Current Affairs 14 July 2025

Jannik Sinner Shocks Alcaraz to Clinch Maiden Wimbledon Title.

• Jannik Sinner wins his first Wimbledon title on July 13, 2025, in London.
• Defeats two-time champion Carlos Alcaraz in the men’s final.
• Marks Sinner’s fourth Grand Slam title overall.
• Ends Alcaraz’s winning streaks and reign as Wimbledon champion.
• Highlights the growing rivalry between the two tennis stars.

Indian Army Initiates Operation SHIVA 2025 to Ensure Amarnath Yatra Security.

• Indian Army launches Operation SHIVA 2025 for Amarnath Yatra security.
• Aims to ensure safe and smooth pilgrimage in Jammu and Kashmir.
• Involves thousands of troops, advanced drones, and medical teams.
• Includes modern surveillance and disaster response measures.
• Launched amid rising threats from Pakistan-backed groups.

India Falls to 133rd in FIFA Rankings, Lowest Position Since 2016.

• India drops to 133rd in latest FIFA rankings — lowest since December 2016.
• Down by 6 spots after June 2025 defeats to Thailand and Hong Kong.
• Back-to-back losses raise concerns over team’s form and upcoming tournament prospects.

Khmer Rouge Sites in Cambodia Inscribed on UNESCO World Heritage List.

• UNESCO adds three Khmer Rouge-era sites in Cambodia to World Heritage List.
• Announced on July 11, 2025, during the 47th World Heritage Committee session in Paris.
• Sites were used for torture and killings during the brutal regime.
• Marks 50 years since the Khmer Rouge’s rise to power.
• Aims to preserve historical memory and promote peace and education.

Harikrishnan A Achieves Title of India’s 87th Chess Grandmaster.

• Harikrishnan A. Ra. becomes India’s 87th Grandmaster in chess.
• Achieved final GM norm at La Plagne Chess Festival, France, on July 11, 2025.
• The 23-year-old from Chennai began his journey as an International Master seven years ago.
• Marks a major milestone in his chess career.