Current affairs questions in RSMSSB LDC and HCRAJ LDC typically cover the 12–18 months before the exam notification date. The facts below focus on Rajasthan state events and national events relevant to government exam questions. Current affairs changes constantly — use this as a foundation and supplement with news from 4–6 weeks before your exam date.
Rajasthan Political Overview
State Government (as of 2024–25):
- Chief Minister: Bhajan Lal Sharma (BJP; took office December 2023)
- Deputy Chief Ministers: Diya Kumari and Prem Chand Bairwa
- Governor: Kalraj Mishra
- Rajasthan Vidhan Sabha: 200 seats
- BJP won the December 2023 assembly elections with a significant majority, ending the Congress government led by Ashok Gehlot
Central Government:
- Prime Minister: Narendra Modi (third consecutive term; BJP-led NDA coalition after 2024 General Elections)
- The 2024 Lok Sabha elections saw NDA win but with a coalition government (BJP did not win outright majority alone)
Rajasthan Government Schemes (2024–25)
New Schemes and Initiatives
| Scheme | Focus | Launched / Active |
|---|---|---|
| Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit | Investment attraction; held December 2024 in Jaipur; MoUs worth lakhs of crores signed | December 2024 |
| Rajasthan Rozgar Mela | Government job fairs to fill vacancies | Ongoing |
| Mukhyamantri Ayushman Arogya Yojana | Health coverage for Rajasthan residents; builds on PM-JAY | 2024 |
| Lakhpati Didi | Self-help group women earning 1 lakh+ per year | Central + state initiative |
Continuing Central Schemes in Rajasthan
| Scheme | What it does |
|---|---|
| Jal Jeevan Mission | Har Ghar Jal — tap water to every rural household; Rajasthan is a major beneficiary state |
| PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana | 300 units/month free solar electricity for households; launched February 2024 |
| PM Vishwakarma Yojana | Credit and training support to traditional artisans (blacksmiths, potters, cobblers); launched September 2023 |
| PM Awas Yojana (Grameen + Urban) | Rural and urban housing; Rajasthan is among top states for rural housing completions |
| Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) | Brings water from Chambal and other rivers to eastern Rajasthan districts; declared a National Project in 2023 |
Infrastructure and Development
Transport
- Delhi–Mumbai Expressway: Passes through Rajasthan (Dausa, Sawai Madhopur, Kota); inaugurated in phases; reduces Delhi-Mumbai travel time significantly
- Amrit Bharat Station Scheme: Multiple Rajasthan railway stations being redeveloped (Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Bikaner, Ajmer)
- Udaipur Metro: Under planning/approval phases
- Rajasthan Highway expansion: Multiple NH and state highway widening projects across the state
Energy
- Rajasthan is a leading state in solar power generation — high solar irradiation in the Thar Desert makes it ideal
- Rajasthan Solar Energy Policy: Target of significant solar capacity additions
- Bhadla Solar Park (Jodhpur district): One of the world's largest solar parks; installed capacity exceeding 2,000 MW
National Events (Exam-Relevant)
| Event | Details |
|---|---|
| 2024 General Elections | Held April–June 2024; BJP-led NDA won; Modi government's third term |
| Paris Olympics 2024 | India won 6 medals: Neeraj Chopra (Silver, Javelin); Manu Bhaker (Bronze, 10m Air Pistol); Manu Bhaker + Sarabjot Singh (Bronze, 10m Air Pistol Mixed Team); Swapnil Kusale (Bronze, 50m Rifle 3P); India Men's Hockey (Bronze) |
| Budget 2024–25 | FM Nirmala Sitharaman; infrastructure push, MSME support, employment-linked incentives |
| Union Budget 2025–26 | Presented February 2025; focus on agriculture, manufacturing, and employment generation |
| India's G20 Presidency | September 2022–November 2023; New Delhi Declaration adopted; new African Union member of G20 |
Sports — Rajasthan and National
| Achievement | Details |
|---|---|
| Neeraj Chopra | Continued dominance in javelin; Olympic Silver (Paris 2024); National Pride |
| Manu Bhaker | Two Olympic medals at Paris 2024 (same Games) — first Indian to achieve this in post-Independence era |
| India Hockey | Bronze at Paris 2024 — consecutive Olympic medals in hockey |
| Rajasthan Royals (IPL) | Active IPL franchise; check results for most recent season |
| Khelo India | Annual youth sports tournament; Rajasthan participates across disciplines |
Awards and Recognition (2024–25)
| Award / Recognition | Recipient / Context |
|---|---|
| Bharat Ratna 2024 | Awarded to: Karpoori Thakur (posthumous), LK Advani, MS Swaminathan (posthumous), PV Narasimha Rao (posthumous), Chaudhary Charan Singh (posthumous) |
| Padma Awards 2024/2025 | Various; check current year notifications |
| National Film Awards | Check for most recent year |
| Rajasthan Ratna | State's highest civilian honour — check for recent recipients |
Key National Appointments
| Position | Name |
|---|---|
| President of India | Droupadi Murmu (since July 2022) |
| Vice-President | Jagdeep Dhankhar (since August 2022) |
| Chief Justice of India | Check for current appointment (changes with retirements) |
| Election Commission of India (Chief) | Check for current appointment |
| RBI Governor | Sanjay Malhotra (since December 2024) |
| CAG of India | Check for current appointment |
How to Study Current Affairs for LDC
The biggest mistake: reading current affairs like a newspaper and trying to memorise everything. Examiners draw from a predictable set of categories:
- Government schemes — name, beneficiary, ministry, launch date
- Political appointments — who holds what post (state + central)
- Infrastructure milestones — first, largest, longest in Rajasthan
- National sports — Olympic/CWG/Asian Games medals, especially individual sports
- National awards — Bharat Ratna, Padma awards, Nobel in Science
- International summits/agreements — G20, SCO, BRICS involving India
For each event: note who, what, where, when — these are the four dimensions exam questions test.
Update this material 4–6 weeks before your exam: Current affairs questions in LDC exams are typically from the 12 months preceding the exam notification. This post covers 2024–25 events; add the most recent 6 months from a current affairs monthly magazine or government press releases.
Practise Rajasthan Current Affairs MCQs along with full GK preparation.
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