Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)

• Resignation: Dr. Sangeeta Arya resigned from her post as an RPSC member on November 28, 2025.
• Previous Resignation: Manju Sharma had also resigned from RPSC previously.
• Suspension: RPSC member Babulal Katara was previously suspended by the Governor.

"Jagao Jagao Ekta Pad Yatra"

• Launch Location: Madhav Ghat, Patli River, Juli Gram Panchayat, Ramganj Mandi, Kota.
• Launch Date & Duration: November 24-26, 2025 (three-day event).
• Inaugurator: Education Minister Madan Dilawar.
• Context: Bartan Bank Initiative
  • Origin: Started from Khairabad (Ramganj Mandi, Kota).
  • Announcement: Budget 2025-26.
  • Phase 1 Target: 1,000 Gram Panchayats.
  • Funding: ₹1 lakh per Gram Panchayat to purchase 400 steel utensil sets.
  • Rental Charges: ₹3 per utensil set for general families; 50% discount for SC/ST/BPL families (₹1.50).

Defense Hub in Rajasthan

• Location: Jaipur.
• Purpose: Establishment of an Aerospace & Defense Park.
• Context: Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed in the defense sector during "Rising Rajasthan" event.
• Policy: New Aerospace and Defense Policy is being introduced.

Mineral Discoveries

• Garnet Deposits:
  • Location: Bhilwara district.
  • Specific Area: Kochariya to Sundarpura.
  • Commercial Activity: Leasing for mining is being allocated.
  • Other names for Garnet: Rakmani, Firoza, Tamda.
  • Traditional Production Areas: Rajmahal (Tonk), Janakpura, Kushalpura (Tonk), Sarwad (Ajmer).
• Potaash Deposits: Bikaner, Hanumangarh, Churu (estimated 80% of India's potash).
• Lithium Deposits: Degana, Nagaur.
• Rare Earth Metal Deposits: Siwana region, Balotra.

Scientific Achievement

• Institution: IIT Jodhpur.
• Achievement: Scientists successfully unraveled the mystery of Centrosome, known as the "Control Center of the Cell."

Anukoot Mahotsav & World Record

• Temple: Khole Ke Hanuman Ji Temple, Jaipur.
• Event: 65th Lakhi Anukoot Mahotsav (held on November 9, 2025).
• Record: Entered into the Oxford Book of World Records.
• Reason: Offering of 87.5 tons of Prasad (Churma) and serving food to 2.22 lakh people in a single day.
• Other Feature: This temple also hosts Rajasthan's first automatic ropeway.

34th All India G.V. Mavalankar Shooting Championship

• Location: Gujarat.
• Rajasthan Player: Poshika Gupta.
• Medal: Bronze medal.
• Category: 50-meter pistol event.

Revision Highlights (Previous Current Affairs)

• Demo Garden: First time, 3000 plants demo garden being made in Jodhpur.
• Film Selection at IFFI Goa (56th): Film on Piplantri village (Rajsamand) selected for World Premiere.
• International Handball Federation Youth Women Trophy: Priyanka Poonia from Rajasthan represented India in the Indian Women's Handball Team (Thailand).
• Ambedkar DBT Voucher Yojana: The statement claiming ₹5000 monthly financial aid under the scheme is false.
• Ladli Media Award 2025: Kavita Swami and Chetan Dwivedi honored in Mumbai on November 19, 2025.