Rajasthan

Appearance

  • Sports:

    • Aviyan Singh (Rajasthan player): Selected for Team India practice session in England as net bowler.

  • Politics & Governance:

    • ₹114+ crore sanctioned for 40 Rajasthan road projects (widening 101 km, 20 districts).
    • Pravasi Rajasthan Sammelan 2025: December 10, 2025.
    • Sili Lake (Alwar): Added to Ramsar wetland list.
    • Rajasthan Assembly Speaker: Study tour (Germany & France) on parliamentary traditions.
    • Vulture breeding center: To be established in Bikaner.

  • Miscellaneous:

    • "Marudhara ke Moti" author: Pushpa Goswami.
    • Lt. Gen. A.V.S. Rathi: 28th General Officer Commanding of the Corps.
    • Ghan Shyam & Krishna Yadav: Won goals at 27th National Senior, 10th Sub Junior, Junior Sports Championship.

  • Rajasthan Road Statistics (March 2024):

    • Road Density: 92.66 km/100 sq km.
    • Total Length: 317,121 km.
    • NH Length: 10,790 km.
    • SH Length: 17,376 km.

  • Rajasthan Road Project Funding:

    • Rajasthan State Highway Investment Program (RSHIP): ADB funded.
    • Rajasthan State Highway Development Project: World Bank funded.
    • Central Govt. Funding: ₹1,914.71 crore for 40 projects (Central Road Fund).

  • Rajasthan Road Projects Update:

    • ₹1914.71 Crore allocated for 40 road projects (31 major roads, 9 state highways for repair and development).- Central Road and Highway Ministry Funding for Rajasthan:
      • ₹1914.71 crore allocated for 40 road projects.
      • Includes 31 major roads and 9 state highways for development and repair.

  • Rajasthan Road Statistics:

    • Road Density (March 2025): 92.66 km per 100 sq km.
    • Road Length (March 2024): 317,121 km.

  • Bundi's First Solar Lift Irrigation Project:

    • Located in Lohali village, 46 km from Bundi district headquarters.
    • Cost: ₹52 crore.
    • Irrigates 25,000 bighas of land across 17 villages.
    • Situated on the Mej River.
    • Inaugurated on June 18, 2025, by Om Birla.

  • Rajasthan Budgets:

    • Gender Budget: Introduced in 2012-13.
    • Paperless Budget: Introduced in 2021-22.
    • Agriculture Budget: Introduced in 2022-23.
    • Green Budget: Introduced in 2025-26.

  • Rajasthan Solar Parks:

    • 2024-25 budget announced the construction of solar parks in Rajasthan.
    • Locations:
      • Bodana (Jaisalmer)
      • Puggal (Bikaner)
      • Chhatargarh (Bikaner) - Chhatargarh solar park is under construction.* Rajasthan's First Solar-Powered Lift Irrigation Project:
    • Location: Lohali village, Bundi district.
    • Water Source: Mej River.
    • Inauguration Date: June 18, 2025.
    • Inaugurator: Om Birla.
    • Cost: 52 crore.
    • Irrigated Area: 25,000 bighas across 17 villages.

  • Jodhpur Police Campaigns Against Drug Abuse:

    • Operation Nasha Vihaan:
      • Launched by: Jodhpur Police Range.
      • Purpose: Public awareness campaign against drug abuse.
      • Target Area: Jodhpur division (Jodhpur, Falaudi, Jaisalmer, Barmer, Balotra, Jalore, Sirohi districts).
    • Grih Sudhar Abhiyan (Home Improvement Campaign):
      • Launched by: Jodhpur Police Range.
      • Purpose: Rehabilitation of drug-addicted police officers.
      • Focus: Addressing substance abuse (alcohol, opium, doda-post) among police personnel.

  • Appointments & Representatives:

    • Somya Gurjar: Brand ambassador for Yoga Day; Mayor of Jaipur Greater Municipal Corporation.
    • Neeru Yadav: "Hockey Sarpanch" from Jhunjhunu; Started "Sachchi Saheli Mahila Agro" (women's agro FPO).
    • Dr. Lata Suresh: Represented India at the Education, Library, Reference and Innovation 2025 International Conference (American University of Central Asia).* International Conference Representation:
    • Dr. Lata Suresh represented India at the Education Library Trends and Innovation 2025 International Conference.
    • The conference was held at the American University of Central Asia in Kyrgyzstan (capital: Bishkek).

  • Jaipur Greater Municipal Corporation:

    • Somiya Gurjar, Mayor of Jaipur Greater Municipal Corporation, was appointed as the brand ambassador for Yoga Day.

  • Neeru Yadav:

    • Neeru Yadav, a resident of Jhunjhunu, is known as the "Hockey Sarpanch."
    • She initiated a utensil bank and an FPO named "Sachchi Saheli Mahila Agro."

  • Operation Nasha Vihangan:

    • The Jodhpur Police Range launched the "Ghar Sudhar Abhiyan" under Operation Nasha Vihangan.

  • Rajasthan MLAs Sentenced:

    • Two Rajasthan MLAs, Mukesh Bhakar (Ladnu) and Manish Yadav (Jaipur's Shahpur), were among 12 people sentenced to one year in prison for road blockage.
    • They have received bail.

  • Jaipur Road Blockade (August 13, 2014):

    • Twelve individuals, including two Rajasthan MLAs (Mukesh Bhakar from Ladnu and Manish Yadav from Jaipur's Shahpura), received one-year sentences for their involvement in a road blockade near Rajasthan University on August 13, 2014.
    • They have since been granted bail.

  • Locations in Jaipur along Jal Marg (Waterway):

    • Hari Shchandra Mathur Rajasthan Institute of Public Administration (HCM RIPA)

    • Road Safety Institute (within HCM RIPA)

    • Behaviour Lab (within HCM RIPA, established by IIM Udaipur)

    • Kulish Smriti Van (Police Memorial Park)

    • World Trade Park

    • MNIT (Malaviya National Institute of Technology)

    • Rajasthan University

    • Patraka Gate

    • Shiksha Sankul (Education Complex)

    • Jawahar Kala Kendra (established 1993, architect: Charles Correa)* Jaipur Developments along JLN Marg:

    • Rajasthan University (established January 1947) is located on JLN Marg (Jawaharlal Nehru Marg). Current Vice-Chancellor is Alpana Kateja. The university recently received an A+ ranking.

    • Haribhai Chand Mathur Rajasthan Institute of Public Administration (HCM RIPA), including a Road Safety Institute and IIM Udaipur behavioral lab, is located on JLN Marg.

    • Kulish Smriti Van and the World Trade Park are also located on JLN Marg.

  • Sahitya Akademi Awards:

    • 2023 Sahitya Akademi Award for translation given to Bhanwarlal Bharmar.
    • 2024 Sahitya Akademi Award given to Sohandan Charan for Bhilari Bharat.
    • 2024 Sahitya Akademi Award for Saap (Snake) given to Ratan Kumar Sambariya.
    • 2025 Youth Award for Rajasthan language to be given by the Central Sahitya Akademi.
    • Children's Literature Award given to Bhogilal Patidar.
    • Youth Award given to Poonam Chand Godara.

  • Legal Case and Sentence:

    • Rajasthan MLA Mukesh Bhakar and Manish Yadav sentenced to 1 year in prison by a subordinate court in Jaipur.
    • Case related to an incident on August 13, 2014.

  • Sahitya Akademi:

    • Two Sahitya Academi's exist: Indian and Rajasthan.
    • Rajasthan Sahitya Akademi established in January 1958 in Udaipur.
    • Notable publication: "Madhumati".
    • Awards the "Meera Award". The 2024 Meera Award was given to Ratan Kumar Sambariya for the work "Saap".

  • 2024 Rajasthani Language Literature Awards:

    • Mukutmani Raj: Awarded for the work "Gaon aur Amma".
    • Sonali Suthar: Awarded for the work "Shuddh Saude Jag Aangane".
    • Prahlad Jhala: Awarded for the work "Mahari Dhani".
    • Sohan Dan Charan: Awarded for the work "Bhillai Bharat" (Translation Award).

  • 2025 Rajasthani Language Literature Awards:

    • Poonamchand Godara: Awarded the Youth Award for the work "Antas Rayare Aangane".
    • Bhogilal Patidar: Awarded the Children's Literature Award for the work "Pankheru Ri Pida".

  • 2024 Sahitya Akademi Awards (Rajasthani Language)

    • Sahitya Award: Mukutmani Raj for Gaon aur Amma
    • Yuva Sahitya Akademi Award: Sonali Suthar for Shuddh Saude Jag Aangane
    • Bal Sahitya Akademi Award: Prahlad Jhala for Mahari Dhani
    • Anuvad Award: Sohan Dan Charan for Bhilarai Bharat

  • 2025 Sahitya Akademi Awards (Rajasthani Language)

    • Yuva Sahitya Akademi Award: Poonamchand Godara for Antasray Angane
    • Bal Sahitya Akademi Award: Bhogilal Patidar for Pankheru Ri Pida* Sahitya Akademi Awards:
    • Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar 2025 will be discussed. Award is given annually by the Sahitya Akademi (New Delhi) for languages in the Indian Constitution, including Rajasthani and English.
    • 2024 Sahitya Akademi award for Rajasthani language: Mukutmani Raj, "Gaon aur Amma."
    • 2024 Yuva Sahitya Akademi award: Sonali Suthar, "Shuddh Saude Jag Aangane."

  • Rajasthan Infrastructure Projects:

    • Commencement of Rajasthan's first solar lift irrigation project.
    • Allocation of funds under the Central Road Fund for road widening and construction of highways and rural roads in Rajasthan.

  • Rajasthan Player:

    • A Rajasthan player was selected for a Team India practice session.

  • Upcoming Topics:

    • Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar 2025 recipient (Rajasthani language).
    • Details of Rajasthan MLAs receiving one-year sentences; identities of the MLAs.
    • Indian participation in the Educational Library Trends and Innovations 2025 conference; connection to Rajasthan.
    • Details of the Operation Nasha Vihang home improvement campaign; Rajasthan Police involvement.
    • Location and specifics of Rajasthan's first solar lift irrigation project.
    • Allocation of funds under the Central Road Fund for Rajasthan road projects.
    • Identity of the Rajasthan player selected for Team India practice session.