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Rajasthan Current Affairs - August 9, 2025

Government Policy & Governance

  • Rajasthan is the first state in India to grant recognition to the Electropathy medicine system and establish its board.
  • The Electropathy Medical Board in Rajasthan will commence operations from May 1, 2025, with a composition of six members (one Chairperson and five members).
  • Electropathy, a natural medicine system utilizing medicinal properties of botanicals, was discovered in 1865. Electropathy Medicine Day is observed annually on January 11.
  • The Rajasthan AYUSH Policy 2021 has been revised, with a new draft for 2025 recognizing Electropathy.
  • An AYUSH Education Directorate will be established in Jaipur.
  • The Rajasthan government has decided to rename the Khairthal-Tijara district to Bhartri Nagar.

Events & Awards

  • Miss Teen Diva 2025:
    • Grand Finale held at G Studio, Jaipur.
    • Winner: Divya Vadwa.
    • First Runner-up: Arna Chaturvedi.
  • Other Beauty Pageants:
    • Parul Singh won the Miss Ocean India 2025 title, marking the first time a Rajasthani woman has achieved this.
    • Nandini Gupta (Kota) represented India at the Miss World 2025 competition in Hyderabad (May 2025).
  • National Art Exhibition:
    • Organized by Lalit Kala Akademi in New Delhi (Ravindra Sadan).
    • Professor Giriraj Sharma, a metal casting artist from Rajasthan, was honored for his sculpture work.
  • Munshi Premchand Sahitya Samman Samaroh:
    • Held in Jaipur, honored multiple litterateurs.
  • Megh Utsav 2025:
    • Organized by Rajeevika on August 2-3, 2025.

Economy & Development

  • Rising Rajasthan Event (Dec 9-11, 2024, Jaipur):
    • PM Narendra Modi was presented with a "Chandan ki Talwar" (sandalwood sword) crafted by Vinod Jangid, depicting the valor of Maharana Pratap.
    • CM Bhajanlal Sharma announced that "Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas" would be organized annually on December 10.
    • Rajasthan's economy is targeted to reach $350 billion by 2047.
  • Sahakar & Rojgar Mela (July 17, 2025, Dadiya village, Jaipur):
    • Home Minister Amit Shah was presented with a "Chandan ki Mor Pankhi" (sandalwood peacock feather) crafted by Mohit Jangid.
    • Amit Shah announced the opening of 64 Millers outlets and distributed funds under the Gopal Credit Card Yojana.
  • A departmental store has been launched in Vaishali Nagar, Jaipur, as a joint venture between the National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India and the Rajasthan State Cooperative Consumers' Federation.

Commemorative & Historical Figures

  • Acharya Mahapragya:
    • The Central Finance Ministry issued a commemorative coin of ₹100 on his 105th birth anniversary (July 28, 2025).
    • Born in Tamkor village, Jhunjhunu (Rajasthan) in 1920.
    • Took initiation at age 10 and was given the title "Mahapragya" in 1978.
    • He was the 10th Acharya of the Shwetambar Jain sect and passed away in 2010.

Sports & Achievements

  • Manya Shakawat (16 years old, Jaipur): Set a record by continuously horse riding for 50 hours, changing horses every two hours.
  • Divyakriti Singh:
    • An Asian Gold Medalist in Equestrian Dressage.
    • Ranked #1 in Asia in her sport.
    • Recipient of the Arjun Award in 2023.