Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs: June 16, 2026

Rajasthan Schemes & Policies in News 🏛️

In the context of the recent interstate water agreements, the Rajasthan Water Resources Policy remains a focal point. The government is emphasizing the integration of the Kishau Dam project with the state's existing water grids to alleviate water scarcity in Northern Rajasthan. This multi-purpose project is vital for augmenting drinking and irrigation water supplies in districts like Churu and Jhunjhunu.

Exam-Oriented Current Affairs & Key Facts 📝

• Polity & Governance: The 2026 update on IAS salary structures confirms the application of the 7th Pay Commission recommendations. Entry-level IAS officers start at Level 10 of the pay matrix with a basic pay of ₹56,100, reaching up to Level 18 (Cabinet Secretary) at ₹2,50,000.
• Water Resources & Environment: Six states—Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, and Delhi—reached a consensus on the Kishau Dam project. The project is estimated to have a 90:10 funding ratio, where the Central Government bears 90% of the cost for the water component.
• Infrastructure: The Kishau Dam will be a 236-meter high concrete gravity dam on the Tons River. It aims to generate 660 MW of power and provide massive irrigation benefits to the northern desert regions of Rajasthan.
• Economy: The decision by the Centre to fund 90% of the water component reduces the fiscal burden on the Rajasthan state budget, allowing funds to be diverted to the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP).

One-Liner Revision Notes ⚡

• Kishau Dam project is being built on the Tons River, a primary tributary of the Yamuna.
• The funding ratio for the water component of the Kishau project is 90% (Centre) and 10% (States).
• A total of 6 states are stakeholders in the Kishau interstate water project.
• The installed capacity for power generation at the Kishau Dam is set at 660 MW.
• Entry-level basic pay for an IAS officer under the 7th Pay Commission is ₹56,100.
• Rajasthan is a beneficiary of the Kishau project for drinking water and irrigation requirements.
• The maximum pay level for an IAS officer is Level 18, reserved for the Cabinet Secretary.

MCQs from Current Affairs ❓

Q1: The Kishau Dam project is proposed to be constructed on which of the following rivers?

• A) Chambal
• B) Tons
• C) Banas
• D) Luni

Q2: What is the ratio of cost-sharing between the Centre and the States for the water component of the Kishau Dam?

• A) 50:50
• B) 75:25
• C) 90:10
• D) 60:40

Q3: How many states/UTs are involved in the consensus for the Kishau dam project?

• A) 4
• B) 5
• C) 6
• D) 7

Q4: According to the 7th Pay Commission, what is the entry-level Pay Level for an IAS officer?

• A) Level 8
• B) Level 10
• C) Level 12
• D) Level 15

Q5: Tons River, on which the Kishau project is located, is a major tributary of which river?

• A) Ganga
• B) Yamuna
• C) Indus
• D) Brahmaputra