Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs: 20/09/2026

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 hub for the 'talent economy' and hi-tech manufacturing. Simultaneously, the state has approved the Tree Protection Act, significantly increasing the penalty for cutting the state tree, Khejri, to ₹1 lakh without prior authorization.

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Exam-Oriented Current Affairs & Key Facts 📝

• Polity & Governance: Rajasthan Cabinet has approved the Uniform Civil Code Bill 2026. It also cleared the 'One State-One Election' framework, ensuring synchronized elections for Panchayati Raj Institutions and Urban Local Bodies.
• Economy: A massive investment of ₹1.74 lakh crore has been cleared for various projects, including the HPCL Rajasthan refinery expansion and Jaipur Metro. The refinery cost revision itself stands at ₹79,459 crore.
• Environment: Unauthorized cutting of Khejri trees will now attract a fine of ₹1 lakh under the new Tree Protection Act.
• Social & Local Governance: The government has officially scrapped the 'Two-Child Norm' for contesting local body polls, following national trends in policy shifts.
• Technology: The New Industrial Policy 2026 focuses on establishing the state as a semiconductor and data center investment destination.

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One-Liner Revision Notes ⚡

• Rajasthan became a leading state to approve the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill 2026.
• The fine for cutting a Khejri tree has been hiked to ₹1 lakh.
• The state will implement 'One State-One Election' for Panchayati Raj and Urban Local Bodies.
• ₹1.74 lakh crore: Total value of projects recently cleared by the Rajasthan Cabinet.
• Semiconductors & Data Centres: Priority sectors in the Rajasthan Industrial Policy 2026.
• Home-based Life Certificates: New facility approved for pensioners in Rajasthan.
• HPCL Rajasthan Refinery: Project cost revised to ₹79,459 crore.
• Two-Child Norm: Removed as an eligibility criterion for local body elections.

MCQs from Current Affairs ❓

Q1: What is the revised fine for cutting a Khejri tree in Rajasthan without permission as per the 2026 Tree Protection Act?

• A) ₹10,000
• B) ₹25,000
• C) ₹50,000
• D) ₹1,00,000

Q2: Under which framework will the Panchayati Raj and Urban Local Body elections be held in Rajasthan?

• A) Direct Benefit Transfer
• B) One State-One Election
• C) Proportional Representation
• D) Electronic Voting Only

Q3: The New Industrial Development Policy 2026 of Rajasthan primarily focuses on which emerging sectors?

• A) Textiles and Handicrafts
• B) Semiconductors and Data Centres
• C) Mining and Quarrying
• D) Traditional Agriculture

Q4: What is the revised project cost approved for the HPCL Rajasthan Refinery?

• A) ₹50,000 crore
• B) ₹79,459 crore
• C) ₹1.74 lakh crore
•  D) ₹90,000 crore

Q5: Which constitutional article is associated with the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) approved by the Rajasthan Cabinet?

• A) Article 21
• B) Article 40
• C) Article 44
• D) Article 51A