Rajasthan Current Affairs:
- Genome Sequencing Project: Rajasthan institutions A & B involved in research on genetic diseases in India.
- Jaipur's Blue Pottery: Gifted to the US Vice President; architect Guru Gopal Saini.
- Film "Nazariya: The Thoughts": Showcased at the 15th Dada Saheb Phalke Film Festival 2025; made by Dharmendra Mulwani.
- Rajasthan Tourism Stand: Inaugurated in Dubai by Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
- City Icon Award 2025: Awarded to Narendra Singh Rawat by Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari.
- Zara Siwaten: Won nine medals (5 gold, 1 silver, 3 bronze) at the Anand Delhi Horse Show (equestrian sports).
Rajasthan Budget 2025-26:
- To be covered in segments in upcoming morning classes.
- Economic review will follow budget coverage.
Rajasthan Sahitya Akademi, Udaipur:
- Established: January 28, 1958.
- Magazine: Madhumati (monthly).
- Meera Award (2023-24): Awarded for the work Saap (Snake) to Ratan Kumar Sambharya.
Rajasthan Kala Sahitya Sanskriti Akademi, Bikaner:
- Magazine: Jagti Jyoti.
Rajasthan Sindhi Akademi, Jaipur:
- Established: March 1979.
- Magazine: Rihan; new edition released May 2025.
Zara Sevents (Jaipur) at Anand Delhi Horse Show:
- Medals: 5 gold, 1 silver, 3 bronze (9 total).
- Sport: Equestrian.* Rajasthan Sindhi Academy, Jaipur:
- Established in March 1979.
- Publishes the annual magazine Rihan. The 2025 edition was published in May 2025.
Rajasthan Lalit Kala Academy, Jaipur:
- Established in 1957.
- Focuses on the preservation of Rajasthan's folk art.
Rajasthan Sahitya Akademi, Udaipur:
- Established on January 28, 1958.
- Publishes a monthly magazine.
- Its highest award in 2023-24 was given for a work titled "Saap" (Snake).
AYUSH and Rajasthan:
- Ministry of AYUSH: Established in India on November 9, 2014, to revitalize traditional Indian medicine systems.
- National AYUSH Mission: Launched in 2014, aims to expand access to traditional healthcare systems in India.
- Rajasthan's Ranking: Rajasthan ranked first in Ayush infrastructure and outreach under the National AYUSH Mission.
- AYUSH Expansion: Establishment of Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Ayurveda University in Jodhpur.
- Panchakarma Centers: International Center of Excellence in Panchakarma in Jodhpur; Centre of Excellence in Panchakarma in Chaksu, Jaipur (announced in Budget 2023-24).
- AYUSH Definition: Ayurveda, Yoga, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy.
E-voting Technology: MBM University, Jodhpur developed blockchain technology for voting from home.```markdown
Blockchain Technology for Voting
- MBM University developed blockchain technology enabling home voting.
- The technology utilizes blockchain for securing online data, similar to the security principles used in virtual or cryptocurrencies.
AI and Blockchain Development
- IIT Jodhpur developed the world's first AI supercomputer.
- IIT Jodhpur also created the world's best AI blockchain.
AI Supercomputer Location
- The world's first AI supercomputer is located at IIT Jodhpur.
Khatushyam Corridor Development
- The Khatushyam Corridor will be developed under the Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme.
- This was announced in Budget 2024-25.
- The central government will undertake the development.
- A budget of ₹100 crore was allocated.
Swadesh Darshan Scheme
- Started in 2014-15.
- Initially had 15 circuits across India.
- Swadesh Darshan 2.0 added 57 locations nationwide, including Jodhpur and Keshorai Patan in Rajasthan.
Rajasthan Tourism
- Jodhpur and Keshorai Patan were added as destinations under Swadesh Darshan 2.0.
Rajasthan Technical Universities
- Rajasthan Technical University (Kota)
- Bikaner Technical University (Bikaner)
- MBM University (Jodhpur) - Established August 15, 1951, granted university status in September 2021. Developed the blockchain technology for home voting.
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## Swadesh Darshan Yojana
* **Swadesh Darshan Yojana 2.0:** Added Jodhpur and Keshavrai Patan (Rajasthan).
* **Initial Yojana (2014-15):** Established 15 tourism circuits across India.
* **Rajasthan Circuits (Initial):** Krishna Circuit, Spiritual Circuit, Desert Circuit, Heritage Circuit.
* **Swadesh Darshan Yojana 2.0 (Expansion):** Added 57 new destinations nationwide.
* **Khatushyamji Temple Development:** Grand corridor development under Swadesh Darshan 2.0.
* **Central Government Initiative:** Aims to develop tourism.
## Geographical Indication (GI) Tags - Rajasthan
* **Sangri Bean:** Recently awarded GI tag.
* **GI Tags Awarded in 2023:**
* Sojat Mehendi
* Fulkaris
* Makrana Marble
* Udaipur Koftagari
* Jodhpur Bandej
* Nathdwara Pichwai
* Bikaner Usta Kala
* Bikaner Kasidakari
* Bikaneri Bhujia
* **Other Rajasthan GI Tags:**
* Bagru Print (Jaipur)
* Sanganeri Print (Jaipur)
* Blue Pottery (Jaipur)
* Kathputli (Puppetry) Art
* Kota Doria Sarees
* Molela
* Thewa Art
* Pokran Patola
```* **Child Marriage Free Rajasthan Campaign**
* Launched by Diya Kumari, Minister of Women and Child Development, in April 2025 in Jaipur.
* Aim: To make Rajasthan child marriage-free by 2030.
* Organized by the Rajasthan State Child Rights Protection Commission (established February 23, 2010 under the Rajasthan State Child Policy (2008)).
* The campaign's logo and theme song were launched.
* **Geographical Indication (GI) Tag**
* Sangri beans received a GI tag in Rajasthan.
* Sangri is the fruit of the Khejri tree (*Prosopis cineraria*).
* Khejri tree is known as Rajasthan's Kalpavriksha and is the state tree (since 1983).
* Leaves of the Khejri tree are called "Loong".
* Sangri is used in cooking vegetables.
* Sangri also received a GI tag in 2023.
* **Swadesh Darshan 2.0**
* A corridor will be developed in Rajasthan under the central government's Swadesh Darshan 2.0 scheme.
* **Blockchain Technology**
* Blockchain technology has been developed to allow voting from home.
* **International Ayush Mission in Lonavala**
* Rajasthan participated.
* **Anand Delhi Horse Show**
* A Rajasthan participant won medals.