Green Hydrogen Hub

• North India's first Green Hydrogen Hub is being developed in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.
• Green Energy Definition: Energy whose production does not cause environmental pollution.
• Rajasthan Hydro Energy Policy:
  • Issued in September 2023.
  • Target: Produce 2000 Kilo tonnes per annum (KTPA) of green hydrogen by 2030.
• Rajasthan Clean Energy Policy 2024:
  • Issued on December 4, 2024.
  • Target: Increase renewable energy capacity to 125 GW by 2030.
  • Validity period: Till March 31, 2029.
• IIT Jodhpur's Initiative: IIT Jodhpur is establishing the "Jodhpur Hydro Energy Valley Innovation Cluster" to promote green energy.
• Hydro Energy Power Plants in Rajasthan:
  • First: Shahbad, Baran (1800 MW).
  • Second: Brahmani River, Chittorgarh.

Miss Rajasthan 2025

• Miss Rajasthan 2025 title was won by Twinkle Purohit in a beauty pageant held in Jaipur.
• Other Notable Winners:
  • Komal Siddha: Miss Moomal at Maru Mahotsav (Jaisalmer).
  • Dheeraj Purohit: Mr. Desert at Maru Mahotsav (Jaisalmer).
  • Komal Vaishnav (Jalore): Won Miss Universe Grand Global beauty pageant in Malaysia.

Asia Book of Records Entry

• Yana Prakash (Udaipur): Recorded her name in the Asia Book of Records for reciting the names of 25 countries in alphabetical order (A-Z) in 26 seconds. She is 4 years old.
• Udaipur's Notable Personalities:
  • Shiv Chauhan: First female military officer to be deployed at the highest altitude in India.
  • Bhakti Sharma & Gaurvi Singhvi: Swimmers who brought recognition to India worldwide.
• Other Record Holders:
  • Prachi Rathi: Registered in the India Book of Records for creating the smallest ramp walk.
  • Praveen Prajapat: Bhawai folk dancer whose name is registered in the Guinness Book of World Records.
  • Dr. Dasant Singh Shekhawat: Recognized as the "Most Educated Person of the World" with 108 degrees.

World Class Chemical Hub

• The Government of India is developing a World Class Chemical Hub in Rajasthan.
• Purpose: To develop industries based on chemicals.
• Primary locations considered: Marwar and Mewar regions.
• Marwar is a priority due to the presence of a refinery and Petrochemical Zone in Pachpadra.
• Potential for ₹1 lakh crore investment and creation of 1 lakh jobs.

River Development as Tourism Site

• Ayad River (Udaipur): To be developed as a tourism destination.
• Origin: Gogunda hills, Udaipur.
• Course: Flows as Ayad, then enters Lake Uday Sagar, after which it is known as Berach River. It then joins the Banas and Menal rivers at Bigod (Bhilwara) to form a Triveni Sangam.
• Development Plan: A 10 km stretch of the river will undergo plantation of 5000 fruit-bearing trees.
• Inauguration: The initiative was launched by Punjab Governor and former Udaipur MLA, Gulab Chand Kataria.
• Other Rivers (Udaipur connection and nicknames mentioned in lecture):
  • Chambal River: Charmanyavati, Kamdhenu of Rajasthan.
  • Banas River: Van ki Asha, Varnasa, Vasishthi.
  • Mahi River: Ganga of the South, Ganga of Tribals, Kantal ki Ganga, Meval ki Ganga.

Promotion of Natural Farming

• Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF):
  • Initiated in 2019-20 in three districts: Tonk, Sirohi, and Banswara.
  • Expanded to 15 districts in 2020-21.
• Go-Vardhan Organic Fertilizer Scheme 2024:
  • Provides 50% subsidy or ₹10,000 (whichever is less) to farmers for setting up vermicompost units in their fields.
  • 50 farmers selected from each block.
  • Beneficiaries must own at least five cattle (Gauvansh).
  • Beneficiaries must be landowners.
• Budget 2025-26 Announcement: Farmers engaging in farming using oxen will receive an annual incentive of ₹600.

7th Indian Open Para International Athletics Championship 2025

• Held in Bengaluru from July 12-13, 2025.
• Gold Medal Winners from Rajasthan:
  • Mahendra Gurjar: Won gold in Javelin Throw (F2 category) with a world record throw of 63.89 meters.
  • Sundar Gurjar: Won gold in Javelin Throw (F-46 category).
  • Praveen (Female): Won gold in Shot Put (F46 category).
  • Khushboo: Won gold in Shot Put (F20 category).

Other Important Facts

• Hudiya Village (Didwana Kuchaman): Gained attention for planting 2000 trees in the name of mothers, with each individual responsible for nurturing one plant into a tree.

Revision (Past Current Affairs Questions)

• World Class Conference in Nepal: Represented by B and C.
• Indian Institute of Technology Kota: Fourth convocation ceremony held.
• Hills Millennium Award (UK): Awarded to Professor A. Balasubramanian.
• India Book of Records (Fashion Designer): Prachi Rathi.
• NTPC Khelo India National Ranking Women Archery Tournament: Swati Dudhwal won a bronze medal in the Senior Compound category.