Health & Organization Appointments

• World Health Organization (WHO) Civil Society Commission:
  • Dr. Arvind Mathur from Rajasthan was nominated to the Steering Committee.
  • WHO was established on April 7, 1948, with its headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland.
  • Dr. Arvind Mathur is associated with SN Medical College, Jodhpur, which hosts Rajasthan's first Cath Lab.
  • Ramesh Gandhi was also selected as a member of the WHO Civil Society.
• Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR):
  • Dr. Mangilal Jat was appointed as the Chairperson/Director.

Public Health and Food Safety Initiatives

• E-Right Certificate:
  • Awarded by the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare and the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI).
  • Ajmer Railway Station and Udaipur Railway Station received the certificate, valid from June 30, 2025, to June 29, 2027.
  • FSSAI was established in August 2008 under the FSSAI Act 2006 to set food product standards.
  • The "Eat Right" campaign was launched under the Central Health Ministry's Health Policy 2017.
  • Previous recipients in Jaipur include Mansarovar Chaupati and Jaipur Railway Station.
• Niramay Rajasthan Abhiyan:
  • Launched on April 7, 2025.
  • Promoted "Eat Right" for public health.
  • Included initiatives like Mission Madhuhari and Smile Liver.
  • Under this campaign, Ayushman Adarsh Gram Panchayats meeting specific health standards would receive ₹11 lakh.
• NREGA Sramik Sakshar Abhiyan:
  • Launched by Jaipur District Administration.
  • Aims to educate NREGA workers in rural areas.

Commemoration & Public Spaces

• Kargil Shaurya Vatika:
  • Being constructed at the Rajasthan Legislative Assembly Complex in Jaipur.
  • Commemorates the Kargil War (1999) and Kargil Vijay Diwas (July 26 annually).
  • 1100 saplings are being planted, initiated by Vasudev Devnani with a Sindoor plant.
• Rajasthan Legislative Assembly (16th Assembly):
  • As of July 24, 2025, 25 bills have been introduced (12 in 2025, 13 in 2024).
  • Current party composition: BJP - 118, Congress - 66, BAP - 4, RLD - 1, BSP - 2, Vacant - 1 (excluding independents).
  • Total 21 female members.
• Ramjal Setu Link Project:
  • Foundation stone laid on December 17, 2024, by PM Narendra Modi in Dadia village, Jaipur.

Art & Culture

• Gift to Union Home Minister Amit Shah:
  • During the Sahakar Evam Rojgar Utsav (Cooperation & Employment Festival) on July 17, 2025, in Dadia village, Jaipur.
  • CM Bhajanlal Sharma presented Amit Shah with a sandalwood fan featuring Krishna Leela carvings.
  • The artwork was created by artist Mohit Jangid (from Churu).
  • The festival's nodal agency was DoIT (Department of Information & Technology), with the tagline "Vikas Path Par Rajasthan."
  • Amit Shah launched Shwet Kranti 2.0 and 64 Millets Centres, and distributed ₹1 crore under the Gopal Credit Card Scheme.
• Other Artists Mentioned:
  • Anju Kumawat: Painting artist, received the Indian Talent Icon Award.
  • Vinod Jangid (from Churu): Created a sandalwood sword depicting Maharana Pratap's valor, presented to PM Narendra Modi at the Rising Rajasthan event (December 9-11, 2024, Jaipur).
• Teej Mahotsav:
  • To be held on July 27-28, 2025, in Jaipur.
  • Organized by the Rajasthan Tourism Department.
  • Teej is traditionally celebrated on Shravan Shukla Tritiya.
  • Hariali Amavasya falls on July 24, 2025.

Energy & Industry

• Reliance Group's Compressed Biogas (CBG) Project:
  • Approved by the Rajasthan Akshay Urja Nigam (Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation).
  • Involves an investment of ₹58,000 crore.
  • CBG will be produced from agricultural waste and Napier grass.
• Rajasthan's Renewable Energy Sector:
  • Ranks first in India for renewable energy.
  • Centre of Excellence for Renewable Energy is at IIT Jodhpur.
  • Rajasthan Energy Development Authority (RRED) was established in 1985.
  • Rajasthan State Power Corporation Limited (RSPCL) was established in 1995.
  • Rajasthan Akshay Urja Nigam Ltd was formed by merging RRED and RSPCL on August 9, 2002.

Sports

• 5th Khelo India University Games:
  • Organizing Committee Chairman: Bhajanlal Sharma (CM of Rajasthan).
  • To be held in November at Rajasthan University (RU) and Poornima University (PU).
• Rajasthan's Performance in Khelo India Events (2025):
  • Khelo India Youth Games:
    • Total Medals: 60 (24 Gold, 12 Silver, 24 Bronze).
    • Rank: 3rd.
  • Khelo India Para Games:
    • Total Medals: 64 (22 Gold, 18 Silver, 24 Bronze).
    • Rank: 4th.
• Ocean Man Competition (Malaysia):
  • Sandeep Tak won the 10 km swimming title.

Education & Research

• New Mustard Variety:
  • "Bharat Sarso Seven" and "Bhar Sarso" developed by SEVER, Bharatpur.
• Malabar Neem Production:
  • CAZRI (Central Arid Zone Research Institute) successfully produced Malabar Neem in Rajasthan's climate.
• Maharshi Dayanand Saraswati University, Ajmer:
  • Suresh Kumar Agarwal appointed as Vice-Chancellor.

Other Mentions

• Yamuna Jal Project: Involves Renuka Ji Dam in Himachal Pradesh and Lakhwar Dam in Uttarakhand. Rajasthan has sanctioned ₹95 crore for these dams.
• Scout Guides Rover Rangers Award (2018-21): Awarded by the President to B and C (specific names not provided).
• Jamwaramgarh Dam: Hosted the Asian Games 1982 boating competition. Artificial rain is planned for the area.
• Rajasthan University: Established in January 1947. Current Vice-Chancellor is Alpana Kateja. It also houses the Mahatma Gandhi Study Centre.