• Rajasthan International Centre Anniversary:

  • The Rajasthan International Centre celebrated its second anniversary on April 17, 2025.
  • It was inaugurated on April 17, 2023.
  • The centre is modeled after the India International Centre in Delhi.

• Swami Vivekananda Academic Excellence Scholarship Scheme:

  • Launched on August 20, 2021.
  • Benefits 500 students (300 in foreign universities, 200 in top Indian universities).
  • 30% reservation for women.
  • Kirti Arora, a recipient, received an Outstanding Student Award from Penn State University, USA.

• Awards and Recognition:

  • Kirti Arora, from Alwar, Rajasthan, and a beneficiary of the Swami Vivekananda Academic Excellence Scholarship, received the Outstanding Student Award from Penn State University, USA.

• Jagadguru Ramanandacharya Rajasthan Sanskrit University Convocation:

  • The 7th convocation ceremony was held on April 17, 2025, in Jaipur.
  • 11 students received gold medals.

• Indian Foreign Service Appointment:

  • Amararam Gurjar was appointed as India's new High Commissioner to Malawi.

• Rajasthan Government Initiatives:

  • The Shikshak app was created for online attendance tracking in government schools in Udaipur.
  • The Rajasthan Data Center Policy 2025 will be implemented by the Information and Technology Department.
  • ₹800 was announced as the new allowance for school bags, books, and uniforms in government schools by the Rajasthan School Education Council.
  • The seventh indigenous unit of the Rawatbhata Nuclear Power Plant was approved to begin electricity production at 320 MW by the Atomic Energy Regulatory Board.

• Rajasthan Government Initiatives:

  • Loktantra Senani Pension Scheme: The government reinstated the Loktantra Senani pension, providing ₹5000 monthly to those imprisoned during Indira Gandhi's Emergency. Free bus travel and medical benefits are provided under the RGHSS. The act designating these individuals as "Loktantra Senani" (democracy fighters) is the Loktantra Senani Adhiniyam 2025.

• Education:

  • Jagadguru Ramanandacharya Rajasthan Sanskrit University Convocation: The seventh convocation was held on April 17, 2025, in Jaipur. Eleven students received gold medals.
  • Rajasthan University Act 2025: The title of university Vice-Chancellors will be changed from "Kulpati" to "Kulguru."

• Diplomatic Appointment:

  • Amararam Gurjar (IFS) has been appointed as India's new High Commissioner to Malawi.

• Repealed Laws:

  • Fifteen obsolete laws were repealed. 45 obsolete laws were repealed through the Rajasthan Vidhi Nirasan Adhiniyam 2025.

• Rajasthan Legislation:

  • Rajasthan Vidhi Nirasan Adhiniyam 2025: Repealed 45 obsolete laws.
  • Rajasthan Vidhiyan Sanshodhan Adhiniyam 2025: Abolished the position of judge in Nagar Nyas (municipal bodies) in cities like Kota, Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Udaipur.
  • Rajasthan Vishwavidyalayon Adhiniyam 2025: Changed the title of university vice-chancellors to "Kulguru."

• Rajasthan Government Health Scheme (RGHS): Provides free bus travel for scheme beneficiaries.

• Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Actions (April 16, 2025):

  • The Governor approved four bills.

• Approved Bills:

  • Rajasthan Laws Repeal Act, 2025: Repealed 45 obsolete laws.
  • Rajasthan Laws Amendment Act, 2025: Removed the post of judge from Nagar Nyas.
  • Rajasthan Universities Act, 2025: Changed the title of Vice-Chancellor to Kulguru.

• Rajasthan International Centre:

  • Held approximately 600 events in 2024-25.
  • Generated approximately ₹500 crore in revenue.
  • The first director was N.C. Goyal (Nihalchand Goyal).
  • A DGP and IG conference was held in January 2024, attended by Home Minister Amit Shah.

• Rajasthan International Centre Events:

  • Approximately 350 programs held in 2023-24.
  • Over 500 events in 2024-25.
  • Hosted the "Three R Global Economic Forum" event.
  • Hosted the D.G. and I.G. conference in January 2024, attended by Home Minister Amit Shah.
  • Approximately 600 events held in 2024-25, generating ₹500 crore in revenue.

• Rajasthan International Centre Leadership:

  • First director: N.C. Goyal (Nihalchand Goyal).

• Rajasthan International Centre Anniversary:

  • Second Foundation Day celebrated on April 17, 2025.
  • Established on April 17, 2023.
  • Modeled after India International Centre in Delhi.
  • Inaugurated April 17, 2023.

• Swami Vivekananda Academic Excellence Scholarship Scheme:

  • Launched August 20, 2021.
  • Benefits 500 students: 300 in foreign universities, 200 in top Indian universities.
  • 30% reservation for women.
  • Initially known as the Rajiv Gandhi Academic Excellence Scheme, launched on August 20, 2021.

• Kirti Arora's Achievement:

  • Kirti Arora, a recipient of the Swami Vivekananda Academic Excellence Scholarship, received the Outstanding Student Award from Penn State University, USA.
  • Arora is from Alwar, Rajasthan.

Rajasthan Police Announcements (April 16, 2025)

• 76th Rajasthan Police Establishment Day: Celebrated on April 16, 2025.
• Awards: 22 police personnel received medals for dedicated service on Rajasthan Police Day.
• New Positions: Creation of 3500 new police positions.
• Recruitment: 10,000 new recruitments are underway.
• Travel Allowance: Police personnel up to the rank of Inspector can now travel free of cost on semi-deluxe buses.
• Allowance Increases:
  • Increased allowance for constables to Assistant Sub-Inspectors (ASI): ₹7000 to ₹8000.
  • Increased mess allowance for constables to ASIs: ₹2400 to ₹2700.

Rajasthan Scholarships

• Original Scheme: "Rajiv Gandhi Academic Excellence Scheme," launched August 20, 2021, provided scholarships for higher education abroad.
• Renamed Scheme: The scheme was renamed the "Swami Vivekananda Academic Excellence Scholarship Scheme."
• Scholarship Numbers: The scheme now provides scholarships to 500 students:
  • 300 for studying abroad in top universities.
  • 200 for studying in top Indian universities.