Daily Current Affairs 14 August 2026

Q1 What was the Supreme Court's decision regarding the Madras High Court's order on jobs for Karur stampede victims' relatives?

• AThe Supreme Court upheld the Madras High Court's order cancelling the jobs
• BThe Supreme Court halted the Madras High Court's order invalidating the jobsCorrect
• CThe Supreme Court ordered a fresh inquiry into the jobs
• DThe Supreme Court transferred the case to another court

Explanation The Supreme Court stayed the Madras High Court's order that invalidated the jobs offered to the victims' relatives.

Q2 Who is the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister associated with the decision to offer jobs to Karur stampede victims' kin?

• AM.K. Stalin
• BC Joseph VijayCorrect
• CO. Panneerselvam
• DEdappadi K. Palaniswami

Explanation C Joseph Vijay is the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister who decided to offer jobs to the relatives of the Karur stampede victims.

Q3 How many deaths resulted from the Karur stampede mentioned in the Supreme Court case?

• A25
• B41Correct
• C50
• D60

Explanation The Karur stampede resulted in 41 deaths as mentioned in the case.

Q1 When will the second phase of Census 2027, known as Population Enumeration, be conducted?

• AJanuary 2027
• BFebruary 2027Correct
• CMarch 2027
• DApril 2027

Explanation The Population Enumeration phase of Census 2027 will be conducted in February 2027.

Q2 How many questions will be asked during the Population Enumeration phase of Census 2027?

• A20
• B30
• C40Correct
• D50

Explanation A total of 40 questions will be asked during the Population Enumeration phase.

Q3 Which of the following details will be recorded during the second phase of Census 2027?

• AOnly population count
• BOnly Aadhaar details
• CCaste identities and Aadhaar detailsCorrect
• DOnly caste identities

Explanation The second phase will record caste identities as well as Aadhaar details.

Q1 Why did the Supreme Court quash the criminal defamation case against Rahul Gandhi related to his Savarkar remarks?

• ABecause the requisite sanction to prosecute him was not obtainedCorrect
• BBecause Rahul Gandhi apologized for his remarks
• CBecause the complaint was filed in the wrong court
• DBecause the Uttar Pradesh government withdrew the complaint

Explanation The Supreme Court quashed the case noting that the requisite sanction to prosecute Rahul Gandhi had not been obtained.

Q2 Who filed the criminal defamation complaint against Rahul Gandhi that was quashed by the Supreme Court?

• AVinayak Damodar Savarkar
• BNripendra PandeyCorrect
• CLucknow Magistrate
• DUttar Pradesh government

Explanation The complaint was filed by Nripendra Pandey, as mentioned in the Supreme Court's quashing order.

Q3 Which authority refused to grant sanction for prosecuting Rahul Gandhi in the defamation case?

• ASupreme Court of India
• BLucknow Magistrate
• CUttar Pradesh governmentCorrect
• DCentral Government of India

Explanation The Uttar Pradesh government refused to provide the sanction required for prosecution, leading to the quashing of the case.

Q1 Who will lead the Independence Day celebrations at the Red Fort this year?

• APrime Minister Narendra ModiCorrect
• BPresident of India
• CDefence Minister
• DHome Minister

Explanation Prime Minister Narendra Modi will lead the celebrations at the Red Fort.

Q2 Which song will the Army band play after the national flag is hoisted on Independence Day?

• AJana Gana Mana
• BVande MataramCorrect
• CSaare Jahan Se Achha
• DMaa Tujhe Salaam

Explanation After the flag hoisting, the Army band will play 'Vande Mataram', followed by the National Anthem.

Q3 What is the significance of 'Vande Mataram' in this year's Independence Day celebrations?

• AIt is being played for the first time
• BIt marks 150 years of 'Vande Mataram'Correct
• CIt replaces the National Anthem
• DIt is sung by the Prime Minister

Explanation This year marks 150 years of 'Vande Mataram', making the celebrations distinct.

Q1 Who will hoist the national flag during the 80th Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort in 2026?

• APresident of India
• BPrime Minister Narendra ModiCorrect
• CDefence Minister
• DChief Minister of Delhi

Explanation The Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hoist the national flag during the 80th Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort.

Q2 What special salute will be fired during the Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort in 2026?

• A11-gun salute
• B15-gun salute
• C21-gun saluteCorrect
• D31-gun salute

Explanation A 21-gun salute will be fired during the Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort.

Q3 Approximately how many cadets are expected to attend the 80th Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort?

• A1,000
• B2,500Correct
• C5,000
• D10,000

Explanation About 2,500 cadets are expected to attend the 80th Independence Day celebrations at Red Fort.

Q1 How many workers were trapped inside the tunnel during the Uttarakhand Chamoli incident?

• A16
• B20
• C22Correct
• D14

Explanation According to reports, 22 workers were trapped inside the tunnel.

Q2 What was the number of workers declared dead after the tunnel collapse in Chamoli?

• A14
• B6Correct
• C2
• D16

Explanation Six workers were declared dead following the tunnel collapse.

Q3 Who emphasized prioritizing safe evacuations during the Chamoli tunnel rescue operation?

• APrime Minister
• BChief Minister Pushkar Singh DhamiCorrect
• CUnion Home Minister
• DDistrict Collector

Explanation Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami emphasized prioritizing safe evacuations.

Q1 What did the Supreme Court direct FSSAI to do regarding packaged foods?

• AIntroduce front-of-pack warning labels within two weeksCorrect
• BBan all packaged foods high in sugar and salt
• CIncrease taxes on unhealthy packaged foods
• DPromote packaged foods without any labels

Explanation The Supreme Court gave FSSAI two weeks to take a final call on front-of-pack warning labels for packaged foods high in sugar, salt, and saturated fat.

Q2 What concern did the Supreme Court express while addressing FSSAI?

• ACorporate pressure delaying health measuresCorrect
• BLack of food production in India
• CHigh prices of packaged foods
• DInsufficient advertising of healthy foods

Explanation The Supreme Court expressed concerns over corporate pressure and emphasized the importance of public health.

Q3 What question did the Supreme Court pose to the food regulator?

• AWhether it wants children to grow up healthyCorrect
• BWhether it plans to ban sugary drinks
• CWhether it will reduce food prices
• DWhether it supports organic farming

Explanation The Bench asked the country’s food regulator whether it does not want children to grow up healthy.

Q1 What is the brand name under which India’s first private train will operate?

• ASprite Tejas ExpressCorrect
• BLucknow Tejas Express
• CDelhi Express
• DIRCTC Express

Explanation The train will operate as 'Sprite Tejas Express' after IRCTC awarded branding rights to M/s Sprite.

Q2 For how long has IRCTC awarded the branding rights of the private train to M/s Sprite?

• ASix monthsCorrect
• BOne year
• CThree months
• DIndefinitely

Explanation IRCTC has awarded the branding and advertising rights to M/s Sprite for six months.

Q3 Between which two cities will the first private branded train run?

• ALucknow and DelhiCorrect
• BMumbai and Pune
• CChennai and Bangalore
• DKolkata and Patna

Explanation The train runs between Lucknow and Delhi as the first private branded train.

Q1 Why did the Supreme Court stay the UPSC meeting for Odisha's DGP selection?

• ADue to allegations of violating the Prakash Singh judgmentCorrect
• BBecause the UPSC requested more time for the meeting
• CTo allow the Odisha government to finalize candidates
• DDue to a natural disaster in Odisha

Explanation The Supreme Court stayed the meeting following a petition alleging violation of the Prakash Singh judgment in the selection process.

Q2 What was the specific allegation regarding the candidates for Odisha's DGP post?

• AInclusion of a junior officer promoted only a day beforeCorrect
• BExclusion of senior officers from the list
• CBribery in the selection process
• DPolitical interference by the central government

Explanation The petition alleged that the Odisha government tried to include a junior officer who was promoted just a day before in the candidate list.

Q3 What action did the UPSC take in the Supreme Court regarding the Odisha DGP selection meeting?

• AAgreed to defer the meeting until August 18Correct
• BRequested the court to proceed with the meeting
• CAnnounced the selection of the new DGP
• DFiled a counter-petition against the allegations

Explanation The UPSC agreed in the Supreme Court to defer the Odisha DGP selection meeting.

Q1 What weather event formed over Jharkhand that is expected to intensify monsoon rains?

• ACyclone
• BDepressionCorrect
• CThunderstorm
• DHeatwave

Explanation A depression formed over Jharkhand, which is likely to trigger very heavy rain in parts of eastern and central India.

Q2 Which region is expected to experience a week of heavy rainfall due to the current monsoon conditions?

• AWestern HimalayasCorrect
• BEastern Ghats
• CThar Desert
• DCoastal Andhra Pradesh

Explanation The Western Himalayas are forecasted to face a week of heavy rainfall as per the current monsoon developments.

Q3 Which parts of India are likely to receive very heavy rain due to the depression over Jharkhand?

• ASouth and West India
• BEast and Central IndiaCorrect
• CNorth and South India
• DWest and North India

Explanation The depression over Jharkhand is expected to trigger very heavy rain in parts of eastern and central India.

Q1 What was the Wholesale Price Index (WPI) inflation rate in India for July 2026?

• A9.78%Correct
• B8.52%
• C20.05%
• D27.41%

Explanation The WPI inflation rate in July 2026 was 9.78% as reported.

Q2 Which sector saw a moderation in inflation from 27.41% to 20.05% in July 2026?

• AFuel and powerCorrect
• BPrimary articles
• CManufactured products
• DFood articles

Explanation Inflation in fuel and power moderated from 27.41% to 20.05% in July 2026.

Q3 What was the inflation trend for primary articles in July 2026 compared to June 2026?

• AIncreased to 8.52%Correct
• BDecreased to 7%
• CRemained at 8.29%
• DModerated to 20.05%

Explanation Inflation in primary articles increased to 8.52% in July from 7% in June.

Q1 By how much did the Indian rupee gain against the US dollar on August 14, 2026, at the close of the interbank market?

• A2 paise
• B3 paiseCorrect
• C4 paise
• D5 paise

Explanation The rupee gained 3 paise to close at 95.42 against the US dollar as per the interbank foreign exchange market data.

Q2 What was the trading range of the Indian rupee against the US dollar during the session on August 14, 2026?

• A95.30 to 95.40
• B95.38 to 95.44Correct
• C95.40 to 95.50
• D95.35 to 95.45

Explanation The rupee moved in a tight range of 95.38 to 95.44 against the US dollar during the session.

Q3 At what price was Brent crude oil trading in futures on August 14, 2026?

• A$86.50 per barrel
• B$87.21 per barrelCorrect
• C$88.00 per barrel
• D$85.75 per barrel

Explanation Brent crude was trading higher by 0.16% at $87.21 per barrel in futures trade.

Q1 What was the value of India's merchandise exports in July 2026?

• A$31.98 billion
• B$44.24 billionCorrect
• C$76.22 billion
• D$173.78 billion

Explanation India's merchandise exports in July 2026 reached a record $44.24 billion.

Q2 Which sectors primarily drove India's export growth in July 2026?

• ATextiles and agriculture
• BPetroleum, electronics, and engineering goodsCorrect
• CAutomobiles and pharmaceuticals
• DCrude oil and fertilisers

Explanation Petroleum, electronics, and engineering goods were the main drivers of export growth.

Q3 What was the approximate value of India's trade deficit in July 2026?

• A$44.24 billion
• B$76.22 billion
• C$31.98 billionCorrect
• D$173.78 billion

Explanation The trade deficit widened to a six-month high of about $31.98 billion in July 2026.

Q1 By what percentage did Tata Motors' net profit increase in Q1?

• A74%
• B83%Correct
• C26%
• D19%

Explanation Tata Motors' net profit surged 83% to ₹2,556 crore in Q1.

Q2 What was the percentage decline in Jaguar Land Rover's profit after tax in Q1?

• A74%Correct
• B83%
• C26%
• D19%

Explanation JLR's profit after tax fell by 74% year-on-year to £66 million.

Q3 How much did Tata Motors' vehicle sales grow in Q1?

• A19%
• B26%Correct
• C74%
• D83%

Explanation Vehicle sales grew 26% to 1,08,700 units in Q1.

Q1 What did Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal say about India-US trade relations?

• ABoth sides remain committed to the February trade frameworkCorrect
• BIndia has rejected the US trade proposals
• CThe US has lifted all tariffs on Indian goods
• DTrade talks have been suspended indefinitely

Explanation Rajesh Agrawal stated that both India and the US remain committed to the February trade framework.

Q2 What is the US currently considering in relation to India's trade practices?

• AFurther tariff action and probesCorrect
• BComplete removal of tariffs
• CSigning a new trade agreement
• DIncreasing imports from India

Explanation The US is weighing further tariff action and investigating India's trade practices.

Q3 When was the trade framework agreement between India and the US reached?

• AFebruaryCorrect
• BMarch
• CAugust
• DJanuary

Explanation The framework agreement was reached in February, as mentioned by Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal.

Q1 Why did the Sports Ministry suspend the Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI)?

• ADue to governance issuesCorrect
• BDue to financial irregularities
• CDue to doping violations
• DDue to player protests

Explanation The Sports Ministry suspended TTFI over governance issues as stated in the sources.

Q2 Who did the Sports Ministry ask to appoint an ad-hoc panel for TTFI?

• AIndian Olympic AssociationCorrect
• BMinistry of Youth Affairs
• CSports Authority of India
• DNational Sports Federation

Explanation The Ministry asked the Indian Olympic Association to appoint an ad-hoc panel.

Q3 What was TTFI president Meghna Ahlawat's response to the suspension?

• AAsked the Ministry to keep the suspension order on holdCorrect
• BAccepted the suspension and resigned
• CDenied any governance issues
• DFiled a legal case against the Ministry

Explanation Meghna Ahlawat said the federation asked the Ministry to keep the suspension order on hold.

Q1 How many Australian teen accounts did Meta take down as social media ban enforcement loomed?

• A756,000Correct
• B1,000,000
• C500,000
• D250,000

Explanation Meta took down 756,000 Australian teen accounts as reported by both sources.

Q2 According to Australian government figures and studies, what proportion of under-16s remained on social media during the first three months of the ban?

• AMore than 80%Correct
• BLess than 50%
• CAbout 60%
• DNearly 100%

Explanation More than eight in 10 (over 80%) under-16s were still on social media during the ban's first three months.

Q3 What was the primary reason for Meta taking down Australian teen accounts?

• AEnforcement of an upcoming social media banCorrect
• BRoutine account maintenance
• CResponse to a cyber attack
• DNew advertising policies

Explanation Meta removed the accounts as enforcement of the Australian social media ban loomed.

Q1 What is the main subject of the talks between India and the U.S. as reported in August 2026?

• AA bill proposing 100% tariffs on countries importing Russian oilCorrect
• BA trade agreement on agricultural products
• CA defence cooperation treaty
• DA climate change pact

Explanation The talks concern the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, which proposes tariffs up to 100% on countries importing large quantities of Russian oil.

Q2 What is the status of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 according to the sources?

• AIt has been passed by the U.S. Senate but remains a legislative issue with ongoing discussionsCorrect
• BIt has been fully enacted into law
• CIt was rejected by the U.S. Senate
• DIt is a bilateral agreement between India and the U.S.

Explanation The bill was passed by the U.S. Senate, but sources say uncertainty remains as it is still a legislative issue under discussion.

Q3 Which country could be affected by the proposed 100% tariffs on Russian oil imports?

• AIndiaCorrect
• BChina
• CBrazil
• DSouth Africa

Explanation India could be affected if the bill becomes law, as it imports large quantities of Russian oil.