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Rajasthan Current Affairs - July 21, 2025 ​

Key Appointments & Demises ​

  • Rajasthan High Court Chief Justice:
    • Kalpathi Rajendran Sriram (K.R. Sriram) took oath as the 43rd Chief Justice on July 21, 2025.
    • The main bench of Rajasthan High Court is in Jodhpur, with an additional bench in Jaipur.
    • It was inaugurated on August 29, 1949, by Maharaja Sawai Man Singh.
    • The first Chief Justice was Kamal Kant Verma (K.K. Verma).
    • Former Chief Justice M.M. Srivastava was transferred to Madras High Court (served Feb 6, 2024 - July 20, 2024).
    • Current Registrar General: Chanchal Mishra.
    • Justice Vijay Bishnoi (formerly Rajasthan High Court) is now a Supreme Court Judge.
  • Demise of Rajasthani Writer:
    • Dr. Arjun Singh Shekhawat, a Rajasthani Maayad Bhasha writer from Pali, passed away.
    • He was awarded the Padma Shri in 2021 for his contributions to literature.
  • Padma Shri Awards 2025 (Rajasthan):
    • Three individuals from Rajasthan received Padma Shri awards:
      • Syed Kaaf Nizam (Jodhpur) – Literature.
      • Baijnath Maharaj (Sikar) – Social and Religious work.
      • Batool Begum (Jaipur) – Maand singing.

State Initiatives & Achievements ​

  • Artificial Rain in Ramgarh Dam, Jaipur:
    • For the first time in India, artificial rain will be conducted using drones to fill the dry Jamwa Ramgarh Dam in Jaipur.
    • Sodium Chloride will be released into clouds for this purpose.
    • Jamwa Ramgarh Dam is on the Banganga River.
    • It hosted the Asian Games rowing competition in 1982.
    • The "Vande Ganga Jal Jan Abhiyan" (water conservation campaign) was launched from this dam on June 5, 2025.
    • Other dams mentioned: Jakham Dam (Pratapgarh - highest in Rajasthan), Surpura Dam (Jodhpur), Jawai Dam (Pali - "Amrit Sarovar of Marwar").
  • PM KUSUM Yojana (Rajasthan Focus):
    • The scheme, launched in 2019, aims for self-reliance in solar energy.
    • Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited is the nodal agency.
    • It has been included in Rajasthan's flagship schemes.
    • Rajasthan is a leading state in Component A (solar plant for electricity generation).
    • In a year, 592 plants with a capacity of 900 MW were developed.
  • India Book of Records Entry:
    • Prag Sharma from Jaipur set a record by running 5 km daily for 55 consecutive days.
  • "Planting 10 Saplings on Daughter's Birth" Initiative:
    • The village of Pratapura in Jhunjhunu district has started this initiative.
    • Related state-wide and national initiatives:
      • "Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam" (One Tree in Mother's Name) campaign initiated by PM Narendra Modi on June 5, 2024.
      • "Hariyalo Rajasthan" program launched on August 7, 2024, from Jaipur. Target: 10 crore trees in 2025-26 and 50 crore trees in the next five years.
      • Rajasthan's Budget 2025-26 is designated as a "Green Budget."
      • Piplatri village in Rajsamand plants 111 trees on the birth of a daughter.
  • International Roll Ball Championship:
    • Tannu Golada from Rajasthan won a gold medal in the championship held in Kenya.

Previous Current Affairs (Revision) ​

  • Modern Model Industrial Park: To be established in Jodhpur.
  • Renewable Energy MOU: Rajasthan Government signed an MOU with UAE.
  • PARAKH National Survey 2025: Statement implying it was issued by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is incorrect.
  • Tourism State Awards: Shahpura Haveli received a Gold Award.
  • Grand Master Chess Tournament (Abu Dhabi): Dr. Jaiendra Chaturvedi appointed as Arbitrator.

Rajasthan General Knowledge Dose ​

  • Geography:
    • Ranthambore National Park was established in 1955.
    • Python Point, known for spotting pythons, is in Keoladeo National Park.
    • Rajasthan's soil is scientifically classified into five types: Aridisol, Entisol, Inceptisol, Alfisol, and Vertisol.
  • History:
    • Jaipur Prajamandal was established by Kapurchand Patni in 1931.
    • The Gentleman's Agreement was signed in September 1942 between Hiralal Shastri and Mirza Ismail.
    • Azad Morcha was formed by Baba Harishchandra against the Gentleman's Agreement.
  • Art & Culture:
    • Chauhans are described as Vatsagotri Brahmins in the Kamakhya Raso.
    • Bankidas Asia was the poetry guru of Marwar ruler Maharaja Man Singh.
    • Suryamal Mishran is the author of Vansh Bhaskar.