Rajasthan Current Affairs - December 8, 2025

Aravalli Rocks and Origin of Life

• Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur, discovered chemical clues in Aravalli rocks in the Iswal area of Udaipur to understand the origin of life on Earth.
• The Aravalli range is the world's oldest mountain range, formed in the Pre-Cambrian era.
• It acts as a barrier to the eastern expansion of the Western Desert and is a relict folded mountain range.
• Earlier, evidence of the origin of life and atmosphere was found from Chitter stones in Jodhpur.

Skill Training Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)

• Rajeevika signed an MOU with Suvarn Path Edutech Ventures for skill training.
• Rajeevika:
  • Established: October 2010.
  • Purpose: Rural employment development.
  • Chairperson: Chief Minister (standing), Chief Secretary (executive).
  • Brand Ambassador: Ruma Devi (from Barmer).
  • Contributed to the establishment of Mahila Nidhi on August 10, 2022, in collaboration with Stree Nidhi (Telangana).
  • Mahila Nidhi provides financial assistance to Women Self Help Groups, disbursing ₹40,000 within 48 hours at an interest rate of 2.5% (proposed to be 1.5% in the budget).

PM Surya Ghar Yojana and City Accelerator Program

• Rajasthan cities included in the City Accelerator Program to promote rooftop solar installations under the PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana are Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, and Ajmer.
• PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana:
  • Central government scheme launched on February 13, 2024.
  • Aim: Install solar panels on 1 crore homes nationwide and provide 300 units of free electricity.
  • Rajasthan's target: 5 lakh homes.
  • Provides a subsidy of ₹78,000 for up to 3 kW solar panels.
• City Accelerator Program:
  • Aimed at further promoting the PM Surya Ghar scheme.
  • 100 cities selected nationwide, including the four mentioned from Rajasthan.

High-Tech Farming Model Village

• Kundalpur village in Sikar is a model village practicing high-tech vegetable farming using greenhouse and shednet technology, inspired by Israel.
• Over 40 greenhouses and shednet facilities are installed, involving over 1500 people in farming.
• The village generates an annual agricultural produce worth ₹50 crore.
• Other notable villages:
  • Chaup village: Location of the upcoming Anil Agarwal Cricket Stadium.
  • Menar village: Included as a Ramsar Site (wetland).
  • Piplantri village: Known for planting 111 trees upon the birth of a daughter; a recent documentary was made about the village.

Promotion of Indian Culture and Sports in Qatar

• Nisha Rajpurohit from Jodhpur was honored by ICC President Jay Shah in Qatar for her work as the Rajasthan Ladies President, promoting Indian culture and the sports community.
• Other notable personalities:
  • Neeru Yadav (Jhunjhunu): Known as "Hockey Wali Sarpanch."

Recent Developments (Revision)

• AIIMS Jodhpur: Successfully performed the first ex-utero intrapartum treatment surgery on a fetus in the womb by a government institution in India.
• Jaipur Infrastructure: The Khasa Kothi bridge, connecting Jaipur Railway Station to Sindhi Camp Bus Stand, has been renamed "Shri Amarpura Setu."
• Medical Recognition: Dr. Sanjay Garhwal was awarded "Orthopedic Surgeon of the Year 2025" by the Hindustan Book of Records.
• Tourism Data: According to the India Tourism Data Compendium 2025 by the Central Tourism Ministry, Rajasthan ranked 5th in both domestic and foreign tourist arrivals.
• Sports: Chandigarh University won the overall championship at the Khelo India University Games 2025.