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).
- 2024 Awards:
- 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.