Rajasthan

Appearance

Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC)

  • Dr. Manju Sharma resigned from her position as a member of the RPSC.
  • Her name was linked to controversies surrounding alleged irregularities in past examinations (e.g., SI recruitment, ARO exam) by the High Court.
  • The RPSC was established on December 22, 1949, following an ordinance on August 20, 1949.
  • Initially, it comprised one Chairman (S.K. Ghosh) and two members.
  • Currently, the RPSC consists of one Chairman (Utkal Ranjan Sahoo) and 10 members (increased from the previous 7).
  • RPSC positions are constitutional.
  • Members are appointed by the Governor, with a tenure of 6 years or until they reach 62 years of age, whichever comes first.

Helicopter Service to Temples

  • A trial for a private helicopter service from Delhi to Khatushyamji Temple (Sikar) and Salasar Balaji Temple was conducted on August 31, 2025.
  • The estimated cost for this service is ₹95,000 per person.
  • Khatushyamji Temple is a significant site for spiritual tourism; the 2024-25 budget allocated ₹100 crore for its development, aiming to replicate the Ujjain model.

Miss Teen International 2025

  • The Miss Teen International 2025 competition took place in Jaipur.
  • The title was awarded to Lorena Ruiz from Spain.
  • Other beauty pageant winners mentioned:
    • Parul Singh won Miss Ocean India 2025.
    • Manika Vishwakarma from Ganganagar won Miss Universe India 2025 and will represent India in the Miss Universe 2025 competition.

Savitri Mata Fair

  • A two-day fair was organized on August 30-31, 2025, at the Savitri Mata Temple in Pushkar, Ajmer.
  • The Savitri Mata Temple also features a रोपवे (ropeway), which was inaugurated on May 3, 2016.

Vande Bharat Trains

  • Jodhpur is set to receive its second Vande Bharat train, which will operate from Jodhpur to Jaipur and further to Delhi via Alwar.
  • Currently operational Vande Bharat trains in Rajasthan include:
    • Ajmer to Chandigarh (via Delhi): Inaugurated on April 12, 2023, and operational from April 13, 2023.
    • Bhagat Ki Kothi (Jodhpur) to Sabarmati: Operational from July 7, 2023.
    • Jaipur to Udaipur: Operational from September 24, 2023.
  • Other announced Vande Bharat routes include Jaipur to Jodhpur (via Ajmer) and Bikaner to Delhi (via Churu).
  • A Vande Bharat train maintenance depot is being established near Bhagat Ki Kothi in Jodhpur.

Governor's Book Launch

  • To mark the completion of one year in office, a book titled "Abhuday Ki Ore" (Towards Progress) was released by the current Governor, Haribhau Kishan Rao Bagde.
  • Governor Haribhau Kishan Rao Bagde took oath on July 31, 2024.
  • The book was formally launched by Somati Devi, a Bhil woman from Ramdevra (Pokaran).

Para World Ranking Archery Tournament

  • A Para World Ranking Archery Tournament was held in Europe (Czech Republic).
  • Two athletes from Rajasthan secured gold medals: Dhanaram Godara and Shyam Sundar Swami.

Recent State Developments (Revision)

  • The Fourth Session of the 16th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly commenced on September 1, 2025.
  • Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Ayurveda University will offer Ayurveda education in colleges in Britain and Germany.
  • The Ramon Magsaysay Award for 2025 will be presented to the Foundation to Educate Girls Globally (FTEG).
  • A Vedic Mathematics astronomical instrument has been installed in Kota.
  • NH 48 in Rajasthan has been included in the Central Government's barrier-free toll system.
  • Under the PM Suryaghar Yojana, 150 units of free electricity per month have been announced for Rajasthan.
  • Anushka Bhati won a gold medal with a score of 93 in the double trap individual event at the 16th Asian Shooting Championship held in Kazakhstan.