Rajasthan

Appearance

PM Dhana Dhanya Krishi Yojana ​

  • Rajasthan's Inclusion: 8 districts from Rajasthan included in the scheme.
  • Launch Event: Held on October 11, 2025, at ICAR (Indian Council of Agricultural Research) Delhi.
  • Launched By: Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
  • ICAR Director: M.L. Jat (from Jodhpur).
  • Associated Mission: Dalhan Atmanirbharta Mission (Pulse Self-Sufficiency Mission) also launched.
  • National Scope: 100 districts across India included in the scheme.
  • Rajasthan Districts: Bikaner, Barmer, Jaisalmer, Nagaur, Pali, Jodhpur, Jalore, Churu (all from Western Rajasthan).
  • Rajasthan State-Level Program: Organized at SIAM (State Institute of Agriculture Management), Durgapura, Jaipur.
  • SIAM Establishment: 1990.

Chegg Global Student Prize 2025 ​

  • Winner: Adarsh Kumar from Jaipur, Rajasthan.
  • Event Location: London, on October 1, 2025.
  • Significance: Adarsh Kumar is the first Indian student to win this award.
  • Dr. Arun Chaturvedi:
    • Chairman of the 7th State Finance Commission, Rajasthan.
    • Appointed on August 1, 2025, for a 5-year term starting April 2025.
    • Awarded the Rajasthan Ratna Award 2025 in Dubai.
  • Prof. Gourav Vallabh: Member of the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council.
  • Prof. V. Srinivasan: Chairman of the International Institute of Administrative Sciences.

Gold Mines Tender Process ​

  • Location: Kankariya Gara block in Ghatol, Banswara district, Rajasthan.
  • Significance: Rajasthan's first gold mine to initiate the tender process after previous tenders were cancelled.

Banswara District Highlights ​

  • Known as the "City of 100 Islands."
  • Home to Maize and Rice Research Centers.
  • Site of Rajasthan's second hanging bridge (over the Anas River).
  • Prime Minister visited on September 25, 2025, to inaugurate the Mahi Atomic Power Plant (2800 MW, comprising four 700 MW units).
  • The Tropic of Cancer passes through Banswara.
  • Location of the Tripura Sundari Temple.
  • Significant for Manganese production (Talwara, Kalakhut, Timamori).
  • Famous for the Mango Papad industry.
  • Gold reserves found in Jagatpura Bhukia.
  • Known for the Bow and Arrow industry (Chanduji ka Gara).

World Standards Day Ceremony ​

  • Date: Annually on October 14.
  • 2025 National Program Location: Kota, Rajasthan.
  • Organizer: Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS).

Kota District Highlights ​

  • Site of Rajasthan's first hanging bridge.
  • Hosted the "Yuva Sammelan" (Youth Conference) on Rajasthan Day (March 29, 2025).
  • Location of the Namo Toy Bank and Rajasthan's first Utensil Bank (Kherabad).
  • Home to the Vishwakarma Skill Institute.
  • Hosted the Dussehra Festival, setting a world record for the tallest effigy of Ravana.
  • Location of the Jai Minesh Tribal University (first private tribal university in Rajasthan).
  • Features the Chambal River Front.
  • Has a Center of Excellence for Citrus/Sour Fruits (Nata) and Rajasthan's first Agri-Kiosk (Nata).
  • Houses Rajasthan's only Vibhishan Temple (Kaithun).
  • Famous for Black Pottery and Kota Doria sarees.

iStart IdeaThon 2025 ​

  • Organizer: Department of Information Technology & Communication (DOIT&C), Government of Rajasthan.
  • Purpose: Organized in various districts across Rajasthan.

India's Largest Tire Recycling Plant ​

  • Location: Soniyana, Chittorgarh.
  • Company: Regrip India Private Limited.
  • Capacity: 180 tons of tires processed per day.
  • Objective: To make India a 'tire neutral' country by 2030.
  • Soniyana, Chittorgarh: Ceramic Park announced in Budget 2025-26.
  • Devmali Village: Awarded as the Best Tourism Village.
  • Khechan (Phalodi) & Menar (Udaipur): Included as Ramser Sites.
  • Chop (Jaipur): Anil Agrawal Cricket Stadium under construction.

Khelo India Asmita Canoeing & Kayaking League 2025-26 ​

  • Location: Udaipur, Rajasthan.
  • Khelo India Youth Games:
    • Host: Bihar.
    • Rajasthan's Ranking: 3rd.
    • Rajasthan's Medals: 60 (24 Gold, 12 Silver, 24 Bronze).
  • Khelo India Para Games:
    • Host: New Delhi.
    • Rajasthan's Ranking: 4th.
    • Rajasthan's Medals: 64 (22 Gold, 18 Silver, 24 Bronze).

Revision: Past Current Affairs ​

  • India's First Student-Run Research Conference: Organized in Jaipur.
  • Rajasthan's First College for Visually Impaired: Established in Jodhpur.
  • Two-Day National Conference of Tourism Ministers: Held in Udaipur.
  • Best Hotel (Conde Nast Traveler UK Readers' Choice Awards): Rambagh Palace Hotel, Jaipur.
  • RTI Mela in Rajasthan: Organized on October 12, 2025.
  • Hindi Speech at UN General Assembly: Delivered by Rajasthan MP P.P. Chaudhary.
  • Kukkiwon Cup Taekwondo International Tournament (Delhi): All participating Rajasthan players won gold medals.