• Rajasthan State Government Approves Legal Service Authority Formation

  • Approved the formation of Legal Service Authorities in 8 new districts of Rajasthan.
  • The districts are Phalodi, Didwana, Khairthal, Beawar, Barmer, Deeg, Kotputli, and Salumbar.
  • This follows the increase in the number of districts in Rajasthan (from 33 to 50, then to 41). The Legal Service Authority operates at each district headquarters.

• President's Scout Award

  • Mah-e-Rukh Aarzoo and Anika Ansari from Rajasthan were awarded the President's Scout Award on August 31, 2025.
  • This is the highest award for Scout Guides.
  • Earlier in July 2025, Dinesh Kumar and Yatin Verma also received this award.

• Wagad Prayag Beneshwar Dham

  • The Beneshwar Dham, located in Navatapura, Dungarpur, was recently in the news due to heavy rainfall causing high water levels in the rivers, restricting access for devotees.
  • It is a त्रिवेणी संगम (confluence) of the Mahi, Som, and Jakham rivers.
  • Known as the "Kumbh of Tribals" (आदिवासियों का कुंभ).
  • An annual fair is held here on Magh Purnima.
  • It is known for the worship of a fragmented Shivling and is the ascetic place of Saint Mauji.

• New Variety of Barley Developed

  • The Rajasthan Agricultural Research Institute (RARI), Jaipur, has developed a new variety of barley (जौ) named RD 3064.
  • RARI scientists worked for 10 years on this development.
  • This new variety is suitable for use in chocolates, baby food, and beverages.

• World Boxing Championship (England)

  • Harsh Choudhary from Rajasthan has been selected for the Indian team to participate in the World Boxing Championship.
  • He will compete in the 90 kg weight category.
  • The championship is being held in Liverpool, England.
  • Related:
    • Arundhati Choudhary (Kota): Is the second woman in the country and the first from Rajasthan to join the Indian Army through the sports quota (Boxing).
    • Krishnar Choudhary: Won a gold medal in Shotput at the World Police Games.