Rajasthan

Appearance

Census 2011 Key Data

  • Timeline & Milestones:
    • First census: 1872 (Viceroy Mayo).
    • First decennial/scientific census: 1881 (Viceroy Ripon).
    • First Census Commissioner of India: W.C. Plowden.
    • 2011 Census: 15th overall, 7th since independence (from 1951), and 14th on a decennial basis.
    • "Great Divide Year": 1921 (decade 1911-1921) due to population decrease.
  • 2011 Census Specifics:
    • Commissioner: C. Chandramouli.
    • Motto: "Our Census, Our Future."
    • Total Population: 121.09 crore (second globally at the time).
    • Decadal Growth (2001-2011): 17.7%.
    • Gender Ratio: Male 51.47%, Female 48.53%.
    • Literacy Rate: 73% (Male 80.09%, Female 64.60%).
  • Area (2011):
    • Largest State: Rajasthan.
    • Smallest State: Goa.
    • Largest Union Territory (UT): Ladakh.
    • Smallest UT: Lakshadweep.
  • Population (2011):
    • Highest Population States:
      1. Uttar Pradesh (16.51% of India's population)
      2. Maharashtra
      3. Bihar
      4. West Bengal
    • Lowest Population States:
      1. Sikkim (0.05%)
      2. Mizoram
      3. Arunachal Pradesh
      4. Goa
    • Highest Population UT: Delhi.
    • Lowest Population UT: Lakshadweep.
  • Decadal Growth Rate (2001-2011):
    • Highest Growth: Meghalaya (27.9%).
    • Lowest Growth (Negative): Nagaland (-0.6%).
  • Population Density (2011):
    • India's Density: 382 persons/sq km.
    • Highest Density State: Bihar (1106 persons/sq km).
    • Lowest Density State: Arunachal Pradesh (17 persons/sq km).
    • Highest Density UT/Region: Delhi.
  • Sex Ratio (Females per 1000 Males) (2011):
    • India's Sex Ratio: 943.
    • Highest Sex Ratio State: Kerala (1084).
    • Lowest Sex Ratio State: Haryana (879).
  • Child Sex Ratio (0-6 years) (2011):
    • Highest Child Sex Ratio: Arunachal Pradesh (972).
    • Lowest Child Sex Ratio: Haryana (834).
  • Literacy Rate (2011):
    • Highest Literacy State: Kerala (94%).
    • Lowest Literacy State: Bihar (61.80%).
  • Rural Population (2011):
    • Highest Rural Population (as % of state population): Himachal Pradesh (90%).
    • Second Highest Rural Population (as % of state population): Bihar (88.7%).
  • Urban Population (2011):
    • Highest Urban Population (as % of state population): Goa (62.2%).
    • Highest Urban Population (by number): Maharashtra (5.08 crore).
  • Scheduled Caste (SC) Population (2011):
    • Highest SC Population (by number): Uttar Pradesh (approx. 5.25 crore).
    • Highest SC Population (by % of state population): Punjab (31.9%).
  • Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population (2011):
    • Highest ST Population (by number): Madhya Pradesh (approx. 1.5 crore).
    • Highest ST Population (by % of state population): Mizoram (94%).

International Reports & Rankings

  • World Investment Report 2025 (by UNCTAD):
    • India's rank in 2024 for Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) recipients: 15th (up from 16th).
    • FDI flow to India in 2024: $27.6 billion (1.9% decrease).
    • Global FDI flow decreased by 11%.
    • Top recipient: USA.
    • UNCTAD: Established 1964, Headquarters Geneva.
  • India's Ranks in Other Indices:
    • Corruption Perception Index: 96th
    • Sustainable Development Goal Index: 99th
    • Happiness Index: 118th
    • Press Freedom Index: 151st
    • Human Development Index: 130th
    • Gender Gap Index: 131st

Science, Space & Technology

  • Japan's H2A Rocket Launch:
    • Launched climate change monitoring satellite "GEOSET GW."
    • This was the 50th and final flight of the H2A rocket.
  • Japan's other space initiatives:
    • First country to launch a wooden satellite, "Lignosat."
    • Collaboration with India (ISRO-JAXA) on the LUPEX (Lunar Polar Exploration) mission for studying the Moon's poles.
  • China's Artificial Sun:
    • Developed "EAST" (Experimental Advanced Superconducting Tokamak) artificial sun.
    • Created artificial oxygen in space using artificial photosynthesis.
  • Indian Space Station Mission:
    • Axiom 4 mission to International Space Station (ISS) includes Indian astronaut Shubhanshu Shukla (pilot) and Mission Commander Peggy Whitson. They arrived at ISS on June 26 for 14 days of research.

National Initiatives & Policies

  • "Safaai Apnao, Bimari Bhagao" Campaign:
    • Launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) from July 1-31.
    • Aims to prevent water-borne diseases during the monsoon season.
    • Tagline: "Swabhav mein swachhata, sanskar mein swachhata."
  • Maharashtra's Hedging Desk:
    • Launched by the Maharashtra government for cotton, turmeric, and maize farmers.
    • Supported by the World Bank.
    • Aims for risk management and ensuring fair prices for produce.
  • Adi Karma Yogi Program:
    • Launched by the Central Government.
    • Aims for better implementation of tribal welfare schemes by the administration.
  • Pulses Mission:
    • Indian government started a 6-year mission for self-reliance in growing pulses: Arhar (Tur), Urad, and Masoor.
  • Makhana Board:
    • Established in Bihar.

Operations & Defense

  • "Operation Brahma": India's aid operation for earthquake-affected people in Myanmar.
  • "Operation Sindhu": To assist stranded Indians in Iran.
  • "Operation Bihali": Indian Army operation in Jammu & Kashmir during monsoon to target hidden terrorists.
  • "Operation Hawk": Launched by Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to curb child sexual exploitation.
  • "Operation Deep Manifest":
    • Launched by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) to stop the illegal import of Pakistani-origin goods into India (often routed through Dubai).
    • ₹9 crore worth of goods seized at Nhava Sheva Port, Mumbai.
  • "Cyclone 2025" Exercise: Joint military exercise between India and Egypt, held in Rajasthan.
  • 100% FDI in Defense: Saab (Sweden) is the first company to benefit from 100% FDI in a defense project in India.

Awards & Recognition

  • Dharma Chakravarti Title: Prime Minister Narendra Modi honored with this title at the centenary celebration of Jain Saint Vidyanand.
  • PM Modi's International Awards: Sri Lanka's Mitra Vibhushan, Nigeria's GCON, Cyprus's highest award, and highest civilian honors from Russia, France, Greece, Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Palau, Egypt, and Al Kabir (Kuwait).
  • Tanvi Shah: First Indian woman to receive a Grammy Award.
  • Zara Chaudhary: Received the 2025 Shakti Bhatt Award for her book "The Lucky Ones."
  • Col. C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Award: Presented to Sachin Tendulkar.
  • Grammy Award in Chant Album category: To Indian-American singer Chandrika Tandon for her album "Triveni."

Other Notable Current Affairs

  • National Statistics Day: Celebrated on June 29, marking the birth anniversary of P.C. Mahalanobis (founder of Indian Statistical Institute, 1931).
  • GOI States App: Launched by the National Sample Survey Office (NSSO) for easy access to official data (GDP, inflation, employment).
  • National Assessment of Protected Areas (2020-2025):
    • Kerala and Chandigarh ranked in the "Very Good" category.
    • Eravikulam National Park (Kerala) and Dachigam National Park (J&K) were top performers.
  • Tiger Reserves: India has 58 tiger reserves. Recent additions include Madhav (58th, MP), Ratapani (57th, MP), Guru Ghasidas (56th, Chhattisgarh), and Dholpur-Karauli (55th, Rajasthan).
  • Biosphere Reserves: India has 18 Biosphere Reserves, 12 of which are recognized by UNESCO.
  • Interpole's Governance Committee: Chaired by UAE.
  • Economic Survey 2024-25: Estimated real GDP growth at 6.4% for FY25.
  • Union Budget 2025-26: Individual income up to ₹12 lakh made tax-exempt.
  • India Justice Report: Karnataka topped the report.
  • Mount Taranaki (New Zealand): Gained legal rights.
  • 23rd Law Commission Chairman: Dinesh Maheshwari. (First after independence: M.C. Setalvad; under British: Macaulay).
  • First ATM in Panchvati Express: Installed by Bank of Maharashtra.
  • Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Day: April 14 declared as Dr. Bhimrao Ambedkar Day by New York.
  • UNESCO World Memory Register: Included Bhagavad Gita and Natyashastra.
  • Under-19 Women's Cricket World Cup: Indian women's team won consecutively by defeating South Africa.
  • Manipur CM Resignation: N. Biren Singh resigned, followed by the implementation of Article 356 (Emergency).
  • Accurein Exercise: Joint military exercise between India and Maldives (Ekta exercise also between them).
  • First AI University in India: To be established in Mumbai, Maharashtra.
  • RAW Chief: Parag Jain.
  • Women's Hockey IndianStars Cup 2025: Won by Odisha.
  • First Private Helicopter Assembly Line: To be set up by Tata Airways in India.

Historical Observation

  • Hool Diwas / Santhal Hool Diwas: Celebrated on June 30. Commemorates the Santhal tribal revolt against the British East India Company on June 30, 1855. Leaders: Sidhu, Kanhu, and Bhairav. President Droupadi Murmu paid tribute this year.