• Sports Achievements

  • Tanishk God: Completed a 175 km ultra-trail marathon in Sri Lanka (April 25th - May 3rd). From Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
  • Divya Kirti Singh: Awarded Arjuna Award 2023 for winning gold in Asian equestrian event; ranked first in Asia in equestrian sports.
  • Krishna Nagar: Won gold at the Tokyo Paralympic Games in para-badminton.
  • Divyanshi Jain, Prabhu Bajoria, Subhash Choudhary: Selected for Indian team in Asian Junior Individual Squash Championship (South Korea).
  • Parul Singh Tanwar: Won Mrs. India International title in Malaysia.

• Rajasthan Developments

  • Kota: Pradhan Mantri Divas Kendra inaugurated at MBS Hospital by Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla.
  • Mahatma Gandhi Medical University: MoU signed with University of Manchester, England, for collaborative studies.
  • Alwar: Announcement of 7 new dairies under the White Revolution initiative.
  • Operation Smile: Program to promote harmony between transgender individuals and Rajasthan Police.
  • Jodhpur: Location of Rajasthan's first Vande Bharat coach maintenance depot workshop.

• Rajasthan Government Initiatives

  • Shiksha Sanjeevani Beema Yojana: Launched in Udaipur on February 26, 2025. Insurance coverage for students from classes 1 to 5, ranging from ₹1 lakh to ₹5 lakh. Partners: SBI, Wonder Cement, Kotak General Insurance.

  • Ladoo Protsahan Yojana: Launched on August 1, 2024. Provides ₹1.5 lakh in assistance upon the birth of a girl child. Installments provided at various milestones (1 year, Class 1, Class 6, Class 10, Class 12, and age 21 or graduation). Initially announced as ₹1 lakh in Budget 2024-25.

  • Mukhyamantri Ayushman Bal Sanjeevani Yojana: Covers treatment for 56 rare diseases in Rajasthan. Provides up to ₹50 lakh in assistance for children affected by rare diseases.* Shiksha Sanjeevani Bima Yojana:

  • Launched February 26, 2025.

  • Provides accident insurance coverage of ₹100,000 - ₹130,000 for students in government schools (classes 1-5).

  • Premiums paid by SBI, Wonder Cement, and Kotak General Insurance.

  • Launched in Udaipur district.

• Ladli Pratibha Yojana:

  • Launched August 1, 2024.
  • Provides ₹150,000 upon a girl child's birth. Announced in Budget 2024-25.

• Mukhyamantri Ayushman Bal Sambal Yojana:

  • Covers children with rare diseases.
  • Provides up to ₹500,000 in assistance for treatment of 56 identified rare diseases in Rajasthan.

• Air Cargo Software Launch:

  • A new software, "Saral," was launched to facilitate operations at the Jaipur airport's Air Cargo complex, managed by Rajsico.

• Natural Disaster Prediction App:

  • A new app named "Chakshu" was launched to predict natural disasters like cyclones and storms.

• Government School Insurance Scheme:

  • The "Shiksha Sanjeevani Beema Yojana" scheme provides personal accident insurance coverage (₹1-1.3 lakh) for students in government schools.

• Rajasthan Small Industries Corporation (RASICO):

  • Founded: June 3, 1961.
  • Headquarters: Jaipur.
  • Functions: Assisting small industries and entrepreneurs in Rajasthan; operating the Air Cargo Complex; managing Rajasthan Emporium (located in Jaipur, Udaipur, Kolkata, and Delhi).

• Saraswati River Revival Project:

  • Collaboration between Denmark, ISRO, CAZRI, and an IIT (unnamed) to revive the Saraswati River in Rajasthan.
  • ISRO will use remote sensing to locate the river's former course.
  • The project aims to determine the river's historical flow and plan for its revival. The project covers approximately 900 km from Hanumangarh.

• RajSICO (Rajasthan Small Industries Corporation) and Air Cargo Software:

  • Minister of Industries and Commerce, Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore, launched a new air cargo software for RajSICO.
  • RajSICO was established on June 3, 1961, and is headquartered in Jaipur.
  • RajSICO's functions include assisting small industries and entrepreneurs in Rajasthan and managing the Air Cargo Complex and Rajasthali Emporiums (located in Jaipur, Udaipur, Kolkata, and Delhi).- Saraswati River Revitalization (Haryana):
  • Formation of the Saraswati Heritage Board.
  • Construction of 20 dams along the river to release water and replenish the river.

• Saraswati River Revitalization (Rajasthan):

  • Project to revive the Saraswati River.
  • Debate on whether the current Ghaggar river is the same as the ancient Saraswati.
  • Collaboration with Denmark, ISRO (using satellite imagery to map the river's course), CAZRI, and an IIT (institute not specified) for the project. The project will cover approximately 900 km from Hanumangarh.

• Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Army Hospital and Jodhpur Railway:

  • MoU signed for medical services during emergencies, utilizing railway transport for patient transfer.

• Jodhpur Medical Facilities & MOU:

  • MOU signed between the Jodhpur Railway Division and the Army Hospital to facilitate rapid medical transport in emergencies, particularly during potential conflicts impacting border areas (Ganganagar, Bikaner, Phalodi, Jaisalmer, Barmer).
  • The Army Hospital and AIIMS Jodhpur will provide medical services.

• Jodhpur's Role in Emergency Response:

  • In the event of conflict, Jodhpur's medical facilities (Army Hospital and AIIMS) are strategically positioned to provide immediate medical care to those affected, both civilians and military personnel, given its proximity to potential conflict zones.

• Saraswati River Research:

  • Denmark is collaborating on research to trace the existence of the extinct Saraswati River.

• Geeta Samota's Mount Everest Ascent:

  • Geeta Samota, a CSF officer from Sikar, Rajasthan, successfully climbed Mount Everest, becoming the first woman CSF officer to achieve this feat. She is currently posted in Udaipur.

• Mountaineering Achievements:

  • Geeta Samota, a resident of Sikar, Rajasthan, and a CSF officer, became the first woman CSF officer to conquer Mount Everest. She is currently posted in Udaipur.
  • Bichendri Pal was the first Indian woman to climb Mount Everest.
  • Asha Jharia, from Jhunjhunu, also conquered Mount Everest.
  • Rajveer Naruka, from Didwana-Kuchaman, climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest peak in Africa.* Mount Everest Summits
  • Geeta Samota: CISF officer from Udaipur Airport, Rajasthan, is the first female CISF officer to summit Mount Everest.

• Mount Kilimanjaro Summit

  • Rajveer Naruka: From Deedwana, Kuchaman, Rajasthan, summited Mount Kilimanjaro (Tanzania), the highest peak in Africa.

• Rajasthan Government Appointments

  • Sanjay Malhotra: From Bikaner, appointed as the Governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
  • Naveen Mahajan: Chief Election Officer of the Rajasthan State Election Commission.
  • Madhukar Gupta: Election Commissioner of Rajasthan.
  • Mohan Lal Garg: Inspector General (IG) in the Border Security Force (BSF).

• Awards and Honors

  • Sudhir Chaudhary (Jaisalmer SP): Honored by the Army Chief.

• Operation Sindhur

  • Launched following a terrorist attack in Pahalgam on April 22, 2025, where 30 Indian citizens died.
  • India attacked nine Pakistani terrorist spots on May 6th and 7th.
  • Escalated tensions between India and Pakistan, creating a war-like situation.
  • Jaisalmer SP Sudhir Chaudhary was awarded for maintaining order and safety during Operation Sindhur in Jaisalmer.* Operation Sindhur:
  • Indian military operation on May 6th and 7th, targeting nine Pakistani spots harboring terrorists.
  • Response to a terrorist attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir on April 22nd, 2025, that killed 30 Indian civilians.
  • Resulted in heightened conflict between India and Pakistan.

• Post-Operation Sindhur:

  • Necessitated coordination between the Indian army and police.
  • Focus on border district of Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
  • Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi awarded Rajasthan official Sudhir Chaudhary for his role.

• Other Current Events:

  • Launch of software by Union Minister Colonel Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore.
  • Details regarding the "Shiksha Sanjeevani Beema Yojana" (Education Sanjeevani Insurance Scheme).
  • Participation of a state player in an ultra-trail marathon in Sri Lanka, including the distance covered.

• Current Affairs Headlines (May 21, 2025):

  • Army Chief honors officials for successful "Operation Sindur"; Sudhir Choudhary specifically mentioned.
  • Unspecified achievement on Mount Everest.
  • Army hospital and railway division sign an MOU for medical services.
  • Research on the potential route of the Saraswati River using waves.
  • Minister Colonel Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore launches unspecified software.
  • Details on the "Education Sanjeevani Insurance Scheme," including its launch date and purpose.
  • Rajasthani athlete participates in an ultra-trail marathon in Sri Lanka; details on the race's length and athlete's performance.

• Terrorist Attack in Pahalgam (Jammu & Kashmir):

  • April 22, 2025: Attack in Pahalgam resulted in the deaths of 30 Indian civilians.
  • Prompted "Operation Sindhur" by the Indian government.