Daily Current Affairs – 19 August 2025

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Manika Vishwakarma to Represent India at Miss Universe 2025 Rajasthan’s Manika Vishwakarma has been chosen to represent India in the Miss Universe 2025 beauty pageant.The competition will be held on 21 November 2025 in Thailand. This achievement is a matter of pride for both Rajasthan and India as it will showcase Indian talent and culture on the international platform. Participation in such international events strengthens India's soft power, cultural diplomacy and global image. हिंदी अनुवाद विषय: कला और संस्कृति /...

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RIICO’s Land Demand for Industrial Corridors in Rajasthan RIICO (Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation) has issued a circular asking all district collectors to earmark and allocate land for the development of industrial corridors along national highways and expressways passing through Rajasthan.These highways/expressways will serve as industrial hubs powering industrial development of the state.The focus is on upcoming highways to ensure land availability and faster development. When materialised this initiative will ease trade routes, attract large investments, strengthen real...

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POCSO Act is Gender Neutral Says Karnataka HC In this case, the Karnataka High Court held that the Protection of Children from Sexual Offences (POCSO) Act, 2012 was not gender-based and a woman may also be charged under the statute. The subject of consideration of the case was the sexual assault of a 52-year-old woman to a 13-year-old boy in 2020. The defendant claimed that females can not be prosecuted under penetrative assault but the court dismissed this idea as...