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Current Affairs - October 3, 2025

Mining Sector

  • Pre-Embedded Model: Rajasthan became the first state in the country to implement the Pre-Embedded Model for mining.
    • This model ensures necessary NOCs (No Objection Certificates) are secured by the mining department before the allocation of mine leases.
    • Nodal Agency: Rajasthan State Minerals Exploration Trust (RSMET), established in September 2020.
    • First Phase: Five minerals are included in this model.
  • Context on Rajasthan's Mineral Wealth:
    • Known as the "museum of minerals" (as per Economic Review 2024-25).
    • 81 types of minerals available, 58 types produced.
    • Mineral Policy (December 4, 2024): Aims to increase mineral production from 58 to 70 by 2047 and achieve an 8% contribution to GDP from minerals.
    • Rare Earth Metals: Discovered in Bhatikheda (Balotra/Barmer).

Animal Husbandry

  • Camel Export & Transportation Ban Lifted: The Rajasthan government lifted the 11-year-old ban on the export and transportation of camels.
    • Camel Status: Declared State Animal on June 30, 2014 (notification on September 19, 2014).
    • Rajasthan Camel Act 2015: Previously prohibited camel slaughter and export/transportation outside Rajasthan to conserve its population.
    • Amendment 2025: The ban was lifted due to the declining market value of camels within the state, affecting breeders.
    • Camel Research Centre: Located at Johad Beed, Bikaner (established July 5, 1984; recognized as research center September 20, 1995).
    • Cultural Significance: Pabuji is considered the deity of camels and is credited with bringing camels to Rajasthan. The 'Phad' of Pabuji is recited to cure 'Sarra' disease in camels.

Festivals and Events

  • Rajasthan International Folk Festival (RIFF): The 19th edition of RIFF is being held in Jodhpur.
    • Dates: October 2-6, 2025.
    • Venues: Commencing at Veer Durgadas Park in Masuria Hills, with main events at Mehrangarh Fort.
  • Other Festivals (2025/2026):
    • International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards: Held for the first time in Rajasthan (Jaipur) in March 2025.
    • Rajasthan International Film Festival: February 1-5, 2025, Jodhpur.
    • Rajasthan Film Festival: September 19-20, 2025, Jaipur.
    • Jaipur Film Festival: August 18-19, 2025, Jaipur (next edition in January 2026).
  • Kota Dussehra Mela in World Records: The Kota Dussehra Mela has been listed in the Asia Book of World Records and India Book of World Records.
    • History: The Mela began in 1723, initiated by Maharao Durjan Singh Hada.
    • 2025 Record: A 233-foot-tall effigy of Ravana was erected, the tallest ever, leading to its world record inclusion.
    • Chief Guest: Om Birla. (The effigy reportedly did not burn completely).

Air Connectivity

  • Regional Air Connectivity Scheme (RCS): The Rajasthan government has proposed to connect Sirohi, Sikar, Sawai Madhopur, Bhilwara, and Sri Ganganagar by air services.

Innovations and Awards

  • New Rice Technology Patent: Amit Soni (from Rajasthan) and Dr. Ankur Ojha (from Haryana) were granted a patent for a new rice technology at the World Food India 2025 event, held at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
    • Innovation: They developed a "coarse rice" ("मोटा चावल") variety that is as nutritious as millets (e.g., Bajra) and is expected to be 20% cheaper. It's a mix of rice and millet flour.
    • Name: "Component Rice Accurated Millets."

Sports

  • ISSF World Championship (Egypt): Manini Kaushik from Rajasthan has been included in the Indian team for the World Championship in Egypt.
    • Sport: 50m Rifle.
  • Other Noteworthy Athletes:
    • Mona Agarwal: Para Shooting (SH1 category). Won a bronze medal in the 10m Air Rifle event at the Paris Para Olympics. Awarded the Arjuna Award in 2024.
    • Avani Lekhara: Para Shooting (SH1 category).
      • Tokyo Para Olympics: Gold in 10m Air Rifle, Bronze in 50m Air Rifle.
      • Paris Para Olympics: Gold in 10m Air Rifle.
      • Awards: Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award (2021), Padma Shri (2022).

Quick Revision (Previously Covered Current Affairs)

  • 64th National Lalit Kala Akademi Award: Honored individuals (A & B options in the lecture, specific names not transcribed).
  • Smart City Rooftop Farming Project: Launched in Jaipur Municipal Corporation.
  • Digital Shala Swasthya Parikshan (Gold Score A-Award): Awarded to the Education Department of Rajasthan.
  • Pravasi Rajasthani Meet 2025: Organized in Hyderabad.
  • New Bee Species Discovery: Sandeep Hooda discovered two new bee species in Namdapha National Park.
  • NCRB Report 2023: Rajasthan ranked first in corruption-related cases.
  • World Para Athletics Championship 2025: Sundar Singh Gurjar (Rajasthan) won a medal in the F46 Javelin Throw category.