, reflecting the country’s economic resilience and sustained efforts in fiscal consolidation.
  17. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate a ₹2,481 crore National Mission on Natural Farming (NMNF) aimed at promoting sustainable farming on 7.5 lakh hectares and increasing the income of 10 million farmers.
  18. India and Zambia have signed a trade cooperation agreement to enhance bilateral trade, promote exports, and strengthen economic relations.
  19. The government plans a ₹25,000 crore export support mission to help exporters offset the impact of US tariffs and sustain export growth.
  20. A new AI-powered tool has been introduced to standardize and improve agenda-setting and documentation in Gram Sabha meetings across India.
  21. Rajiv Pratap Rudy won the Constitutional Club presidency in a closely contested BJP versus BJP election with prominent leaders like Amit Shah and Sonia Gandhi casting votes.
  22. Vikram Singh Malik and Arpitha S have been appointed Deputy Secretaries in the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting to strengthen administrative functions.
  23. Vece Paes, an Olympic hockey medallist and father of tennis champion Leander Paes, has passed away.

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