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Rajasthan Current Affairs - October 13, 2025 ​

I. "Navvidhan Nyay Ki Nai Pehchan" Program ​

  • Inauguration: Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
  • Date & Location: October 13, 2025, at JECC Sitapura, Jaipur.
  • Purpose: An exhibition showcasing new laws, held from October 13 to 18, 2025.
  • Key Initiatives Launched by Amit Shah:
    • 150 Units Free Electricity Portal: Registration portal for solar panel installation to provide 150 units of free electricity per month.
    • "Vikasit Rajasthan 2047" Workshop: Unveiling of a workshop focused on the roadmap for a developed Rajasthan by 2047.
    • Law Enforcement Support: Distribution of 56 Forensic Science Laboratory (FSL) vehicles and 100 scooters for women patrolling units to enhance female safety.
    • Student Welfare: Transfer of ₹260 crore for uniforms to 47,000 students.
  • Previous Visit: Amit Shah visited Dadia village, Jaipur on July 17, 2025, for the "Sahakarita evam Rojgar Mahotsav."

II. Rajasthan's Largest Floating Fountain ​

  • Location: Kaylana Lake, Jodhpur.
  • Description: Will be the largest floating fountain in Rajasthan.
  • Dimensions: 75 meters long and 45 meters wide.
  • Features: Incorporates colorful lights and can project images and visuals related to Jodhpur's history on a water screen.
  • Nearby Attraction: Machiya Safari Park is located near Kaylana Lake.
  • Contextual Information (Other Lakes):
    • Pichola Lake (Udaipur): Features Jag Mandir, Jag Niwas, Natani Ka Chabutara, Bagore Ki Haveli, City Palace, Mansapurna Karni Mata Ropeway, and Gulab Bagh (home to India's first CNG toy train and a bird sanctuary). Known for the world's first solar-powered boat/double-decker cruise.
    • Pushkar Lake (Ajmer): Sacred lake with 52 ghats (including Go Ghat), Brahma Temple, Savitri Mata Temple, and Rangaji Temple.
    • Sambhar Lake (Jaipur): Rajasthan's largest saltwater lake, producing 8.7% of India's total salt, managed by Sambhar Salt Limited.

III. Brahmakumaris Institution's Global Summit & Rashtra Chetna Award ​

  • Location: Brahmakumaris Sansthan, Abu Road, Sirohi.
  • Event: A global summit (Vishwa Shikhar Sammelan) / international program.
  • Dates: October 10-13, 2025.
  • Award: Rashtra Chetna Award.
  • Recipient: Gulab Kothari, Editor of Rajasthan Patrika.
  • Current Chief Administrator of Brahmakumaris Sansthan: Didi Mohini.
  • Previous Initiatives at the Sansthan:
    • India One Solar Panel (developed with German collaboration).
    • "Jal Jan Abhiyan" (launched by the Prime Minister).
    • "RISE Karyakram" (launched by President Droupadi Murmu).
    • "Suvarnam Rajasthan Karyakram" (launched by CM Bhajan Lal Sharma).
  • Notable Individuals Mentioned:
    • Batul Begum (Jaipur): Mand singer, awarded Padma Shri in January 2025 and Nari Shakti Award in 2022.
    • Dr. Darshan Singh Shekhawat (Jhunjhunu): Recognized as the "Most Educated Person in the World" with 108 degrees.

IV. Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana ​

  • Rajasthan's Rank: First in the national ranking for September 2025.
  • Scheme Status: Included in Rajasthan's Flagship Scheme.
  • Launch Date: November 31, 2016 (as per specific government portal).
  • State-wide Implementation: January 1, 2017.
  • Funding: 60% by Central Government, 40% by State Government.
  • Objective: To improve the nutritional status of pregnant women, lactating mothers, and their children aged 0-6 months.
  • Financial Assistance:
    • First Child: ₹5,000 (in three installments under PMMVY) plus an additional ₹1,000 (under Janani Suraksha Yojana for institutional delivery).
    • Second Child (if a girl): ₹6,000.
  • Budget 2025-26 Announcements:
    • Increased financial assistance to ₹6,500 for general beneficiaries.
    • ₹10,000 for disabled mothers.

V. International Jamboree in Lucknow ​

  • Event: 19th International Scout Guide Jamboree.
  • Location: Lucknow.
  • Rajasthan Participants: Lalita Jatolia and Khushboo Kumari were selected for the Indian contingent.

VI. "Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Jan Andolan" Campaign ​

  • Launch Location: Mandrela, Jhunjhunu (during CM Bhajan Lal Sharma's visit).
  • Launch Date: October 11, 2025.
  • Underlying Program: Initiated as part of the "Hariyalo Rajasthan Karyakram."
    • Hariyalo Rajasthan Karyakram: Launched on August 7, 2024, aiming to plant 50 crore saplings (10 crore in the next year) and increase Rajasthan's forest cover by 2000 hectares by 2027-28.
  • Mandrela Development: Mandrela has also been included in the "Amrut Yojana 2.0."
  • Amrut Yojana (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation):
    • Amrut 1.0: Launched on June 25, 2015, to develop basic infrastructure in 500 Indian cities.
    • Amrut 2.0: Launched on October 1, 2021, with an implementation period till 2025-26.
    • Amrut 2.0 Objective: "Har Ghar Nal Se Jal" (tap water in every urban household).
    • Amrut 2.0 Funding (Centre:State):
      • Cities with population less than 1 lakh: 50:50.
      • Cities with population between 1 lakh and 10 lakh: 33.3:66.6.
      • Cities with population greater than 10 lakh: 25:75.
      • 10% of the state's share is contributed by local bodies.
  • Other CM Announcements in Mandrela: Declaration to provide sweet water from the Kunwaram Pariyojana and a commitment to 4 lakh government jobs in 5 years.

VII. Rajasthan's First Smart Running Track ​

  • Location: Amritlal Gehlot Stadium, Jodhpur.
  • Description: An international-standard athletic track.

VIII. Quick Revision Points ​

  • Mehendi Varieties: Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI) developed new Mehendi varieties (A and B).
  • Akshardham Temple: Inaugurated in Jodhpur.
  • Vanshika Sharma: From Chirawa, Jhunjhunu, set a national record as "Maths Girls."
  • Sonam Wangchuk: The environmental scientist from Ladakh was held in Jodhpur Central Jail.
  • Mithali Raj: A stadium stand in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh, was named after the cricketer.