Rajasthan

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National Affairs ​

  • Vice President's Resignation:

    • Jagdeep Dhankhar resigned from the post of Vice President of India on July 21, 2025.
    • He is originally from Kithana village, Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan.
    • He served as an MLA from Kishangarh, Ajmer (1993-1998).
    • He served as an MP from Jhunjhunu Lok Sabha (1989-1991).
    • He was the 14th Vice President of India, taking oath on August 11, 2022.
    • He served as the Governor of West Bengal from 2019 to 2022.
    • The provision for a Vice President is mentioned in Article 63 of the Indian Constitution.
    • The Vice President's resignation is mentioned in Article 67(a).

  • RPSC Chairman Appointment:

    • Utkal Ranjan Sahoo (U.R. Sahoo) has been appointed as the Chairman of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC).

Rajasthan Current Affairs ​

  • Tourism Recognition:

    • Jaipur was included in the 'World's Top Cities' list in the Travel + Leisure's Best Awards 2025.

  • Dam & River News:

    • Bisalpur Dam:
      • Located in Tonk district on the Banas River.
      • Constructed in 1999.
      • Also known as the 'Mini Goa of Rajasthan'.
      • Its gates were opened for the first time since its construction after reaching full capacity.
      • Rajasthan's first colorful fish aquarium is located at Bisalpur Dam.
    • Banas River:
      • Originates from Khamnor hills in Rajsamand.
      • Also known as Van Ki Asha, Varnasa, and Vashishthi.
      • It is the longest river in Rajasthan based on full flow within the state.
    • Ramgarh Dam:
      • Located in Jaipur.
      • Artificial rain will be conducted for the first time in the state using drones in its command area.

  • Youth & Sports:

    • Youth Exchange Program:
      • Naman Chaudhary (from Jaipur, Senior Under Officer of 3 Raj Battalion NCC and Rajasthan University student) will lead the Indian delegation for the Youth Exchange Program in Kazakhstan starting August 11, 2025.
    • Roller Skating Championship:
      • Shubham Parwar (from Jodhpur) has been made the captain of the Indian team for the 20th Asian Roller Skating Championship held in Korea. Kapil will be the Vice-Captain.
    • International Roll Ball Championship:
      • Tanu Golada from Rajasthan won a gold medal in the International Roll Ball Championship held in Kenya.
    • India Book of Records:
      • Prag Sharma from Rajasthan registered his name in the India Book of Records by running 5 km daily for 55 consecutive days.

  • Education & Development:

    • NCERT National Seminar:
      • Dr. Sheela Asopa from Rajasthan presented an innovation project at the NCERT National Seminar held in New Delhi.
      • Dr. Sheela Asopa received the National Teacher Award in 2023.
    • National Teacher Awards 2024:
      • Hukamchand Chaudhary (Bikaner) and Baljinder Singh Barar (Ganganagar) received the National Teacher Award in 2024.
    • Shooting Range in School:
      • Mohanlal Kukana built a shooting range in a government school in Suratgarh, Ganganagar, making it Rajasthan's first government school with such a facility.
    • Suratgarh Thermal Plant:
      • Rajasthan's first Super Thermal Power Plant.
      • Known as the 'Modern Pilgrimage Site of Rajasthan'.
      • Rajasthan's first ethanol unit has been established in Suratgarh.
    • Healthy Village Initiative:
      • Jawanpura village in Jaipur is Rajasthan's first 'Healthy Village'.
      • Aandi village in Jaipur is a 'Zero Waste Village'.
      • Chop village in Jaipur is the site for a new cricket stadium.
      • Tholoi/Jamwa Ramgarh in Jaipur will host an Integrated Resource Recovery Park (IRRP).
      • Kunda village in Jaipur is India's first (and world's third) 'Elephant Village'.
      • Dadia village in Jaipur saw the foundation stone laid for the Ram Jal Setu Link Project and hosted the Sahakar & Rojgar Mahotsav.
      • Kukas in Jaipur is developing rainwater harvesting ponds with a capacity of 10 crore liters.
    • First Khelo India University Games:
      • Held in Rajasthan at Rajasthan University and Poornima University.

  • Film Industry Development:

    • Film Cities in Rajasthan:
      • First Film City: Palgaon, Jodhpur.
      • Silpali Film City: Sumerpur, Pali.
      • International Film City: To be built in Achrol, Jaipur (by filmmaker Bajatia).
      • New Film City: To be built in Ramasar, Bikaner, by the State Government in collaboration with Bikaner administration.
    • Rajasthan Film Tourism Promotion Policy: Implemented on April 18, 2022.

  • Social Initiatives:

    • Pratap Pura village in Jhunjhunu has started an initiative to plant 10 saplings on the birth of a girl child.

Rajasthan High Court ​

  • Kalpati Rajendra Sri Ram took oath as the Chief Justice of Rajasthan High Court on July 21, 2025.

Demise ​

  • Rajasthani 'Mayad Bhasha' litterateur Arjun Singh Shekhawat passed away.