Rajasthan

Appearance

  • Rajasthan State Current Affairs

    • Departmental Store Initiative
      • First departmental store started in Vaishali Nagar, Jaipur.
      • Joint venture between Indian National Consumer Cooperative Federation (NCCF) and Rajasthan State Cooperative Consumer Federation (CONFED).
      • CONFED was established in 1967.
      • Products offered include organic products and Upahar brand spices.
    • US Vice President Visit to Amer
      • US Vice President JD Vance visited Amer Fort, Jaipur.
      • He was welcomed by elephants named Chanda and पुष्पा (Pushpa).
      • Kunda village in Amer, known as the "Elephant Village," hosted a World Elephant Day event.
      • Elephants Gomti, Chanda, Pushpa, and Babu participated in a ramp walk/catwalk at the Kunda village event.
    • 28th World Congress in Seoul
      • Professor Seema Agrawal represented India at the 28th World Congress held in Seoul.
    • National Teacher Award 2024
      • From Rajasthan, Hukum Chaudhary (Bikaner) and Baljinder Singh (Ganganagar) received the National Teacher Award 2024.
    • 30th Youth Assembly in New York
      • Dr. Surbhi Sankhla represented India at the 30th Youth Assembly in New York.
    • Munshi Premchand Sahitya Samman Samaroh
      • Held on July 31, 2025, at RARI (Rajasthan Agriculture Research Institute) in Durgapura, Jaipur.
      • Honorees: Dr. Rajeev Saxena, Dr. Tushar Jagawat, and Mamta Munjala.
      • Organized by Cultural Centers (North - Patiala, West - Udaipur).
    • Megh Utsav 2025
      • Organized from August 2-3, 2025.
      • Held at Jawahar Kala Kendra, Jaipur (established 1993, architect Charles Correa).
      • Collaboration with Rajivika.
      • Organizers: Rajivika, Cultural Centers (North - Patiala, West - Udaipur), Rajasthan Delphic Council, and the Central Ministry of Culture.
    • Rajivika (Rajasthan Rural Livelihoods Development Council)
      • Established/Registered in October 2010.
      • Works for women empowerment in rural areas.
      • Standing Chairman: Chief Minister (CM). Executive Chairman: Chief Secretary (CS).
      • Brand Ambassador: Ruma Devi.
    • Mahila Nidhi (Women's Fund)
      • Established on August 10, 2022.
      • A collaboration between Rajivika and Stree Nidhi (a Telangana-based organization).
      • Provides financial assistance to women's self-help groups (SHGs).
      • Loans up to ₹40,000 are disbursed within 48 hours; larger amounts within 15 days.
      • Interest rate for SHGs is 2.5% on loans up to ₹1 lakh, supported by an 8% state government interest subsidy.
    • District Name Change (Khairthal Tijara)
      • Rajasthan government decided to change the name of Khairthal Tijara district to Bhartrihari Nagar.
      • The district headquarters will be shifted to Bhiwadi.
      • This decision is part of the new district formation process:
        • Ram Lubhaya Committee formed in March 2022.
        • Announcement of 19 new districts and 3 new divisions on March 17, 2023.
        • Official notification issued on August 4, 2023.
        • Inauguration of new districts on August 7, 2023.

  • Recent Current Affairs (Revision)

    • First Shakti Khanij Udyan: Established in Jor Jaipur.
    • National Academy of Sciences Honorary Scientist: Professor L. S. L. Kothari.
    • Rajasthan International Folk Festival: To be held in Mehrangarh, Jodhpur.
    • Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) ADG: Vinita Thakur appointed by the Central Home Ministry.
    • First Twin City of Rajasthan: Jodhpur-Pali.
    • Book Launch: "The Public Represendent" by Adarsh Tripathi, launched by the Union Education Minister in New Delhi.
    • Macau Cadet & Junior Asian Judo Cup (China): Rajasthan players won silver and bronze medals.