Daily Current Affairs – 16 May 2025

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  Category: International Relations / Nuclear Diplomacy / Middle East Affairs Summary Points: President Donald Trump claims a nuclear deal with Iran is close. Deal may involve Iran surrendering its highly enriched uranium in exchange for U.S. sanction relief. Talks aim to avert military confrontation; oil prices fall by over 3% following the announcement. Trump credits Gulf allies, especially Qatar, for influencing de-escalation. Trump concludes Gulf tour with visits to Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the UAE.   Detailed Explanation for...

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  Category: Governance / Rural Development / Environment Summary Points: Rajasthan becomes first state to issue cleanliness tenders at Basic Schedule of Rates (BSR). Each village panchayat to get ₹1 lakh/month for cleanliness. Strict action against suppliers dealing in banned plastic. Wages under Minimum Wages Act 1948 to be ensured for sanitation workers. Minister Madan Dilawar highlights commitment under Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin). Detailed Explanation for RAS Mains Aspirants: Introduction of BSR in Cleanliness Tenders: Rajasthan is the first state...

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  Category: Sports | Rajasthan Current Affairs | Youth Development Overview: Jaipur will host the All India Sub-Junior U-15 & U-17 Ranking Tournament from October 29 – November 7, 2025. Rajasthan Badminton Association (RBA) has released its 2025-26 calendar covering state and national-level tournaments across age categories. Multiple cities including Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, Hanumangarh, Jhunjhunu, Rajsamand, and Alwar will host these events. Key Points: Jaipur to host All India Sub-Junior U-15 & U-17 Tournament. State tournaments to be held in...

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  Category: Rajasthan Government Initiatives / Youth Development / Esports Summary Points: Rajasthan Youth Board partners with AA Gaming to launch Rajasthan State Esports Championship (RSEC). Championship to cover 41 districts and over 200 colleges across Rajasthan. Popular games like BGMI, Counter Strike 2, E-Cricket, and E-Football included. Four-stage competition: Qualifiers → Inter-College Knockouts → Semifinals → Grand Finals. Grand Finals to be livestreamed followed by an award ceremony. Esports workshops to be conducted on gameplay, careers, mental health, team...