{"id":37462,"date":"2025-08-21T13:18:47","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T07:48:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=37462"},"modified":"2025-08-21T13:18:50","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T07:48:50","slug":"miss-universe-india-2025-winner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/miss-universe-india-2025-winner\/","title":{"rendered":"Miss Universe India 2025 Winner Manika Vishwakarma Biography, Achievements &#038; Miss Universe Thailand 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/miss-universe-india-2025-winner\/#Miss_Universe_India_2025_winner_Manika_Vishwakarma_from_Rajasthan_will_represent_India_at_Miss_Universe_2025_in_Thailand_Know_her_biography_education_achievements_and_Indias_Miss_Universe_history\" >Miss Universe India 2025 winner Manika Vishwakarma from Rajasthan will represent India at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand. Know her biography, education, achievements, and India\u2019s Miss Universe history.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/miss-universe-india-2025-winner\/#Manika_Vishwakarma_Crowned_Miss_Universe_India_2025\" >Manika Vishwakarma Crowned Miss Universe India 2025<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/miss-universe-india-2025-winner\/#A_Regal_Moment_in_Jaipur\" >A Regal Moment in Jaipur<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/miss-universe-india-2025-winner\/#From_Sri_Ganganagar_to_the_National_Stage\" >From Sri Ganganagar to the National Stage<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/miss-universe-india-2025-winner\/#An_Advocate_for_Neurodiversity\" >An Advocate for Neurodiversity<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/miss-universe-india-2025-winner\/#The_Historic_Win\" >The Historic Win<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/miss-universe-india-2025-winner\/#Next_Stop_Miss_Universe_2025_in_Thailand\" >Next Stop: Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/miss-universe-india-2025-winner\/#Why_This_News_Is_Important\" >Why This News Is Important<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/miss-universe-india-2025-winner\/#Boosting_Confidence_Representation\" >Boosting Confidence &amp; Representation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/miss-universe-india-2025-winner\/#Promoting_Social_Advocacy\" >Promoting Social Advocacy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/miss-universe-india-2025-winner\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/miss-universe-india-2025-winner\/#Indias_Legacy_at_Miss_Universe\" >India\u2019s Legacy at Miss Universe<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/miss-universe-india-2025-winner\/#The_Miss_Universe_India_Pageant_Evolution\" >The Miss Universe India Pageant Evolution<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/miss-universe-india-2025-winner\/#Key_Takeaways_from_This_News\" >Key Takeaways from This News<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/miss-universe-india-2025-winner\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/miss-universe-india-2025-winner\/#1_Who_is_Manika_Vishwakarma\" >1. Who is Manika Vishwakarma?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/miss-universe-india-2025-winner\/#2_When_and_where_was_Miss_Universe_India_2025_held\" >2. When and where was Miss Universe India 2025 held?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/miss-universe-india-2025-winner\/#3_What_is_Neuronova_founded_by_Manika_Vishwakarma\" >3. What is Neuronova, founded by Manika Vishwakarma?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/miss-universe-india-2025-winner\/#4_Who_crowned_Manika_Vishwakarma_as_Miss_Universe_India_2025\" >4. Who crowned Manika Vishwakarma as Miss Universe India 2025?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/miss-universe-india-2025-winner\/#5_When_and_where_will_Miss_Universe_2025_take_place\" >5. When and where will Miss Universe 2025 take place?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/miss-universe-india-2025-winner\/#6_How_many_times_has_India_won_the_Miss_Universe_title_before_2025\" >6. How many times has India won the Miss Universe title before 2025?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/miss-universe-india-2025-winner\/#7_Who_were_some_of_the_judges_at_Miss_Universe_India_2025\" >7. Who were some of the judges at Miss Universe India 2025?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/miss-universe-india-2025-winner\/#8_Why_is_Manika_Vishwakarmas_win_important_for_students_preparing_for_competitive_exams\" >8. Why is Manika Vishwakarma\u2019s win important for students preparing for competitive exams?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-24\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/miss-universe-india-2025-winner\/#9_What_special_talents_does_Manika_Vishwakarma_possess\" >9. What special talents does Manika Vishwakarma possess?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-25\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/miss-universe-india-2025-winner\/#10_What_is_the_historical_significance_of_India_at_Miss_Universe\" >10. What is the historical significance of India at Miss Universe?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-26\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/national\/miss-universe-india-2025-winner\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Miss_Universe_India_2025_winner_Manika_Vishwakarma_from_Rajasthan_will_represent_India_at_Miss_Universe_2025_in_Thailand_Know_her_biography_education_achievements_and_Indias_Miss_Universe_history\"><\/span><strong>Miss Universe India 2025 winner Manika Vishwakarma from Rajasthan will represent India at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand. Know her biography, education, achievements, and India\u2019s Miss Universe history.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Manika_Vishwakarma_Crowned_Miss_Universe_India_2025\"><\/span><strong>Manika Vishwakarma Crowned Miss Universe India 2025<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Regal_Moment_in_Jaipur\"><\/span><strong>A Regal Moment in Jaipur<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In a grand finale held at Zee Studio in Jaipur on <strong>August 18, 2025<\/strong>, <strong>Manika Vishwakarma<\/strong> was crowned <strong>Miss Universe India 2025<\/strong>, succeeding <strong>Rhea Singha<\/strong>, the 2024 titleholderThe dazzling event, hosted by the <strong>Glamanand Group<\/strong>, featured 48 finalists vying for the prestigious crown, with Manika emerging victorious <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"From_Sri_Ganganagar_to_the_National_Stage\"><\/span><strong>From Sri Ganganagar to the National Stage<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Originally hailing from Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan, and currently based in Delhi, Manika is a final-year <strong>Political Science and Economics<\/strong> student Her multifaceted talents include being a <strong>trained classical dancer<\/strong> and an <strong>accomplished visual artist<\/strong>, with recognitions from the <strong>Lalit Kala Akademi<\/strong> and <strong>J.J. School of Arts<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"An_Advocate_for_Neurodiversity\"><\/span><strong>An Advocate for Neurodiversity<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond the realm of art and academics, Manika is the <strong>founder of Neuronova<\/strong>, an initiative dedicated to promoting awareness about <strong>neurodivergent conditions like ADHD<\/strong>, and recasting them as <strong>cognitive strengths rather than disabilities<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Historic_Win\"><\/span><strong>The Historic Win<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The finale\u2019s judges included luminaries like designer <strong>Ashley Rebello<\/strong>, director <strong>Farhad Samji<\/strong>, actress and former Miss Universe India <strong>Urvashi Rautela<\/strong>, and Rajiv K. Shrivastava of the <strong>Act Now Organisation<\/strong>  Rautela lauded Manika\u2019s achievement, affirming, \u201cShe will surely make us proud at the Miss Universe stage.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Next_Stop_Miss_Universe_2025_in_Thailand\"><\/span><strong>Next Stop: Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With her new title, Manika is set to represent India at the <strong>74th Miss Universe pageant<\/strong>, scheduled for <strong>November 21, 2025<\/strong>, in <strong>Thailand<\/strong> Historically, India has captured the Miss Universe crown <strong>three times<\/strong> so far\u2014in <strong>1994<\/strong>, <strong>2000<\/strong>, and <strong>2021<\/strong>\u2014and all eyes are on Manika to potentially bring home a <strong>fourth<\/strong> trophy<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"Miss-Universe-India-2025-Winner\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.jagranjosh.com\/images\/2025\/08\/19\/article\/image\/manika-vishwakarma-miss-universe-india-2025-1755612593749.webp\" alt=\"Miss Universe India 2025 Winner\" title=\"Miss Universe India 2025 Winner\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Miss Universe India 2025 Winner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Is_Important\"><\/span><strong>Why This News Is Important<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Boosting_Confidence_Representation\"><\/span><strong>Boosting Confidence &amp; Representation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This win is significant for aspirants of government exams\u2014like <strong>teachers, police officers, banking, railways, defence, PSCS, or IAS<\/strong>\u2014because it underscores the importance of <strong>poise, confidence, and multifaceted achievements<\/strong>. Manika\u2019s balancing act between academia, art, advocacy, and representation offers a compelling blueprint for candidates aiming to create a strong, well-rounded profile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Promoting_Social_Advocacy\"><\/span><strong>Promoting Social Advocacy<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Manika\u2019s platform, <strong>Neuronova<\/strong>, highlights how beauty pageants can transcend beyond glamour to become catalyzing platforms for <strong>social change<\/strong>. Her advocacy for neurodivergence encourages students to think beyond traditional success metrics and embrace <strong>inclusive, socially conscious initiatives<\/strong>\u2014a strong asset in interviews or essay topics in competitive exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span><strong>Historical Context<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_Legacy_at_Miss_Universe\"><\/span><strong>India\u2019s Legacy at Miss Universe<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1994<\/strong>: <strong>Sushmita Sen<\/strong> became India\u2019s first Miss Universe winner.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2000<\/strong>: <strong>Lara Dutta<\/strong> clinched the title, bolstering India\u2019s global presence.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2021<\/strong>: <strong>Harnaaz Sandhu<\/strong> reaffirmed India\u2019s excellence on the international stage<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Miss_Universe_India_Pageant_Evolution\"><\/span><strong>The Miss Universe India Pageant Evolution<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>Glamanand Group<\/strong> relaunched the Miss Universe India national pageant, with <strong>Rhea Singha<\/strong> debuting as the 2024 winner. <strong>Manika<\/strong> continued this modern legacy by claiming the crown in 2025<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_This_News\"><\/span><strong>Key Takeaways from This News<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>#<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td><strong>Manika Vishwakarma<\/strong> was crowned <strong>Miss Universe India 2025<\/strong> on <strong>18 August 2025<\/strong> in Jaipur.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>She is a <strong>final-year Political Science &amp; Economics student<\/strong>, originally from <strong>Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan<\/strong>, and now based in <strong>Delhi<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Manika is a <strong>trained classical dancer<\/strong>, a <strong>recognized visual artist<\/strong>, and founder of <strong>Neuronova<\/strong>, advocating neurodiversity.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>She will represent India at the <strong>74th Miss Universe pageant<\/strong> on <strong>21 November 2025<\/strong> in <strong>Thailand<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>India has previously won the Miss Universe title <strong>three times<\/strong>, and Manika\u2019s participation reignites hopes for a <strong>fourth victory<\/strong>.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Miss Universe India 2025 Winner<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Who_is_Manika_Vishwakarma\"><\/span><strong>1. Who is Manika Vishwakarma?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Manika Vishwakarma is the newly crowned <strong>Miss Universe India 2025<\/strong>. She hails from <strong>Sri Ganganagar, Rajasthan<\/strong>, and is currently pursuing her final year in <strong>Political Science and Economics<\/strong> in Delhi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_When_and_where_was_Miss_Universe_India_2025_held\"><\/span><strong>2. When and where was Miss Universe India 2025 held?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The grand finale of Miss Universe India 2025 was held on <strong>18 August 2025<\/strong> at <strong>Zee Studio in Jaipur, Rajasthan<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_What_is_Neuronova_founded_by_Manika_Vishwakarma\"><\/span><strong>3. What is Neuronova, founded by Manika Vishwakarma?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Neuronova<\/strong> is an initiative founded by Manika Vishwakarma to promote awareness about <strong>neurodivergence<\/strong>, such as ADHD, and to highlight these as <strong>cognitive strengths rather than disabilities<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Who_crowned_Manika_Vishwakarma_as_Miss_Universe_India_2025\"><\/span><strong>4. Who crowned Manika Vishwakarma as Miss Universe India 2025?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She was crowned by <strong>Rhea Singha<\/strong>, the winner of Miss Universe India 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_When_and_where_will_Miss_Universe_2025_take_place\"><\/span><strong>5. When and where will Miss Universe 2025 take place?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The <strong>74th Miss Universe pageant<\/strong> will be held on <strong>21 November 2025<\/strong> in <strong>Thailand<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_How_many_times_has_India_won_the_Miss_Universe_title_before_2025\"><\/span><strong>6. How many times has India won the Miss Universe title before 2025?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">India has won the <strong>Miss Universe title three times<\/strong>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>1994<\/strong>: Sushmita Sen<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2000<\/strong>: Lara Dutta<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>2021<\/strong>: Harnaaz Sandhu<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Who_were_some_of_the_judges_at_Miss_Universe_India_2025\"><\/span><strong>7. Who were some of the judges at Miss Universe India 2025?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The judging panel included <strong>Ashley Rebello (fashion designer)<\/strong>, <strong>Farhad Samji (film director)<\/strong>, <strong>Urvashi Rautela (actress &amp; former Miss Universe India)<\/strong>, and <strong>Rajiv K. Shrivastava<\/strong> of the <strong>Act Now Organisation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Why_is_Manika_Vishwakarmas_win_important_for_students_preparing_for_competitive_exams\"><\/span><strong>8. Why is Manika Vishwakarma\u2019s win important for students preparing for competitive exams?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Her win reflects <strong>confidence, academic excellence, cultural knowledge, and social advocacy<\/strong>\u2014qualities relevant for <strong>essay writing, interview preparation, and general awareness sections<\/strong> in exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_What_special_talents_does_Manika_Vishwakarma_possess\"><\/span><strong>9. What special talents does Manika Vishwakarma possess?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">She is a <strong>trained classical dancer<\/strong> and an <strong>award-winning visual artist<\/strong>, with recognition from <strong>Lalit Kala Akademi<\/strong> and <strong>J.J. School of Arts<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_What_is_the_historical_significance_of_India_at_Miss_Universe\"><\/span><strong>10. 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