*   **Rajasthan IT Day 2025:** Held on March 27th and 28th. Organized by the Department of Information Technology and Communication.
*   **PM Kisan Samman Nidhi:** National transfers will be made via Farmer ID.
*   **Rajasthan Day:** Craft and Food Bazaar inaugurated at Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur.
*   **Rajasthan High Court:** Four new judges appointed.
*   **Antyodaya Kalyan Samaroha (March 27, 2025):** Theme: Antyodaya Kalyan Khushhaal Rajasthan (Antyodaya Welfare and Prosperous Rajasthan).
*   **Prasada Yojana:** Malasari, Bhilwara, has been included in the Prasada Yojana by the central government to facilitate its development.

*   **Religious Sites:**

    *   Lok Sant Shri Sadaram Ji's panorama: Guhara village, Jaisalmer.
    *   Mirabai's birthplace: Kudki Pali.
    *   Karni Mata's temple/panorama: Desal, Bikaner.
    *   Devnarayan Ji's temple: Malasari, Bhilwara.

*   **Ghanțiyālā Inscription:**

    *   Located in Jodhpur.
    *   Dates back to 861 CE.
    *   Written in Sanskrit.
    *   Contains evidence of Sati practice in Rajasthan.
    *   Inscribed on two pillars.
    *   Mentions Gurjara-Pratihara rulers.
    *   Is deteriorating due to lack of conservation.
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## Rajasthan Current Affairs Summary

*   **Rajasthan's Pancha Gaurav Patrika:** Highlights One District One Product initiatives across agriculture and industry, along with One District One Sport and One District One Species programs. Details specific sport, tree, and tourism focus for each district.

*   **E-Upchar App Launch:** Launch of the E-Upchar app.

*   **Rajasthan Day Festival:** State-level Development and Good Governance Festival celebrated at the Chittorkot Dham Stadium in Bhilwara. Also at Trikut Dham Stadium, Bhilwara.

*   **Ghatiya Inscription:**
    *   Located in Jodhpur.
    *   Dates back to 861 AD.
    *   Written in Sanskrit.
    *   Provides evidence of Sati Pratha (widow immolation) in Rajasthan.
    *   Inscribed on two pillars.
    *   Contains information about Gurjara-Pratihara rulers.
    *   Is currently being destroyed due to lack of preservation.

*   **Rajasthan Patrakar Swasthya Yojana:** Launch of the Rajasthan Journalist Health Scheme, initially announced in the 2024 budget, providing insurance coverage for registered journalists. Announced in 2022-23 budget.

*   **Rajasthan Day Celebrations (March 30th):**
    *   March 25th: Women's Conference in Barmer.
    *   March 26th: Farmers' Conference in Bikaner.
    *   March 27th: Poverty and Antyodaya program in Bharatpur.
    *   March 28th: Good Governance program in Bhilwara, including the launch of the Rajasthan Patrakar Swasthya Yojana (Rajasthan Journalist Health Scheme), initially announced in the 2022-23 budget. The scheme provides insurance for registered journalists.

*   **Jaipur Development Authority (JDA) Housing Scheme:** The JDA is constructing three residential colonies in Jaipur named Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati.

*   **Natural Gas Wells in Rajasthan:** Wells in Jaisalmer (Ghotaru, Manihar, Tibba, Chimnewala, Sadewala) and Barmer are natural gas wells.

*   **Rajasthan's Irrigation Projects:** The Ganga Canal is Rajasthan's first irrigation project. Jhalawar district has the most irrigation projects in Rajasthan.

*   **Natural Gas Wells in Rajasthan:**
    *   **Jaisalmer:** Natural gas wells are located in Jaisalmer district, including Ghotaru, Manihar Tibba, Chimnewala, and Sadhewala.
    *   **Barmer:** Natural gas wells in Barmer district include Bhagyam, Mangala, Aishwarya, Shakti, Vijaya, Prathama, and Rageshwari.
```*   **Honorary Degrees:**
    *   Maharani Sunita Williams and Nobel Laureate Richard Roberts were awarded honorary degrees by Maharaja Surajmal Brij University, Bharatpur (established in 2012).

*   **Universities in Rajasthan:**
    *   Rajasthan University: Established in January 1947. Current Vice-Chancellor: Alpana Kateja (first female permanent VC).
    *   Jai Narain Vyas University: Located in Jodhpur, established in 1962.
    *   Agriculture University, Jodhpur: Located in Jodhpur.
    *   Maharaja Surajmal Brij University, Bharatpur: Established in 2012.

*   **Irrigation Projects in Rajasthan:**
    *   Most irrigation projects are located in Jhalawar.
    *   The Gang Canal is Rajasthan's first irrigation project.
    *   Ganga, Yamuna, and Saraswati are not Rajasthan irrigation projects.

*   **Oil and Natural Gas Wells in Western Rajasthan:**
    *   **Jaisalmer:**
        *   Ghotaru
        *   Manihari Tibba
        *   Chimnewala
        *   Sadhewala (natural gas wells)
    *   **Barmer:**
        *   Bhagyam
        *   Mangla
        *   Aishwarya
        *   Shakti
        *   Vijaya
        *   Prathama
        *   Rageshwari (natural gas wells)

*   **Sunita Williams:**
    *   From Mehsana, Gujarat.
    *   Record for the most spacewalks by a woman (50 hours 40 minutes).
    *   Traveled to the International Space Station on June 6, 2024.
    *   Returned to Earth on March 19, 2025, after approximately 286 days.

*   **Richard Roberts:**
    *   Awarded the Nobel Prize in Biology.

*   **Other Current Affairs Mentioned:**
    *   Ganga Yamuna Saraswati river system.
    *   State-level development and good governance festival (location unspecified).
    *   Deterioration of the Ghatiyala inscription due to lack of conservation (location unspecified).
    *   Planned establishment of a panorama dedicated to Lok Sanskriti Sadaram Maharaj (location unspecified).
    *   New recruitment process for 10,000 positions in Rajasthan Police is expected to begin after March 31, 2025.