Rajasthan

Rajasthan's First Organic Market: Established at the State Institute of Agricultural Marketing (SIAM) in Jaipur.
- SIAM was established in 1993 and operates as an autonomous body under the Rajasthan Agriculture Department.
- The market features 10 rent-free shops for farmers to sell only certified organic products.
Agricultural Mobile Applications:
- Dhara App: Enables farmers to access their land records (Jamabandi/Girdawari).
- Raj Kisan Girdawari App: Launched on August 1, 2025, with the tagline "अपनी फसल अपनी गिरदावरी" (My Crop, My Girdawari).
Agricultural Research & Development (Related Institutions):
- Maharana Pratap University of Agriculture and Technology, Udaipur: Developed new varieties of maize (Pratap Shankar Six) and opium (Chetak).
- Agriculture University, Jodhpur: Features a Constitution Park, publishes "Marudhara" magazine, and developed varieties like Jodhpur Jeera One (cumin) and Rajgira 0.2 (nutritious grain).
- Swami Keshwanand University: Recognized as Rajasthan's first Agricultural University.

National Livestock Mission (NLM) Funding: Rajasthan received 411.03 lakh under the Live Stock Health Disease Control Program (LSDCP) as part of the NLM.
- NLM Details:
  - A central government scheme launched in 2014-15 by the Central Animal Husbandry and Dairy Development Department.
  - Funding pattern: 60:40 (Centre:State) for plains and 90:10 for North-Eastern/Himalayan states.
  - Four Sub-missions: Animal Husbandry Development, Pig Development in the North-Eastern region, Fodder and Feed Development, and Skill and Technical Development.

Meseum of Grace, Nathdwara: Inaugurated by the Chief Minister under the Krishna Circuit scheme.
- Swadesh Darshan Scheme: Launched by the Central Government in 2014-15, it includes 15 tourism circuits across India.
- Rajasthan's Circuits: Rajasthan is part of four circuits: Krishna, Desert, Heritage, and Spiritual.
- Krishna Circuit: Includes sites in Gujarat (Dwarka), Haryana (Kurukshetra), Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh (Mathura, Vrindavan, Gokul, Barsana), and Odisha (Puri).
- Rajasthan's sites in Krishna Circuit: Nathdwara (Rajsamand), Govind Dev Ji temple (Jaipur), and Khatushyam Ji (Sikar).
Nathdwara (Rajsamand) Other Highlights:
- First 5G service in Rajasthan was launched here.
- Home to "Vishwas Swaroopam," the world's tallest Shiva statue (369 ft), sculpted by Naresh Kumawat.
Jadan Village, Pali: Features an Om-shaped University.
Longewala, Jaisalmer: Location of a War Museum.

Rising Rajasthan Partnership Conclave 2025: Scheduled for December 9-10, 2025.
- Previous "Rising Rajasthan" Event (Dec 9-11, 2024, JECC Jaipur):
  - Inaugurated by PM Narendra Modi on December 9, 2024, who was presented with a sandalwood sword by sculptor Vinod Jangid depicting Maharana Pratap's valor.
  - Chief Minister's Announcements:
    - December 10 declared as "Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas" (Non-Resident Rajasthani Day).
    - Rajasthan's economy is projected to reach $350 billion by 2030 (within the next five years).
  - Partner Countries: Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Cuba, Denmark, Japan, Malaysia, Morocco, Nepal, Oman, Poland, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Venezuela.
  - Participating Countries: Australia, Chad, Ecuador, Egypt, Finland, Germany, Ghana, Indonesia, Iraq, Madagascar, Paraguay, Russia, Seychelles, the UK, Zimbabwe.
- Conclave 2025 Activities: Will host the Pravasi Rajasthani Diwas and distribute PARSA (Pravasi Rajasthani Samman) awards.

Flying Dinosaur Fossils, Jaisalmer: Found in Megha village, Jaisalmer.
- The fossils show a flying dinosaur-like structure, 6-7 feet long, possibly from the Jurassic period, and approximately 180 million years old.
- Other Dinosaur-related Discoveries in Jaisalmer:
  - Fatehgarh: Evidence of dinosaur extinction.
  - Akal Wood Fossil Park: Further evidence of dinosaurs.
  - Thaiyat Hills: Dinosaur footprints.
  - Jethwai Village: Evidence of herbivorous dinosaurs, approximately 167 million years old.
Archaeological Findings:
- Bahaj Village, Deeg: Ongoing excavation revealing evidence of an ancient civilization.
Khoodi Village, Deeg: Hosted the State-level Yoga Day on June 21, 2025.
Kukas, Jaipur: Site of water conservation efforts.

Malharam Mali Smriti Sahitya Shri Samman: Awarded to Dr. Padmaja Sharma by the Rashtrabhasha Hindi Prachar Samiti.
Solar Energy Capacity (July 2025): Rajasthan's solar energy capacity is 32,317 MW.
Sanskrit Education Policy: Rajasthan Sanskrit Education Department decided to include Brahmi script in Sanskrit textbooks for the 7th grade.
Independence Day Invitation: Sarpanches were invited to the Independence Day celebrations.
Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyan Review: The effectiveness and progress of the "Suposhit Gram Panchayat Abhiyan" are being evaluated by a team from Kerala.