Rajasthan

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Industrial Development ​

  • Modern Model Industrial Park: To be established in Jodhpur.
  • Agency: RIICO (Rajasthan State Industrial Development and Investment Corporation).
  • RIICO Background:
    • Established as Rajasthan State Industrial and Mining Development Corporation (RSIMDC) in March 1969.
    • Divided into RIICO and Rajasthan State Mining Development Corporation (RSMDC) in 1979.
    • RIICO began independent operations on January 1, 1980.
    • It is the largest agency for industrial development in Rajasthan, responsible for developing basic industrial infrastructure (roads, energy, transport, water).
  • Industrial Areas (Examples):
    • Jodhpur: Mandor, Boranada, Ratanada, Basni.
    • Bikaner: Karni Industrial Area.

Renewable Energy ​

  • Memorandum of Understanding (MoU): Signed with UAE (United Arab Emirates) in the renewable energy sector.
  • Key Agencies/Developments in Rajasthan's Renewable Energy:
    • REDA (Rajasthan Energy Development Agency): Established 1985.
    • RSPCL (Rajasthan State Power Corporation Limited): Established 1995.
    • Akshay Urja Nigam (Renewable Energy Corporation): Formed on August 9, 2002, by merging REDA and RSPCL.
    • Centre of Excellence for Renewable Energy: Established at IIT Jodhpur.
    • Rajasthan's National Rank: First in the country in renewable energy, having surpassed Gujarat.
  • Development Potential: Highest potential for renewable energy development is in Western Rajasthan, specifically in wind and solar energy.
  • UAE Investment Details:
    • UAE will invest 3 lakh crore (300 billion INR).
    • Objective: Install 60,000 MW (60 GW) power projects.

Parakh National Survey 2024 ​

  • Context: Related to the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
  • NEP 2020 Highlights:
    • Target of 100% Gross Enrollment Ratio by 2030.
    • Target to spend 6% of GDP on education.
    • HRD Ministry renamed as Education Department.
    • MPhil degree abolished.
    • Education structure changed to 5+3+3+4.
  • Parakh: A National Assessment Centre established under NEP 2020 for student evaluation.
  • Survey Details:
    • Issuing Body: Related to the Education Department (not Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs).
    • Students Included: Classes 3, 6, and 9.
    • Subjects Assessed: Hindi, English, Mathematics, Science, and Social Science (SST).
    • Focus: Assessed reading comprehension and understanding of subjects.
    • Rajasthan's Performance (Class 3 Averages):
      • Language Knowledge: 70% (National Average: 66%).
      • Mathematics: 66% (National Average: 60%).

Tourism State Awards ​

  • Event: Tourism State Awards, organized in cooperation with Rajasthan Tourism.
  • Location: Jaipur.
  • Organizers: Rajasthan Tourism Department (established 1956) and Rajasthan Tourism Directorate (established 1955).
  • Award Recipient: Shahpura Haveli.
  • Award Category: Gold Award in Heritage Conservation (for buildings built before 1950).

Grand Master Chess Tournament ​

  • Event: Grand Master Chess Tournament.
  • Location: Abu Dhabi.
  • Appointment: Dr. Jayendra Chaturvedi (from Jaipur) appointed as an Arbiter.
  • Notable Chess Players from Rajasthan:
    • Abhijeet Gupta (Bhilwara): Rajasthan's first Grand Master and first International Master.
    • Yash Baradia (Jaipur): Rajasthan's second International Master.
    • Kiana Parihar: A young chess player.