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India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023: Rajasthan Forest and Tree Cover Growth

• Report Details: The 18th India State of Forest Report (ISFR) 2023 was prepared by the Forest Survey of India, Dehradun. It was presented in 2024 by the Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav.
• Growth in Forest and Tree Cover: Between 2021 and 2023, Rajasthan recorded an increase of 394.46 square kilometers in forest and tree cover.
• National Ranking: Based on this growth, Rajasthan holds the 4th position in the country.
• National Comparison: The states with the highest growth in forest cover are:
  1. Chhattisgarh
  2. Uttar Pradesh
  3. Odisha
• National Ranking: Rajasthan holds the 4th position in the country in terms of increasing forest and tree cover. 4. Rajasthan 5. Jharkhand

Recorded Forest Area in Rajasthan (ISFR 2023 Data)

• Total Recorded Forest Area: 32,869 square kilometers.
• Percentage of Total Area: This accounts for approximately 9.60% of Rajasthan's total geographical area.
  • Reserved Forests: 37.04% of the recorded forest area.
  • Protected Forests: 56.55% of the recorded forest area.
  • Unclassed Forests: 6.40% of the recorded forest area.
  • Highest Forest Cover: Udaipur (based on both area and percentage).
  • Lowest Forest Cover: Churu (based on both area and percentage).

Upcoming Topics for Analysis

• Scientific Development: CSC 68 improved variety developed by scientists.
• Scholarship Scheme: Swami Vivekananda Scholarship for Academic Excellence.
• International Competition: 7th International Biology Olympiad 2026 (participation/medals by Rajasthan students).
• World Records: Inclusion of a Rajasthan student in the Influencer Book of World Records.
• Assistive Technology: Chair developed to assist children suffering from cerebral palsy.
• Sports Leadership: Appointment of a Rajasthan player as captain of the Sporting Club Delhi.

Mustard Crop: CS 68 Variety

• Development: The CS 68 variety was developed by scientists at the Krishi Vigyan Kendra (KVK), Fatehpur (Sikar).
• Crop Classification: Mustard is a Rabi oilseed crop.
  • Rajasthan ranks first in the country in mustard and rapeseed production.
  • Rajasthan contributes approximately 43.43% of the total mustard and rapeseed production in India.
  • Maturity Period: 128 to 134 days.
  • Yield: 20 to 22 quintals per hectare.

Directorate of Rapeseed-Mustard Research (DRMR), Sewar

• Location: Sewar, Bharatpur.
• Establishment Date: October 20, 1993.
• Directorate Status: Granted the status of a Directorate in 2009.
• Affiliation: Operates under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
• Varieties: The institution has previously released new mustard varieties, including "Bharat Sarson 7" and "Bharat Sarson 8".

Rajasthan Agricultural Research Institute (RARI), Jaipur

• Administrative Control: RARI operates under the Sri Karan Narendra Agriculture University, Jobner (Jaipur). It does not operate under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR).
• Bajra (Pearl Millet) Research: RARI developed the world's first "Three-Way" variety of Bajra, named RHB 273.

Date Palm Research

• New Varieties: New varieties of date palm, specifically ST-1, ST-2, and ST-3, have been developed.
• Developer: These varieties were developed by Dr. Prabhulal Saini.

Swami Vivekananda Scholarship for Academic Excellence Scheme

• Launch Date: August 20, 2021.
• Nodal Department: Higher Education Department.
• Objective: To provide financial assistance to meritorious students for pursuing studies in top institutions within India and abroad.
• Initial Capacity: The scheme started with 500 seats for meritorious students.
• Reservation: 30% of the seats are reserved for female students.
• Expansion (2026-27): The number of seats is set to increase to 700 for the year 2026-27.
  • Domestic Allocation: 600 seats for students admitted to top institutions in India.
  • International Allocation: 100 seats for students admitted to the world's top 50 institutions.
• Academic Year 2026-27: The scheme will provide financial assistance/scholarships to 700 students.
  • International Institutions: Applicants must have secured at least 75% marks in their last examination.
  • Domestic Institutions: Applicants must have secured at least 65% marks in their last examination.
• Eligible Courses: Undergraduate (UG), Postgraduate (PG), and PhD studies.
  • E1: Annual income up to ₹8 lakh.
  • E2: Annual income between ₹8 lakh and ₹25 lakh.
  • E3: Annual income above ₹25 lakh.
• Exclusion: Students with an annual family income exceeding ₹25 lakh are not eligible for the scholarship for studies within domestic institutions.
• Nomenclature: The scheme was formerly known as the "Rajiv Gandhi Scholarship for Academic Excellence."

International Biology Olympiad 2026

• Achievement: Nishit Colony won a silver medal at the 37th International Biology Olympiad held in Ludhiana.
• Origin: Nishit Colony belongs to the Pali district.
• Event Details: The 37th International Biology Olympiad was held in Lithuania from July 12 to July 19.
• Achievement: Nishit Kalani won a silver medal at this event.
• Background: Nishit Kalani is from the Pali district.

Produce

• Mehndi (Henna).

Vegetation

• Neem.

Industry

• Textile/Cloth industry.

Tourism

• Ranakpur Jain Temples.
• Features a leopard safari.

Sports

• Basketball.

District Administration Initiative

• The administration launched an innovation titled "Aao Gaon Chalein" (Come, let's go to the village) to engage with people from Pali who are migrants.

Smart Village Program

• Sawai Pura village is included under the Smart Village program.

Statue of Peace

• The "Statue of Peace" (Shanti ki Pratima) is located in Pali and is associated with Jainism.

NexGen Textile Park

• Located in Pali on the banks of the Bandi River.

Umaid Mills

• Located within the NexGen Textile Park area; it is the largest cloth mill in Rajasthan and was established in 1942.

Jawai Dam

• Leopard Safari: The dam area features a leopard safari.
• Tourist Facilities: A resort named "The Jawai Villa" is located near the dam.
• Additional Features: The area includes a crocodile habitat.
• Geography: The site is characterized by hilly terrain where safari jeeps operate.

Location

• Pali.

Title

• Known as the "Amrit Sarovar of Marwar."

Jadan Village (Pali)

• Infrastructure: The village is home to an "Om-shaped" university.

Goat Milk Products

• Innovation: Products such as shampoo and soap are being manufactured using goat milk.

Lavanya Lalwani: Influencer Book of World Records

• Achievement: Lavanya Lalwani, a student from Jaipur, secured a place in the "Influencer Book of World Records" in the children's category.
• Personal Details: Born on August 31, 2018, she achieved this at the age of 7.
  • Recited 173 general knowledge topics in 3 minutes and 6 seconds.
  • Answered 100 questions in under 2 minutes.
  • Identified 15 famous temples by their photographs in 20 seconds.

Neha Solanki: Buddy Chair Innovation

• Inspiration: Neha Solanki (from Jodhpur) developed a specialized chair after facing difficulties in finding appropriate seating for her son, who suffers from cerebral palsy, during school admission.
• Innovation: She collaborated with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, special educators, and parents to establish "Unnati Adaptive Devices."
• Product: Developed the "Buddy Chair" (also referred to as "Dost Chair"), designed to help children with cerebral palsy sit in a correct and safe posture.
• Recognition: The device has received a patent, and Neha Solanki has been selected for the "Grassroot Innovation Award."
• Academic Pursuit: This experience motivated her to pursue a Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Psychology.
• Innovation: Developed the "Buddy Chair" (also known as "Dost Chair") to assist children with cerebral palsy in maintaining a correct and safe sitting posture.
• Background: The initiative was inspired by her personal experience when schools denied admission to her son, motivating her to create a solution for children facing similar challenges.
• Collaboration: Developed in partnership with physiotherapists, occupational therapists, special educators, and parents under the entity "Unnati Adaptive Devices."
• Personal Details: Neha Solanki is from Jodhpur.

Durand Cup: Supporting Club Delhi

• Captaincy: Mohammad Kaif, a resident of Kota, has been appointed as the captain of the "Supporting Club Delhi" for the Durand Cup.
• Tournament Context: The Durand Cup is described as Asia's oldest football tournament.
  • Prahlad Fada is the Chairman of the Rajasthan Football Association.
  • Gagan Singh Rajvi is also associated with football.

Utkarsh Classes: Monsoon Mega Offer

• Offer Details: A "Monsoon Mega Offer" is available until July 25, providing up to 90% discount on all online courses on the Utkarsh app.
• Additional Benefits: Every course includes a free recorded course.
• Coupon Code: Using the coupon code "ROD15" before April 23 provides an additional 15% discount.
  • Fateh 3.0: A live-from-studio batch for the URO (Executive Officer) exam.
  • Baahubali Batch: Available for 13 different recruitment exams, offered in both offline (Jaipur/Jodhpur) and online modes.
  • Other Offerings: Live-from-classroom batches for Rajasthan Police Constable (Jaipur/Jodhpur), CET 10+2, Video (VDO), and Computer Instructor (Paper 1 live-from-studio, Paper 2 recorded).
  • Combo Batches: CET Graduation + Video combo batch is available.
  • Patwar: Live-from-studio batch available, including a CET + Patwar combo.
  • District Darshan: Reduced from ₹250 to ₹175.
  • Half-Yearly (Ardh-Varshikank): Reduced from ₹110 to ₹88.
  • Rajasthan Geography Question Bank: ₹182.
  • Geography Written Books: ₹154.
  • Yearly (Varshikank) 2025: ₹36.
  • History Question Bank: ₹88.
  • Rajasthan Economic Review and Budget 2026-27: ₹40.
  • Art and Culture Question Bank: ₹198.
  • Geography and Rajasthan Question Bank: ₹149.

Panchayati Raj Election Process

• Schedule: The Panchayati Raj Election Commission has decided to commence the election process for local bodies starting from August 15 to November.

Cyber Security Campaign

• Launch Date: The campaign to increase public awareness regarding cyber security was initiated on July 20, 2026.

Health Awareness Initiative: Bambora, Udaipur

• Program: "Arogya Mitra" and "Arogya Sakhi" were prepared for door-to-door primary health check-ups and awareness in Bambora, Udaipur.

Mrs. India 2026

• Winner: Akanksha Chaudhary won the title at the grand finale held in Jaipur.

Date Palm Plantation Expansion

• Scheme: The expansion of date palm plantation area in Western Rajasthan is being conducted under the "Rashtriya Krishi Vikas Yojana."