Awards: The Devishakar Awasthi award from the Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi, will be given to Dalpat Singh Rajpurohit.
Social Welfare: The Department of Social Justice and Empowerment will build 100 well-equipped hostels for working women at the divisional level.
Economic Development: The Rajasthan government is running the "Sakshma Sakhi" project to promote domestic products globally.
Animal Husbandry: Successful breeding trials of a pair of peafowl brought from Chennai were conducted at the Jaipur Zoo.
Film Premiere: The world premiere of Nidhi Saxena's film "Secrets of the Mountain Sapet" will be held in Venice.
Sports: Sonia Hood won a gold medal in the senior national wrestling championship held in Punjab.
Cricket: Land will be allocated in Jaipur for a cricket stadium under the Rising Rajasthan agreement.
Rajasthan Current Affairs:
- The 24th art fair was organized by Rajasthan Lalit Kala Akademi on March 19th.
- Currently, there are 10 municipal corporations in Rajasthan. Alwar's designation was announced but is not yet official. The status of Bhilwara and Pali's municipal corporations is unclear.
- The Madhumati magazine belongs to Udaipur's municipality, while Jagrati Jyot belongs to Bikaner's.
- The Devishakar Awasthi award by the Sahitya Akademi, New Delhi, was given to Dalpat Singh Rajpurohit.
- The Social Justice and Empowerment Department will construct 100 hostels for working women at each divisional level.
- The Rajasthan government is running the "Sakshm Sakhi" project to promote domestic products globally.
- Successful breeding tests of a pair of peafowl brought from Chennai were conducted at the Jaipur zoo.
- Nidhi Saxena's film "Secrets of the Mountain Sapet" had its world premiere in Venice.
- Land has been allocated in Jaipur for a cricket stadium under the Rising Rajasthan agreement.
- Sonia Od won a gold medal in the senior national wrestling competition held in Punjab.
24th Art Fair: The 24th art fair, organized by the Rajasthan Lalit Kala Akademi, was held on March 19, 2025, at the Jawahar Kala Kendra in Jaipur.
Rajasthan Akademi Establishments:
- Rajasthan Lalit Kala Akademi: Established in 1957 in Jaipur.
- Rajasthan Sahitya Akademi: Established on January 28, 1958, in Udaipur. Its magazine is Madhumati.
- Rajasthan Sahitya Sanskriti Evam Lok Kala Akademi: Established in 1983 in Bikaner. Its magazine is Jagti Jyot.
Number of Municipal Corporations: Currently, there are 10 functional municipal corporations in Rajasthan. Announcements have been made regarding additional corporations (Alwar, Pali, Bhilwara), but they are not yet operational.
Thavari Devi and Rajasthan Royals Jersey Unveiling: Thavari Devi, a social and solar engineer from Nichla Garh village in Sirohi, Rajasthan, unveiled the Rajasthan Royals' Pink Promise match jersey.
Rajasthan Lalit Kala Akademi's 24th Art Fair: The 24th art fair was organized by the Rajasthan Lalit Kala Akademi on March 19, 2025, at the Jawahar Kala Kendra in Jaipur.
Rajasthan Lalit Kala Akademi Details:
- Established in 1957 in Jaipur.
- Works towards the preservation of Rajasthan's arts.
- Jawahar Kala Kendra, where the art fair was held, was established in 1993 and designed by Charles Correa.
Other Rajasthan Academies:
- Rajasthan Sahitya Akademi: Established on January 28, 1958, in Udaipur.
- Rajasthan Sahitya Sanskriti Evam Lok Kala Akademi: Established in 1983 in Bikaner.
Mohna Singh: First female fighter pilot in Rajasthan; first pilot to fly Tejas fighter plane.
Thavari Devi: Social engineer from Sirohi, known for bringing solar lights to remote villages; unveiled the Rajasthan Royals' Pink Promise match jersey.
Rajasthan Lalit Kala Akademi: 24th art fair held on March 19, 2025; established in 1957 in Jaipur.
Personalities in the News:
- Thavari Devi: Unveiled the Rajasthan Royals cricket team jersey. Social engineer from Mount Abu, Sirohi, promoting solar energy in remote villages.
- Neeru Yadav: "Hockey Sarpanch" from Lanbi Ahir village, Jhunjhunu. Runs a utensil bank and Sachi Saheli Mahila Agro FPO (with NABARD support).
- Tina Dabi: Collector of Barmer district. Launched "Navo Barmer" cleanliness initiative and "Maru Udan" program for women's empowerment in Barmer.
- Mohna Singh: Jhunjhunu resident. First woman fighter pilot in Rajasthan, piloting the Tejas fighter jet.
Awards and Recognition:
- Dr. Mannalal Rawat (Dr. Pannalal Rawat): Member of Parliament from Udaipur, received the Sansad Ratan Award in Delhi.
Festivals and Conferences:
- Jaipur Literature Festival 2025: Held January 30th - February 3rd. Kanhaiyalal Sethia Award given to Badri Narayan.
- IIFA Awards: Held in Jaipur.
- Rajasthan Film Festival: Held.
- Jaipur International Film Festival: Held.
- Sufi Sammelan: Held in Mehrangarh.
- Rajasthan International Film Festival: Held in Tharo, Jaipur.
- THRIVE 2025 Conference: International conference in Jodhpur, Rajasthan from March 19th-21st (Thar desert ecosystem changes).
* **Sports:** Pani Devi, a 90-year-old from Rajasthan, won three gold medals at the Masters Athletics competition in Bengaluru.
* **Rajasthan Events:**
* **International Conference:** "Thrive 2025" in Jodhpur (March 19-21, 2025).
* **Jodhpur:** Sufi festival at Mehrangarh; Rajasthan International Film Festival (January 2025).
* **Jaipur:** IIFA Awards (March 2024); 12th Rajasthan Film Festival (September 2024); Jaipur International Film Festival (January 2025).
* **Masters Athletics Competition in Bengaluru:**
* Pani Devi won gold medals in discus throw, shot put, and 100-meter race.
* Competition is for athletes aged 35+.
* **IIT Jodhpur Developments:**
* Drone-based medicine delivery in Sirohi district (Arunwa and Badha villages).
* Center of Excellence for Akshay Urja.
* DRDO and Army Centers of Excellence.
* Development of drones for air and water.
* Lithium battery alternatives.
* MoU with IIT Madras for Jodhpur as a solar city.
* Supercomputer development.
* Blockchain technology development.
* "Things of Innovation Hub".
* Center of Excellence for Artificial Intelligence.
* **Memorandum of Understanding (MoU):**
* Indian Army and AIIMS Jodhpur (Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme).
* **AIIMS Jodhpur Initiatives:**
* MoU with Indian Army for ex-servicemen healthcare.
* Construction of an animal house.
* Rajasthan's first robotic surgery.
* Drone-based medicine delivery (Sirohi district - Arunva and Badha villages).
* **National Institute of Ayurveda, Jaipur:**
* Ayurveda manuscript museum construction.
* **Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Rajasthan Ayurveda Sansthan, Jodhpur:**
* India's second and Rajasthan's first Ayurveda University.
* International Centre of Excellence for Panchakarma.
* **Rajasthan Cow Shelters:**
* Subsidy increase to ₹50 per animal per day.
```* **Rajasthan Government Schemes:**
* **Gopal Credit Card Yojana:** Launched on December 13, 2024. Provides ₹1 lakh interest-free loans to Gopalaks (cattle herders).
* **Increased Subsidy for Gaushalas (Cow Shelters):** The daily per-animal subsidy has been increased from ₹15 to ₹50.
* **Mangla Pashu Beema Yojana (Livestock Insurance Scheme):**
- Initial budget: ₹400 crore.
- Initially covered 21 lakh animals (5 lakh cows, 5 lakh buffaloes, 5 lakh sheep, 5 lakh goats, 1 lakh camels).
- Coverage per animal: ₹40,000.
- Per farmer: Two cows, two buffaloes, one cow and one buffalo, or ten goats/sheep.
- Scheme's coverage has been doubled.
- Launched in August 2024.
* **Indian Army MoU:** The Indian Army signed an MoU with AIIMS Jodhpur to provide healthcare services to former soldiers under the Ex-Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme.
* **International Conference in Rajasthan (Thai 2025):** An international conference, Thai 2025, will be held in Rajasthan.
* **Parliamentarian Awarded in Delhi:** A parliamentarian received the Sansad Tan Puraskar in Delhi.
* **Rajasthan Royals Jersey Unveiling:** The Rajasthan Royals team jersey was unveiled.
* **24th Art Fair by Rajasthan Lalit Kala Academy:** The Rajasthan Lalit Kala Academy organized its 24th art fair.