Rajasthan Current Affairs - December 20, 2025

State-Level Women's Conferences in Rajasthan

• Dholpur Conference:
  • Held on December 19, 2025, in Panchgaon, Dholpur, to mark the completion of the Rajasthan government's two-year tenure.
  • ₹154 crore was distributed under social pension schemes.
  • ₹100 crore in loans was disbursed to women associated with Rajivika.
• Previous Conferences:
  • Udaipur Conference (One-Year Tenure):
    • Held on December 14, 2024, in Udaipur, marking the government's one-year tenure.
    • Chief Minister Amrit Aahar Yojana was launched.
    • Aimed to establish five Anganwadi centers in each assembly constituency and one 'Adarsh Anganwadi' in each block.
  • Barmer Conference (Rajasthan Day):
    • Held on March 25, 2025, at Adarsh Stadium, Barmer, as part of Rajasthan Day celebrations (March 25-31, 2025).
    • 5,000 girl students received scooters.

Eat Right School Program

• The "Eat Right School" program is being implemented in Rajasthan.
• It operates under the state's "Niramay Rajasthan Abhiyan" and is run by the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
• The first phase targets 10,000 schools.
• Niramay Rajasthan Abhiyan:
  • Launched on April 7, 2025.
  • Key Initiatives:
    • Chief Minister Ayushman Adarsh Gram Panchayat Abhiyan: Rewards panchayats with ₹11 lakh for achieving 100% on nine health standards.
    • Mission Madhuhari: Focuses on diabetes patients.
    • Mission Liver Smile.
    • Eat Right Rajasthan Abhiyan.
• Eat Right India Program: A pan-India initiative by FSSAI to ensure quality food. Examples include certified "Eat Right" railway stations (Jaipur, Ajmer, Udaipur) and places like Mansarovar Chaupati.

Rajasthan International Film Festival (RIFF)

• The 12th edition of the Rajasthan International Film Festival (RIFF) will be held from January 31 to February 4, 2026, in Jodhpur.
• It will commence at Miraj Bioscope and conclude at Mehrangarh Fort.
• Past Editions/Related Festivals:
  • 11th RIFF: Held in February 2025 in Jodhpur.
  • International Film Festival Award (IFAA) Program: Held in March 2025 in Jaipur, marking its first time in Rajasthan.
  • Rajasthan Film Festival: Held in September 2025 in Jaipur.
  • Jaipur Film Festival: Held in January 2025 in Jaipur.

University Collaborations for Employment-Oriented Education

• Jay Narayan Vyas University (JNVU), Jodhpur, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Board of Apprenticeship Training (under the Central Ministry of Education).
• The MOU aims to make higher education more employment-oriented.
• About JNVU Jodhpur:
  • Established in 1962.
  • Hosts the Tribal Study Center and Veer Teja Ji Study Center.
• Other Noted Universities:
  • M.B.M. University, Jodhpur: Rajasthan's third technical university. Developed blockchain technology for home voting and a technique to produce ink from vehicle exhaust.
  • Swami Keshavanand Rajasthan Agricultural University: Rajasthan's first agricultural university.
  • Mohanlal Sukhadia University (MLSU), Udaipur: Established in 1962. It was the first university to establish a Constitution Park and hosts the Sant Pipa Study Center.

IPL 2026 Mini-Auction

• Five players from Rajasthan were selected in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 mini-auction held in Dubai.
• Selected Players:
  • Kartik Sharma (Bharatpur): Batsman, signed by Chennai Super Kings. He became the most expensive uncapped player in the auction.
  • Ravi Bishnoi (Jodhpur): Leg-spinner, signed by Rajasthan Royals.
  • Mukul Choudhary (Jhunjhunu): Wicketkeeper-Batsman, signed by Lucknow Super Giants.
  • Ashok Sharma (Jaipur): Fast bowler, signed by Gujarat Titans.
  • Rahul Chahar (Hanumangarh): Spinner, signed by Chennai Super Kings.

Recent State Updates (Revision)

• Appointment: Dr. Rajendra Babu Dubey appointed Vice-Chancellor of Swami Keshavanand Rajasthan Agricultural University.
• Conference: West Zone Regional Conference by the National Judicial Academy held in Jaisalmer.
• Festival: Kurja Mahotsav 2025 to be organized in Khichan village from December 26-27.
• Development Initiative: IIIT Kota to be developed as a higher education and technology hub.
• Climate Change Center: Rajasthan's first Centre of Excellence for Climate Change Adaptation to be established in Jaipur.
• Policy Change: Age limit for minors working in shops and commercial establishments increased from 12 to 14 years, as per the Shops and Commercial Establishments Amendment Ordinance 2025.
• Sports Achievement: Gaurav Sahu won a medal at the Turkey Magic Asian Senior Powerlifting Championship.