Daily Current Affairs – 16 June 2025

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Sector: Social Welfare, Governance, Rural Development State Initiatives for Poverty Alleviation, Water Conservation, and Mass Welfare Outreach Rajasthan government to organize Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Antyodaya Sambal Pakhwada from 24 June to 9 July 2025. Aim: Upliftment of the poor, youth, women, and farmers core social groups identified as “four castes”. The fortnight will focus on ensuring delivery of welfare schemes via Gram Panchayat level camps. CM Bhajanlal Sharma announced survey and beneficiary identification for the Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay Garibi Mukt...

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Sector: Governance & Diaspora Engagement Rajasthan Government’s Initiatives for Non-Resident Rajasthanis (NRRs) Rajasthan government is proactively engaging with Non-Resident Rajasthanis (NRRs) for state development. A Pravasi Rajasthani Sammelan was organized in Guwahati by the newly formed Assam (Guwahati) Chapter of Rajasthan Foundation. Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has initiated major steps to connect with Rajasthanis settled across India and abroad. The program saw large participation from NRRs and members of Laghu Udyog Bharati. Ratan Sharma appointed as President of Assam Chapter;...

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Sector: Tribal Development and Governance   Launch of Dharati Aba Tribal Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan in Karauli UDH Minister Jhabar Singh Khara inaugurated the district-level launch of "Dharati Aba Janjatiya Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan" at Karauli Town Hall on June 15. The campaign aims at holistic development of tribal areas, ensuring basic amenities and integrating tribal communities into the mainstream. Under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, the initiative reflects the state’s commitment to Antyodaya—uplifting the...

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Sector: Higher Education and Institutional Accreditation NAAC Accreditation of Rajasthan University Rajasthan University has secured an A+ grade from the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) after nearly 20 years. It scored a Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 3.36 out of 4.00, placing it in the A+ category (3.26–3.50). The university was previously accredited with A grade in 2004. In its latest cycle (fourth), it has improved to A+ under the NAAC’s revised grading system. This achievement results from...

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Sector: Environment and Conservation Protected Status to Nakki Lake, Mount Abu Rajasthan Government has officially declared Nakki Lake in Mount Abu as a "notified area" under the jurisdiction of Rajasthan Lake Development Authority. Following this decision, the Department of Urban Development and Local Self Government has issued a formal order to notify the region. The designation of Nakki Lake as a notified area implies that it will now be treated as an ecologically sensitive zone. Activities leading to degradation, misuse,...