Rajasthan

Appearance

  • Rajasthan Current Affairs:

    • State-level women's empowerment conference held at Rajasthan International Center, Jaipur, on the birth anniversary of Lokmata Devi Ahilyabai Holkar.
    • Vande Ganga Jal conservation campaign launched from June 5th to June 20th.
    • Rajasthan High Court appointed judges from the lawyer quota in May (names of judges not specified).
    • Rakesh Bishnoi, a mountaineer from Rajasthan, died while descending from Mount Lhotse.
    • Person from Rajasthan participated in the 54th St. Gallen Symposium in Switzerland.
    • Indian Army's Battle Axe Division conducted advanced technology-based war games in Pokhran Field Firing Range, Rajasthan.
    • Saumya Choudhary from Rajasthan won a gold medal in the Under-12 International Lawn Tennis Championship held in Sri Lanka.
    • Prakriti Sharma from Rajasthan will participate in fencing (talwarbaazi) at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

  • SMS Hospital, Jaipur:

    • Becoming a medical tourism hub, attracting patients from outside India for treatment and tourism.
    • First air ambulance in the state launched.
    • First heart transplant in the state performed.
    • First plasma bank in the state established.
    • Tallest OPD tower in the state.
    • Robotic lab established.
    • Sports injury department established.

  • AIIMS Jodhpur:

    • Established an animal lab for research on zoonotic diseases.
    • Conducted the state's first robotic surgery.

  • Made in Rajasthan Initiative:

    • Sniper rifles are being manufactured in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

    • Rifles have been successfully tested.* Tuberculosis Eradication in Rajasthan:

      • 586 villages declared TB-free in 2023.
      • 3355 villages declared TB-free in 2024, ranking third nationally.

  • Made in Rajasthan: Sniper Rifle:

    • Successful testing of a sniper rifle under the "Made in Rajasthan" initiative.
    • Manufacturing location: Jodhpur.
    • Development linked to the "Rising Rajasthan" program and army equipment production.
    • The rifle's capabilities include long-range accuracy and silent operation. The development is connected to Operation Sindur and showcases India's advancements in the defense sector.

  • Tuberculosis Eradication Programs in Rajasthan:

    • Prime Minister's TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan: Launched on September 9, 2022, aiming to make India TB-free by 2025.
    • Rajasthan Nikshay Sanbal Yojana: Launched in May 2022, a scheme related to TB eradication.
    • TB Mukt Gram Panchayat Abhiyan: Aims to make every gram panchayat TB-free. 586 gram panchayats were declared TB-free in 2023 and 3355 in 2024. Rajasthan ranked third nationally in 2024 for TB-free panchayats.

  • Defense Manufacturing in Rajasthan:

    • Successful testing of a sniper rifle under "Make in Rajasthan" initiative in Jodhpur.

  • Tourism Initiatives in Rajasthan: A new tourism initiative has opened the Babliana post in Jaisalmer for tourists, following Operation Sindhur, which allows access to historically significant battleground locations.

  • Tuberculosis Eradication Programs in Rajasthan:

    • Prime Minister TB Mukt Bharat Abhiyan: Launched on September 9, 2022, aiming to make India TB-free by 2025.
    • Rajasthan Nikshay Sanbal Yojana: Launched in May 2022, a scheme related to TB eradication.
    • TB Mukt Gram Panchayat Abhiyan: Aimed at making every gram panchayat TB-free. 586 gram panchayats were declared TB-free in 2023, and 3355 in 2024, giving Rajasthan third place nationally in this initiative.

  • BSF Projects in Rajasthan:

    • The BSF post at Baliana in Jaisalmer has been opened to tourists following Operation Sindhur.
    • Operation Sard Hawa is an annual BSF operation conducted in January to prevent terrorist activities.
    • The Rajasthan Frontier BSF headquarters is in Jodhpur, headed by IG M.L. Garg. BSF projects in Rajasthan include maintaining the Tanot Mata Temple, initiating a retreat ceremony in Longwala, building a war memorial in Longwala, and opening the Baliana post to tourism.

  • Tourism Initiatives:

    • Baliana BSF post in Jaisalmer is now open for tourism.

  • Public Health Initiatives:

    • Under the TB Mukt Gram Panchayat Abhiyan, 3355 panchayats in Rajasthan have been declared TB-free.

  • Rajasthan Frontier BSF Projects:

    • Headquarters: Jodhpur
    • IG: M.L. Garg
    • Projects include:
      • Maintenance of Tanot Mata Temple (Jaisalmer)
      • Retreating ceremony in Sam village (Jaisalmer)
      • War Museum in Longwala (Jaisalmer)
      • Opening of the Balianawala BSF post as a tourism spot (Jaisalmer), following Operation Sindur and drone activity.
      • Annual Operation Sard Hawa in January to counter terrorist activities.```markdown

Border Security Force (BSF) ​

  • Established: December 1, 1965
  • Headquarters: New Delhi
  • Operational Commands: Eastern and Western
  • Western Command Frontiers: J&K, Punjab, Rajasthan, Gujarat

Rajasthan Frontier ​

  • Responsible for: Guarding the international border in Rajasthan
  • Headquarters: Jodhpur
  • IG of Rajasthan Frontier: M.L. Garg

BSF Projects in Rajasthan ​

  • Maintenance of Tanot Mata Temple in Jaisalmer
  • Initiation of a retreat ceremony in Sam village, Jaisalmer
  • Longwala War Museum in Jaisalmer
  • Development of Baliana post (Jaisalmer) into a tourism spot (following Operation Sindhur)

Rajasthan Power Generation Project ​

  • Type: 2560 MW hydroelectric power plant
  • Location: Rawatbhata, Rajasthan
  • Water Source: Brahmani River (rainy season storage)
  • Policy: Rajasthan's Hydro Energy Policy

Rajasthan Hydro Energy Policy ​

  • Implementation: September 2023
  • Announcement: "Invest Rajasthan" event
  • Goal: Utilize water for energy generation (hydrogen and oxygen separation; hydrogen to create Helium and energy)
  • Target: 2000 KTPA (Kilotonnes Per Annum) energy production by 2030
  • First Unit: Shahabad, Baran
  • Second Unit: Rawatbhata (utilizing Brahmani River water)
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    *   Seventh unit commenced electricity generation.
    *   Second atomic power plant in India.
    *   Located in Rawatbhata, Chittorgarh district (known as "Nuclear City of Rajasthan").
    *   Established in 1965 with Canadian collaboration.
    *   Commenced electricity generation in 1973.
    *   Currently has seven operating units.

*   **Invest Rajasthan Event:**

    *   Announced a new Hydro Energy Policy for Rajasthan.

*   **Rajasthan Hydro Energy Policy:**

    *   Aims to utilize water (H2O) by separating it into hydrogen and oxygen.
    *   Oxygen released into the atmosphere.
    *   Hydrogen used to create helium and energy.
    *   Implemented in September 2023.

*   **National Teacher Awards:**

    *   **2023:** Sheela Asopa (Jodhpur) received the award for "Jadui Basta" (Magical Bag).
    *   **2024:** Hukumchand Choudhary (Bikaner) and Baljinder Singh Barar (Ganganagar) received the award.

*   **NCERT Seminar:**

    *   Dr. Sheela Asopa represented Rajasthan at an NCERT national seminar in New Delhi, presenting an innovation project.

*   **Rawatbhata Pump Storage Project:**

    *   Rajasthan government approved a pump storage project in Rawatbhata, Chittorgarh district.*   **NCERT National Seminar (New Delhi):** Dr. Sheela Asopa represented Rajasthan.

*   **NCERT:**
    *   Established in 1961.
    *   Aims to improve central level of education (teacher training, curriculum).
    *   Regional office (RI) in Rajasthan: Ajmer.

*   **Rajasthan Current Affairs (June 3, 2025):**
    *   400 megawatt Pump Storage Project approval in Rawatbhata.
    *   Border Security Force opened Jaisalmer border post to tourists.
    *   TB-free village panchayat campaign.
    *   Successful testing of a 'Made in Rajasthan' sniper rifle.
    *   Rajasthan hospital designated as medical tourism hub.
    *   Rajasthan's Prakriti Sharma to participate in the 2026 Commonwealth Games.