Rajasthan Current Affairs

• State-Level Exhibition:

  • Inaugurated on December 15, 2025, by Bhajan Lal Sharma.
  • Marked the completion of the Rajasthan government's two-year tenure.
  • Exhibition programs were held from December 11 to 25.
  • Specific events included:
    • December 12: Rajasthan Digi Fest Hackathon.
    • December 13: Road Safety Program (from Amar Jawan Jyoti).
    • December 14: Cleanliness Program.
    • December 15: Main program featuring the state-level exhibition at Jawahar Kala Kendra (established 1993, designed by Charles Correa).
  • Theme of the second anniversary: "Nav Utthan, Nayi Pehchan, Badhta Rajasthan, Hamara Rajasthan."

• Voices of Harvest Award 2025:

  • Awarded in New Delhi at the Pepsico India Voices of Harvest Conference and Awards.
  • Gayatri Devi (Ganganagar): Honored for Agri-Entrepreneurship (innovation in agriculture).
  • Om Prakash Sharma: Honored for Water Conservation.
  • Jitendra Singh Ranawat (Chittorgarh):
    • Cultivated litchi for the first time in Rajasthan.
    • His work was discussed by PM Narendra Modi in the 121st episode of "Mann Ki Baat."

• Railway Corridor Approval:

  • Union Ministry of Railways approved a new rail corridor from Jodhpur to Pachpadra.
  • Reason: To support the development of the oil refinery at Pachpadra.
  • Pachpadra Oil Refinery Details:
    • Inauguration: January 16, 2018, by Narendra Modi.
    • Joint Venture: HPCL (74%) and Rajasthan Government (26%).
    • Capacity: 9 Million Metric Tons Per Annum (MMTPA).
    • Budget: ₹72,937 Crore.
    • Debt-Equity Ratio: 2:1 (HPCL:Rajasthan Government).
    • Standard: BS-VI compliant.
    • Associated Centre: Refinery Skill Dedicated Centre in Jodhpur.

• Mission Samriddh Didi Abhiyan:

  • Launched by Rajeevika (Rajasthan Grameen Aajeevika Vikas Parishad).
  • Rajeevika Background:
    • Registered in October 2011.
    • Standing Chairman: Chief Minister.
    • Executive Chairman: Chief Secretary (currently V. Srinivas).
    • Brand Ambassador: Ruma Devi.
  • Previous Initiative: "Mahila Nidhi" (established August 10, 2022, with support from Telangana's Stree Nidhi).
    • Aimed to provide financial assistance for self-employment to women/groups.
    • Loans up to ₹400,000 disbursed within 48 hours.
    • Interest rate: 2.5% (to be reduced to 1.5% as per Budget 2025-26).
  • Mission Samriddh Didi Abhiyan (New Initiative):
    • One-month special program launched from December 12, 2025.
    • Aims to provide financial loans to women/women self-help groups to make them economically prosperous.
  • Other "Didi" Programs:
    • Namo Didi Drone Training Program: To train women in drone operation for agricultural development.
    • Lakhpati Didi Program: Aims to train 20 lakh women in Rajasthan to earn ₹1 lakh annually through skill development.
    • Solar Didi Program: Aims to train 25,000 women (as per Budget 2025-26) to promote green energy.

• Flying Schools in Rajasthan:

  • Rajasthan government will operate eight flying schools.
  • Existing: Kishanagarh, Ajmer.
  • Budget 2024-25: Proposed three flying institutes in Kishanagarh (Ajmer), Hamirgarh (Bhilwara), and Jhalawar.
  • Budget 2025-26: Proposed Flying Training Organizations in Pratapgarh, Jhalawar, and Jhunjhunu.

• Philippines Soft Sugarcane Cultivation:

  • Antim Kumar Jain: A farmer from Chhoti Sadri, Pratapgarh, successfully cultivated a soft variety of sugarcane from the Philippines.
  • This sugarcane is sweeter, has more juice, and is easier to consume.
  • Pratapgarh's "Panch Gaurav" (Five Glories):
    • Agriculture: Kalonji
    • Forest Produce: Tendu leaves (used for bidis)
    • Industry: Thewa Art
    • Tourism: Sita Mata Wildlife Sanctuary
    • Sports: Athletics

• Youth Para Asian Games 2025 (Dubai):

  • Rajasthan athletes won six medals: two gold, two silver, and two bronze.

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Quick Revision:

• State Road Safety Campaign: December 11 to 25.
• International Woman of Courage Award 2025: Dr. Kirti Bharti (at 15th International Human Rights Summit & Awards 2025).
• Renamed Scheme: "Pujya Bapu" (formerly MNREGA), as announced by the Central Government on December 12.
• Green Hydrogen & Zinc Battery Technology: Developed by IIT Jodhpur.
• Jaipur Tiger Fashion: Held at Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur.
• Maha Sati Panorama: Announced for Ajmer.
• Ojaswini Shaqat: Young athlete, associated with Golf.

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Rajasthan G.K. Dose (558):

• Geography:
  • Lines showing East-West and North-South width intersect at Nagaur (specifically, Lampolai).
  • North-South length: 826 km.
  • East-West length: 869 km.
  • Total land boundary: 5920 km (1070 km international, 4850 km domestic).
• History:
  • Ahar Culture: Known for Red-Black Pottery culture.
  • Ancient India's Tata Nagar: Red (Tonk).
  • Nath Prashasti: Related to Mewar kingdom, found in Eklingji Temple.
  • Forts:
    • Sir Thomas Roe met Mughal Emperor Jahangir at Magazine Fort, Ajmer.
    • Rawal Jaisal Bhati constructed Jaisalmer Fort (Sonar Fort).
    • "Ek Khamba Mahal" (One-Pillar Palace/Watchtower) built by Ajit Singh.
• Political Science:
  • Shortest-serving Chief Secretary of Rajasthan: Rajeev Swaroop.
  • District Collector as Chairman of District Disaster Management Authority: Under Disaster Management Act, 2005.

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Previous Year Questions:

• Rajasthan's share of India's total land area: 10.4% (approx).
• Difference in North-South and East-West expansion: 43 km (869 - 826 = 43).
• Rajasthan's Desert Name: Thar Desert.
• Direction of Desert Expansion in Rajasthan: West to East.
• Steep, Hilly Terrain in Sirohi District: Bhakar.
• Origin of Winter Rainfall (Western Disturbances): Mediterranean Sea and Caspian Sea.
• Months for Western Disturbance Rainfall: December and January.
• Predominant Soil Type in Jaipur, Dausa, Alwar: Alfisols (due to being a plain area).
• Predominant Soil Type in Banas River Basin: Mixed Red and Yellow (or Brown soil).
• Rajasthan's Decadal Population Growth Rate (2011 Census): 21.3%.