Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Visit to Rajasthan (2024-2025)

• 25 September 2025, Napla Village, Banswara:
  • Laying of Foundation Stones (Shilanyas):
    • 590 MW Akshay Urja Project in Bikaner.
    • Nine works of the Ram Jal Setu Link Project.
  • Dedications (Lokarpan):
    • 1400 MW Solar Energy Project.
    • 925 MW Nok Solar Park (located in Phalodi).
  • Inaugurations:
    • Mahi Atomic Energy Plant (Napla village, Banswara), comprising 4 units of 700 MW each, totaling 2800 MW.
    • Operation of three new trains: Jodhpur-Delhi (Vande Bharat), Bikaner-Delhi (Vande Bharat), and Udaipur-Chandigarh.
    • Distributed 15,000 appointment letters.
• Previous Visits:
  • 9 December 2024, Jaipur: Attended the "Rising Rajasthan" program.
  • 17 December 2024, Dadiya Village, Jaipur: Laid the foundation for the Ram Jal Setu Link Project.
  • 22 May 2025, Bikaner: Visited Karni Mata Temple in Deshnok; virtually inaugurated 103 Amrit Railway Stations nationwide, with 8 in Rajasthan.

International Bhutan-India Literature Festival

• Event: Bhutan-India Literature Festival, held in Thimphu, Bhutan, from 12-17 September 2025.
• Award: Kaushalya Agarwal was honored with the "Bhutan Bhartiya Sahitya Ratna Award."
• Related Literary Awards (Central Sahitya Akademi 2024, Rajasthani Language):
  • Poonam Chand Godara: Received the Yuva Sahityakar Award for his work "Antasre Aangane."
  • Bhogilal Patidar: Received the Bal Sahityakar Award for his work "Pankheru Ri Peeda."

Operation Sindoor and Desert Warfare Training

• Pahalgam Attack: Occurred on 22 April 2025.
• Operation Sindoor: Launched by the Indian government on 7 May 2025, in response to the Pahalgam attack.
• Operation Shield: A blackout and drill conducted in Rajasthan on 31 May as part of Operation Sindoor.
• High-Tech Training: High-tech training for desert warfare soldiers is being conducted for the first time post-Operation Sindoor at the Military Station Jodhpur (Konakor).

International Earth Science Conference

• Conference: "Advancing Frontiers in Earth Sciences: Innovation, Challenges & Future Perspectives."
• Organizer: Banasthali Vidyapith, Niwai, Tonk.
  • Established by Hiralal Shastri.
  • A student from Banasthali Vidyapith, Astha Poonia, became the first female Naval Fighter Pilot.

Rajasthan Millets and Mustard Conclave 2025

• Event: Rajasthan Millets and Mustard Conclave 2025.
• Location: Jaipur.
• Date: 17 September 2025.
• Organizers: FICCI and Rajasthan Agriculture Department.
• Millets (Mota Anaj/Shri Ann):
  • "Millets Promotion Mission" was part of the 2022-23 Agriculture Budget.
  • A Centre of Excellence for Millets has been established in Jodhpur.
• Mustard (Sarson):
  • National Mustard Research Center is located at Sevar, Bharatpur.
    • Established on 20 October 1993.
    • Granted Directorate status in 2009.
    • Developed two new varieties: Bharat Sarson 7 (for Northeast India) and Bharat Sarson 8 (for North India).
• Rajasthan Budget Context:
  • Gender Budget: 2012-13.
  • Paperless Budget: 2021-22.
  • Agriculture Budget: 2022-23 (initially 11 missions, now 12).
  • Green Budget: 2025-26.

Paper Processing Unit from Farm Stubble

• Initiative: A processing unit for making paper from farm stubble (Parali) has been launched.
• Location: Sanganer, Jaipur.
• Significance: Aims to produce environmentally friendly paper, reduce stubble burning, and provide additional income to farmers.
• Sanganer Context:
  • Known for Sanganeri Print (GI Tag).
  • CM Bhajan Lal Sharma is the MLA from Sanganer.
• Other Notable Places:
  • Menar and Khichan: Granted Ramasar Site status on 4 June 2025.
  • Devmali Village, Beawar: Awarded "Best Tourism Village."

Para Badminton International Tournament in China

• Event: Para Badminton International Tournament.
• Location: China.
• Rajasthan Player: Krishna Nagar won a Silver medal.
• Krishna Nagar's Achievements:
  • Category: SH6.
  • Gold medal in Tokyo Para Olympics.
  • Gold medal in World Para Championship.
• Other Notable Para-Athletes:
  • Mona Agarwal: Shooter (SH1 category). Won Bronze in Paris Para Olympics; awarded Arjun Award 2024.
  • Avani Lekhara: Shooter (SH1 category, 10m Air Rifle). Won two medals (Gold, Bronze) in Tokyo Para Olympics; won one medal (Gold in 10m Air Rifle) in Paris Para Olympics.

Current Affairs Revision

• RPSC Members: Recent appointments included multiple individuals (implies "All of the above" was the answer).
• World's First Ayurvedic Center of Excellence: To be developed in Jaipur.
• State-Level Amrita Haat: Organized from 21-30 September 2025.
• Nishulk Uniform Yojana: The statement that ₹1000 will be provided was incorrect.
• National Atal Award (by National Atal Foundation): Awarded to Pandit Suresh Mishra.
• Central Government's Gender Equality Index (2023-24) for Rajasthan: GPI was 0.96.
• 19th State-Level Senior Wushu Competition 2025:
  • Best Male Player: Manas Thappiyal.
  • Best Female Player: Mehak Sharma.