• Rajasthan History and Culture:

  • First Gram Nyayalaya in Rajasthan established in Bassi (Jaipur) in 2010.
  • First female minister in Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha: Kamala Beniwal.
  • Remains of Ahar culture found in Udaipur district.
  • Ganeshwar civilization remains located in Sikar.
  • Ranthambore fort's entrance known as Naulakha Darwaza. Ranthambore fort houses a famous Trinayana Ganesh temple.
  • The Great Indian Bustard is the Godawan.
  • Rajasthan's state game is basketball.
  • Kharif crops: rice and bajra.
  • Rabi season's major food crop in Rajasthan: wheat.
  • Battle of Haldighati took place in June 1576 (18th June according to Rajasthan, 21st June according to the central government).
  • Chetak's Chhatri is located in Balicha village, Rajsamand.
  • Baba Ramdev Ji's fair in Runcha is held in the month of Bhadrapada, from Shukla Dwitiya to Ekadashi.
  • Maheshwari community celebrates Raksha Bandhan on Rishi Panchami (also called Bhadrapada Shukla Panchami).
  • Sharad Purnima is celebrated on Ashwin Purnima.
  • Fateh Singh's memorial is located on the Rampol wall of Chittorgarh Fort.

• Rajasthan Governance:

  • The Governor of a state holds office at the pleasure of the President (Statement A is correct, Reason R is incorrect).
  • Labor Department is running the maternity assistance scheme for registered women workers.

• Geography Data Update:

  • Geography data has been 100% updated. National and State Highway construction now includes ADB and World Bank collaboration.

• Rajasthan Economy & Infrastructure:

  • Rajasthan Financial Corporation (RFC) established in 1955.
  • Rajasthan Wool Mill located in Bikaner.
  • Bhiwadi is known as the "New Manchester of Rajasthan."
  • Bhilwara is known as the "Manchester of Rajasthan."

• Rajasthan Current Affairs:

  • Babulal Marotiya received the Senior Citizen National Award 2022 from the Indian government.
  • Dr. Krishna Acharya received the 2025 Pokarmala Rajani Goyal Smriti Rajasthani Katha Sahitya Award for Rajasthani women's writing.
  • The 15th Pradhan Mantri Rozgar Mela was held in Jaipur.
  • The Food Department was given responsibility for branding Rajeevika products.
  • Tigress RBT 23 gave birth to two cubs in Ranthambore Tiger Reserve.
  • Bhupendra Yadav, Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, and Alwar MP, launched the Sansad Sampark Samvad Yatra on May 3, 4, 9, and 10.

• 23rd Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship:

  • Manini Kaushik from Rajasthan won the gold medal in the 50-meter rifle event.
  • She scored 626 points, surpassing Olympians and world champions.* Gandhi Sagar Dam Water Release:
  • 892 million cubic meters of water released from Gandhi Sagar Dam (MP).
  • Release to lower water levels for pump storage project and address summer water needs at the request of Rajasthan government.
  • Water will flow to Rana Pratap Sagar Dam.
  • Will result in an additional 2 million units of electricity per day being generated.

• Chambal River Dams:

  • Four dams: Gandhi Sagar (MP), Rana Pratap Sagar, Jawahar Sagar, and Kota Barrage (Rajasthan).

• 23rd Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship:

  • Manini Kaushik won gold in the 50-meter rifle event.

• Vaibhav Suryavanshi's IPL Century:

  • Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored a century in 35 balls for Rajasthan Royals against Gujarat Titans.
  • He hit 11 sixes and 7 fours.
  • Second fastest century in IPL history.
    • Fastest: Chris Gayle in 30 balls.

• Sahniwala Village Development:

  • Sahniwala village in Lunkerasa being developed as "Mini Israel."
  • Advanced horticulture techniques (polyhouse construction) used.
  • Under National Agriculture Development Scheme.
  • Farmers receive a 95% subsidy.

• National Agriculture Development Scheme Funding:

  • 60% central, 40% state contribution (since 2015-16).* Lunakaranasar, Bikaner, Rajasthan:

  • Contains a salt lake (Lunakaranasar Lake).

  • Houses an olive refinery.

  • Referred to as "Rajasthan's Rajkot" and "Rajasthan's Pathankot".

  • Is the location of a high-tech horticulture model cluster in Sahniwala village, featuring polyhouse construction with a 95% government subsidy under the National Agricultural Development Scheme (NADS).

  • Is home to Pana Devi, a gold medalist in a masters tournament.

• National Agricultural Development Scheme (NADS):

  • Provides 95% subsidy for polyhouse construction in Sahniwala village.
  • Started in 2017.
  • Initially 100% centrally funded; since 2015-16, funding is 60% central and 40% state.

• ADB Funding in Rajasthan:

  • Development of state highways in Rajasthan.
  • Development of the Jaipur Metro.
  • Water and sewage systems in urban areas of Rajasthan.
  • A new Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed to expand this cooperation.

• Asian Development Bank (ADB) Projects in Rajasthan:

  • Financial assistance for the Jaipur Metro.
  • Funding for State Highway development.
  • Support for urban development projects, specifically potable water supply and sewerage systems.

• Rajasthan's Economic Goals:

  • The Rajasthan government aims to increase the state's economy to $350 billion by 2030.

• ADB Details:

  • Founded in 1966.
  • Headquarters: Manila, Philippines.* Rising Rajasthan Event (December 9-11, 2024)
  • Inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
  • Announcements:
    • Declaration of December 10th as "Pravasi Rajasthan Diwas" (Non-Resident Rajasthani Day).
    • Target to increase Rajasthan's economy to $350 billion by 2030.

• Rajasthan's Economic Growth

  • Target: $350 billion economy by 2030.
  • MoU signed with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to achieve the economic target.
  • ADB will provide financial assistance.

• World Malaria Day

  • Date: April 25th (annually).
  • First observed as Africa Malaria Day in 2001.
  • Officially became World Malaria Day in 2008.

• World Malaria Day 2025 (Rajasthan Theme)

  • "Malaria's End, Reinvestment, Reimagination, and Rejuvenation."

• Rajasthan Events & Themes (2024-2025)

  • Bhilwara Festival: Theme: "Atuto Dhaage Sanskriti ke" (Unbroken Threads of Culture).
  • Farmer's Conference (Kayad, Ajmer, December 13, 2024): Held after one year of Rajasthan government's tenure.
  • Farmer's Conference (Bikaner, March 26, 2025): Theme: "Shashakt Kisan Samridh Rajasthan" (Empowered Farmer, Prosperous Rajasthan).
  • Women's Conference (Barmer, March 25, 2025): Theme: "Samarth Mahila Samridh Rajasthan" (Empowered Woman, Prosperous Rajasthan).

• Krishna Gaman Path

  • Total length: Approximately 800 km.

  • Rajasthan stretch: 500 km.

  • Eight temples in Rajasthan along the path:

    • बिहारी जी (Bharatpur)
    • कैला देवी (Bayana, Bharatpur)
    • जगन्नाथ जी (Karauli)
    • मदन मोहन खीर मंदिर (Karauli)
    • त्रिनेत्र गणेश मंदिर (Sawai Madhopur)
    • केशोरायपाटन मंदिर (Bundi)
    • मथुराधीश मंदिर (Kota)
    • द्वारकाधीश मंदिर (Jhalrapatan)

  • Joint Construction: Joint project of Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Rajasthan governments.* Shree Krishna Gaman Path:

  • A tourist circuit is being developed connecting sites related to Lord Krishna.

  • Extends from Mathura (UP) to Ujjain (MP), passing through Rajasthan.

  • In Rajasthan, the path traverses six districts and includes eight temples.

• Temples along Shree Krishna Gaman Path in Rajasthan:

  • Bharatpur: Bihari Ji Temple
  • Karauli: Kaila Devi Temple, Jagannath Ji Temple
  • Sawai Madhopur: Trinetra Ganesh Temple
  • Bundi: Keshorai Patan Temple
  • Kota: Mathuradheesh Temple
  • Jhalrapatan: Dwarkadhish Temple

• Economic Target:

  • Rajasthan aims to achieve a $350 billion economy by 2030.

• Sahniwala Advanced Horticulture Technique:

  • Creation of a "Mini Israel" using advanced horticulture techniques in Sahniwala.

• IPL Century:

  • An Indian cricketer scored a century in 35 balls in the IPL.

• Delhi Shooting Championship:

  • A Rajasthan girl won a gold medal at the 23rd Kumar Surendra Singh Memorial Shooting Championship in Delhi.