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Awards and Recognition

  • Kritika Singhal: Awarded a Gold Medal by President Droupadi Murmu for best performance in Cost Accounting Intermediate.
  • President Droupadi Murmu's Rajasthan Visits:
    • February 2024: Visited Beneshwar Dham to attend the Lakhpati Didi program.
    • February 2024: Visited Mohanlal Sukhadia University in Udaipur.
  • Mona Agarwal:
    • Para-athlete (shooting).
    • Won Bronze medal in the SH1 category (10m air rifle) at the Paris Para Olympics.
    • Awarded Arjun Award in 2024.
  • Avani Lekhara (Jaipur):
    • Para-athlete (shooting).
    • Medals:
      • Tokyo Paralympics: Gold in 10m air rifle, Bronze in 50m air rifle.
      • Paris Paralympics: Gold in 10m air rifle.
    • First Indian female para-athlete to win two Paralympic golds.
    • Awards: Khel Ratna (2021), Padma Shri (2022), C Shakti Award.
    • Brand Ambassador for Beti Bachao Beti Padhao campaign in Rajasthan.
  • Sheela Asopa (Jodhpur):
    • Awarded National Teacher Award 2023.
    • Her article/work included in NCERT.
  • Bhanaram Gadhi: Awarded Lifetime Achievement Award in Malaysia.
  • Professor Gaurav Vallabh: Included in the Prime Minister's Economic Advisory Council.
  • Professor Bhagwati Prasad Saraswat: Vice-Chancellor of Kota University.
  • Justice Sandeep Mehta: Appointed as the Visitor of National Law University (NLU), Jodhpur.

Wildlife and Conservation

  • Operation Sindoor and Goadwan Chicks:
    • During Operation Sindoor, Goadwan chicks were shifted from Sudhasra and Ramdevra breeding centers in Jaisalmer to Arwar Breeding Center in Ajmer due to noise from fighter planes.
    • The chicks have since been returned to Ramdevra Breeding Center in Jaisalmer.
    • Four returned chicks were named in honor of military personnel/intelligence: Sindoor, Sophia (after Colonel Sophia Khan), Vyom (after Wing Commander Vamika Singh), and Mishri (after an Indian intelligence officer).
  • Goadwan (Great Indian Bustard):
    • Rajasthan's state bird, declared in 1982.
    • Also known as Malmodi, Son Chirya, and Sharmila Pakshi.
    • Operation Great Indian Bustard is a conservation initiative.

Literary Awards

  • National Sahitya Akademi Awards (Rajasthani Language):
    • 2024 Awards:
      • Literature: Mukut Maniraj for "Gaon aur Amma".
      • Children's Literature: Prahlad Jhora for "Mahari Dhani".
      • Youth Literature: Sonali Suthar for "Shudh Saude Jag Aangne".
      • Translation: Sohan Dan Charan for "Bhilari Bharat".
    • 2025 Awards:
      • Youth Literature: Poonamchand Godara for "Antas re Aangne" (Poetry).
      • Children's Literature: Bhogilal Patidar for "Pankhe Roori Peeda" (Drama).
  • Rajasthan Sahitya Akademi (Udaipur, established Jan 1958):
    • Meera Award 2024: Ratan Kumar Sambharia (for a work titled 'Saap').

Sports

  • 9th Open National Skating Championship (Kolkata):
    • Rishit Gujral (Rajasthan): Won 1 Silver and 2 Bronze medals.
    • Rohit Thourani (Rajasthan): Won 3 Silver medals.
  • National Taekwondo Competition (Uttarakhand):
    • Raj Chaudhary (Rajasthan): Won a Bronze medal in the Under 65 kg category.

Other State-Specific News

  • Book Launch: "Ganga: Ek Divya Swaroop" authored by Anshu Harsh was recently launched.
  • Temple Renovation: Band Devra Temple (Baran) to be renovated by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI).
  • IIT Jodhpur: Held its 11th convocation ceremony.
  • Rajasthan Board of Secondary Education: To conduct the State Level Talent Search Exam on June 29.
  • Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University (VMOU): Categorized for academic agreements with foreign institutions.
  • IAS Officer Sandeep Verma: Included in the Multi-Stakeholder Working Group by the Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG).
  • MLA Atul Bhansali's Schemes: Chief Minister launched 'Uchch Shiksha' (Higher Education) and 'Matru Van' schemes.
  • Rajasthan Government Health Scheme (RGHS): A special committee will be formed to fix maximum limits for medicine prices under RGHS.
  • Book Launch: "The Emergency Diary" was launched by the Chief Minister.
  • Rajasthan High Court: M.M. Srivastava is currently the Chief Justice.