Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs: 02/09/2026

Rajasthan Schemes & Policies in News 🏛️

The Rajasthan government has introduced the New Industrial Development Policy 2026, which specifically targets high-growth sectors such as semiconductors, data centers, and logistics. This policy aims to position Rajasthan as a global manufacturing hub. Additionally, the Raj-UNNATI initiative was lauded by the Cabinet Secretary for its effectiveness in project monitoring and streamlining departmental efficiency.

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Exam-Oriented Current Affairs & Key Facts 📝

Polity & Governance:

• Uniform Civil Code (UCC): Rajasthan Cabinet has approved the Bill for the Uniform Civil Code, making it one of the few states to move toward a common law for all citizens regardless of religion.
• One State-One Election: The framework has been cleared for simultaneous elections for Panchayati Raj and Urban Local Bodies (ULB).
• Local Poll Reforms: The long-standing 'Two-Child Norm' that disqualified candidates with more than two children from contesting local elections has been scrapped.

Environment & Ecology:

• Tree Protection Act: Cutting of the state tree, Khejri (Prosopis cineraria), without official permission will now attract a heavy penalty of ₹1 lakh.

Economy & Infrastructure:

• Refinery Expansion: The Cabinet cleared a cost revision for the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery (Pachpadra, Barmer) to ₹79,459 crore as part of a larger ₹1.74 lakh crore project package.
• Jaipur Metro: Phase 2 of the Jaipur Metro project received significant financial backing in the latest cabinet meet.

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One-Liner Revision Notes ⚡

• Rajasthan Cabinet approved the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill in August 2026.
• The penalty for illegal Khejri tree cutting has been increased to ₹1 lakh.
• 'One State-One Election' framework will apply to Rajasthan's local body polls.
• The New Industrial Development Policy 2026 focuses on semiconductors and logistics.
• The HPCL Rajasthan Refinery project cost has been revised to ₹79,459 crore.
• The Rajasthan Government scrapped the two-child disqualification rule for local body candidates.
• Raj-UNNATI is the state's portal for real-time project monitoring.
• Property transfer reforms and 'Disturbed Areas' legislation are under implementation.
• Pensioners in Rajasthan can now submit life certificates from home.

MCQs from Current Affairs ❓

Q1: What is the revised cost of the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery project as approved by the State Cabinet?

• A) ₹50,000 Crore
• B) ₹79,459 Crore
• C) ₹1.2 Lakh Crore
• D) ₹95,000 Crore

Q2: Under the new Tree Protection Act, what is the penalty for cutting a Khejri tree without permission?

• A) ₹10,000
• B) ₹25,000
• C) ₹1,00,000
• D) ₹5,00,000

Q3: Which sectors are the primary focus of Rajasthan's New Industrial Development Policy 2026?

• A) Textiles and Handicrafts
• B) Semiconductors, Data Centers, and Logistics
• C) Agriculture and Dairy
• D) Tourism and Hospitality

Q4: The 'One State-One Election' framework in Rajasthan is recently approved for which elections?

• A) Lok Sabha
• B) State Assembly
• C) Panchayati Raj and Urban Local Bodies
• D) Rajya Sabha

Q5: What was the major reform regarding eligibility for local body polls cleared by the cabinet in Feb 2026?

• A) Compulsory Bachelor's Degree
• B) Minimum Land Ownership Requirement
• C) Removal of Two-Child Disqualification Norm
• D) Mandatory Military Service