Rajasthan

Appearance

  • Rajasthan Current Affairs:

    • Devasthan department increased part-time priests' honorarium from ₹5000 to ₹7500.
    • Professor Tribhuvan Sharma appointed as the first vice-chancellor of Rajasthan Veterinary and Animal Sciences University, Jobner.
    • A pair of Himalayan bears from Jammu zoo brought to Nahargarh Biological Park.
    • Rajasthan Spice Expo held in Jodhpur to promote Marwari spices internationally.

  • Awards and Recognition:

    • Lakshman Dan Kavya awarded the Kavi Kaag Puraskar.
    • Droupadi Meena is the first woman Lakh artist to be listed in the India Book of Records.

  • Festivals and Events:

    • Gopal Singh Bhati won the Mr. Pokhran title at the Marus Mahotsav 2025.

  • Sports:

    • Shyam Sundar Swami, an archer from Bikaner, won a gold medal in the Para Asian Cup held in Thailand.

  • Politics:

    • The Vice-Chancellor of a state university has been suspended by the government.
    • Jay Narayan Vyās was mentioned in relation to an MLC position.

  • JNV Financial Irregularities & Suspension:

    • The Vice-Chancellor of JNV was suspended three days before the end of his term due to financial irregularities.
    • Student complaints led to an investigation revealing multiple irregularities, including awarding promotions to his wife and other teachers against regulations, resulting in embezzlement of lakhs of rupees.
    • He also misused funds intended for university rankings (PM Usha fund).

  • JNU Financial Irregularities:

    • Vice-Chancellor Srivastava suspended three days before the end of his term due to financial irregularities.
    • Student complaints led to an investigation revealing multiple irregularities.
    • Irregularities included: arbitrary allocation of PhD seats and supervisors, favoring the Vice-Chancellor's wife and other teachers with promotions and financial benefits, misuse of funds (including ₹33 lakh for personal use and misappropriation of PM UDAY funds).

  • Mola City University:

    • Founded in 1962.
    • First female Vice-Chancellor, Sunita Mishra, appointed.
    • A new study center, Sant Pipa Study Center, was established.

  • Maharaja Ganga Singh University:

    • Founded in 2003.
    • Current Vice-Chancellor is Manoj Dixit.
    • Manoj Dixit's dismissal was mentioned.

  • Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU):

    • Vice-Chancellor Shrivastava suspended three days before the end of his term due to financial irregularities.
    • Student leader Rajpat filed a complaint with the governor.
    • The investigation revealed several irregularities.

  • Motilal Nehru University:

    • Established in 1962.
    • The first female Vice-Chancellor, Sunita Mishra, was appointed.

  • Allegations at JNU:

    • Serious allegations were made against several professors at Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), including instances of favoritism in PhD admissions and questionable appointments.
    • One professor was dismissed.

  • Sant Pipa Study Center:

    • A study center named "Sant Pipa Study Center" was established.

  • K.L. Shrivastava's Dismissal:

    • K.L. Shrivastava, Vice-Chancellor of an unnamed university, was dismissed days before his retirement due to serious financial misconduct allegations.
    • These included accusations of misappropriation of funds and damaging the university's financial standing.
    • Prior to his dismissal, he had previously resigned and then withdrawn his resignation.

  • Admission Irregularities:

    • Shrivastava is accused of manipulating PhD admissions in Geography, denying qualified candidates guidance while providing it to less-qualified applicants.

  • Other Allegations:

    • Further allegations included promoting lecturers based on favoritism rather than seniority and appointing associate professors lacking necessary qualifications.

  • Mahatma Gandhi Medical College, Jaipur:

    • Approved by the central government as the first institute in the country to produce a phase 1 cancer vaccine.
    • This followed an international conference on cancer research held at the Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and Technology.

  • Jaynarayan Vyas University, Jodhpur:

    • The Vice-Chancellor was suspended by the state government.

  • Rajasthan University:

    • Established on January 8, 1947.
    • Publishes a journal called The Economist.
    • Alpa Kateja is the current Vice-Chancellor, the first permanent female Vice-Chancellor.
    • Houses a Mahatma Gandhi Study Center and implemented a dress code for NSS (National Service Scheme).

  • Jaynarayan Vyas University:

    • Established in 1962.
    • Former Vice-Chancellor K.L. Shrivastava was suspended shortly before retirement due to allegations of financial misconduct.
    • The allegations included misappropriation of funds and damaging the university's financial standing.

  • Cancer Vaccine Research:

    • Mahatma Gandhi Medical College, Jaipur, has received government approval to develop a cancer vaccine.
    • This is the first such approval given in the country.

  • International Cancer Conference:

    • An international conference on cancer research was recently held at the Mahatma Gandhi University of Medical Sciences and Technology.

  • University Vice-Chancellor Suspension:

    • Haribhau Kishnarav Bagad suspended the Vice-Chancellor of Jayanarayana Vyas University, Jodhpur.

  • Rajasthan University:

    • Founded on January 8, 1947.
    • Publishes a journal called "The Economist."
    • Current Vice-Chancellor is Alpana Kathaju, the first permanent female VC.
    • Houses a Mahatma Gandhi Study Center.
    • Implemented a dress code for NSS (National Service Scheme).

  • Jayanarayana Vyas University:

    • Founded in 1962.
    • Contains tribal and Veer Tejaji study centers.
    • Is the second university to mandate Rajasthani language studies.

  • Medical Developments:

    • Mahatma Gandhi Medical University (MGMU), Jaipur: Granted permission to develop a cancer vaccine.
    • Rural AIIMS Center: Being established in Gulgul, near Neemuch.
    • Other Institutions:
      • Geetaंजलि Medical College: Udaipur
      • NIMS University: Jaipur
      • Sawai Man Singh Medical College: Jaipur (plasma bank, air ambulance, heart transplant plant)

  • Rajasthan International Film Festival (RIFF):

    • 11th edition: February 1st to 5th, 2025, Jodhpur
    • Venue: Mehrangarh Fort
    • Brand Ambassador: Seema Rathore

  • International Theatre Week:

    • Venue: Rajasthan International Centre, Jaipur

  • Mehrangarh Fort:

    • Location: Chidia Toop hills
    • Foundation: Karni Mata; Construction: Rao Jodha
    • Chamunda Mata temple: Site of a stampede; Justice Jasraj Chopra Committee investigation.

  • Rajasthan International Centre, Jaipur:

    • Inaugurated: April 2023
    • First Director: N.C. Goyal (former Chairperson of RERA)
    • Hosted: International Theatre Week

  • Baneshwar Fair:

    • Dates: February 8th to 17th, 2025
    • Location: Sabla, Dungarpur district
    • Notable Event: Presidential visit in 2024; Dagi (or Dagdi) tribal dance.

  • Atal Bihari Vajpayee's Ashes:

    • Immersion Locations: Baneshwar Dhaam, Chambal River (Kota), Pushkar Lake

  • Baneshwar Dham Fair:

    • Held annually on Magh Purnima.
    • Dates for 2025: February 8-17.
    • Located in Nawa Tappar, Dungarpur, Rajasthan, at the confluence of the Mahi, Som, and Jakham rivers (Triveni Sangam).
    • Also known as the "tribal Kumbh."
    • Significant traffic congestion reported.

  • Presidential Visit to Baneshwar Dham:

    • President Murmu visited on February 14, 2024, as part of the "Lakhpati Didi" program.
    • Her welcome included a traditional tribal dance, the "Dagi" dance.

  • Atal Bihari Vajpayee's Ashes:

    • Immersed at Baneshwar Dham, Chambal River (Kota), and Pushkar Lake.

  • Military Exercises:

    • Cyclone 2025: A joint military exercise between India and Egypt, the third edition, taking place in February 2025 (February 10th-23rd) at Mahajan Field Firing Range, Bikaner. Focus is on reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition. The exercise involves Indian special forces and Egyptian commando squadrons in counter-terrorism operations. Aims to strengthen military ties and training.
      • Past Exercises at Mahajan Field Firing Range:
        • Exercise involving India and Saudi Arabia.
        • Dharma Guardian (India vs. Japan).
        • A 2024 exercise between India and the United States (described as a "hypothetical war").
    • Bharat Shakti 2024 & Vayushakti 2024: Both held at Pokhran Field Firing Range (Jaisalmer).
      • During Bharat Shakti 2024, a Tejas fighter plane crashed.
      • The first female pilot to fly a Tejas was Mohana Singh from Jhunjhunu.

  • Pokhran Field Firing Range (Jaisalmer):

    • Site of missile testing in Rajasthan.

  • Tejas Fighter Plane Crash:

    • A Tejas fighter plane crashed during Bharat Shakti 2024 at Pokhran.
    • Mohna Singh Gulguli, a female pilot from Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan, was the first woman to fly the Tejas.

  • Maru Mahotsav 2025:

    • Held in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, with events in Pokhran Fort and Shahid Poonam Stadium, Jaisalmer.
    • Dates: February 9th-12th, 2025
    • Pokhran Fort:
      • Mr. Pokhran: Gopal Singh Bhati
      • Miss Pokhran: Abhilasha Choudhary
    • Jaisalmer:
      • Maru Shri: Dheeraj Purohit
      • Miss Mumal: Komal Sidd
      • Mrs. Jaisalmer: Bhavna Gehlot

  • Joint Military Exercise Cyclone 2025:

    • Third joint military exercise between India and Egypt.
    • Location: Mahajan Field Firing Range, Bikaner.
    • Scheduled for February 2025.

  • Other Military Exercises at Mahajan Field Firing Range:

    • Exercise Sadbhavana: India vs. Saudi Arabia.
    • Exercise Dharma Guardian: India vs. Japan.
    • Exercise (2024): India vs. USA (Hypothetical war exercise).

  • Rajasthan University Vice-Chancellor Suspension:

    • The Vice-Chancellor of a Rajasthan university was suspended three days before retirement.
    • Governor Haribhau Kishanrao Bagde suspended the Vice-Chancellor.
    • Suspension based on serious allegations.

  • Shyam Sundar Swami's Achievement:

    • Shyam Sundar Swami from Rajasthan won a medal at the Para Asian Cup. (Type of medal unspecified)

  • Cancer Vaccine Approval:

    • Approval granted to a Rajasthan medical institute for producing a cancer vaccine.
    • First such approval in India.