Rajasthan's Lok Sabha Representation: Rajasthan has 25 members in the Lok Sabha. Four seats are reserved for Scheduled Castes and three for Scheduled Tribes.
Jogi Mahal Location: Jogi Mahal is located in Ranthambore National Park.
Mandu Fort Construction: The Mandu fort was constructed by Hussain Shah.
Dust Storms in Rajasthan: The necessary conditions for dust storms in Rajasthan are convective activities.
Gram Panchayats in the Indian Constitution: Mentioned in Part III, Article 40, concerning the organization of Gram Panchayats.
Rajasthan Terminology: "Beeju ka aada" refers to a wooden human structure in a field.
National Security Day: Celebrated on March 4th.
Plateau between Kumbhalgarh and Gogunda: Called the Barāt Plateau.
Effect of Amoebiasis: Affects the large intestine.
Historical Events:
- The Battle of Pahāṛā or Sāhibā occurred in 1542 between Jaimal and Patta.
- The Battle of Giri-Sumel, fought between Maldev and Sher Shah Suri in 1544.
Art and Culture:
- The Jawahar Kala Kendra in Jaipur was established in 1993, designed by Charles Correa.
- Sujan Rasa, a historical text on Bikaner ruler Sujan Singh, was authored by Jogi Das.
- Dhula Maru ra Doha is a work by poet Kaloj.
Governance and Polity:
- Pensions of retired High Court judges are charged to the Consolidated Fund of India.
- Gram Panchayats are mentioned in Part III, Article 40 of the Indian Constitution.
- "Bijuka" refers to a wooden human structure in a field.
Awards and Honors:
- Diya Kumari was awarded the "Tourism Minister of the Year Award 2025" at the Berlin ITB.
- Dr. Rawat Choudhary received the Homeopathic Purodha Samman 2025 in Delhi.
- Savita Rathi, a Sarpanch from Rajasthan, was honored under the "Sashkt Panchayat Netri Yojana."
Rajasthan-Specific Events and Statistics:
- The Brij Holi Mahotsav will be held from March 9th to 11th.
- Currently, 357 urban Ayushman Arogya Mandirs are operational in Rajasthan.
- A squash tournament for players over 45 years old will be held at Umaid Stadium, Jodhpur, as part of the Raj Marwar Khel Mahotsav.
Rajasthan Geography:
- The Great Boundary Fault is located in Rajasthan, specifically from Sawai Madhopur to Chittorgarh, within the southeastern plateau.
- The Cretaceous-era sedimentary rock formations are found in the Hadoti region of Rajasthan.
- The Great Boundary Fault extends along the hills of Bundi and Sawai Madhopur.
Shilp Bazaar 2025: Held on March 7th and 8th, organized by the National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Jodhpur.
Rajasthan Government Initiatives:
- Anganwadi centers in Rajasthan saw the launch of various initiatives on March 8th (International Women's Day).
Housing Survey: In the Pradhan Mantri Awas Plus survey, the highest number of families registering for housing construction were from Barmer district.
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## Rajasthan Tiger Reserves
- **Sixth Kumbalgarh Tiger Reserve:** Will expand across five districts: Rajsamand, Udaipur, Pali, Sirohi, and B्यावर.
- **Sariska Tiger Reserve:** Contains rare species of vultures and birds.
- **Tiger Reserves and Locations:**
* Ranthambore: Sawaai Madhopur, Karauli, Bundi, and Tonk districts.
* Sariska: Alwar, Jaipur, and Kotputli- Behror.
* Mukundra Hills: Kota, Bundi, Jhalawar, and Chittorgarh.
* Ramgarh Vishdhari: Kota and Bundi.
* Dholpur-Karauli: Dholpur and Karauli districts.
* Kumbhalgarh (proposed): Rajsamand, Udaipur, Pali, Sirohi, and Byawer districts. Approval received from NTCA.
- **Sariska Wildlife Survey Findings:** Rare species of vultures and birds of prey were found. An Indian Scops Owl, a vulture, and an eagle were sighted.
- **Ranthambore Tiger Project:** Located in Sawai Madhopur, Karauli, Bundi, and Tonk districts.
- **Sariska Tiger Project:** Located in Alwar, Jaipur, and Kotputli- Behror.
- **Mukundra Hills Tiger Project:** Located in Kota, Bundi, Jhalawar, and Chittorgarh districts.
- **Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Project:** Located in Kota and Bundi districts.
- **Dhaulpur Karauli Tiger Project:** Located in Dhaulpur and Karauli districts.
- **Kumbhalgarh Tiger Reserve:** Proposed, approval received from NTCA.
- **Recent Discoveries in Sariska Tiger Reserve:** Rare species of vultures and predatory birds found.
- **Mukulandra Hills Tiger Reserve (Established 2013):** Remains of ancient humans discovered. Enclosures are being built for tigers' prey.
- **Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Project:** Designated as the country's 52nd tiger project.
- **Dhaulpur Karauli Tiger Project:** Designated as the country's 55th tiger project (established in 2022/2023).
- **Ranthambore Tiger Reserve Expansion:** Located in Sawai Madhopur, Karauli, Bundi, and Tonk districts.
- **Sariska Tiger Reserve Location:** Situated in Alwar, Jaipur, and Kotputli-Bahror districts.
- **Mukulandra Hills Tiger Reserve Location:** Located in Kota, Bundi, Jhalawar, and Chittorgarh districts.
- **Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve Location:** Situated in Kota and Bundi districts.
- **Rajasthan Tiger Reserves:**
* **Ranthambore:** First tiger project (1973); first tiger transfer from Ranthambore to Sariska; highest tiger population in Rajasthan; "Land of Tigers"; anti-poaching program implemented. Tigers transferred: Sultan (male) and Babli (female).
* **Sariska:** Established 1978-79; bears introduced; recently discovered rare species of vultures and predatory birds.
* **Mukundra Hills:** Established 2013; ancient human remains found; enclosures built for tiger prey.
* **Ramgarh Vishdhari:** Country's 52nd tiger project.
* **Dholpur Karauli:** Country's 55th tiger project (established 2022/2023).
## National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT), Jodhpur:
- Established in 2010.
- Designs special footwear and uniforms for the army.
- Organized "Shilp Bazaar 2025" from March 7th to 8th, 2025.
```* **44th National Annual Convention of the National Medical Organization:** Held in Udaipur at Ravindranath Tagore Medical College.
* **Sawai Man Singh Medical College, Jaipur:**
* Tallest OPD tower in the state.
* First heart transplant in the state.
* Robotics lab.
* Air ambulance service.
* Sports injury department.
* **Sariska Tiger Reserve, Alwar:** Rare species of vultures and birds of prey sighted.
* **Rajasthan Tiger Reserves:**
* **Ranthambore:** First tiger project (1973), first tiger transfer (to Sariska); highest tiger population; "Land of Tigers"; Anti-poaching program; Sultan and Babli (tigers transferred to Sariska).
* **Sariska:** Established in 1978-79; Bears being introduced.
* **Thar Festival:** Held in Malani (Dhar, Kiradu, and the city of Thar). Scheduled for March 11-12, 2025.
* **Maru Mahotsav (Desert Festival):**
* Held in Pokaran and Jaisalmer.
* Pokaran:
* Mr. Pokaran: Gopal Singh Bhati
* Miss Pokaran: Abhilasha Chaudhary
* Jaisalmer:
* Mr. Desert/Maru Shri: Dheeraj Raj Purohit
* Miss Momal: Komal Sidd
* **Rajasthan Festivals:**
* Bikaner: Annual Camel Festival (2025-foot-long turban record in 2025).
* Jaisalmer: Maru Mahotsav (Desert Festival).
* Jodhpur: Marwar Mahotsav.
* Barmer: Thar Mahotsav (scheduled for March 11-12, 2025).
* **Maru Trikon (Desert Triangle) Districts:**
* Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur (three districts).
* Barmer is *not* included in the three-district configuration.
* **Rajasthani Literature Awards:**
* Mukut Mani Raj: "Gaon aur Amma"
* Sonali Suthar: "Shuddha Saude Jag Aangan"
* Prahlad Jhorada: "Mahari Dhani"
* **Rajasthan Tourism:**
* Thar Festival: Rajasthan Tourism Department, March 11-12, 2025.
* Marusthali Circuit: Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, and Barmer.
* **Rajasthan Sahitya Akademi Awards:**
* Translation Award 2024: Sohan Dan Charan, *Bhalari Bharat*.
* **Sahitya Akademi Awards 2024 (Rajasthani Language):**
* Sahitya Akademi Award: Mukut Mani Raj, *Gaon Aur Amma*.
* Yuva Sahitya Akademi Award: Sonali Suthar, *Shudh Saude Jag Aangan*.
* Bal Sahitya Akademi Award: Prahlad Jhorada, *Mahari Dhani*.
* **Rajasthan Sahitya Akademi Awards:**
* Headquarters: Udaipur
* Established: January 1958
* Highest Award: Mira Award (2023-24: Ratan Kumar Sabariya, *Saap*)
* Translation Award (2024): Sohan Dan Charan, *Bhalari Bharat*.
* Magazine: *Madhumati*
* **Sahitya Akademi Awards (India):**
* Rajasthani Language Award (2024): Mukut Mani Raj, *Gaon aur Amma*.
* **Wildlife Discoveries in Rajasthan:**
* Rare vultures and predatory birds found in a Tiger Reserve (location unspecified).
* **Events in Rajasthan:**
* NIFT Jodhpur: Shilp Bazaar 2025 (dates unspecified).
* Thar Festival: Rajasthan Tourism Department (location and dates unspecified).
* National Medical Organization: 44th National Annual Convention (location unspecified).