Rajasthan Sahitya Akademi: Announced financial assistance for the publication of 81 manuscripts in 2024-25.
Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit 2024: Announced the development of 18 new industrial areas.
North Western Railway: Artificial intelligence-based crowd control and security systems to be implemented at Jaipur Junction.
Rajasthan Abhiyan: State-level launch by Bhajanlal Sharma on the 7th (month unspecified). Mission Madhumhari and Mukhyamantri Ayushman Arogya Adarsh Gram also launched.
New Book Publication: "Rajasthan Saundarya Aur Saahas Ki Dhara" by Dashrath Kumar Taknet.
BCCI Under-16 Cricket: Selection of five Rajasthan players for the national competition.
150th IPU Meeting in Tashkent:
- Om Birla represented India at the 150th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) meeting held in Tashkent.
Junior National Judo Championship:
- Rajasthan won six medals (two silver, four bronze) at the Junior National Judo Championship in Dehradun.
Civil Society Commission:
- Dr. Ramesh Gandhi was selected as a member of the Communication Task Force by the Civil Society Commission.
Jail Security Enhancements:
- A Harmonious Call Blocking System will be installed in high-security jails in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Ajmer, and Bikaner.
Cinema Fraternité Festival: The 2025 Cinema Fraternité festival, focusing on Afro-French cinema, will be held at the Rajasthan International Center in Jaipur.
Rajasthan Jail Phone Blocking System: A Harmonious Cell Blocking System will be installed in high-security jails in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Ajmer to prevent inmates from making calls, replacing ineffective jammer technology.
Normalization Controversy in an Exam: Criticism of 100% normalization policy's negative impact on students' aspirations; call for reconsideration.
Cinema Francophonie 2025: This festival, focusing on African cinema, will be held from April 9th to 14th at the Rajasthan International Film Festival in Jaipur.
Harmonic Co-location Blocking System in Jails: This system will be installed in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Bikaner, and Ajmer jails to prevent inmates from making calls and issuing threats.
Rajasthan Film Festivals:
- Rajasthan Film Festival (RFF): 12th edition held in Jaipur in September 2024.
- Rajasthan International Film Festival (RIFF): 11th edition held in Jodhpur in February 2025.
- Jaipur International Film Festival (JIFF): 17th edition held in Jaipur in January 2025; Seema Raut was the brand ambassador.
- Cinema Francophonie 2025: Held from April 9th to 14th in Rajasthan.
Normalization Controversy in a Recruitment Exam:
- Criticism of 100% normalization in a recent exam (likely a government recruitment exam).
- The decision is affecting thousands of candidates. Speaker urges reconsideration.
Cinema Francophonie 2025: Held in Jaipur from April 9th to 14th, 2025.
Film Festivals in Rajasthan:
| Festival Name | Location | Date | Edition |
|---|---|---|---|
| International Film Festival | Jaipur | March 2025 | First |
| Rajasthan Film Festival | Jaipur | September 2024 | 12th |
| Rajasthan International Film Festival | Jodhpur | February 2025 | 11th |
| Jaipur International Film Festival (JIFF) | Jaipur | January 2025 | 17th |
Rajasthan International Centre, Jaipur:
- Inaugurated in April 2023.
- First director: N.C. Goyal.
- Hosted the "Three R" (Reuse, Recycle, Reproduce) conference.
- Will host the Cinéma Francophonie 2025 festival from April 9th to 14th.
Film Festivals in Rajasthan:
- International Film Festival: Held in Jaipur in March 2025; included IIFA awards.
- Rajasthan Film Festival: 12th edition held in Jaipur in September 2024.
New Cumin Variety in Rajasthan:
- Jodhpur Jira 1 offers 22.7% higher yield than JC4.
- Developed by Jodhpur Agricultural University.
- Shows increased disease resistance compared to JC4.
- Led by Dr. Naresh Chaudhary and his team.
- Approved for use in Delhi.
Rajasthan International Centre, Jaipur:
- Hosted the Francophone Film Festival, Cinema Francophonie 2025 (April 9-14, 2025).
- Inaugurated in April 2023.
- First director was N.C. Goyal.
- Recently hosted a "3R" conference (Reuse, Recycle, Reproduce).
Jodhpur Agricultural University Updates:
- Designated as the first agricultural university with a Constitution Park.
- Published the Marudhara magazine.
- Hosts a drone training center under the Namo Didi Drone program.
- First agricultural university to launch Digilocker.
- Recently awarded 'A' grade by ICAR.
- Dedicated a new variety of nutritious grain, Rajgira 0.2, to the nation.
Jawahar Kala Kendra Events:
- Vijayadan Detha Mahotsav and Rajasthan Cinema Mahotsav held in March 2025.
- 24th Kala Mela (Arts Fair) held recently.
- Rajasthan Arogyam Mahotsav held at the center.
- Threads of India exhibition held at the center.
- Craft and food fair held at the center.
- 32nd foundation day celebrated on April 8th, 2025, with a children's theatre performance.
Jawahar Kala Kendra's 32nd Foundation Day: Celebrated on April 8th.
- Established: April 8th, 1993
- Architect: Charles Correa
- Based on Navagraha (nine planets)
- Houses a Shilpgram (crafts village) established by the Western Region Cultural Centre (headquartered in Bagore Ki Haveli, Udaipur).
- Events: Vijaydan Detha Mahotsav (March) and Rajasthani Cinema Mahotsav.
Mission Madhuhari Program:
- Launched as a pilot project in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, and Nagaur on April 7, 2025.
- Under the "Niramalya Rajasthan Abhiyan".
- Theme: "Apno Swasthya Rajasthan" (Our Healthy Rajasthan).
- Focuses on diabetes eradication.
- Implemented in 12 hospitals.
Chief Minister Ayushman Adarsh Gram Panchayat:
- Under the Niramalya Rajasthan campaign.
- Provides ₹11 lakh to gram panchayats achieving 100% score in health parameters (absence of disease).
Mission Madhumhari Program:
- Launched as a pilot project in four districts on April 7, 2025.
- Part of the "Niramaya Rajasthan Abhiyan" initiative.
- Launched by Rajasthan CM, Bhajan Lal Sharma (Note: Name may be inaccurate).
- Involves the departments of Food Security and Health.
Jaipur's Jawahar Kala Kendra Anniversary:
- The establishment day was celebrated.
New Variety of Cumin:
- A new variety was discovered.
Afro-French Film Festival 2025:
- The festival took place.
Harmonious Coal Blocking System Towers:
- Four districts in Rajasthan will receive these towers.
Lok Sabha Speaker's Participation:
- The Lok Sabha Speaker participated in an assembly.
Rajasthan Medals in Judo Competition:
- Rajasthan won medals in a Judo competition.