Rajasthan

Appearance

  • State-Level Yoga Day: Held in Khood, Jaisalmer.

  • Awards & Recognition:

    • Dr. Vinod Jain: National Award for contributions to natural medicine and social welfare.
    • Seena Parasar: Miss Universe Rajasthan 2025 title.

  • Environmental Technology: MBM University, Jodhpur students developed technology to convert smoke into ink to reduce air pollution.

  • Education:

    • 8th Convocation Ceremony: Kota Agricultural University.
    • 9th Convocation Ceremony: Rajasthan Central University, Ajmer; Rajasthan Central Vidyalaya, Bandar Sindri.
    • Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University: Mandated the study of Rajasthani language.

  • Archaeology: Restoration work by the Archaeological and Museum Department at a site in Reengus, Jhunjhunu.

  • Sports:

    • 34th Senior National Men's and Women's Wushu Championship 2025: Rajasthan players won 24 medals (10 gold, 8 silver, 6 bronze).
    • South Asian Bodybuilding Championship: Vishal Singh Rawat (Rajasthan) won a bronze medal (Bhutan).

  • Religious Figure: Vidhyasagar Maharaj (Jainism), recently passed away using Sallekhana; panorama in his honor created in Ajmer.

  • Ajmer:

    • Foysagar Lake renamed Varun Sagar.
    • Removal of electric cruise and Seven Wonder Park from Anasagar Lake.
    • Rajasthan's first electric cruise was launched on Anasagar Lake.
    • Railway Recruitment Board location.
    • Rajasthan Revenue Board location.
    • Statue of Swami Dayanand Saraswati ("Statue of Truth").
    • Source of the Luni River.
    • Nag Hills presence.
    • Gold mines.
    • Mayo College presence.
    • Vidhyasagar Maharaj's Panorama.- Rajasthan Central University:
    • Established in 2009.
    • Located in Bandarsindri, Kishangarh, Ajmer.
    • Visitor: President of India.
    • Chancellor: Dr. Kasturi Rangan (also mentioned as Dr. K. Kasturirangan).
    • Ninth convocation ceremony recently held.

  • Ajmer:

    • Foy Sagar Lake renamed to Varun Sagar Lake.
    • Anasagar Lake: features an electric cruise (first in Rajasthan) and previously had a Seven Wonders Park (removed).
    • Railway Recruitment Board located in Ajmer.

  • Wildlife Sightings:

    • Leopard Rana (Jhalaana) observed performing Ashtanga Namaskar (sixth stage of Surya Namaskar).
    • White Tiger Bhima (Nahargarh) observed performing Tadasana.
    • Related to leopard safaris.

  • US Vice President's Visit to Jaipur:

    • US Vice President JD Vance (later corrected to Kamala Harris) visited Jaipur and Amer Fort.
    • Welcomed by elephants named Chanda and Pushpa.

  • Gifting Ceremony:

    • Kamala Harris (US Vice President) received a blue pottery conch shell, crafted by Gopal Saini.
    • Her wife received a Tarakasi-made camel, crafted by Yogesh.* Wildlife Discoveries and Locations:
    • Rare Turtle: Discovered in the Jhalaana area.
    • Leopard Rana: Found in Jhalaana, photographed in Surya Namaskar posture.
    • White Tiger Bheem: Found in Nahargarh, photographed in Tadasana posture.

  • Rajasthan Leopard Reserves:

    • Three leopard safaris in Jaipur: Jhalana, Amagarh, and Nahargarh.
    • Jhalana: Rajasthan's first leopard reserve.
    • Nahargarh Leopard Reserve: Inaugurated June 5th, 2025, by Rajasthan's Chief Minister, Ashok Gehlot.
    • Jaipur: First city in India with three leopard safaris.
    • Additional leopard reserves: Khetari Singhana, Khetari Bashal, Jamai Bandh, Kumbhalgarh, and Sita Mata.

  • Rajasthan Achievements in Tobacco Control:

    • Rajasthan: Received a best performance award from the Indian government for tobacco control in 2024-25.
    • Rajasthan: Ranked first nationally in implementing the NTCP in 2024-25.

  • National Tobacco Control Program (NTCP):

    • Implemented under the COTPA Act 2003.
    • Started in 2007-08.
    • Initially covered 42 districts across 21 states.
    • Expanded to cover all of India.
    • Aims to raise awareness about tobacco.
    • NTCP Activities 2024-25: Annual activities focused on tobacco awareness.* Appointments to International Organizations: Dr. Ramesh Gandhi was appointed as a member of the World Health Organization (WHO). Professor Ashok Gupta is the first Indian to join the Patient Organization Committee of the European Academy of Allergology and Immunology (EACCI).

  • Awards and Recognition:

    • Professor Bhanaram Gardi received a Lifetime Achievement Award in Malaysia.
    • Dr. Ramesh Raliya is recognized as the inventor of Nano Urea. His invention received a patent.
    • Rajasthan secured first place in the National Tobacco Control Program's performance ranking for 2024-25.

  • National Tobacco Control Program (NTCP):

    • Rajasthan secured first place in performance under the National Tobacco Control Program in 2024-25.
    • The COTPA Act (2003) relates to cigarettes and smoking in India.
    • The NTCP was launched in 2007-08 under the 11th Five-Year Plan to control tobacco use and raise awareness.
    • Initially, the NTCP covered 42 districts across 21 states but has since expanded nationwide.* EACCI Committee: First Indian member.

  • Rajasthan Best Performer Award: Recipient.

  • Leopard Rana and White Tiger Bheem: Reason for being in the news.

  • Rajasthan Central University Convocation: Details of the ceremony.

  • South Asia Bodybuilding Championship: Rajasthan player's medal win (specify the medal).