Current Affairs Rajasthan (August 29, 2025)

Census 2027

• The Census 2027 (originally due in 2021) is commencing with a pre-test phase.
• Reference Dates:
  • Hilly/Snowy regions: October 1, 2026.
  • Other regions: March 1, 2027.
• Key Officials:
  • India's Census Commissioner: Mrityunjay Kumar Narayan.
  • Rajasthan's Census Director: Vishnu Charan Malik.
• A state-level Coordination Committee, chaired by the Chief Secretary, has been formed.
• Pre-test Locations in Rajasthan:
  • Jaipur: Initiated in a slum area.
  • Barmer: Covers 7 wards in urban areas.
  • Dungarpur: Includes 58 villages in the Sagwara region.
• The census aims to be fully digital, utilizing a mobile application with pre-decided questions for data collection and online submission. The pre-test is to evaluate the app's functionality and question efficacy.

Ayurvedic Diets in Food Safety Category

• The National Institute of Ayurveda (NIA), Jaipur, has had 90 Ayurvedic diets included in the Food Safety Category.
• NIA was dedicated to the nation on November 13, 2020, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
• The "Center of Excellence for Ayurveda" is also located at NIA Jaipur.
• This inclusion was announced during the "Ayurved Aahar" national education program held on August 25, 2025.
• The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) is responsible for this inclusion.
• Related Initiative: FSSAI's "Eat Right" initiative aims to promote healthy eating. Mansarovar Chaupati in Jaipur was the first location in Rajasthan to receive the "Eat Right" certification.

Literary Awards

• Madhya Pradesh Sahitya Akademi Awards: The Ramchandra Shukla Award was conferred upon three Rajasthan litterateurs:
  • Dr. Rajesh Kumar Vyas
  • Professor Nand Kishor Pandey
  • Rajendra Mohan Sharma

Voter Registration in Rajasthan

• The Election Commission of India (ECI) has partnered with Rajasthan's Education Department through an MoU to simplify voter registration.
• Aim: To facilitate voter registration for students aged 17 and above, studying in classes 9 to 12. These students can register their names in the voter list, becoming eligible to vote once they turn 18.
• ECI Background:
  • A constitutional body outlined in Part 15, Articles 324-329 of the Indian Constitution.
  • Comprises one Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners.
  • Current Chief Election Commissioner: Gyanesh Kumar (26th).
  • Established on January 25, 1950, celebrated as National Voters' Day.
  • Conducts elections for Lok Sabha, Rajya Sabha, State Legislative Assemblies, President, and Vice President.

First 'Bal Sabha' (Children's Assembly)

• The country's first "Bal Sabha" was organized in Rajasthan by the Heritage Municipal Corporation, Jaipur.
• The event, titled "Kaun Banega Bal Parshad" (Who will become a Child Councilor), took place on August 15, 2025.

Kali Bai Bhil Chapter Removal

• The Rajasthan State Council of Educational Research and Training (RSCE), Udaipur, has removed a chapter related to Kali Bai Bhil from Class 5 textbooks.
• RSCE Background:
  • Established on November 11, 1978, based on the recommendations of the Mehrotra Committee.
  • Initially known as SIRT (State Institute of Educational Research and Training), it was renamed RSCE on August 14, 2018.
  • Functions as an educational advisor and designs school curricula.
• Kali Bai Bhil:
  • Known as the "Goddess of Literacy."
  • Associated with the historic Rastapal Incident of June 1947, where she sacrificed her life at 13 years old to save her teacher from British forces.
  • Her panorama is located in Dungarpur.
  • The state also runs the Kali Bai Bhil Medhavi Chhatra Scooty Yojana (launched April 1, 2020).

Pro Kabaddi League Season 12

• The Pro Kabaddi League (PKL) Season 12 began on August 29, 2025.
• Nitin Rawal has been appointed as the captain for the Jaipur Pink Panthers team in PKL Season 12.

Recent Current Affairs (Revision)

• Bhubaneswar Conference: Om Birla inaugurated the conference of chairpersons of committees related to Scheduled Caste and Scheduled Tribe welfare.
• National CIPS Innovation Award 2024: Rajasthan's Department of Information Technology and Communication received this award for the Raj Kisan Sathi App portal project.
• Wildlife: A rare Caracal (wild cat) was sighted in the Dholpur Karauli Tiger Reserve, Rajasthan.
• "Sunday on Cycle" Campaign: The Rajasthan Police organized this campaign under the Fit India Mission, an initiative of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, Government of India.
• Security: Drone jamming guns will be deployed in areas from Hindu Mal Court to Bakhasar to counter drone threats.
• Empowerment Initiative: Energy Efficiency Services Limited signed an MoU with Rajeevika to create "Solar Didis" through self-help groups.
• Cricket Awards: Mahipal Lamror was honored with the Mathuradas Mathur Cricket Award 2025 in the Senior category.