• Rajasthan History:

  • Kanhadadeva was associated with Jalore.
  • The first session of the Jaipur Prajamandal was held on May 9, 1938, under the chairmanship of Jamnalal Bajaj.
  • In 1940, Jawaharlal Nehru sent Dwarkanath Kachru to investigate the situation in Marwar.
  • Jamnalal Bajaj founded the Charkha Sangh in 1927.
  • The leader of the 1857 revolt in Kota was Lala Jaydayal.
  • The first Chief Minister of United Rajasthan was Manikyalal Verma.
  • Sant Pipa's guru was Ramananda.

• Rajasthan Culture:

  • "Badhar ka Bhoj" is related to wedding feasts.
  • "Mausar" is related to death ceremonies in Rajasthan.
  • The first ceremony performed after birth is "Jat Karma".

• Rajasthan Governance:

  • The Indira Gandhi Gram Vikas Evam Panchayati Raj Sanstha was established in 1984.
  • The police commissioner system has been implemented in Jaipur and Jodhpur.

• Rajasthan Geography:

  • The hills in Bundi district are called Aravalli hills.
  • Girwa hills are located in Udaipur.
  • Dora hills are located in Jalore.
  • Magra hills are located in Sirohi.

• Rajasthan Wildlife and Protected Areas:

  • The National Desert Park is the largest sanctuary in Rajasthan, spanning 3162 sq km across Jaisalmer and Barmer districts.
  • Bhimchori Temple is located in Mukundra Hills National Park.

• Rajasthan District Mascots:

  • The greater flamingo is the mascot of Nagaur district.

• Current Events (Rajasthan - May 2025):

  • Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Bikaner on May 22, 2025.
  • The state's first Lok Devata Devarayan Corridor is under construction in Bhilwara.
  • The Arid Forest Research Institute is promoting Sheesham cultivation using a specific Sheesham clone variety.
  • Madan Rathore and P.P. Chaudhary were awarded the Sansad Ratna Award 2025 by the Prime Point Foundation.
  • The state's first Scout Guide adventure park was inaugurated in Ganganagar.

• Science:

  • Old and damaged red blood cells are destroyed in the spleen.

• Sports

  • Soumya Chaudhary won a gold medal in the girls' doubles event at the Asia 14 & Under C2 Tennis Tournament in Pattaya, Thailand.

• Asian Junior Individual Squash Championship:

  • Held in South Korea from July 1st to July 6th.
  • Rajasthan team members include Divyanshi Jain, Prabhu Bajoria, and Subhash Chaudhary.

• Location:

  • The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) is located in Jodhpur.
  • The Albert Hall Museum is located in Jaipur.

• Important Days:

  • Rajasthan Language Day is celebrated on February 21.

• Law

  • The first law enacted by the British government in India was the Regulating Act of 1773.* Jodhpur's Vande Bharat Coach Maintenance Depot:
  • Located at Bhagat Ki Kothi Railway Station.
  • Cost: Approximately ₹167 crore.
  • Capacity: Can accommodate three trains simultaneously.

• Rajasthan Players Selected for Asian Junior Squash Championship:

  • Championship: Asian Junior Individual Squash Championship in South Korea.
  • Dates: July 1st to July 6th.
  • Players selected from Rajasthan: Divyanshi Jain, Prabhav Bajoria, and Subhash Choudhary.

• New Vande Bharat Express Routes in Rajasthan:

  • Two new Vande Bharat Express routes announced: Bikaner to Delhi (via Churu) and Jaipur to Jodhpur (via Ajmer).

• Existing Vande Bharat Express Routes in Rajasthan:

  • Ajmer to Chandigarh (inaugurated April 12, 2023, commenced April 13, 2023)
  • Jodhpur to Sabarmati (commenced July 7, 2023)
  • Jaipur to Udaipur (commenced September 24, 2023)

• Mrs. India International Milestone 2024:

  • Parul Singh Tanwar won the title in Malaysia.

• Rajasthan's Vande Bharat Train Network:

  • The first Vande Bharat Express runs between Ajmer and Chandigarh, inaugurated April 12, 2023, and commencing operations April 13, 2023.
  • The second Vande Bharat Express connects Jodhpur and Sabarmati, starting July 7, 2023.
  • The third Vande Bharat Express operates between Jaipur and Udaipur, beginning September 24, 2023.

• Operation Smile:

  • A program promoting harmony between transgender individuals and Rajasthan Police.

• Rajasthan Government Initiatives:

  • Water conservation initiative to construct 45,000 rainwater structures by 2027-28, including bawdis, anicuts, and ponds.
  • Karm Bhoomi se Matrubhoomi initiative is operational in six districts: Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jhunjhunu, Pali, Sirohi, and Bhilwara.

• Rajasthan Police Operations:

  • Operation Ladli: Launched to curb child marriages.
  • Operation Garima: Focused on women's empowerment and preventing harassment.
  • Operation Smile: Aims to improve harmony between transgender individuals and Rajasthan Police.

• Miss Rajasthan 2024:

  • Harshika Batra, from Ajmer, was crowned Miss Rajasthan 2024.* Operation Karm Bhoomi Se Matrubhoomi:
  • Launched January 15, 2025, by the Rajasthan government.
  • Collaboration with migrant Rajasthanis and Bhamashah.
  • Aims at water conservation.
  • Target: Construction of 45,000 water conservation structures by 2027-28.
  • Implemented across six districts: Jaipur, Jodhpur, Jhunjhunu, Pali, Bhilwara, and Sirohi.

• Rajasthan Police Operations:

  • Operation Smile: Integration of transgender individuals into mainstream society; monthly meetings (10th-12th).
  • Ladli Abhiyan: Preventing child marriages.
  • Operation Garima: Women's empowerment.

• Key Transgender Individuals in Rajasthan:

  • Ganga Kumari (Jalore): First transgender woman in Rajasthan Police.
  • Noor Shekhawat: First transgender person with a Bhamaashah card.
  • Roji Barolia: First transgender person with a passport.

• White Revolution (Operation Flood):

  • Launched in 1970 by Verghese Kurien.
  • Three phases: 1970-1980, 1981-1985, 1986-1996.

• Alwar Dairy Development:

  • 700 new dairies announced in Alwar under Operation Flood.
  • Announced by Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav.

• Vyās University:

  • Established in 1962.
  • Houses tribal studies center and Tejaji study center.
  • Terminated MoU with Turkey.

• Rajasthan Health Sciences City:

  • Located in Jaipur.

• Manchester University and Rajasthan University MoU:

  • MoU signed (Specific Rajasthan University not clearly stated).* Mahatma Gandhi Medical University (MGMU):
  • Developing a cancer vaccine (first university in India to do so).
  • Partnered with the University of Manchester in an MOU for student exchange programs.
  • Another MOU was signed between Mahatma Gandhi Medical University and the University of Maharashtra.

• University of Rajasthan:

  • Established in January 1947 (Rajasthan's first university).
  • Current Vice-Chancellor: Alpana Kateria.
  • Publication: The Economist.
  • Terminated an MOU with Turkey.

• Jai Narain Vyas University:

  • Founded in 1962.
  • Houses a tribal studies center and a Tejaaji study center.

• Memorandum of Understanding (MOU):

  • University of Manchester (England) and Mahatma Gandhi Medical University (Jaipur) for student exchange programs (signed at the Rajasthan International Centre during the "Global Futures" program).
  • Mahatma Gandhi Medical University and the University of Maharashtra.
  • Rajasthan International Centre and unspecified parties regarding the Global Futures program.

• Rajasthan Health Sciences City:

  • Located in Jaipur.

• Rajasthan International Centre:

  • Inaugurated in April 2023.
  • First chairman: N.C. Goyal.
  • Hosted the "Global Futures" program (MOU between the University of Manchester and Mahatma Gandhi Medical University).
  • Hosted the "Global Economic Forum" and "3R" programs.

• Kota Developments:

  • Inauguration of the third Divyangjan Kendra (Prime Minister Divyangjan Kendra) in Kota's MBS Hospital on May 19, 2025, by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla (aims to improve the self-confidence and self-reliance of differently-abled individuals).
  • Rajasthan's first oxygen park.
  • Rajasthan's first green airport.
  • Rajasthan's second plasma bank.

• Prime Minister Divyangjan Kendra (PMDK):

  • Launch: February 2025, first established in Dehradun.
  • Rajasthan Locations: Jaipur, Alwar, and Kota (inaugurated May 19, 2025, by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla at MBS Hospital, Kota, on May 19, 2025).
  • Purpose: To provide better facilities for people with disabilities.

• Other Current Affairs Mentions:

  • The University of Manchester's delegation visited Rajasthan.
  • A central minister announced the construction of new dairies in Alwar under the White Revolution initiative.
  • Operation Smile aims to improve coordination between transgender individuals and the police.
  • Rajasthan's first Vande Bharat coach maintenance depot/workshop was completed.
  • The Asian Junior Squash competition took place.- Lok Sabha Speaker's Inauguration:
  • Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla inaugurated a Divyang Kendra at MBS Hospital, Kota, Rajasthan on May 19, 2025.
  • The center aims to provide better facilities for disabled individuals.
  • The initiative was launched by the central government.

• International Relations:

  • A delegation from the University of Manchester visited Rajasthan.

• Agriculture and Animal Husbandry:

  • A new dairy was announced in Alwar under the White Revolution.

• Social Welfare:

  • Operation Smile aims to improve coordination between transgender individuals and the police.

• Awards and Recognition:

  • Mrs. India International Milestone 2025 winner was mentioned.

• Infrastructure Development:

  • Rajasthan's first Vande Bharat coach maintenance depot/workshop was completed.

• Sports:

  • Asian Junior Squash competition was mentioned.