Defense Development:
- A sniper rifle, developed under the "Made in Rajasthan" initiative, was successfully tested in Jodhpur.
- This is part of the "Rising Rajasthan" initiative.
Healthcare Advancements:
- SMS Hospital in Jaipur is becoming a medical tourism hub.
- Robotic surgery (hernia operation) has been performed at SMS Hospital, marking the first such procedure in a government hospital in the state.
Sports:
- Rajasthan's Pratibha Sharma will participate in fencing at the Commonwealth Games 2026.
National Seminar:
- Dr. Sheela Asopa represented Rajasthan at the NCERT's national seminar in New Delhi.
Energy:
- The Rajasthan government approved a 2560 MW pump storage project in Rawatbhata.
Tourism:
- The Border Security Force (BSF) opened the Balianwali (also known as Bablian) post in Jaisalmer for tourists.
Health Initiatives:
- 3355 panchayats in Rajasthan have been declared TB-free under the TB Mukt Gram Panchayat Abhiyan.
Chess:
Yash Bharadwaj from Jaipur won the Belgrade Chess International Tournament held in Serbia.
He became Rajasthan's second International Master.
Abhijeet Gupta from Bhilwara is Rajasthan's first International Master (and first Grandmaster).* SMS Hospital Developments:
SMS Hospital in Jaipur completed Rajasthan's first robotic surgery (pantaloon hernia operation).
SMS Hospital is developing a robotic lab.
SMS Hospital is being developed as a medical tourism hub in Rajasthan.
SMS Hospital houses Rajasthan's first plasma bank, performed the state's first heart transplant, and operated the state's first air ambulance.
Possesses the tallest OPD tower and a sports injury center.
Robotic Surgery: The surgery at SMS Hospital marked the first use of robotic technology for surgery in a Rajasthan government hospital. The robot performed the majority of the procedure under doctor supervision.
Belgrade Chess Tournament: Yash Bharadwaj won the Belgrade International Chess Tournament in Serbia, earning the title of International Master.
Individuals in the News:
- Neeru Yadav: Hockey-playing Sarpanch from Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan. Founder of the "Sacchi Saheli Mahila Agro" FPO.
- Sidhi Johri: Model who recently received the Shakti Vandana Award (2024).
- Dr. Shalini Sharma: Fashion designer selected (but unable to attend) for the Cannes Film Festival in 2025.
Cannes Film Festival:
- The Cannes Film Festival began in 1946.
- Mame Khan was the first folk artist to walk the red carpet at the Cannes Film Festival. He was from Jaisalmer.
- The 2025 Cannes Film Festival was held from May 13th to 24th.
- Rashmi Chauhan was selected as a representative from Rajasthan for the 2025 festival but could not attend due to the ongoing Operation Sindur and conflict with Pakistan.
Rajasthan Police Initiative: The "Security Chakra" campaign has been launched in Bikaner district by the Rajasthan Police.* Security Chakra Abhiyan:
- Started in Bikaner district by Rajasthan Police.
- Self-defense training initiative for children aged 6-12 in Bikaner, Rajasthan, led by Seema Hingonia.
- Implemented by the 3rd RAC Battalion.
Cannes Film Festival 2025:
- Rajasthan fashion designer Rashmi Chauhan selected.
- Festival began in 1946.
Cybercrime and Youth Vulnerability:
- Children aged 6-12 are vulnerable to cybercrime and other crimes.
Rajasthan Police:
- Formation: January 1951
- First Inspector General: R. Bannerjee
- Current Director General of Police (DGP): Utkala Ranjan Sahu
- Rajasthan Police Day: April 16 (Annually)
- Organizational Structure: 8 IG ranges; Police Commissioner system in Jaipur and Jodhpur; 39 police districts (41 administrative districts).
- Operation Smile: Initiative by Rajasthan Police to integrate transgender individuals into mainstream society (conducted from 10th to 12th of each month).
Rajasthan's Child Labor Elimination Target:
- The Rajasthan government aims to make the state child labor-free by 2030.```markdown
Rajasthan's Economic Targets:
- GDP target by 2030: $350 billion.
- Energy production target by 2025: 30 GW.
Social Initiatives:
- Tuberculosis-free Rajasthan target year: 2025.
- Child labor-free Rajasthan target year: 2030.
Resource Management Policies:
- Hydro Energy Policy 2023: Aims for 2000 K TPA energy production by 2030.
- Mineral Policy 2024: Aims to increase mineral production from 58 to 70 types by 2047. Currently, Rajasthan has 81 types of minerals, with 58 currently being produced. The Economic Survey 2024-25 notes 81 types of minerals in Rajasthan and 58 currently being produced.
NIPUN Mela: A fair organized to improve basic literacy and numeracy in primary classes under the National Education Policy 2020.
National Education Policy (NEP) 2020:
- 6% of GDP to be spent on education.
- 100% gross enrollment target by 2030.
- Human Resource Development (HRD) department renamed to Ministry of Education.
- MPhil programs discontinued.
- Establishment of a national assessment center called "PARAKH".
- Certificates awarded after one year of college, diplomas after two, and degrees after three. Incomplete programs will be recognized.
- Mother tongue as the medium of instruction until the fifth grade.
NIPUN Bharat Programme:
- A program launched under NEP 2020.
- Aims to strengthen basic literacy and numeracy in primary classes.
- "NIPUN Melas" (fairs) organized in schools to promote basic literacy and numeracy.
- NIPUN Melas are being organized in Rajasthan schools to improve basic literacy and numeracy in primary classes.
* The education system in Rajasthan has been restructured into a 5+3+3+4 format under NEP 2020.
* Allows for certificates after one year of college study, diplomas after two years, and degrees after three years.
* The medium of instruction will be the mother tongue/local language up to the fifth grade.
* 6% of GDP will be allocated to education.
* 100% gross enrollment is targeted by 2030.
* The Human Resource Development (HRD) department has been renamed the Department of Education.
* The MPhil program has been discontinued.
* The draft of NEP 2020 was prepared by the Kasturi Rangan Committee.
* Implemented in July 2020.
* Replaced the 1986 education policy.
* Focuses on improving foundational literacy and numeracy in early classes, with initiatives like *Nipun Melas*.
* **Pan Methi of Nagaur and GI Tags:**
* Pan Methi of Nagaur has been included in the Indian Masala Board's schedule by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Government of Rajasthan.
* Nagaur's Pan Methi has been added as the 53rd item to the Indian Spices Board's list.
* **Geographical Indication (GI) Tags in Rajasthan:**
* Bikaneri Bhujia has received a GI tag.
* Sangri received a GI tag in May 2025.
* **Indian Spices Board:**
* Established on January 26, 1987.
* Purpose: to promote the export of Indian spices.
* The board currently lists 52 spices.
* **First Robot-Assisted Surgery in India:**
* A successful robot-assisted surgery for pentaloon sandal bang or hernia was performed (location unspecified).
* **Belgrade Chess International Tournament:**
* A winner (name unspecified) was declared at the Belgrade Chess International Tournament in Serbia, setting a new record (details unspecified).* **Rajasthan's Product Included in Indian Spices Board Schedule:** Nagaur's Pan Methi included in Indian Spices Board's schedule by Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
* **Initiatives in Rajasthan:**
* Fairs organized to improve basic literacy and numeracy.
* State government working towards a child labor-free Rajasthan.
* Rajasthan Police launched "Suraksha Chakra Abhiyan" security campaign.
* **Rajasthan in Film Festival and Medical Advancements:**
* Rajasthan personality participated in a film festival in France.
* Robot-assisted surgery for pentaloon sandal bag or hernia performed in Rajasthan.
* **International Achievements:** Win at Belgrade International Chess Tournament in Serbia.