Rajasthan

Appearance

Census 2011 Data (India) ​

  • Historical Context:
    • First census: 1872 (Viceroy: Lord Mayo).
    • First decennial census: 1881 (Viceroy: Lord Ripon).
    • First Census Commissioner of India: W.C. Plowden.
    • "Great Demographic Divide" year: 1921 (due to population decrease from famine/epidemics).
  • Census 2011 Overview:
    • 15th census in overall sequence.
    • 7th census since independence (post-1951).
    • Census Commissioner: C. Chandramouli.
    • Motto: "Our Census, Our Future."
    • Total Population: 121.09 crore (ranked 2nd globally at the time).
    • Decadal Growth (2001-2011): 17.7%.
    • Gender Distribution: Males 51.47%, Females 48.53%.
  • Key Demographic Statistics (by State/UT):
    • Area:
      • Largest State: Rajasthan.
      • Smallest State: Goa.
      • Largest Union Territory (UT): Ladakh.
      • Smallest Union Territory (UT): Lakshadweep.
    • Population:
      • Highest (State): Uttar Pradesh (16.51% of India's population).
      • Lowest (State): Sikkim (0.05% of India's population).
    • Decadal Growth (2001-2011):
      • Highest (State): Meghalaya (27.9%).
      • Lowest/Negative Growth (State): Nagaland (-0.6%) – the only state with negative growth.
    • Population Density:
      • India's Average: 382 persons/sq km.
      • Highest (State): Bihar (1106 persons/sq km).
      • Lowest (State): Arunachal Pradesh (17 persons/sq km).
      • Highest (Overall/UT): Delhi (higher than Bihar).
      • Lowest (UT): Lakshadweep.
    • Sex Ratio (Females per 1000 Males):
      • India's Average: 943.
      • Highest (State): Kerala (1084) – the only state with a sex ratio above 1000.
      • Lowest (State): Haryana (879).
    • Child Sex Ratio (0-6 years):
      • Highest (State): Arunachal Pradesh (972).
      • Lowest (State): Haryana (834).
    • Literacy Rate:
      • India's Average: 73%.
      • Male Literacy: 80.09%.
      • Female Literacy: 64.60%.
      • Highest (State): Kerala (94%).
      • Lowest (State): Bihar (61.80%).
    • Rural Population (Percentage):
      • Highest (State): Himachal Pradesh (90% rural).
    • Urban Population:
      • Highest (Percentage, State): Goa (62% urban).
      • Highest (in numbers, State): Maharashtra (5.08 crore urban population).
    • Scheduled Caste (SC) Population:
      • Highest (in numbers, State): Uttar Pradesh.
      • Highest (in percentage, State): Punjab (31.9%).
    • Scheduled Tribe (ST) Population:
      • Highest (in numbers, State): Madhya Pradesh.
      • Highest (in percentage, State): Mizoram (94%).

Current Affairs (August 16-23) ​

  • International Relations & Exercises:
    • Ulchi Freedom Shield: Joint military exercise between South Korea and USA.
    • SLINEX 23: 12th edition of the joint naval exercise between India and Sri Lanka.
    • Lipulekh Pass: India and China agreed to resume trade through this pass in Uttarakhand.
    • Sustainable Power 1404: Naval missile exercise launched by Iran.
  • Environment & Geography:
    • Great Barrier Reef (Australia): Experienced record levels of coral bleaching.
    • Dardanelles Strait (Turkey): Marine traffic temporarily closed due to wildfires.
    • Groundwater Contamination: Central Ground Water Board reported highest nitrate contamination in Rajasthan.
    • Pamba River (Kerala): Included in the National River Conservation Plan by the Central Government.
    • Second Marine Elite Force: Announced by Tamil Nadu for the protection of Olive Ridley turtles.
  • Space & Technology:
    • India's First Earth Observation Satellite Consortium: Includes Pixxel.
    • GeeSpace (China): Launched 11 GsatCom satellites for Internet of Things (IoT) communication.
    • NASA: Announced plans to activate a nuclear reactor on the Moon by 2030.
    • ISRO: Inaugurated the 'Pasang Wangchug Sonam' space laboratory in Arunachal Pradesh.
    • IBM: Launched the IBM India Client Experience Center for quantum computing in Mumbai.
    • NASA's James Webb Space Telescope: Discovered the 29th moon (S/2023 U1) of Uranus.
    • AI Model 'Surya': Launched by NASA with IBM's collaboration for solar storm prediction.
    • UIDAI: Partnered with Starlink for seamless Aadhaar-based customer verification.
    • First AI-Powered Immigration Corridor: Launched by Dubai International Airport.
    • 'Parallel' AI Startup: Launched by Parag Agrawal for building web for machines.
  • National Initiatives & Policies:
    • 77th Independence Day: Celebrated on August 15, 2023 (as stated by speaker, referred to as 79th in sequence).
    • International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM): Hindustan Zinc Limited became the first Indian company to join.
    • Prime Minister Viksit Bharat Rozgar Yojana: Approved budget of ₹99,446 crore by PM Modi.
    • SAP Rating: India's credit rating upgraded to 'BBB Stable' after 18 years.
    • Mission Sudarshan Chakra: Launched by PM Modi for security of key installations using indigenous technology.
    • Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Certification: Indian Oil received India's first ISCC Corsia certification.
    • BSF Cadre Review: Ministry of Home Affairs approved the first-ever cadre review for the Border Security Force.
    • Online Gaming Promotion and Regulation Bill 2023: Includes penalties for liquor-related offenses (3 years imprisonment, ₹1 crore fine).
    • 28th National Conference on e-Governance: To be held in Visakhapatnam.
    • Punjab National Bank: Became the first public bank to transfer its corporate website to the ".bankin" domain.
    • Uttarakhand: Formed the Minority Education Authority after dissolving the Madrasa Board.
    • Jammu & Kashmir Lieutenant Governor: Granted authority to nominate five members.
    • Tata Sikhi Hydro Water Electricity Project: Approved by the Central Government for construction in Arunachal Pradesh.
    • Press Seva Portal: Launched by the Press Registrar General to simplify registration of newspapers and magazines.
    • Second Green Hydrogen Plant: Inaugurated in Gorakhpur.
    • Shakti Yojana (Karnataka): Entered the Golden Book of World Records for transporting over 500 crore women passengers.
    • Shramasi Yojana (West Bengal): Launched to provide ₹5,000/month financial assistance to migrant workers.
    • Patna Purnia Expressway: Declared National Expressway Nine.
    • Tejas Mark 1A Aircraft: Central Government approved 97 aircraft (₹62,000 crore) to replace MiG-21s.
    • One Freezone Passport (Dubai): Launched to streamline business licensing and attract global investment.
    • Lok Sabha: Included Konkani, Kashmiri, and Santhali languages for parliamentary proceedings.
    • OnToxiemeria Project: Associated with Bihar.
    • Agnipath 5 Ballistic Missile: Successful test conducted at Chandipur.
    • Jalalabad City (Uttar Pradesh): Renamed 'Parshurampuri'.
  • Awards & Events:
    • Indian Film Festival of Melbourne 2023: 'Homebound' received the Best Film Award.
    • International Kite Festival: Held in Tamil Nadu.
    • First World Humanoid Robot Games: Held in Beijing.
    • Deep Ocean Mission: India conducted a record human dive (502m) in the North Atlantic with France's assistance.
    • Sabhasar: An AI-based system for summarizing meeting minutes, launched by the Panchayati Raj Ministry.
    • Chennai Grand Masters 2023: Vincent Keymer won the title.
    • Asian Open Short Track Speed Skating Trophy 2023: India to host for the first time in Uttarakhand.
    • World Humanitarian Day: Celebrated on August 19.
    • Miss Universe India 2023: Manika Vishwakarma (from Rajasthan) won the title.
    • Banaras Locomotive: Installed India's first removable solar panel on railway tracks.
    • Cincinnati Open 2023 (Men's Singles): Carlos Alcaraz won the title.
    • Spoken ITTF World Para Competition (USA): Bhana Patel won gold and silver medals.
    • World Mosquito Day: Celebrated on August 20.
    • Lalit Kala Akademi Award: Awarded to Premchand Pukharam from Manipur.
    • First Khelo India Water Sports Festival: Inaugurated in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir.
  • Miscellaneous:
    • Dardnals Strait (Turkey): Sea traffic temporarily closed due to wildfires.
    • Dhiri-o Bullfighting: Demand raised to legalize it in Goa.
    • Chief Minister 'Thaiman Thayu Number' Yojana: Launched in Tamil Nadu to deliver ration to elderly and disabled at home.
    • SAP (Standard & Poor's) Rating: India's rating upgraded to 'BBB Stable' after 18 years.
    • Divyagat 'West Space': A deceased sports figure, primarily associated with Hockey.
    • Apricots from Ladakh: Exported to Saudi Arabia for the first time.
    • Governor La. Ganesan: Passed away (from Nagaland).
    • Sholay Film: Maharashtra Postal Circle released a picture postcard and presentation pack for its golden jubilee.
    • Vidhi Sanwat Sthanantaran Divas (Legal Transfer Day): Celebrated in Puducherry on August 16.
    • Vaneda Discover Mission by 2036: Announced by Russia.
    • Foxconn's Second Largest Unit Outside China: Located in Bengaluru, started iPhone 17 production.
    • Shariya Tribe: Researchers from Banaras Hindu University (BHU) found a high rate of TB due to genetic factors in this tribe.
    • IMD World Competitiveness Ranking 2023: India ranked 41st (previous rank 39th).
    • First 100% Digital Literate State: Kerala achieved this status.
    • NATO: Announced plans to establish its logistics headquarters in Sweden.
    • Indian Boxing Federation President: Ajay Singh re-elected for a third consecutive term.
    • WHO: Certified Nepal for Rubella elimination.