Appointments & Honors

• Haridev Joshi Journalism and Mass Communication University: Professor Nand Kishor Pandey appointed Vice-Chancellor (Kulaguru). The university was established in Jaipur in 2019.
  • The term "Kulaguru" for Vice-Chancellors was announced in the Budget 2025-26 and enacted by the Rajasthan Universities (Amendment) Bill 2025, passed on March 20, 2025.
  • Other Kulaguru appointments include Professor Tribhuvan Sharma for Veterinary University Jaipur and Professor Akhil Ranjan Garg for Bikaner Technical University (the first 'Kulaguru' order in the state).
• National Handloom Award 2024: Doongarram from Jaisalmer was honored at the 11th National Handloom Day celebration in Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
  • National Handloom Day is observed annually on August 7th.
• Asian Para-Olympic Committee Conference: Devendra Jhajharia represented India. He is a para javelin thrower (F46 category) from Churu and the current President of the Indian Para-Olympic Committee.

MoUs & Initiatives

• Livelihood for Forest-Dependent Communities: An MoU was signed between Rajasthan Vaniki & Jaiv Vividhata Vikas Samiti and Rajeevika (Rajasthan Gramin Ajivika Vikas Parishad) to strengthen the livelihood of communities dependent on forests.
  • Rajeevika was established in October 2010. Its Brand Ambassador is Ruma Devi.
  • The Rajasthan Vaniki & Jaiv Vividhata Vikas Karyakram is supported by France and operates in 13 districts.

Sports & Achievements

• Mount Elbrus Expedition: Vivek Jain of Jaipur successfully hoisted the Indian flag on Mount Elbrus, Europe's highest peak. This expedition was supported by the Rajasthan Rajya Krida Parishad.
  • Rajasthan Rajya Krida Parishad:
    • Patron: Governor
    • Vice-Patron: Chief Minister
    • Current President: Neeraj K. Pawan
    • Awards distributed:
      • Maharana Pratap Khel Puraskar (established 1982-83), the highest award for players in Rajasthan, with a prize of ₹5 Lakh.
      • Guru Vashishth Award (established 1985-86), the highest award for coaches in Rajasthan, with a prize of ₹5 Lakh.
• Notable Athletes & Awards:
  • Devendra Jhajharia:
    • Para-Olympic Medals: 2 Gold (2004 Athens, 2016 Rio), 1 Silver (Tokyo).
    • Awards: Arjun Award (2004), Major Dhyanchand Khel Ratna Award (2017), Padma Shri (2012), Padma Bhushan (2022).
  • Geeta Samota (Sikar): CISF's first woman officer to summit Mount Everest, currently posted at Udaipur Airport.

Events & Observances

• Army Day Parade 2026: For the first time, the Army Day Parade (January 15th) will be held outside a military area in Jaipur, making it open to the public.
  • The Southern Western Army Command Headquarters is located in Jaipur.
  • Jhunjhunu is known as the 'Land of Soldiers'.
  • The 2025 Army Day Parade in Pune featured women's unit representation by Sandhya Mahila from Jhunjhunu.
• World Tribal Day 2025: The state-level ceremony was organized in Sagwara, Dungarpur, on August 9th.
  • Sagwara was chosen as Manikya Lal Verma established the Khandlai Ashram there in 1934.
• Other State-level Events:
  • Farmer Conference: Ajmer, December 13, 2024.
  • PM Visit: Dadia, Jaipur, December 17, 2024.
  • Amit Shah Visit: Dadia, Jaipur, July 2025, for the Sahakarita & Rojgar Utsav.
  • International Yoga Day: State-level program held at Khuri Sand Dunes on June 21st.

Policies & Regulations

• Rajasthan Handloom Policy 2022: Implemented on September 17, 2022 (MSME Day).
  • Key features: Annual Handicraft Fair in Jaipur every December, loans up to ₹3 Lakh for registered artisans, establishment of Handicraft Design Center and Ideal Bank in Jaipur, and a Center of Excellence for Handicraft in Jodhpur.
• New MSME Policy: Rajasthan MSME Policy 2024 was introduced on December 4, 2024, as part of nine new policies.

Other News

• Jalebi Leopard: A female leopard named Jalebi from Jhalana (Rajasthan's first leopard safari) passed away.
• Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme: Devasthan Department invited applications for the scheme.
• By-Elections: Scheduled for September 3rd in Jaipur, Bhilwara, and Tonk.
• Historical Swing: A 500-year-old marble swing is preserved in the 9th-century Narsingh Temple in Amer.
• Elephant Village Fashion Show: An event featuring decorated elephants, including a birthday celebration for a 23-year-old elephant named Jonaali, took place at Hathi Gaon.

Previous Lecture's Revision (Current Affairs)

• First Sex Semen Lab in State: Bassi, Jaipur.
• First High-Speed Trial Test Track: Jaipur-Jodhpur rail route.
• GI Tag Application Accepted: Thar Jeera (Western Rajasthan spice).
• Best Performing Districts in 'Give Up' Campaign (National Food Security Scheme): Jaipur, Sikar, Udaipur, Bikaner, and Banswara.
• IIT Jodhpur Technical Education Expansion Center: Pratapnagar, Jaipur.
• Book Release: Governor unveiled S.S. Dubey's book "Rajasthan Itihas Evam Kala Sanskriti Kosh."
• Athletics Federation of India Appointment: Krishna Poonia appointed member of the Indian Athletics Senior Selection Committee.