Daily Current Affairs – 14 July 2025

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  Sector: Art & Culture | Subject: Fashion & Personality Development in Rajasthan The Grand Finale of Miss Rajasthan 2025 took place at Birla Auditorium, Jaipur. Twinkle Purohit was crowned Miss Rajasthan 2025. Other winners included: Meenakshi Chhapola – First Runner-up Rishita Kashiwa – Second Runner-up Chief Guest: Jagdish Chandra, CMD, First India News. Judging Panel: Mukesh Mishra, Ekta Jain, Raj Bansal, Aanchal Bohra, Arshad Hussain, Meenakshi Solanki, Aishwarya Patapati. The event was directed by Yogesh Mishra and Nimisha Mishra....

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Sector: Industry & Economy Subject: Chemical Industry, Investment & Employment in Rajasthan NITI Aayog has released a report aiming to make India a powerhouse in the global chemical market. Rajasthan has been identified as a top contender for establishing a world-class chemical hub due to its geographical suitability and industrial potential. The proposed chemical hub could attract investment of up to ₹1 lakh crore. Employment generation potential: 50,000 to 1,00,000 direct jobs. Akhil Rajya Trade and Industry Association (ARTIA) has...

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Sector: Sports Sector (Disability Sports, Para-Athletics) Subject: Rajasthan in National & International Para Sports, Inclusive Sports Promotion The 7th Indian Open Para Athletics International Championship was organized in Bengaluru by the Paralympic Committee of India. Rajasthan won a total of 11 medals, including 1 Gold, 3 Silver, and 7 Bronze medals. Dr. Jagveer Singh emerged as the top performer with a Gold in 5000m (T53 wheelchair race) and 2 Bronze medals in the 800m and 100m wheelchair races. Rajasthan’s performance...

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Sector: Art & Culture | Subject: Literature & Personality (Biography) On Sunday, the Dr. Satyanarayan Singh Dvitīya Smriti Vyakhyān (Memorial Lecture) was held at the Rajasthan International Centre in Jaipur. Two books, "Jeevan ke Nirmal Satya" and "Bharat ke Yug Purush", were released during the event. The chief guest, Padma Bhushan Dr. D.R. Mehta, delivered a lecture on the theme "Governance and Humanity". Nirmala Singh, while addressing the audience, shared that the book "Jeevan ke Nirmal Satya" is based on...

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Sector: Sports and Defence Services Subject: Sports Achievements, CISF, Women in Sports, International Competitions Uma Chaudhary, Head Constable in CISF and resident of Rajasthan, won a gold medal in Javelin Throw at the World Police and Fire Games 2025 held in Birmingham. She is currently posted at Jodhpur Airport for the last three years as Head Constable. The World Police and Fire Games 2025 took place from 30 June to 6 July in Birmingham. Over 10,000 athletes from 70 countries...

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Sector: Tourism Sector Subject: Responsible Tourism, Policy Reform, State Tourism Promotion, Infrastructure, and Women Empowerment The third edition of "Outlook Indian Responsible Tourism State Awards – Rajasthan 2025" was organized with the support of the Rajasthan Tourism Department. Deputy Chief Minister and Tourism Minister Diya Kumari announced the launch of State Tourism Awards to recognize excellence in Rajasthan’s tourism sector. She also emphasized developing a Responsible Tourism Policy for Rajasthan, alongside existing policies like the Tourism Policy, Tourism Unit Policy,...

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  Sector: Governance, Technology & Innovation Subject: Public Policy, Artificial Intelligence, Digital Governance Rajasthan’s Department of Information Technology and Communication (DoIT&C) is drafting the Rajasthan Artificial Intelligence Policy-2025. The policy aims to make Rajasthan a hub for responsible, inclusive, and innovation-driven AI development. The policy draft was discussed at a Stakeholder Consultation Workshop held at Rajasthan International Centre, Jaipur. Shri Archana Singh, Secretary of IT and Communication Department, addressed the workshop and stated the policy will strengthen AI use in...

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  In 2025, another milestone was reached in preservation of heritage in India when the Maratha Military Landscapes, a distinctive group of hill fort, coastal fort traditions belonging to the Maratha Empire, were added on to the list of UNESCO World Heritage. This defines international recognition of the historic expression of the Indian military as well as the cultural richness and innovativeness of the country strategically. Context The Maratha Military Landscapes of India is now a World Heritage site, as...

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To facilitate green and affordable logistics, India has launched the country-premier e-Truck Incentive Scheme as the expanded part of the PM E-DRIVE. The scheme will make financial incentives of up to 9.6 lakhs per electric truck to be able to adopt green freight vehicles faster in the country. The policy focuses on cross-border regulation of medium and heavy-duty electric trucks (N2 and N3 segments), which are supposed to help reduce emissions and logistics cost to accommodate EV production. It expands...