Medical Advancements in Rajasthan
- First Ex-Utero Intrapartum Treatment (EXIT) Surgery: Performed successfully on a fetus in the womb by All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), Jodhpur.
- AIIMS Jodhpur:
- Being developed as a Medical Hub/Park.
- Houses an Animal House for research on zoonotic diseases.
- Performed the state's first robotic surgery.
- Provided medical facilities via drone in Abu Road, Sirohi, with technical support from IIT Jodhpur.
- AIIMS Jodhpur:
- Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Rajasthan Ayurveda University, Jodhpur:
- The second Ayurveda university in the country and the first in the state.
- Established the International Center of Excellence in Panchkarma.
- Sawai Man Singh (SMS) Hospital, Jaipur:
- Houses the state's first Plasma Bank.
- Initiated the state's first Air Ambulance service.
- Performed the state's first Heart Transplant.
- Home to the Yoga and Ayurveda Research Institute.
- Launched the state's first Robotic Lab.
- Features a Sports Injury Center.
- Honored for organ donation promotion.
- Houses the State Cancer Institute.
- RIMS (Rajasthan Institute of Medical Sciences): Being developed on the lines of AIIMS at Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS).
Infrastructure and Naming Changes
- Khasakote Flyover (Jaipur): Connecting Jaipur Railway Station to Sindhi Camp Bus Stand, renamed to Shri Amrapur Setu.
- Raj Bhavan: Renamed to Lok Bhavan.
- Veer Durgadas Rathore Bridge: Located in Jodhpur.
Awards and Recognition
- Orthopedic Surgeon of the Year Award 2025: Awarded by Hindustan Book of Records to Dr. Sanjay Garhwal.
Tourism Report: India Tourism Data Compendium 2025
- Source: Union Ministry of Tourism.
- Rajasthan's Ranking:
- Domestic Tourists: 5th in the country, accounting for 7.80% of national domestic tourism (approx. 23.8 crore tourists).
- Foreign Tourists: 5th in the country, accounting for 9.90% of national foreign tourism (approx. 20 lakh tourists).
- Top Foreign Tourist Destinations in India (as per report):
- 1st: Taj Mahal.
- 5th: Chand Baori, Abhaneri (Rajasthan).
- Additional Tourism Data (from 2024):
- Top Foreign Tourist Origin Countries: USA, UK, France.
- Top Domestic Tourist Destinations in Rajasthan: Sikar, Chittorgarh, Ajmer.
- Top Foreign Tourist Destinations in Rajasthan: Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur.
Khelo India University Games 2025
- Edition: 5th.
- Dates: November 24 - December 5, 2025.
- Opening Ceremony: SMS Stadium, November 24.
- Host Locations: 7 cities, 13 venues across Rajasthan.
- Duration: 12 days.
- Theme/Tagline: "Padharo Mhare Rajasthan, Jeeto Saara Hindustan." (For Rajasthan universities: "Aage Badho Rajasthan, Jeeto Saara Rajasthan").
- Sports: 24 total (23 competitive, 1 demonstration).
- New Sports Introduced: Cycling, Kho Kho, Canoeing, Beach Volleyball.
- Flag Bearers: Rajat Chauhan and Arundhati Choudhary.
- Medal Tally (Top 3 Universities):
- Chandigarh University: 67 total medals (42 Gold, 14 Silver, 11 Bronze).
- Lovely Professional University: 78 total medals (32 Gold, 24 Silver, 22 Bronze).
- Guru Nanak Dev University: 72 total medals (32 Gold, 22 Silver, 18 Bronze).
- Rajasthan Universities' Performance:
- 25th: Maharaja Ganga Singh University, Bikaner (5 medals: 2 Gold, 2 Silver, 1 Bronze).
- 35th: Manipal University, Jaipur.
- 41st: JJT University, Jhunjhunu.
- 46th: Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur.
- 62nd: Kota University.
- 91st: Rajasthan University.
Quick Revision - Past Current Affairs Questions
- Wooden Handicraft Common Facility Center: Jodhpur.
- 19th National Jamboree Supreme Silver Flag: Won by Rajasthan.
- Pilot Project for Linking Jamabandi with Aadhaar: Launched in Nagaur and Ajmer.
- Vice-Chancellor of Jagatguru Ramanandacharya Rajasthan Sanskrit University: Professor Madan Mohan Jha.
- Rajasthan Food Security Index (First Position in State): Jhunjhunu.
- 15 Acres Land Allotted for Airport (December 3, 2025): Kishangarh Airport.
- Ironman Trail Triathlon Race (Malaysia) Winner from Rajasthan: Sandeep Tak.