Rajasthan Current Affairs - August 7, 2025

Mineral Resources & Development

• State's First Mineral Park: Established in Jobner, Jaipur, under the 'Hariyalo Rajasthan' initiative.
  • 'Hariyalo Rajasthan' began on August 7, 2024, from Jaipur.
  • Targets: 10 crore trees in 2025-26, and 50 crore trees over the next 5 years.
• Rajasthan is known as the "Museum of Minerals."
• Economic Review 2024-25:
  • 81 types of minerals available in Rajasthan.
  • 58 types of minerals are currently produced.
• Rajasthan Mineral Policy 2024 (Dec 4, 2024):
  • Aim to increase minerals' contribution to Rajasthan's GDP to 8% by 2047.
  • Target to increase the number of produced minerals from 58 to 70 by 2047.
• Rare Earth Elements: Found at Bhati Kheda, Siwana, Balotra.
• Ramsar Sites:
  • Khichan (Phalodi) and Menar (Udaipur) have been granted Ramsar site status.
• Dausa Isarda Drinking Water Project: CM laid the foundation stone at Dungarpur village, Dausa.

Appointments & Personalities

• Professor S.L. Kothari: Awarded 'Onorary Scientist' title by the National Academy of Sciences (USA-based NGO working in medical field). He is a professor at Amity University, Jaipur.
• Professor Gaurav Vallabh: Appointed member of the PM's Economic Advisory Council.
• Professor Tribhuvan Sharma: Vice-Chancellor of Shri Narendra Karan Krishi Vishwavidyalaya, Jobner (which developed fennel variety RF 290 and houses Rajasthan's second Veterinary University).
• Professor Bhagwati Prasad Sarswat: Vice-Chancellor of Kota University.
• Vinita Thakur: Appointed Additional Director General (ADG) of the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) by the Union Home Ministry. She is an IPS officer from the Rajasthan cadre.
  • CISF was established in 1969 under the CISF Act 1968.
  • Current Director General of CISF: R.S. Bhatti.
• Utkal Ranjan Sahu: Appointed Chairman of the Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC).
• Tina Dabi: District Collector of Barmer.
  • Launched 'Camp' program for disabled persons (now being implemented statewide).
  • Launched 'Navo Barmer' program for sanitation.
  • Launched 'Maru Udaan' program for women empowerment (now being implemented statewide as 'Rajasthan Udaan').
• Rajasthan Raj Nirman (from Khetri, Jhunjhunu): Appointed Director General of the Bureau of Civil Aviation Security.

Festivals & Events

• Rajasthan International Folk Festival (RIFF): Will be held from October 2-6, 2025, at Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur.
• IIFA Awards Festival: Held in March 2025 in Jaipur.
• Jaipur International Film Festival (JIFF) 2025:
  • 17th edition.
  • Held from January 17-21, 2025, at Rajasthan International Center (RIC), Jaipur.
• Rajasthan International Film Festival (RIFF) 2025:
  • 11th edition.
  • Held from February 1-5, 2025, in Jodhpur.
• Jaipur Literature Festival: World's largest literature festival.
• Sufi Festival 2025: Held in February 2025 at Mehrangarh Fort.
  • Yash Chopra received a Lifetime Achievement Award.
• Elephant Fashion: Event featuring 12 elephants to be held at Hathi Gaon, Jaipur.

Infrastructure & Urban Development

• Rajasthan's First Twin City: Being developed between Jodhpur and Pali, under the Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC) framework.
  • This is part of the Jodhpur-Pali-Marwar industrial zone within DMIC.
  • 465 crore sanctioned for its development in three phases.
• Delhi Mumbai Industrial Corridor (DMIC):
  • Total length: 1504 km.
  • Approximately 39% passes through Rajasthan.
  • Rajasthan has 5 nodes:
    • Neemrana Bhiwadi (Investment Zone)
    • Jaipur Dausa (Industrial Zone)
    • Kishangarh Ajmer (Investment Zone)
    • Jodhpur Pali Marwar (Industrial Zone)
    • Rajsamand Bhilwara (Industrial Zone)

Books & Awards

• "The Public President": Book based on President Droupadi Murmu.
  • Launched by Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in New Delhi.
  • Author: Adarsh Tripathi.
• Central Sahitya Awards 2024 (Rajasthani Language):
  • Punam Chand Godara: Received Yuva Sahityakar Award for "Antsare Aangne".
  • Bhogilal Patidar: Received Bal Sahityakar Award for "Pankheruri Peeda".

Sports

• Junior Asian Judo Cup (China):
  • Yash Yadav: Won a silver medal in the 100 kg category.
  • Aradhya Chopra: Won a bronze medal in the 90 kg category.
• Ashwini Bishnoi (Bhliwara, Wrestling): Won the Under-17 World Wrestling Championship in Athens.
• Krishna Nagar: Won a bronze medal at the British Irish Para-Badminton International Tournament.

Other News

• Kota Stone Production: Affected due to mines being filled with rainwater.
• Jodhpur Agricultural University: Received approval from ICAR to teach natural farming methods to farmers.
• Gauri Mahotsav of Rajasthan: Displayed at the India International Centre Art Gallery, New Delhi.
• Harappan-era Settlement Remains: Found in Ratadiyari Deri, Rajasthan.
• Miss Ocean 2025 Title: Won by Parul Singh.
• 30th Youth Assembly in New York: Dr. Surabh Sankhla is representing India.