Rajasthan's First Farmer Drone Training Center

• Rajasthan's first farmer drone training center is established at Agriculture University Jodhpur.
• Agriculture Universities in Rajasthan:
  • Swami Keshwanand Agriculture University, Bikaner: State's first agriculture university.
  • Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture & Technology (MPUAT), Udaipur:
    • Developed maize variety 'Pratap Shankar Six' and opium variety 'Chetak'.
    • Houses the state's first Fisheries College and first Food Technology College.
    • Launched FM 'MPUAT 90.41' for farmers.
  • Jodhpur Agriculture University, Jodhpur:
    • Features the first Constitution Park in an agriculture university in Rajasthan.
    • Publishes 'Marudhara' magazine.
    • Its B.R. Chaudhary Research Center was awarded 'Best Research Center' in 2025.
    • 'Namo Didi Drone Training Center' is established here, which is the state's first Farmer Drone Training Center.
    • Offers drone training to farmers with a subsidy: 50% from the State Government and 10% from the University (total 60% on the training fee).
    • Developed nutritious grain 'Rajgira 0.2' and cumin variety 'Jodhpur Jeera (JC One)'.
  • Shri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jaipur:
    • Houses the state's second Veterinary University (the first is in Bikaner).
    • Developed fennel variety 'RF 290'.

Inter-State Tiger Translocation

• Rajasthan's first inter-state tiger translocation will be conducted with Madhya Pradesh (MP).
• Objective: To improve the tiger gene pool.
• First Translocation: A tigress will be brought from Pench Tiger Reserve (MP) to Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve (Rajasthan).
• A 'Tiger Corridor' is being established between Rajasthan and MP to facilitate this.
• Historical Context (Intra-state): Rajasthan's first internal tiger translocation occurred in June 2008, moving a tigress ('Babli') and a tiger ('Sultan') from Ranthambore to Sariska Tiger Reserve.

Bravery Award to Sanwlaram Bishnoi

• Union Home Minister honored Sanwlaram Bishnoi posthumously with a gallantry medal at the BSF Diamond Jubilee Celebration.
• BSF (Border Security Force) Details:
  • Establishment: December 1, 1965.
  • Rajasthan Frontier Headquarters: Jodhpur.
  • Annual Operation: Conducts 'Operation Sard Hawa' in January.
  • Maintenance: Manages the Tanot Mata Temple in Jaisalmer.
  • Training Center: BSF Dog Training Center is in Bikaner.
  • Recent MoU: Signed an MoU with IIT Jodhpur for security purposes.
• BSF Diamond Jubilee Celebration: Held on November 21, 2025, in Bhuj.
• Indian Military Awards System:
  • Wartime Gallantry Awards (Highest to Lowest):
    • Param Vir Chakra (First recipient from Rajasthan: Major Peeru Singh)
    • Maha Vir Chakra (First recipient from Rajasthan: Kishan Singh Rathore)
    • Vir Chakra (First recipient from Rajasthan: Ajay Ahuja)
  • Peacetime Gallantry Awards (Highest to Lowest):
    • Ashok Chakra (First recipient from Rajasthan: Shambhu Singh)
    • Kirti Chakra (First recipient from Rajasthan: Mool Singh)
    • Shaurya Chakra (First recipient from Rajasthan: Major Dayanand)

Water Harvesting MoU and Methods

• The Employers' Association of Rajasthan (EAR) has signed an MoU with Space Element for water harvesting initiatives.
• Traditional Water Conservation Methods in Rajasthan:
  • Tanka: Underground tank for rainwater storage in houses.
  • Toba: A larger version of a Tanka.
  • Talab/Pokhar: Ponds.
  • Baori: Step-wells.
  • Rail/Neda: Small anicuts or dams in rocky terrain for water harvesting.
  • Johad: Earthen ponds (Rajendra Prasad is known as 'Waterman' or 'Johad wale Baba').
  • Khadin/Playas: Temporary lakes in Jaisalmer, developed by Paliwal Brahmins, for agricultural purposes.
  • Agor/Paytan: The flat catchment area around a Tanka that directs rainwater into it.
• Modern Water Conservation Initiatives:
  • 'Karmbhoomi se Matrubhoomi' Scheme: Launched on January 15, 2025, in six districts (Jhunjhunu, Jaipur, Bhilwara, Jodhpur, Pali, Sirohi) to promote water conservation through the support of philanthropists and non-resident Rajasthanis.
  • Atal Bhujal Yojana.
  • Mukhyamantri Jal Swavlamban Karyakram.

India National Open Tournament, Bhopal

• Ravi Ojha from Rajasthan won two gold medals in the 10-meter Air Rifle event at the Indian National Open Tournament held in Bhopal.
• Khelo India Games Overview:
  • Khelo India Youth Games 2025:
    • Venue: Bihar.
    • Rajasthan's Rank: 3rd.
    • Rajasthan's Medals: 60 total (24 Gold, 12 Bronze, 24 Silver).
  • Khelo India Para Games 2025:
    • Venue: New Delhi.
    • Rajasthan's Rank: 4th.
    • Rajasthan's Medals: 64 total (22 Gold, 18 Silver, 24 Bronze).
  • Khelo India University Games: Scheduled to be held in November.

Integrated Cluster Development Scheme (ICDS) 2024

• Launch: December 4, 2024.
• Duration: Applicable until March 31, 2029.
• Objective: To promote Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) in Rajasthan.
• Financial Assistance: Provides up to ₹10 crore in financial assistance for MSME clusters, benefiting artisans and weavers through regional development.

Economic Survey 2024-25 Highlights

• Road Density: Rajasthan's road density is 92.66 km per 100 sq km.
• Highest Budget Allocation: The state government has set a target to allocate the highest expenditure for "Social and Community Services" in 2024-25.

Revision of Recent Current Affairs

• National Sustainable Development Goals Index: Rajasthan ranks 20th.
• Harit Bharat Expo: To be organized in Jaipur and Jodhpur.
• Rajasthan Ratna Lifetime Achievement Award: Dr. Narendra Kookar was honored at the 26th Diwali Gala Mahotsav in New York, organized by the Rajasthan Association of North America.
• First Zinc Park: To be developed in collaboration with RCO and Hindustan Zinc Limited.
• Civil Airport: Notification for land acquisition for a civil airport issued for Uttarlai, Barmer by the Civil Aviation Department.
• World Boxing Championship 2025: Arundhati Choudhary won a championship medal (gold).