Rajasthan

Appearance

  • Local News Gathering:

    • Request for students from Rajasthan districts to share local news via Instagram (@Narendra Utksarsh).

  • Tourism in Rajasthan:

    • International Photography Festival: Annual event in Jaipur.
    • Palace on Wheels: Established January 26, 1982, for tourist transport.
    • Tourism given industry status in 1989 (Mohammad Yunus Committee).

  • Rajasthan Politics and Governance:

    • Rajasthan State Women's Commission quorum: Minimum three members (including chairperson).
    • 50% seats in Rajasthan Panchayati Raj institutions reserved for women.

  • Journalism and Media in Rajasthan:

    • Vijay Pathik: Editor of Rajasthan Kesari newspaper.
    • Aangi Baang: First Rajasthani language newspaper, published 1932 by Jay Narayan Vyas.

  • Sports:

    • Vishal Singh Rawat: Bronze medal, South Asia Bodybuilding Championship.
    • Sachin Chechi: Bronze medal in archery, Asia Cup 2025.

  • Agriculture:

    • Agricultural machinery factory: Nagaur, Rajasthan.
    • Largest DAP fertilizer factory: Kapasan, Chittorgarh (National Fertilizers and Chemicals).

  • Industry:

    • JK Cement (Nimbahera, Chittorgarh): Highest cement production capacity in Rajasthan.

  • Literature and Media:

    • Haribhau Upadhyay: Founded Sasta Sahitya Mandal in Ajmer, 1925.
    • Vijaypathick: Editor of Rajasthan Kesari.
    • Aangi Baang: First newspaper in the Rajasthani language, published in 1932 by Jai Narayan Vyas.

  • Awards and Recognition:

    • Rajasthan: First place, National Tobacco Control Program (2024-25).
    • Dr. Ashok Gupta: First Indian on European Academy of Allergy and Immunology's Patient Organization Committee.

  • Wildlife:

    • Leopard Rana: Jhalana Leopard Safari.
    • White Tiger Bhimsen: Amagarh Leopard Safari.

  • Government and Politics:

    • Central University of Rajasthan, Ajmer convocation: Attended by Union Minister of State, Bahagiram Chaudhary.* Sculptor Lakshman Vyās:

    • Created an 11-expression Buddha statue in Siddhartha Nagar, Uttar Pradesh.

    • From Nohar, Hanumangarh, Rajasthan.

    • Sculpted the Ashoka Pillar in the new Parliament building.

    • Sculpted a Maharana Pratap statue in Udaipur.

    • Created an elephant statue at Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi.

  • Artisan Vinod Jangid:

    • From Churu, Rajasthan.
    • Creates sandalwood wood art.
    • Crafted a sandalwood sword presented to PM Narendra Modi, depicting Maharana Pratap's valor.

  • Artisan Pawan Vyās:

    • From Bikaner, Rajasthan.
    • A turban-maker.
    • Holds the record for making a 2025-foot-long turban at the Bikaner Mahotsav.

  • Sachin Chechi:

    • Won a bronze medal in archery at the Asia Cup 2025.

  • Expressways:

    • Sangariya-Santhal Expressway (NH 754K):

      • Also known as Amritsar-Jamnagar Expressway.
      • Connects refineries in Amritsar, Jamnagar, and Balotra.
      • Passes through Hanumangarh, Ganganagar, Bikaner, Barmer, and Jalore.

    • Delhi-Vadodara Expressway:

      • Does not pass through Jaipur.
      • Length: 373.63 km.
      • Passes through Alwar, Bharatpur, Dausa, Sawai Madhopur, Tonk, Bundi, and Kota.
      • The Bandikui-Jaipur Expressway connects it to Jaipur.

  • NH 754 Route:

    • Passes through Hanumangarh, Ganganagar, Bikaner, Barmer, Jodhpur, and Jalore.- Delhi-Vadodara Expressway (NH 148N):
    • Rajasthan length: 373.63 km.
    • Passes through Alwar, Bharatpur, Dausa, Sawai Madhopur, Tonk, Bundi, and Kota.
    • Bandikui-Jaipur Expressway connects it to Jaipur.

  • Rajasthan Union Cabinet Representation:

    • Cabinet Ministers:
      • Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (Jodhpur): Minister of Tourism.
      • Bhupendra Yadav (Alwar): Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.
    • Ministers of State:
      • Arjun Ram Meghwal (Bikaner): Minister of Law and Justice.
      • Bhagirath Chaudhary (Ajmer): Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.

  • Central University of Rajasthan Convocation:

    • Bhagirath Chaudhary was the chief guest at the convocation in Bander Sindri, Ajmer.

  • Rajasthan Municipal Corporations:

    • Currently, there are 10 municipal corporations.

  • Padma Shri Awardee:

    • Ustad Moinuddin Khan received the Marudhara Gaurav Samman and is a Padma Shri recipient.* Mरुधरा गौरव सम्मान: Moinuddin Khan was awarded the Marudhara Gaurav Samman in Jodhpur by Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.

  • Union Ministers from Rajasthan:

    • Gajendra Singh Shekhawat (Tourism Minister)
    • Bhupendra Yadav (Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change)

  • Healthcare Developments in Rajasthan:

    • JK Lone Hospital, Jaipur: Established Rajasthan's first pediatric CTVS unit and the state's first mother milk bank.
    • Mahatma Gandhi Hospital, Jaipur (Sitapura): Designated as the first hospital in India to approve cancer vaccines.
    • SN Medical College, Jodhpur: Houses Rajasthan's first cath lab.

  • London Jimen Festival: The Rajasthan Association UK organized the London Jimen festival of Rajasthani heritage in the United Kingdom on June 22, 2025.

  • Record for Yoga: Jaipur Greater Municipal Corporation set a record for continuous yoga (1800 minutes) and was listed in the India and Asia Book of Records.- Jaipur Greater Municipal Corporation:

    • Issued green bonds based on the Indore Municipal Corporation model to fund tree planting initiatives.
    • Mayor Sौम्या गुर्जर was named brand ambassador for Yoga Day 2025.
    • Listed in the India and Asia Book of Records for a continuous 1800-minute yoga session.

  • Rajasthan Municipal Corporations:

    • Currently, there are 10 municipal corporations in Rajasthan.
    • Bharatpur Municipal Corporation: Issued bonds worth ₹100-200 crore and is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).
    • Jaipur Greater Municipal Corporation: Issued green bonds based on the Indore model, planted trees using funds from these bonds. Mayor is Somiya Gurjar, named brand ambassador for Yoga Day 2025. Received India and Asia Book of Records for 1800 minutes of continuous yoga.
    • Other municipal corporations mentioned: Ajmer, Bikaner, Udaipur, Kota (North and South), Jodhpur (North and South).

  • Rajasthan Municipalities:

    • Currently, there are seven municipalities in Rajasthan (according to the official website): Ajmer, Bharatpur, Bikaner, Udaipur, Kota (North & South), Jodhpur, and Jaipur.
    • Bharatpur Municipality: Issued bonds worth ₹100-200 crore and is listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE).
    • Kota has two municipalities: North and South.

  • Awards and Recognition: Sarangi player receives Marudhara Gaurav Samman (recipient and awarding body not specified).

  • Infrastructure: Jaipur to connect with Delhi-Mumbai Expressway. Discussion of other expressways in Rajasthan.

  • Religious Structures: Eleven statues of Buddha to be established in Uttar Pradesh (architect not specified).

  • Sports: Sachin Chechi from Rajasthan wins a medal in the Asia Cup 2025 (specific medal and tournament details not provided).

  • Record Entries: Jaipur Greater Nagar Nigam's name entered in Asia Book of Records and India Book of Records (reason not specified).

  • Specific Current Events Mentioned:
    • Listing of Rajasthan's Nagam Nigam in the Asia-India book.
    • London Jivan Utsav event: location, date, and organizers.
    • Establishment of Rajasthan's first pediatric CTVS unit: location and purpose.
    • Awarding of the Marudhara Gaurav Award to a Sarangi player: recipient and presenter.
    • Jaipur's connection to the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, and discussion of other relevant expressways in Rajasthan.
    • Installation of 11 Buddha statues in Uttar Pradesh: architect details.
    • Sachin Chechi's medal win at the Asia Cup 2025: type of medal and tournament.