• Rajasthan Current Affairs:

  • Ganagaur Festival: Organized by the Tourism Department in Shivpur.
  • Shikshit Rajasthan Abhiyan: Launched by Chief Minister Bhajan Sharma on March 29, 2025.
  • Mame Khan's Performance: Rajasthani artist to perform at the 2025 opening ceremony.
  • Bharatpur's Traffic Master Plan: First city in Rajasthan to receive a CSIR traffic master plan; Ajmer to follow.
  • Run for Feet Rajasthan 2025: Held at Amar Jawan Jyoti, Amarpath.
  • 375 MW Power Plant: Joint venture of Rajasthan Vidyut Utpadan Nigam Limited and Neyveli Lignite Corporation in Gudha, Bikaner.
  • Vande Bharat Express: Two new routes initiated by the Indian government on the North Western Railway: Churu-Delhi and Jaipur-Jodhpur.

• Awards: Mohit Kumar received the "Tonk Ke Ratna" award for outstanding contributions to tourism and hospitality in Tonk district.

• Sports: The Rajasthan team won 21 medals (5 gold, 8 silver, 8 bronze) in the 8th Federation Cup Wushu competition held in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh.

• Tonk, Rajasthan:

  • Referred to as the "City of Nawabs."
  • Home to the Arabic and Persian Research Institute.
  • Houses the Sheep and Goat Research Center.
  • Known as the "Tata Nagar of Rajasthan" due to its Red Civilization.
  • Contains the Vanasthali Vidyapeeth.
  • Features the Sunheri Kothi.
  • Was the only Muslim princely state in Rajasthan.
  • Mohit Kumar received the Tonk Ratna Award for outstanding contribution to tourism and hospitality.
  • Dr. Munnalal Rawat received the Sansad Ratna Award.

• 8th Federation Cup Wushu Competition:

  • Held in Bilaspur, Chhattisgarh.
  • Rajasthan team won 21 medals: 5 gold, 8 silver, and 8 bronze.

• Archaeological Discovery: Jain statues, made of black granite, were unearthed during an excavation near the Gondelav Lake and Krishna Ghat in Rajasthan.

• Tourism Award: Mohit Kumar was awarded the Tonk Ratna Award for outstanding contribution to tourism and hospitality in Tonk district.

• Tonk District Facts:

  • Known as the "City of Nawabs."
  • Ren (town) is called the "Tata Nagar of Rajasthan."
  • Houses the Arabic and Persian Research Institute.
  • Contains a Sheep and Goat Research Center.
  • Home to the Vanasthali Vidyapeeth and the Sunheri Kothi. Tonk was the only Muslim princely state in Rajasthan.

• Rajasthan Government Raises Dearness Allowance: The Rajasthan government increased the dearness allowance for state employees by 2%, bringing the total to 55%.

• Renamed Lake in Ajmer: The Varun Sagar Lake in Ajmer was formerly known as the Phoesagar Lake.

• Sili Lake in Alwar: Sili Lake in Alwar is known as the "Nandankanan of Rajasthan".

• Mansasagar Lake and Jal Mahal: The Jal Mahal is located in the Mansasagar Lake in Jaipur.

• Shikha Chouhan's Achievement: Shikha Chouhan, a resident of Udaipur, received a posting at the highest altitude glacier.

• Mewar Festival: The Mewar Festival will be organized by the Tourism Department in Udaipur.

• G20 Summits in Udaipur:

  • 2022: Sherpa meeting held in December.
  • 2023: Finance Track meeting held.

• Udaipur Landmarks and Events:

  • Dehdana Smarak (Dehdana Memorial)
  • Aadi Mahotsav (Tribal festival)
  • Mewar Mahotsav (Mewar Festival)
  • First Bird Park in Rajasthan

• Notable Udaipur Residents:

  • Shivani/Shiva Chouhan: First woman posted at the highest altitude (glacier).

• Udaipur:

  • Mewar Festival
  • Aadi Mahotsav
  • First Wetland City in Rajasthan
  • First bird park in Rajasthan (Gulab Bagh)
  • India's first CNG toy train
  • Hosted G20 Sherpa meetings (December 2022) and Finance Track meeting (2023)
  • Dehdān Smarak (body donation memorial)

• Rajasthan Festivals:

  • Teej Mahotsav (Jaipur)
  • Ganagaur Mahotsav (Jaipur)
  • Patang Mahotsav (Jaipur)
  • Deepootsav Mahotsav (Jaipur)
  • Elephant Festival (Jaipur)
  • Maru Mahotsav (Jaisalmer)
  • Thar Mahotsav (Barmer)

• SMS Stadium (Sawai Mansingh Stadium):

  • Partnership with Bisleri Bottles for Change: No-plastic zone, recycled benches.
  • Houses Rajasthan's Center of Excellence for Sports
  • Houses a Performance Increase & Rehabilitation Center.

• Rajasthan State Sports Council (RSSC):

  • Patron: Governor of Rajasthan
  • Vice-Patron: Chief Minister of Rajasthan
  • Current President: Neeraj Kumar Pawan
  • Functions: Academy operation (e.g., Boys Athletics Academy in Ganganagar, Boys Volleyball Academy in Jhunjhunu), Award distribution.

• RSSC Awards:

  • Maharana Pratap Award: ₹5 lakh, established 1982-83.
  • Guru Vashisth Award: ₹5 lakh, established 1985-86. (For coaches).
  • Dronacharya Award: Given by the Indian government.

• Rajivika:

  • Brand Ambassador: Rooma Devi

• Rajasthan Foundation Day:

  • 11,000 women performed Ghoomar dance in Surat, setting a world record.
  • Dance lasted 20 minutes.

• Kalbelia Dance:

  • Performed by Kalbelia women.
  • Gulabo Bai is a prominent dancer.
  • Included in UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list in 2010.
  • Performed in Surat.

• Ghumar Dance:

  • Designated as the state dance of Rajasthan.
  • Known as the "soul of Rajasthan".
  • 11,000 women performed the Ghoomar dance in Surat on Rajasthan Foundation Day, setting a world record for a 20-minute continuous performance.

• Chari Dance:

  • Famous in the Kishangarh-Ajmer region.
  • Phalgubi is a prominent dancer.

• Terah Taali Dance:

  • Performed by women of the Kamad community in worship of Ramdev Ji.

• Rajasthan Foundation Day & World Record Ghoomar Dance:

  • Celebrated on March 30th (Chaitra Shukla Pratipada), coinciding with the Hindu New Year, and future celebrations will be held annually on Chaitra Shukla Pratipada.
  • On March 30th, 2025 (Chaitra Shukla Pratipada), 11,000 women performed the Ghoomar dance, setting a new world record. This surpassed a previous record of over 5,000 women.
  • 11,000 women participated in a simultaneous Ghoomar dance performance.

• Other News:

  • SMS Stadium: Recycled benches will be installed at SMS stadium using plastic waste.
  • Mewar Festival: The Tourism Department organized the Mewar Festival.
  • State Employees' Dearness Allowance: The Rajasthan government increased the dearness allowance for state employees.
  • Jain Statues Discovered: Jain statues were found during excavation near a lake in Rajasthan.
  • Tonk Ratna Award: Individuals were honored with the Tonk Ratna Award.
  • 8th Federation Men's and Women's Wushu Competition: Rajasthan won medals in the competition.