Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs: June 20, 2026

Rajasthan Schemes & Policies in News 🏛️

The Rajasthan Devsthan Department has announced an expansion of the Mukhyamantri Varishth Nagarik Tirth Yatra Yojana. Following the trend of pilgrimage subsidies across Indian states (such as Bihar's recent Rs 20,000 assistance for Sindhu Darshan), the Rajasthan government has increased the annual quota of pilgrims to 50,000. The scheme now includes new circuits connecting Ayodhya and the newly inaugurated spiritual centers in South India. Eligibility is restricted to permanent residents of Rajasthan aged 60 and above, with a special 5% reservation for those above 75 years traveling with an attendant.

Exam-Oriented Current Affairs & Key Facts 📝

Economy & Investment

• RIPS 2026 Milestone: The Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme 2026 has successfully attracted investments worth ₹2.5 lakh crore in the first quarter of the fiscal year, primarily in the Green Hydrogen and Semiconductor sectors.
• Bhadla Solar Park Phase V: Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Limited (RRECL) confirmed the completion of the 500 MW expansion at Bhadla, solidifying Rajasthan's position as the leader in installed solar capacity in India.

Governance & Polity

• Digital Rajasthan Mission: The Department of Information Technology & Communication (DoIT&C) launched the 'Jan-Aadhar 3.0' portal, integrating AI-based grievance redressal for 75+ state welfare schemes.
• New District Administration Reforms: The state cabinet approved the establishment of integrated administrative complexes in the newly formed districts (established in 2023) to streamline judicial and executive functions.

Environment & Geography

• Mukhya Mantri Jal Swavlamban Abhiyan (MJSA) 2.0: The second phase reached a milestone today with the completion of 10,000 water harvesting structures in the Aravalli range to combat groundwater depletion.
• Project Leopard: The Forest Department announced a new conservation reserve in the Kumbhalgarh-Raoli Todgarh corridor to protect the increasing leopard population.

One-Liner Revision Notes ⚡

• Rajasthan leads India in solar production with a total capacity exceeding 32 GW as of June 2026.
• The state has allocated ₹150 crore for the development of the 'Maharana Pratap Tourism Circuit'.
• Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma inaugurated the 'Shakti-2026' women empowerment conclave in Jaipur.
• Jodhpur hosted the 3rd Rajasthan International Expo, focusing on handicraft exports.
• The 'Lado Protsahan Yojana' now provides a savings bond of ₹2 lakh on the birth of a girl child.
• Rajasthan's fiscal deficit target for 2026-27 has been revised to 3.2% of GSDP.
• The 'Anuprati Coaching Scheme' has expanded its reach to cover 40,000 students this year.
• A new PM-MITRA Mega Textile Park is being fast-tracked in Jodhpur district.

MCQs from Current Affairs ❓

Q1: Under the updated Mukhyamantri Varishth Nagarik Tirth Yatra Yojana, what is the new annual quota of pilgrims?

• A) 20,000
• B) 30,000
• C) 50,000
• D) 75,000

Q2: Which district in Rajasthan is the primary site for the Bhadla Solar Park expansion?

• A) Bikaner
• B) Jodhpur
• C) Jaisalmer
• D) Barmer

Q3: The RIPS 2026 policy primarily focuses on which emerging sector in Rajasthan?

• A) Textile and Apparel
• B) Green Hydrogen and Semiconductors
• C) Traditional Handicrafts
• D) Cattle Feed Processing

Q4: MJSA 2.0, frequently seen in news, is related to which of the following?

• A) Solar Energy Adoption
• B) Water Self-Reliance
• C) Minority Education
• D) Rural Road Connectivity

Q5: Which state recently announced a ₹20,000 assistance for the Sindhu Darshan Yatra, providing a point of comparison for Rajasthan's pilgrimage policies?

• A) Uttar Pradesh
• B) Madhya Pradesh
• C) Bihar
• D) Haryana