Rajasthan Current Affairs (October 27, 2025)

E-Bus Manufacturing

• Rajasthan's first E-Bus Manufacturing Plant will be established in Gilot, Kotputli-Behror.
• This aligns with the Green Budget 2025-26 focus on environmental protection and e-bus operations.
• Gilot is an industrial area housing a Japanese Zone, Korean Park, and Ceramic Park.
• Ceramic Parks are also located in Khara (Bikaner) and were announced for Soniyana (Chittor) in Budget 2025-26.
• Rajasthan Refinery (Pachpadra, Balotra):
  • Inaugurated: January 16, 2018, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
  • Joint venture: HPCL (74%) and Rajasthan Government (26%).
  • Capacity: 9 Million Metric Tons Per Annum (MMTPA).
  • Cost (as per Economic Review 2024-25): ₹72,937 crore.

Organic Food Market

• Organic Food Market inaugurated at the State Agricultural Management Institute (SIAM), Jaipur, on October 16, 2025.
• Inaugurated by: Dr. Kirori Lal Meena.
• "Harit Darpan" magazine (of IAITC - International Horticulture Innovation and Training Center) was also launched.
• First Organic District in Rajasthan: Dungarpur.
• Zero Budget Natural Farming:
  • Began: 2019-20 as a pilot project in Tonk, Sirohi, and Banswara.
  • Expanded: 2020-21 to 15 districts.
  • Its four pillars are Beejamrit, Jeevamrit, Mulching, and Vapasa.
• RARI (Rajasthan Agricultural Research Institute), Jaipur, also hosts an Organic Mart.
• SIAM (State Institute of Agricultural Marketing Management), Jaipur, was established in 1993.

Indian Army War Demonstration and Military Exercises

• War demonstration was performed by the Bhairav Battalion and Asri Platoon at Longewala, Jaisalmer.
• Longewala is also the location of a War Museum.
• Recent Military Exercises in Rajasthan (2025):
  • Jaisalmer: "Thar Desert Strike" by the Indian Army and Air Force (October 2025).
  • Mahajan Range, Bikaner:
    • "Cyclone III" between India and Egypt (February 2025).
    • "Amogh Fury" by the Sapt Shakti Command (September 2025).
    • "Indra 2025" between India and Russia (October 2025).
  • Jodhpur Air Force Station: "Bold Kurukshetra" (2025).
• Bakhasar, Barmer: Features an emergency military airstrip on NH 925A, where a Hercules aircraft (C-130J) has landed.

"Pehli Diwali Hamare Saath" Campaign

• Launched by: Alwar district administration.
• Objective: To provide housing to 221 poor families in rural areas for Diwali under the Prime Minister Awas Yojana (Gramin).
• PM Awas Yojana (Gramin):
  • Launched: November 20, 2016.
  • Provides financial assistance for housing construction (₹1.20 lakh in plains, ₹1.30 lakh in hilly areas), ₹12,000 for toilet construction, and 90 days of NREGA employment.
  • Funding: 60% Central Government, 40% State Government.
• Alwar-related information:
  • Sariska Sanctuary is home to a Tiger Project and a statue of Tigress ST2 (Rajmata).
  • Silisedh Lake is proposed for Ramsar site inclusion.
  • Alwar ranked 3rd in the Swachhta Survey for cities with 3-10 lakh population.
  • Upkar Sansthan received the Amrita Devi Bishnoi Award 2023.
  • Bhupendra Yadav, MP from Alwar, is the Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change.
  • The Communicable Disease Research Center is in Alwar.

Gau Seva ki FD (Fixed Deposit) Initiative

• Bhodki village, Jhunjhunu, launched a unique initiative at Jamwai Jyoti Gaushala.
• 70 cows in the gaushala have Fixed Deposits (FDs) of ₹1 lakh each, with interest used for their fodder.
• Pathmeda, Sanchore, Jalore, hosts Rajasthan's largest Gaushala and the first Cow Urine Refinery.

Rajeevika and Indian Institute of Crafts and Design MoU

• Rajasthan Rural Livelihood Development Council (Rajeevika) signed an MoU with the Indian Institute of Crafts and Design, Jaipur.
• Objective: To promote the "Unnati Incubation Hub" to enhance women's economic empowerment.
• Ruma Devi (Barmer) is the Brand Ambassador for Rajeevika.

10th World Wushu Kungfu Championship

• Three players from Rajasthan – Ankushwar Methwal, Rajat Prakash Gupta, and Bhav Sirimali – have been selected for the Indian team participating in the 10th World Wushu Kungfu Championship in China.