Rajasthan

University Administration & Appointments

Vice-Chancellor Suspension: Governor suspended Balraj Singh, Куलगुरु (Vice-Chancellor) of Shri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner (Jaipur).
- Other suspended VCs include Prof. Arun Kumar (Bikaner Agriculture University) and K.L. Srivastava (Jai Narain Vyas University).
- Dr. Pramod Yewle is the current Куलगुरु of Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS).
Terminology Update: As per the 2024-25 budget and Rajasthan Universities Bill 2025 (passed March 2025), Vice-Chancellors (कुलपति) are now referred to as Куलगुरु.
- The first Куलगुरु appointed was Akhil Ranjan Garg for Bikaner Technical University.
- The Chancellor (कुलाधिपति) is the ex-officio Governor for State Universities.
Shri Karan Narendra Agriculture University (Jobner, Jaipur):
- Houses Rajasthan's second Veterinary University (the first is in Bikaner).
- Developed fennel variety RF 290 and chickpea variety Karan Chana 20.
Rajasthan Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS): To be established at RUHS, Jaipur, modeled after AIIMS.

Military Exercises

Thar Strike Exercise: Jointly conducted by Indian Air Force and Army Special Parachute Forces in Jaisalmer.
- Involved Air Force personnel paradropping from 12,000 feet from Ukrainian AN-32 and Spanish C-295 aircraft to neutralize simulated enemy targets.
Mahajan Firing Range (Bikaner) Exercises (2025):
- Cyclone III: February 2025, between India and Egypt.
- Amod Fury: Conducted by the Sapta Shakti Command (Jaipur).
- Indra 2025: October 7-15, 2025, between India and Russia.
Bold Kurukshetra: Conducted in 2025 at Jodhpur Air Force Station.

Research and Development

Cow Product Research Center: A Research Center and Training Institute focused on cow products will be established in Jaipur, modeled after AIIMS.
AIIMS Jodhpur Initiatives:
- Rural center in Netra, Jodhpur.
- Has an Animal House for studying human diseases.
- Initiated drone-based medical aid in Abu Road, Sirohi.

Arts & Culture

Bharatanatyam in Japan: 10-year-old Kumkum Prajapati from Jodhpur performed Bharatanatyam at the Indian Embassy office in Japan.
Kutle Khan (Jaisalmer): Performed for the third consecutive time at the IFAA Awards, recently held in Jaipur.
Pawan Vyas (Bikaner): Turban artist who set a record by tying a 2025-foot long turban at the Camel Festival in Bikaner (Guinness Book of World Records).

Trade & Industry

India Stone Mart (Italy): A special stall named "India Stone Mart" was inaugurated by Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore at the Marmomac Stone Fair in Italy.
Rajasthan Stone Industry:
- Stone is Rajasthan's highest produced and exported mineral.
- C-DOS (Centre for Development of Stones): Located in Jaipur, established in 1998 by RIICO to promote the stone industry.
- C-DOS "India Stone Mart" Events:
  - 12th event: February 2024.
  - 13th event: Scheduled for February 5-8, 2026, in Jaipur.

Fairs and Festivals

Amba Mata Public and Livestock Fair: To be held from October 16-20, 2025, in Menar, Udaipur.
- Significance: Menar (Udaipur) was declared a Ramsar site on June 4, 2025, along with Khichan (Phalodi).
Pushkar, Ajmer:
- Hot Air Balloon tourism launched under the Air Sports Policy 2020.
- First-ever camel race was recently organized.
Beneshwar Dham, Dungarpur:
- Triveni Sangam of Mahi, Som, and Jakham rivers.
- Known as "Kumbh of Tribals," with a fair held on Magh Purnima.

Sports (Cricket)

Rajasthan Ranji Team Captain: Mahipal Lomror appointed captain.
- International players in the team: Deepak Chahar, Rahul Chahar, Khaleel Ahmed, Deepak Hooda.
Mathera Das Mathur Award (Men's Cricket) - 2025:
- Senior: Mahipal Lomror
- Junior: Kartik Sharma
- Sub-Junior: Yatharth Bhardwaj
Sundarkant Joshi Award (Women's Cricket) - 2025:
- Senior: Kaushalya Choudhary
- Junior: Menasiyol
- Sub-Junior: Dhriti Mathur
- Lifetime Achievement: Sonia Bijawat
Happy Singh: Captain of Rajasthan Under-19 Women's T20 team.
Vaibhav Suryavanshi: Plays for Rajasthan Royals (IPL), holds records for fastest century and fastest strike.

Revision from Previous Lecture

State-level 'Nav Vidhan Nyay Ki Nai Pehchan' program inaugurated by Amit Shah.
Rajasthan's largest floating fountain established in Kaylana Lake, Jodhpur.
Gulab Kothari received the National Consciousness Award at the Brahma Kumari Sansthan's global summit.
Rajasthan ranked first nationally in the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana.
Lalita and Khushboo from Rajasthan selected for the International Jamboree in Lucknow.
'Jal Sanchay, Jan Bhagidari Jan Andolan' campaign launched from Mandrela, Jhunjhunu.
Rajasthan's first smart running track built in Jodhpur.