• Rajasthan High Court Judge Appointment: Justice Vijay Bishnoi recommended for appointment to the Supreme Court.

• Shekhawati's Mira Memorial: Remains of Karmawati Bai (known as Shekhawati's Mira) recreated in Khandela, Sikar.

• Nautpa Festival in Rajasthan: Commenced on May 25th.

• Preservation of Jaipur Tourist Site: Wall paintings to be restored at an unspecified Jaipur tourist location.

• Forbes Asia Watch Award: Narayan Gurjar awarded for innovation in the polymer industry in Singapore (May 20, 2025).

• Science of Happiness and Behavior Lab: To be launched at the Indian Institute of Technology, Jodhpur.

• European Para Archery Cup: Shyam Sundar Swami and Dhanaram Godara (Rajasthan) selected for the Indian team.

• Atal Knowledge Centers in Rajasthan:

  • 2126 Atal Knowledge Centers being established in Rajasthan in the first phase (initially 3000 planned).
  • Each gram panchayat.
  • Features: E-libraries and career counseling facilities.
  • Announcement date: December 25, 2024.

• Rajasthan District Darshan Book: Includes QR codes that can be scanned using Google Lens to access additional information.* Rajasthan Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS):

  • Modeled after AIIMS.
  • Located within the Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS).

• Healthcare & Research Achievements in Rajasthan:

  • Manipal University Jaipur:

    • Success in developing resistant infection medicines and cancer treatments.

  • Mahatma Gandhi Medical University Jaipur:

    • First university in India permitted to develop a cancer vaccine.

  • Manipal University Udaipur:

    • Research success in treating resistant infections and cancer.

• Atal Knowledge Centers:

  • 2126 centers to be established in Rajasthan's gram panchayats.
  • Announced on December 25th (National Good Governance Day/Atal Bihari Vajpayee's birth anniversary).
  • Each center will feature libraries and e-libraries.

• Shooting Events:

  • Shooting League:

    • Modeled after the IPL.
    • Scheduled for November 28th to December 2nd; location undecided.

  • National Coaches Course:

    • Jointly organized by the National Rifle Association of India and Rajasthan Rifle Shooting Association.
    • May 21st to 27th, 2025.

• NITI Aayog:

  • 10th Governing Council meeting on May 24th.
  • Rajasthan represented by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma.
  • Chief Ministers represent states; Deputy Governors represent Union Territories.

• Global Economy:

  • India is the world's fourth-largest economy, surpassing Japan.

  • Top three economies: U.S., China, Germany.* NITI Aayog 10th Governing Council Meeting:

  • Held on May 24th.

  • Attended by the Prime Minister (Chairperson), Vice Chairperson Suman Bery, CEO B.V.R. Subrahmanyam, and Chief Ministers of states.

  • Rajasthan was represented by Chief Minister.

• India's Economic Status:

  • India is now the world's fourth-largest economy, surpassing Japan.
  • The three economies ahead of India are the US, China, and Germany. (Information from B.V.R. Subrahmanyam)

• Kalika Patrolling Unit: A women's police unit aimed at preventing incidents against women.

• Constitution Club: Recently established in Jaipur, Rajasthan.

• Road Safety Club: Formed to provide information about traffic rules in government and private colleges in Rajasthan.

• NITI Aayog:

  • Rajasthan was represented by the Chief Minister in a recent meeting.
  • Established on January 1, 2015, it functions as a think tank.
  • Current Chairperson: Prime Minister of India.
  • Current Vice Chairperson: Suman Bery.
  • Current CEO: B.V.R. Subrahmanyam.
  • The 10th Governing Council meeting was held on May 24th.

• Road Safety Initiatives in Rajasthan:

  • A Road Safety Club will be established in colleges to educate students about traffic rules.
  • The Rajasthan Road Safety Institute is located in HCM RIPA, Jaipur.
  • HCM RIPA stands for Hariश्चंद्र माथुर Rajasthan Institute of Public Administration.
  • IIM Udaipur has established a Behavior Lab.

• Other Government Initiatives in Rajasthan:

  • A women's police unit, Kailka Patrolling Unit, aims to prevent incidents against women.
  • A Constitution Club has been recently established in Jaipur.

• Yuva Krishak Samvad Program: A program organized at the Maharana Pratap Auditorium of the Agriculture Research Institute, Durgapura, aiming to ensure that rural farmers benefit from the Agriculture Department's welfare schemes.

• Rajasthan Agricultural Scholarships:

  • Students pursuing agriculture in 11th and 12th grade receive ₹15,000 annually.
  • Undergraduate and postgraduate students receive ₹25,000 annually.
  • PhD students receive ₹40,000 annually.

• Rajasthan Budget Highlights:

  • First gender budget: 2012-13
  • First paperless budget: 2021-22
  • First agricultural budget: 2022-23
  • Green budget: 2025-26

• Yuva Krishak Samvad Program: A youth farmer dialogue held at the Maharana Pratap Hall, Rajasthan Agricultural Research Institute, Durgapura. This program is related to the 12th pillar of the 2022-23 budget focusing on agriculture.* Yuva Krishak Protsahan (Young Farmer Encouragement) Scheme (2023-24 Agricultural Budget - 12th Pillar): Provides scholarships to female students pursuing agriculture.

  • Scholarship Amounts:
    • Class 11 & 12: ₹15,000 annually
    • Graduation & Post-Graduation: ₹25,000 annually
    • PhD: ₹40,000 annually

• Rajasthan Budget Highlights:

  • First gender budget: 2012-13
  • First paperless budget: 2021-22
  • First agricultural budget: 2022-23
  • Green budget: 2025-26

• Awards (May 22, 2025): Commandant Lakhveer Meghwal and Commander Rajesh Pachal were awarded the Shaurya Chakra.

• Event: "Yuva Krishak Samvad" (Young Farmer Dialogue) program at Maharana Pratap Auditorium, Krishi Anusandhan Sansthan, Durgapura.

• Rajasthan Agriculture Research Institute (RARI): Durgapura, Jaipur. First weed museum in Rajasthan and the Maharana Pratap Auditorium.

• Military Awards:

  • Major Mustafa Bora (Udaipur): Shaurya Chakra.
  • Vikas Bhamoo (Hanumanagarh): Shaurya Chakra.
  • Commander Rajesh Panchal (Banswara): Surya Chakra.
  • Commander Lakhveer Singh Meghwal (Jhunjhunu): Surya Chakra.

• Recent Indo-Pak Conflict: Potential exam questions on military awards and their order of precedence (Paramvir Chakra, Mahavir Chakra, etc.).- 22 May 2025 Awards: Commandant Lakhveer Singh Meghwal (Jhunjhunu, village Mandari) and Commandant Rajesh Panchal (Banswara) were awarded the Surya Chakra. Major Mustafa Bora (Udaipur) and Vikas Bhamoo (Hanumangarh) received the Shaurya Chakra.

• Indian Military Awards:

  • Awards are given for bravery during wartime and peacetime (or "cold" periods between wars).
  • Wartime Awards: Param Vir Chakra (highest), Maha Vir Chakra, Vir Chakra.
  • Peacetime Awards: Ashok Chakra (highest), Kirti Chakra, Shaurya Chakra.

• Rajasthan's Gallantry Award Recipients:

  • Param Vir Chakra: Major Piru Singh (Jhunjhunu)
  • Maha Vir Chakra: Kishan Singh Rathore
  • Vir Chakra: Ajay Ahuja
  • Ashok Chakra: Havaldar Shambu Singh
  • Kirti Chakra: Mul Singh
  • Shaurya Chakra: Major Dayanand

• Agriculture: A program was organized at the Durga Pura Agricultural Research Institute.

• Traffic Safety: A club was formed to educate people about traffic rules.

• NITI Aayog Meeting: Rajasthan participated in a NITI Aayog meeting.

• Rifle Shooting: The Rajasthan Rifle Shooting Association, in conjunction with NRIs, launched national coaching courses.

• Medical Breakthrough: A significant advancement was achieved in the treatment of resistant infections and cancer.

• Atal Knowledge Center: The Atal Knowledge Center will offer e-library facilities.