Rajasthan Current Affairs - November 24, 2025

Awards and Recognition

• Best Wedding Destination Award: Udaipur received this award at the Outlook Traveler Awards ceremony.
  • Context: Rajasthan, as a state, also received awards like Iconic Destination, Best Decoration, Best Long Trip (Jodhpur-Udaipur road), and Best Wedding Destination in the Economic Survey 2024-25.
• International Sarojini Naidu Samman 2025: Awarded to Sushma Chauhan and Siddhi Johari (Somani) in Noida.

Government Schemes and Projects

• Doongri Dam Project:
  • Built under the Modified Parvati Kalisindh Chambal (P-K-C) Link Project.
  • Beneficiary Districts: Karauli and Sawai Madhopur.
  • Irrigation Area: Approximately 25,000 hectares (as per Economic Survey).
  • Background: The P-K-C Link Project was formerly known as the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) and later renamed Ram Jal Setu Link Project.
  • Objective: Connect tributary rivers of Chambal.
  • Partnership: Government of India (90%), Rajasthan (5%), Madhya Pradesh (5%).
  • Total Beneficiaries (Ram Jal Setu Link Project): 17 districts and 4 lakh hectares.
  • Phases:
    • Phase 1: Navnera Dam construction.
    • Phase 2: Doongri Dam (Sawai Madhopur) and Mej Barrage (Bundi) construction.
  • Controversy: Government clarified only 16 villages would be affected, not 35-40, by the dam's submergence area.
• Mukhyamantri Ayushman Arogya Bal Sambal Yojana:
  • Launched: December 15, 2024, from Pinjar Pol Gaushala, Jaipur, during the Antyodaya Karyakram (part of the Rajasthan government's 1-year anniversary events).
  • Objective: Provide financial assistance for children suffering from rare diseases.
  • Beneficiaries: Rajasthan residents, aged 0-18 years, suffering from rare diseases.
  • Financial Aid: Up to ₹50 lakh for treatment.
  • Caregiver Allowance: ₹5,000 per month.
  • Authorized Treatment Centers (currently): AIIMS Jodhpur and JK Lon Hospital Jaipur.
  • Related government 1-year anniversary events:
    • December 13, 2024, Kayad Ajmer: Kisan Sammelan, launch of Mangala Pashu Bima Yojana (initially 21 lakh animals, increased to 42 lakh).
    • December 14, 2024, Udaipur: Mahila Sammelan, discussed milk distribution at Anganwadi centers.

Infrastructure and Initiatives

• Women's Barracks in Police Stations: Jhalawar is the first district in Rajasthan to build women's barracks in all its police stations, an initiative by the Rajasthan Police SP, to provide rest facilities for women police personnel.

Investments

• UAE Investment in Solar Energy: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is investing in Rajasthan's solar energy sector.
  • Company: Minerva Energy Private Limited.
  • Capacity: 60 MW.
  • Investment Amount: ₹3 lakh crore.

Sports

• Khelo India University Games:
  • Edition: Fifth edition.
  • Dates: November 24 to December 5, 2025.
  • Location: Seven divisional headquarters in Rajasthan.
  • Total Sports: 24 games (23 competitive, 1 demo game - Kho-Kho).
  • New Games (included for the first time): Beach Volleyball, Kho-Kho, Canoeing, and Cycling.
  • Participants: University representatives, under 25 years of age.
  • Taglines:
    • "Padharo Mhare Rajasthan, Jeeto Saara Hindustan" (for participants from outside Rajasthan).
    • "Chalo Aage Badho Rajasthan, Jeet Lo Saara Hindustan" (for participants from Rajasthan).
  • Logo: Features Ranthambore Fort, sand dunes, and Hawa Mahal.

Quick Revision Facts

• First Farmer Drone Training Center: Agricultural University, Jodhpur.
• First Interstate Tiger Translocation: To be done with Madhya Pradesh (MP).
• BSF Diamond Jubilee (Veer Medal posthumously): Savlaram Bishnoi.
• MoU for Water Harvesting (Employer's Association of Rajasthan): Signed with Space Element.
• India National Open Tournament (Bhopal, two gold medals): Won by Ravi Ojha.

Facts about Jhalawar

• Centre of Excellence for Orange (Citrus).
• Jhalrapatan: Known as the "City of Bells" and houses a Surya Bhagwan Temple.
• Ashwagandha Mandi.
• Bakhani: Location of the state's first Farmer Company.
• Gagron Fort: Rajasthan's only water fort (Jal Durg), situated at the confluence of the Kalisindh and Ahu rivers.
• Kath Ka Rain Basera.
• Bhavani Natyashala.
• Chandrabhaga Pashu Mela.
• Known as "Rajasthan's Nagpur" (due to oranges).
• Kolvi Caves: Referred to as "Rajasthan's Ajanta Ellora."
• Kolana Airport.