Rajasthan Current Affairs - December 2025

Key Appointments and Education

• Swami Keshwanand Rajasthan Agricultural University (Bikaner): Dr. Rajendra Babu Dubey appointed as Kulaguru (Vice-Chancellor).
  • Rajasthan Agricultural Universities:
    • Swami Keshwanand A.U. (Bikaner): Rajasthan's first Agricultural University.
    • Jodhpur A.U. (Jodhpur): Awarded "Best Research Institute," features a Constitution Park, publishes "Marudhara" magazine, developed "Jodhpur Jeera One" (cumin) and "Rajgira 0.2" (nutritious grain), houses the Namo Didi Training Center.
    • Kota A.U. (Kota): Agricultural University.
    • Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology (MPUAT, Udaipur): Developed "Chetak" (opium) and "Pratap Shankar Six" (maize) varieties, launched an FM Radio (90.4), hosts Rajasthan's first Fishery and Dairy College.
    • Shri Karan Narendra Agricultural University (Jobner, Jaipur): Houses Rajasthan's second Veterinary University, developed "Karan Shankar Chana" (gram) and "RF 290" (fennel) varieties.
  • Kulaguru Concept: Introduced in Budget 2024-25, replacing "Kulpati" (Vice-Chancellor). First appointment was Akhil Ranjan Garg for Bikaner Technical University.
• Higher Education and Technology Hub: Triple IT Kota (Indian Institute of Information Technology) will be developed as a Higher Education and Technology Hub.

Judicial and Legal Updates

• West Zone Regional Conference: National Judicial Academy organized the conference in Jaisalmer on December 13-14, 2025.
  • Organized by Rajasthan High Court and Rajasthan State Judicial Academy (both located in Jodhpur).
  • Rajasthan High Court: Inaugurated on August 29, 1949, by Maharaja Sawai Man Singh. First Chief Justice was Kamal Kant Verma. Current Acting Chief Justice is Sanjeev Prakash Sharma (succeeded K.R. Shriram).
  • Inaugurated by Chief Justice of India, Surya Kant.
• Shops and Commercial Establishments (Amendment) Ordinance 2025: Notification issued on December 18, 2025.
  • Minor Age: Increased from 12 to 14 years for working in shops/establishments.
  • Night Work: Children aged 14-18 years are prohibited from working at night.
  • Daily Work Hours: Increased from 9 to 10 hours.
  • Overtime Limit: Quarterly overtime increased from 125 hours to 144 hours.

Festivals and Environment

• Kurja Mahotsav 2025: To be held in Khichan village, Phalodi, from December 26-27, 2025.
• First Center of Excellence for Climate Change Adaptation: To be established in Jagatpura, Jaipur, at a cost of ₹150 crore.
  • Announced in Budget 2024-25, which was termed the "Green Budget."
  • Other Green Budget Initiatives:
    • Harit Aravalli Development Project (₹250 crore).
    • "Waste to Wealth Parks" to be developed at all district headquarters.
    • Annual assistance of ₹5,000 for small and marginal farmers using bullock-based farming.
    • Ghariyal Rearing Center to be established at Pali Ghat, Sawai Madhopur.
    • Leopard Reserve Areas to be developed at Amrak Mahadev Reserve (Udaipur) and Ganga Bhairav Ghati Reserve (Ajmer).

Sports

• Asian Senior Powerlifting Championship (Turkey): Gaurav Sahu (Udaipur) won a gold medal in the 59 kg category.

City-Specific Highlights ("Panch Gaurav")

• Jaisalmer:
  • Agriculture: Dates (Khajur)
  • Flora: Pilu
  • Industry: Yellow Stone work
  • Tourism: Sonar Qila (Fort)
  • Sports: Gymnastics
  • Additional: Hosted the 55th GST Council meeting, archaeological site "Ratadiyari Berry."
• Phalodi:
  • Agriculture: Cumin (Jeera)
  • Flora: Khair
  • Industry: Sonamukhi products
  • Tourism: Khichan
  • Sports: Athletics
  • Additional: Formed on August 7, 2023, is the hottest and driest place in Rajasthan, houses Bhadla Solar Park (2245 MW), Phalodi Fort, Lodia village (known as "New America"), Baap Boulder (Permo-Carboniferous era), and Latiyal Mata Temple.
• Kota:
  • Agriculture: Coriander (Dhaniya)
  • Flora: Khair
  • Industry: Kota Doria (sarees)
  • Tourism: Chambal River Front
  • Sports: Wrestling (Kushti)
  • Additional: Nandini Gupta represented India in the Miss World competition.

Rapid Fire Revision Questions

• Raj Sakhi National Fair 2025: Jawahar Kala Kendra.
• GPS-equipped Drone Pilot Project (sample transport): Jaipur.
• Cyber Fusion Center (partnership): Rajasthan Police.
• Common Law Admission Test (CLAT) 1st Rank (Rajasthan): Geetali Gupta.
• Haryal Rajasthan Environment Conclave Inauguration: Bhajanlal Sharma.
• 814th Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Urs: Ajmer.
• 69th School National Games (Swimming) Gold (Rajasthan): Pranati Singh Chaudhary.