Military Exercises

• Bold Kurukshetra 2025:
  • The 14th joint military exercise between India and Singapore.
  • Held in Jodhpur from July 27 to August 4.
  • Nature: Paper and computer-based exercise, focusing on cyber warfare tactics.
• Other Exercises in Jodhpur:
  • Desert Hunt (2024)
  • Tarang Shakti (2024)
• Exercises in Bikaner (Mahajan Firing Range):
  • Dharma Guardian (India vs. Japan)
  • Saada Tansiq (India vs. Saudi Arabia)
  • Cyclone (3rd edition, 2025) (India vs. Egypt)
• Exercises in Jaisalmer (Pokhran Firing Range):
  • Vayu Shakti 2024
  • Bharat Shakti 2024
  • Battle X 2025

Rajasthan State Legal Services Authority (RALSA)

• Appointment: Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma appointed as Chairman.
• Constitutional Basis: Article 39A of the Indian Constitution, guaranteeing "Equal Justice and Free Legal Aid."
  • Added by 42nd Constitutional Amendment (1976), implemented on January 3, 1977.
• Legislative Act: Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987.
• State Rules: Rajasthan State Legal Service Authority Rules, 1995.
• Establishment of RALSA: April 7, 1998.
• Chairperson: Typically the Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court.
• Recent Initiative (2025): "Nyay Ro Saathi" (न्याय रो साथी) पहल.

Temple Corridor Project in Rajasthan

• Project: Rajasthan government approved budget for the corridor project of Shri Mathuradhish Ji Temple in Kota.
• Kota - Key Developments/Features:
  • Traffic Light Free City (under development).
  • Cattle Free City (under development).
  • First Hanging Bridge (Chambal River).
  • First Bone Bank.
  • First Snake Park.
  • Second Plasma Bank.
  • First Utensil Bank (Kherabad).
  • Jai Minesh Tribal University.
  • Namo Toy Bank.
  • Vatsalya Kendra and Divyansh Kendra.

Statues Unveiled at University

• Statues: Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan and Swami Vivekananda.
• Location of Unveiling: Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Ayurveda University, Jodhpur.
• University Details:
  • Established: May 2003 (Act 2002).
  • Significance: Second Ayurveda University in India, First in Rajasthan.
  • Feature: Houses the International Center of Excellence in Panchakarma.
• Unveiled by: Hari Bhaau Bagde.
• Other Universities Mentioned:
  • Rajasthan University, Jaipur: Established January 1947, VC Alpana Kateja (first permanent female VC), magazine "The Economist."
  • Jai Narayan Vyas University, Jodhpur: Established 1962, study centers for Veer Teja Ji and Tribal studies.
  • Mohanlal Sukhadia University, Udaipur: Established 1962, first Rajasthan university with a Constitution Park, Sant Peepa Study Center, VC Sunita Mishra (first female VC).

International Earth Science Olympiad (China)

• Event: International Earth Science Olympiad.
• Location: China.
• Rajasthan Representative (India): Apmanidhi Pandey.
• Other Individuals Mentioned:
  • Naman Chaudhary: Represented India in the Youth Exchange Program in Kazakhstan.
  • Utkarsh Sahu: Current Chairman of RPSC.

Economic Data - Central Finance Ministry (2024-25)

• Average Per Capita Income (Rajasthan): ₹96,638.

Rajasthan Economic Survey 2024-25 Data:

• Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP) - (₹ Crores):
  • Constant Prices (2011-12): ₹9,06,294 crore.
  • Current Prices: ₹17,04,339 crore.
• GSDP Growth Rate:
  • Constant Prices: 7.82%.
  • Current Prices: 12.02%.
• Sectoral Contribution to GSDP (Rajasthan):

Sector	Current Prices (%)	Constant Prices (%)
Agriculture	26.92	26.54
Services	45.92	45.07
Industry	27.16	28.39

• Per Capita Income:
  • Constant Prices: ₹96,638.
  • Current Prices: ₹1,85,053.

Under-19 All India IPSC Chess Competition (Indore)

• Event: Under-19 All India IPSC Chess Competition.
• Location: Indore, Madhya Pradesh.
• Rajasthan Medalists:
  • Aashi Upadhyay: Gold Medal.
  • Nandini Sharma: Silver Medal.

Rajasthan Current Affairs (Quick Revision)

• Operation Naye Nimantran: Launched by Jodhpur Police Range.
• Vibrant Village Scheme: Rajasthan included in the second phase of the Central Government's scheme.
• Colleges Name Change (July 14, 2025 Cabinet Meeting): Names of all state colleges were changed.
• 12th World Strength Lifting Senior Tournament (Thailand): Pawan Kumawat (Rajasthan) won a bronze medal.

Rajasthan General Knowledge Dose

• Cement Production: Chittorgarh has the most factories and is known as "Cement Nagari."
• Sambhar Salt Limited: Established in 1960, acquired by the Government of India in 1964.
• Gems & Jewelry Zone: Established by RIICO in Sitapura, Jaipur.
• History:
  • Jamnalal Bajaj: Provided financial assistance to Mahatma Gandhi's newspaper "Navjeevan."
  • Aagi Baan Newspaper: Published by Jai Narayan Vyas.
  • First Press in Rajasthan: Established by Christian Missionaries.
• Art & Culture (Tribes):
  • Largest Population Tribe: Meena.
  • Oldest Tribe: Bhil.
  • Primitive Tribal Group (by Government of India): Sahariya, primarily residing in the Shahbad region of Baran.

Previous Exam Questions (Rajasthan)

• Rajasthan State Human Rights Commission:
  • Not a Chairperson: Justice Premchand Jain.
  • Commencement of Work: March 2000.
• Rajasthan Sampark Portal: Used for grievance redressal.
• First Lokayukta of Rajasthan: ID Dua.
• Panchayati Raj System:
  • First Implemented: Nagaur.
  • Inauguration: October 2, 1959, by Jawaharlal Nehru.
• Chief Minister with Shortest Tenure: Hiralal Devpura.
• Never a Chief Minister of Rajasthan: Gokul Lal Asawa.
• Kharif Crop Production: Bajra has a prominent place.
• Maahi Kanchan and Maahi Dhawal: Varieties of Maize.