Rajasthan

Appearance

  • Rajasthan State Developments:

    • Rajasthan chosen as state partner for 8th International Saraswati Mahotsav in Haryana.
    • Brahmani barrage (hybrid model) to be built on Brahmani River.
    • ₹100 coin to be released commemorating Acharya Shri Vidyasagar Maharaj's first death anniversary.
    • National Institute of Ayurveda developed Ayurvedic capsule for blood pressure.
    • Rajasthan's first unique Moksha Dham to be built in Jaipur.
    • Tourism Department launched "One District, One Destination" scheme.
    • Genetic testing lab to be established at SMS Medical College for detecting genetic and rare diseases.

  • National Institute of Ayurveda Deemed to be University (NIA):

    • Celebrated 50th foundation day.
    • Designated as nodal agency for collecting and archiving ancient Ayurvedic manuscripts.
    • Developed an Ayurvedic capsule for blood pressure patients.
    • Established on February 7, 1976.

  • Rajasthan Rural Livelihoods Development Council Projects:

    • Projects include financial programs like Stree Nidhi (Telangana-based program inspiring Mahila Nidhi).

  • Lakhpati Didi Scheme:

    • Over 2.5 lakh women's incomes increased to over ₹1 lakh.
    • Udaipur shows the highest number of self-reliant women.

  • Rajivika Program in Rajasthan:

    • Nodal agency empowering women through self-help groups.
    • Facilitates production and sale of goods made by women's groups.
    • Products showcased at district-level fairs and festivals.
    • Aims to improve women's economic conditions.
    • Udaipur district has the highest number of women becoming self-reliant.
    • Stree Nidhi scheme (inspired by Telangana) provides loans to women.

  • Irrigation in Rajasthan:

    • Majority of irrigation is from canals and tubewells.

  • Lakhpati Didi Yojana:

    • Launched August 15, 2024, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
    • Aims at women's empowerment through skill development, enabling them to earn at least ₹1 lakh annually.
    • Rajasthan's goal: Include 500,000 women in the program.

  • Rajasthan's Lakhpati Didi Yojana Implementation:

    • Nodal agency: Rajeevika.
    • Rajeevika's brand ambassador: Ruma Devi.
    • Rajeevika facilitates women's self-reliance through self-help groups, showcasing their products at local fairs and festivals.
    • Udaipur shows the highest number of women achieving self-reliance.

  • Ritika Singh:

    • First transgender athlete in India to win a gold medal in the National Ice Stock Championship (both individual and team events).
    • Ice stock is a winter sport played on ice.
    • From Malpura, Tonk, Rajasthan.
    • Won four medals (one gold, one silver, two bronze) at the National Ice Stock Championship held in Gulmarg, Jammu & Kashmir.

  • Lakhpati Didi Yojana:

    • Launched on August 15, 2024, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
    • Aims at women's empowerment and skill development, enabling women to earn at least ₹1 lakh per year.
    • In Rajasthan, the goal is to include 500,000 women in the scheme.
    • Rajeevika is the nodal agency, with Ruma Devi as its brand ambassador. Rajeevika empowers women through self-help groups.
    • Udaipur district shows the highest number of women achieving self-reliance under this scheme.

  • Noor Shekhawat:

    • The first transgender woman in Rajasthan to obtain a Bhamaasha card and birth certificate, issued by the Jaipur Greater Municipal Corporation.

  • Roji Baronia:

    • The first transgender woman in Rajasthan to obtain a passport.

  • Bhilwara Mahotsav:

    • Dates: February 7-9, 2025.
    • Theme: "Atuut Dhage Sanskriti" (Unbreakable Threads of Culture).

  • Bhilwara, Rajasthan:

    • Designated as a textile city, also known as Rajasthan's Manchester and the "Cloth City".
    • New flying school established in Hamirgarh.
    • Gold mine allocation in Bhilwara.
    • Mandal town achieved 100% target in the Jal Jeevan Mission.
    • Completely underground electricity lines installed.

  • Sports Achievements:

    • Mona Agarwal: Won a bronze medal in the 10m air rifle event at the Paris Paralympics and received the Arjuna Award 2024.
    • Monika Jat: Won Rajasthan's first medal in cycling at the National Games.
    • Aruti Chaudhary: Rajasthan's first woman athlete to join the army through the sports quota; competes in boxing.
    • Avni Lekhara: Included in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Pariksha pe Charcha" program. Won two gold medals at the Tokyo and Paris Paralympic Games (10m air rifle).

  • Bhilwara Mahotsav 2025: The theme of the festival was "Atuto Dhaage Sanskriti" (Unbreakable Threads of Culture).

  • Bhilwara Developments:

    • Known as the "Textile City" and "Manchester of Rajasthan."
    • A new flying school has been established in Hamirgarh, Bhilwara.
    • Allocation of gold mines in Bhilwara.
    • Mandal town achieved 100% target (unspecified target).

  • Awards and Recognition:

    • Avni Lekhara received the Nari Shakti Award from the Vice President, Jagdeep Dhankhar.
    • Avni Lekhara was awarded the Padma Shri.
    • Avni Lekhara is the brand ambassador for the "Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao" campaign in Rajasthan.
    • Mona Agarwal received the Arjuna Award 2024.

  • Paris Paralympic Games:

    • Avni Lekhara and Mona Agarwal both competed in the 10m air rifle event.

  • Participation in "Pariksha Pe Charcha":

    • Avni Lekhara participated in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Pariksha Pe Charcha" program.

  • Avni Lekhara:

    • Paralympic shooter (Para-shooting).
    • SH1 category.
    • Tokyo Paralympics: Gold medal (10m air rifle), Bronze medal (50m air rifle).
    • Paris Paralympics: Gold medal (10m air rifle).
    • Awards: Sree Shakti Award (by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar), Padma Shri Award, Brand Ambassador for Rajasthan's "Beti Bachao Beti Padhao" campaign.

  • Mona Agrawal:

    • Paralympic shooter (Para-shooting).
    • SH1 category.
    • Paris Paralympics: Bronze medal (10m air rifle).
    • Arjun Award 2024.

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "Pariksha Pe Charcha" Program: A dialogue program involving students, parents, and notable personalities. The program features eight episodes with different themes, including sports, mental health, nutrition, technology, finance, and success.

    • Rajasthan's Participation: 36 students from Rajasthan participated in the program.
    • Avani Lekhara's Participation: Avani Lekhara, a Paralympian shooter from Rajasthan, was included as a notable personality.

  • Rajasthan Police Recruitment: Administrative and financial approvals have been granted for the recruitment of at least 10,000 police personnel (previously 6500 was proposed), although the official notification is yet to be released.

  • Current Affairs Headlines (Rajasthan):

    • Avni Lekhara participated in "Pariksha Pe Charcha."
    • Bhilwara Mahotsav 2025 dates discussed.
    • Transgender athlete participated in National Ice Stock Championship.
    • Women in unspecified Rajasthan district showed high self-reliance under Lakhpati Didi Yojana.
    • National Institute of Ayurveda Foundation Day celebrated.
    • Rajasthan Police recruitment approved (target: 10,000 vacancies), announcement pending.