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Rajasthan Shops and Commercial Establishments Ordinance 2025 ​

  • The Rajasthan Shops and Commercial Establishments Ordinance 2025 was recently approved by CM Bhajanlal Sharma.
  • The minimum age for employment in shops/commercial establishments has been raised to 14 years.
  • Adolescents aged 14-18 years are prohibited from working at night.
  • The maximum daily working hours for laborers have been set at 10 hours.
  • Maximum overtime allowed is 144 hours over a period of three months.

Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's 150th Birth Anniversary ​

  • A state-level Unity March (Rajya Stariya Unity March) was organized in Jaipur on October 31, 2025, to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.

  • Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, known as the "Iron Man of India," was India's first Home Minister and the Chairman of the Riyasati Vibhag (States Department), established on July 5, 1947.

  • Born on October 31, 1875, in Gujarat, his birthday is celebrated as National Unity Day (Rashtriya Ekta Diwas).

  • The Statue of Unity, a tribute to Sardar Patel, is located in Gujarat, stands 182 meters tall, and was inaugurated on October 31, 2018. Its architect is Ram Sutar.

  • Other notable statues in Rajasthan:

    • Vishwas Swaroopam (Statue of Belief): Located in Nathdwara, Rajsamand, it is the world's tallest Shiva statue, measuring 369 feet. Its architect is Naresh Kumawat.
    • Rajmata (ST-2) Tigress Statue: Situated in Sariska Tiger Reserve.
    • Tigress Machhali Statue: Located in Ranthambore National Park.
    • Statue of Truth (Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati): Found in Ajmer.
    • Statue of Peace: Located in Pali.

Society of Petroleum Geophysicists 2025 Event ​

  • The Society of Petroleum Geophysicists 2025 event was held at JECC, Jaipur, from October 26-28, 2025.

  • The event aimed to involve stakeholders from the petroleum sector to promote its growth.

  • The JECC in Jaipur also hosted the "Rising Rajasthan" program from December 9-11, 2024.

  • Rajasthan Refinery (Contextual Information):

    • Location: Pachpadra, Balotra.
    • Joint Venture: HPCL (74%) and Rajasthan Government (26%).
    • Inauguration: January 16, 2018, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
    • Technology: Based on BS6 emission standards.
    • Budget: Approximately 72,937 crore INR.
    • Capacity: 9 Million Metric Tons Per Annum (MMTPA).
    • Debt-equity ratio: 2:1 (HPCL: Rajasthan Government).

Country's Largest Oran (Sacred Grove) ​

  • The Bhadariya Oran in Jaisalmer is recognized as the country's largest sacred grove.

  • Oran definition: A sacred grove and biodiversity conservation area (Pavitra Upvan evam Jaiv Vividhta Sanrakshan Kshetra), particularly in Western Rajasthan.

  • It has been a topic of discussion due to ongoing land allocation to solar energy companies in Western Rajasthan, which has led to local protests.

  • An Oran Protection Committee has been formed for its conservation, chaired by Jitendra Kumar.

  • Other Orans in Rajasthan:

    • Degrai Mata Oran: Jaisalmer.
    • Deshnok Oran: Bikaner.
    • Viratra Mata Oran: Jaisalmer.

  • Related Current Affairs:

    • Deomali (Beawar): Awarded the "Best Tourism Village."
    • Khichan and Menar: Included in Ramsar Sites on June 4, 2025.

Rajasthan Personality Honored at India Fest, Dubai ​

  • Dr. Romit Purohit was honored at the India Fest held in Dubai on October 26, 2025.

  • Other Notable Awards and Honors:

    • Rajasthan Ratna Award (in Dubai): Awarded to Arun Chaturvedi, who is the Chairman of the 7th State Finance Commission.
    • National Lalit Kala Akademi Awards 2025: Awarded to Giriraj Sharma and Dr. Kanupriya.
    • Padma Shri 2025 (from Rajasthan):
      • Batool Begum (Jaipur): Recognized for her contribution to Maand singing.
      • Baijnath Maharaj (Sikar): Honored for his work in spirituality and education.
      • Seen Kaf Nizam (Shiv Kishan Bisa, Jodhpur): Awarded for literature.

Military Exercises at Mahajan Field Firing Range ​

  • The "Integrated Fire and Exercise Sentinel Strike" military exercise was conducted at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Bikaner from October 28-30, 2025.
  • Other exercises mentioned at Mahajan Range:
    • Indra (India-Russia).
    • Amogh Fury.
    • Cyclone III.
  • Trishul Exercise: A large-scale military exercise spanning from Jaisalmer to the Rann of Kutch.

All India Junior Ranking Badminton Competition ​

  • Parul Choudhary from Rajasthan won a gold medal at the All India Junior Ranking Badminton Competition held in Tamil Nadu.

Revision Questions ​

  • Sambhar Lake was recently in discussion due to environmental factors.
  • The Governor inaugurated the "Student Express Center" at Rajasthan Technical University, Kota.