Awards and Recognition

• 64th National Lalit Kala Akademi Award: Dr. Giriraj Sharma and Dr. Kanupriya (Rajasthan).
• Gold Skoch Award 2025: Rajasthan Education Department for digitally school health check-ups.
• International Artist Award (Nepal organization): Hari Singh Bhati (Rajasthan).
• International Teacher Ratna Samman: Urvashi Chauhan.
• National Teacher Award 2025: Neelum Yadav.
• Asia Book of Records & India Book of Records: Kota Dussehra Mela.
• My Bharat National Service Scheme (NSS) Award 2023: Lalit Tiwari (Rajasthan volunteer, for 2022-23). Saroj Meena (for 2021-22).
• Diwali at Times Square, New York: Ruma Devi (Barmer, Rajasthan), also Brand Ambassador of Rajeevika.
• Fancy Dress Veshbhusha Competition (India Book of Records): Ayug Swami (Rajasthan).
• Chegg Global Student Prize 2024/2025: Adarsh Kumar (Rajasthan).
• Dubai Rajasthan Ratna Award 2025: Dr. Arun Chaturvedi (Chairman of 7th State Finance Commission).
• International Non-Violence Award (London Parliament): Dr. Mohanlal Gandhi (Rajasthan).
• Best Tourism Village Award: Devmali.
• India Mobile Congress 2025 (New Delhi): Captain Vinay Bhardwaj.
• Asian Super Model 2025 (Dehradun), Mr. Rajasthan: Kanishk Parihar.

Government Schemes and Initiatives

• Smart City Rooftop Farming Project: Jaipur Municipal Corporation.
• Pre-Embedded Model for mining: Rajasthan is the first state to implement it (prior government permissions).
• PM Setu Yojana: Bharatpur (Rajasthan) to be developed as an ITI Hub.
• Go Krishi Jeevan Abhiyan: Launched in Sanchore, Jalore.
• State-level Nav Vidhan Nyaya Ki Nai Pehchan program: Inaugurated by Amit Shah in Jaipur.
• Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana: Rajasthan ranks first nationally.
• Jal Sanchay Jan Bhagidari Jan Andolan Abhiyan: Launched in Mandrela, Jhunjhunu by CM Bhajanlal Sharma.
• PM Dhan Dhanya Krishi Yojana: Eight districts from Western Rajasthan included.
• I-Start Ideathon 2025: Organized by Rajasthan's Department of Information Technology and Communications.
• MNREGA scheme: AI-based face verification for job cards (to prevent fraud) pilot project started in Kota.
• Pehli Diwali Hamare Saath Abhiyan: Alwar district administration, 221 families entered new homes under PM Awas Yojana (Gramin).
• Gau Seva Ki FD (Cow Service FD) economic security shield: Bhodki village, Jhunjhunu.
• Guru Golwalkar Aakankshi Block Vikas Yojana: 41 blocks across 41 districts in Rajasthan are being developed (started Jan 1, 2018, guidelines issued March 27, 2025).
• Consumer Care Abhiyan: Operated by Rajasthan's Department of Consumer Affairs.
• Jaipur Smart City Limited: Developing multiple cities in Rajasthan as Smart Cities with funding from World Bank and Asian Development Bank (₹900 crore loan for 16 cities).
• Special Intensive Revision Process (SIR) for voters: Rajasthan, October 28 to February 7.

Infrastructure and Development

• New Kendriya Vidyalayas approved by Central Government in Rajasthan: Didwana and Sirohi.
• First Sports University (Maharana Pratap Khel Vishwavidyalaya) in Rajasthan: To be opened in Acharol, Jaipur (announced in Budget 2024-25).
• First Turtle Conservation Center in Rajasthan: Dholpur (Ghariyal Conservation Center in Sawai Madhopur).
• State's largest floating fountain: Installed in Kaylana Lake, Jodhpur.
• Rajasthan's first Smart Running Track: Jodhpur.
• Country's first student-run research conference: Jaipur.
• Rajasthan's first visually impaired college: Jodhpur.
• Country's largest tire recycling plant: Established in Soniyana, Chittorgarh (also to have a Ceramic Park).
• State's first Giraffe pair: To be brought to Sajjangarh Biological Park (Udaipur), which also has the second Lion Safari.
• Rajasthan's first Community Radio Station: Launched by Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur.
• Rajasthan's first E-Bus Manufacturing Plant: Gilot (also to have a Ceramic Park).
• Organic Food Market: Inaugurated by Dr. Kiran Lal Meena at Rajasthan State Agricultural Management Institute (SIAM), Jaipur.
• Rajasthan's first Senior Citizen Atal Club: Inaugurated in Jaipur.
• First Vande Bharat Sleeper Coach Maintenance Depot: Bhagat Ki Kothi, Jodhpur.

Sports

• World Para Athletic Championship 2025 (New Delhi): Sundar Singh Gurjar (Karauli, Rajasthan) won silver medal in F-46 javelin throw.
• U-19 BCCI Cricket Championship, Rajasthan team captain: Happy Kumari.
• BCCI Senior Women's T20 Rajasthan team captain: Jyoti Choudhary.
• Khelo India Asmita Canoeing & Kayaking League 2025-26 (Rajasthan): Held in Udaipur.
• Prime Volleyball League (4th edition, Hyderabad): Five players from Rajasthan selected.
• 3rd Indian National Taekwondo Championship 2025: Padmaja Shekhawat (Rajasthan) won gold.
• Kuki Won Cup Taekwondo International Tournament (Delhi): Anaya Jaiswani, Riya Narendra, Sara Samaj Singh Gehlot (Rajasthan) won gold.
• Rajasthan Ranji Team captain: Mahipal Lamrod.
• 10th World Wushu Kung Fu Competition (China): Multiple players from Rajasthan selected for the Indian team.
• BCCI domestic cricket, India 'A' team: Manav Suthar and Khalil Ahmed (Rajasthan) selected.
• Asia Cup (China), Indian Baseball team: Rinku Kumari (Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan) selected.
• 3rd Youth Asian Games (Bahrain), Indian Handball team: Mamta (Sikar, Rajasthan) selected.

Festivals and Events

• Pravasi Rajasthani Meet 2025: Held in Hyderabad (October), Surat (second meet), and Kolkata (October 28).
• Marwar Festival 2025 (Oct 6-7): Held at Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur.
• 28th National Lok Rang Mahotsav: October 7-17, 2025.
• Thar Mahotsav 2025 (Barmer): Thar Shri - Dharmendra Dabi, Thar Sundari - Nakshtri Choudhary.
• Junior Model United Nations program (Rajasthan): Not held on October 15, 2025.
• Miss Teen Universe 2025 Grand Finale: Held in Jaipur.

Military and Security

• Joint exercise 'Indra 2025' (India & Russia): Held at Mahajan Field Firing Range.
• Joint exercise 'Cyclone 3' (India & Egypt): Held at Mahajan Field Firing Range.
• Thar Strike exercise (Indian Air Force & Army Special Parachute Forces): Held in Jaisalmer.
• Bhairav Battalion and Ashwini Paltan (Indian Army), war demonstration: Held at Longewala, Jaisalmer (site of a war memorial).
• India-Pakistan Border, Maha Gujarat exercise: Starting from Jaisalmer, extending to Sarkari (Gujarat), expected to be the largest with 30,000 soldiers.

Environment and Conservation

• New bee species discovered in Namdapha National Park: By Dr. Sandeep Hooda.
• Migratory Harrier species birds, first sighting in Rajasthan: Tal Chhapar Sanctuary.
• UNESCO heritage site in Rajasthan getting Disaster Risk Management Plan: Jantar Mantar.

Appointments and Demises

• Recent demise of Rajasthan politicians: Rameshwar Dudi and Giriraj Prasad Tiwari.
• Governor suspended Vice-Chancellor: Professor Balraj Singh.
• Recent demise of person who gave Rajasthan Tourism tagline: Piyush Pandey. (Asrani also passed away).
• Governor appointed Vice-Chancellors: To multiple universities in Jodhpur on October 18, 2025.

Other News

• NCRB Report 2023 on corruption cases: Rajasthan ranks first.
• ICAT software to block cyber thugs' systems (pilot project): Started in Jaipur (Mewat region noted for highest cyber thugs).
• Lithium reserves in Rajasthan: Auction location - Degana, Nagaur.
• Dr. Chandaur Joshi (Rajasthan writer), two book inaugurations: Bilakhta Badal and Kagleri Karamat.
• Anant Assembly seat by-election: November 11.
• Country's first modified BTPN rake: Prepared in Kota.
• Sonam Wangchuk (Ladakh environmentalist/scientist): Detained in Jodhpur Central Jail.
• Akshardham Temple inauguration: Jodhpur (country's third Akshardham temple, others in Gujarat and Delhi).
• Maths Girls (national record): Vanshika Sharma from Chirawa, Jhunjhunu.
• Bharatanatyam performance at Japan's Indian Embassy program: Kumkum Prajapati (Rajasthan artist).
• Indian representation at 3rd Almaty Puppet Festival (Kazakhstan): Amit Tanwar (Rajasthan artist). Related: Bhartiya Lok Kala Mandal, Udaipur (established by Devilal Samar in 1952 for puppet art preservation).
• Light & Sound Show inaugurated at Shaurya Van and War Museum (Jaisalmer): By Rajnath Singh.
• Central government approved opium cultivation licenses: Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, and Uttar Pradesh.
• B.Tech in Hindi medium: IIT Jodhpur's model adopted by other IITs.
• National Poshan Maah 2025 (Sept 17 - Oct 16): Rajasthan achieved second rank nationally.
• Fennel (Saunf) variety recognized by Plant Varieties and Farmers' Rights Protection Authority: Abu Saunf 440 (from Rajasthan).
• Central Railway Minister inaugurated blanket cover service with Sanganeri Print: At Khatipura Railway Station, Jaipur.