• Rajasthan's Modern Architect: Mohanlal Sukhadia is known as the modern architect of Rajasthan.

• Rajasthan Legislative Council Formation: The process of forming the Rajasthan Legislative Council is mentioned in Article 169.

• Historical Events and Figures:

  • Arjun Pal founded the town of Kalyanpur, later known as Karauli, in 1348.
  • During the 1857 revolt, Karauli's ruler Madan Pal aided Kota.
  • The Karauli state signed a treaty with the East India Company on November 9, 1817.

• Geography and Culture:

  • Most fairs in Rajasthan are held in Dungarpur.
  • Basanti Navratra begins on Chaitra Shukla Ekadashi.
  • Child marriages in Rajasthan most frequently occur during Akha Teej.

• Politics and Governance:

  • Article 169 of the Constitution mentions the process of forming the Legislative Council.

• Awards and Recognition:

  • Poonam Chand Godara received the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar 2025 for Rajasthani language.

• Legal Matters:

  • Mukesh Bhakar and Manish Yadav, Rajasthan MLAs, were sentenced to 1 year imprisonment by a Jaipur court.

• International Representation:

  • Dr. Lata Suresh represented India at the "Educational Library Trends and Innovations 2025" international conference at the American University of Central Asia.

• Government Initiatives:

  • Operation Nasha Vihaan's home improvement campaign was launched by Jodhpur Police Range.
  • Rajasthan's first solar-lift irrigation project started in Lohali village, Bundi.
  • The central road project ministry sanctioned ₹1914.71 crore for various road projects in Rajasthan.
  • Avya Singh was selected for Team India's practice session.

• Mineral Resources:

  • Rock phosphate is primarily extracted from the Jhamar Kotra mines in Udaipur, Rajasthan.

• UNESCO Heritage Site:

  • Jaipur's walled city was included in the UNESCO World Heritage list on July 6, 2019.

• 34th Senior National Women & Men Ussu Competition 2025:

  • Rajasthan won 24 medals: 10 Gold, 8 Silver, 6 Bronze.
  • Held at the University of Poonam, Jaipur.
  • Rajasthan declared overall champions.
  • Gold medal winners included Megha Joshi, Divyanshi, Aman Parikh, Abhimanyu Parikh, Neelam Chaudhary, Vikas Chaudhary, Devraj Saini, and Mayank.

• Archaeological Excavations: Excavation work will soon begin in Reod, Jhunjhunu.

• Ancient Civilizations in Rajasthan:

  • Ahar-Udapur Civilization: Discovered by Akshay Kirti; also known as Dhulkot and Aghatpur. Associated with the copper age.
  • Ganeshwar Civilization (Dhannu, Jaisalmer): Site with discovered civilization.
  • Kalibanga (Hanumanagarh): Discovered by Amalananda Ghosh; excavation carried out by B.B. Lal and B.K. Thapar; referred to as the "third capital" of the Indus Valley Civilization by Dr. Dasharatha Sharma.
  • Bagor (Bhilwara): Mentioned in relation to the "Mhashaktiyon ka Tila".- Archaeological Excavations in Rajasthan:
  • The Department of Archaeology and Museums will conduct excavations at the Reed site in Jhunjhunu district.

• Ancient Civilizations in Rajasthan:

  • Ahar-Udaipur Civilization: Discovered by Akshay Kirti; also known as Dhulkot and Aghatpur.
  • Dhulakot/Aghatpur: Another name for the Ahar-Udaipur Civilization.
  • Kalibanga Civilization (Hanumangarh): Discovered by Amalanand Ghosh; excavated by B.B. Lal and B.K. Thapar; referred to as the third capital of the Indus Valley Civilization by Dr. Dashrath Sharma.

• New Crop Varieties Released:

  • Rajgira 02: A nutritious grain variety released nationally by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
  • Jiravan Jodhpur: A new variety of cumin.
  • Saunf RF 290: A new fennel variety.

• Rajasthan Agricultural Developments:

  • Establishment of Rajasthan's second veterinary university within the Shri Narendra Karan Krishi Vishwavidyalaya in Jobner.
  • Kota Krishi Vishwavidyalaya's 8th convocation ceremony held on June 19th, 2025.

• Jodhpur Agriculture University:

  • Publishes a journal called Marudhara.
  • Houses a Constitution Park.
  • Hosts a training center for the "Namo Didi Drone" program.
  • Recently released crop varieties:
    • Rajgira 0.2 (nutritious grain), dedicated to the nation by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
    • Jeera 1 (Jodhpur Jeera 1).

• Agriculture Universities and Related Developments:

  • Maharana Pratap Technical and Agricultural University (Udaipur): Developed the Chetak opium variety and Pratap Shankar 6 maize variety.

• Rajasthan Agricultural Universities:

  • Five agricultural universities exist in Rajasthan.
  • Swami Keshwanand Agricultural University (Bikaner): Rajasthan's first agricultural university.

• IIT Jodhpur Innovations:
  • Development of drones capable of operating in both water and air.
  • Development of an alternative to lithium batteries.
  • Establishment of a Center of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence.
  • Establishment of a Center of Excellence in collaboration with DRDO (Defense Research and Development Organisation) focusing on defense sector.
  • Establishment of a Center of Excellence in renewable energy.
  • Development of technology to convert vehicle exhaust into usable ink to reduce air pollution (Eco-friendly innovation).* IIT Jodhpur Innovations:
  • Developed a mind-reading technology.
  • Created bird-like, undetectable drones.
  • Developed air and water operational drone.
  • Created a lithium battery alternative.
  • Established an "Edu-Masi Math Lab."
  • Features Centers of Excellence in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Renewable Energy, and AIoT (with DRDO collaboration).

• MBM University Jodhpur Innovations:

  • Developed a blockchain system for home-based voting.
  • Developed a technique to convert vehicle exhaust fumes into ink.

• 2025 Maroo Mahotsav Awards:

  • Komal Siddhi: Miss Mumal 2025.
  • Dheeraj Raj Purohit: Maru Shri award.

• Other Awards:

  • Harshika Batra: Miss Rajasthan 2024.
  • Siddhi Johri: Shakti Vandanam Award 2024, Pride of Rajasthan Award 2024.

• Miss Universe Rajasthan 2025:

  • Seena Parashar: Winner, to represent Rajasthan in Miss Universe India.- Miss Universe Rajasthan 2025: Seena Parashar

• Maru Mahotsav (Jaisalmer):

  • Miss Mumal 2025: Komal Siddhi
  • Maru Shri award: Dheeraj Rajpurohit

• Other Awards:

  • Miss Rajasthan 2024: Harshika Batra
  • Shakti Vandana Award 2024/Pride of Rajasthan 2024: Siddhi Johari

• Awards and Honors:

  • Shaurya Chakra: Lakhveer Meghwal (Mandri village, Khetri tehsil, Jhunjhunu), Rajesh Panchal (Banswara)
  • Yoga Guru Award: Pooja Rajpurohit (Raduwa village, Barmer)
  • Kulguru of Kota University: Bhagwati Prasad Kalal
  • National Award for Natural Medicine and Social Welfare: Dr. Vinod Jain

• Festivals:

  • Maru Mahotsav: Jaisalmer

• Vinod Jangid: Woodcarver from Churu presented sandalwood sword depicting Maharana Pratap's saga to PM Modi at Rising Rajasthan event (December 9-11, 2024).

• Dr. Bhagwati Prasad: Vice-Chancellor of Kota University.

• Pooja Rajpurohit: Yoga Guru award recipient from Raduva village, Barmer.

• Lakheer Meghwal & Rajesh Panchal: Shaurya Chakra recipients.

• Dr. Vinod Jain: National Award for Natural Medicine and Social Welfare for work using Ayurvedic, homeopathic, Siddha, and Panchakarma practices; ceremony in Mumbai.

• 11th International Yoga Day (2025): Theme "Yoga for Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam" (One Earth, One Family, One Future); state-level celebration in Khori Sand Dunes, Jaisalmer.* Rajasthan Geography & Tourism

  • Kiradu, Barmer: Called "Rajasthan's Khajuraho," known for Shiva temples; Someshwar Temple is the largest. Hatma village is its location.
  • Sam, Jaisalmer: Vegetation-free village, Rajasthan's "Thunderbolt," developed for tourism, provides employment.
  • Chhotan/Chauhan, Barmer: Known for gum production.
  • Khuri Sand Dunes, Jaisalmer: Being developed as a tourism spot to create employment.

• International Yoga Day

  • First proposed: September 27, 2014, by Narendra Modi at the UN.
  • Officially adopted: December 11, 2014, by the UN.
  • Celebrated annually: June 21.

• Yoga Day in Rajasthan

  • 2018: Kota event entered Guinness Book of World Records.
  • 2025:
    • Soumya Gurjar: Appointed brand ambassador.
    • State-level program: Khuri Sand Dunes, Jaisalmer.

• 2025: State-Level Yoga Day: Khodi, Saint Jans, Jaisalmer* State-Level Yoga Day Celebration: Held in Khodi, Saint James, Jaisalmer.

• Other Current Events Mentioned:

  • Achievements in natural medicine and social welfare.
  • Miss Universe Rajasthan 2025 winner announced.
  • Change in vehicle exhaust emissions ("Ink में बदलेगा गाड़ियों का धुआ").
  • Kota Agricultural University convocation ceremony.
  • Archeological excavations by the Department of Archaeology and Museums.
  • Results of the 34th Senior National Men's and Women's Vasu Competition 2025 (Rajasthan medal count mentioned).