Daily Current Affairs – 17 June 2025

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Sector: Environment & Ecology, International Conservation Subject: Wetland Conservation and Ramsar Site Recognition   Siliserh Lake in Alwar, Rajasthan, is set to be included in the prestigious Ramsar list of internationally important wetlands. A report has been submitted by the Forest Department to the Wetland Authority and the Ramsar Secretariat for final inclusion. Siliserh will become the fifth Ramsar site in Rajasthan, after Keoladeo Ghana (Bharatpur), Sambhar Lake, Khichan (Phalodi District) and Menar (near Udaipur). India currently has 191 lakes...

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  Sector: Diaspora Engagement, Governance & Investment Promotion Subject: Formation of a Dedicated Department for Non-Resident Rajasthanis (NRRs) and Upcoming Pravasi Sammelan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma announced the formation of a new department for Pravasi Rajasthanis (Non-Resident Rajasthanis – NRRs) to address their issues and harness their contributions for the development of the state. The announcement was made during a high-level meeting at the CM Residence regarding the Pravasi Rajasthani Sammelan 2025, to be held on 10th December in Jaipur....

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Sector: Agriculture, Rural Economy & Cooperatives Subject: Formation and Policy Strengthening of Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) In line with the proposed Rajasthan FPO Policy and Budget 2025–26, the state plans to form 125 new Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs). A key meeting regarding the Expression of Interest (EOI) process was held under the chairmanship of Rajan Vishal, Secretary of Agriculture and Horticulture Department, at Pant Krishi Bhawan, Jaipur. The aim is to onboard Cluster-Based Business Organizations (CBBOs) to facilitate the formation...

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  Sector: Science & Technology in Governance, Mining and Natural Resources Subject: Use of Artificial Intelligence in Mineral Exploration in Rajasthan Rajasthan has initiated the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning for mineral exploration, marking the first-ever such application in the state. Pilot projects will begin in Bhilwara, Bharatpur, and parts of Chittorgarh to identify critical and strategic mineral-rich zones. The project is led by Rajasthan State Mineral Exploration Trust (RSMET) in collaboration with the Central Government and...

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  Sector: Tribal Development, Governance & Welfare Administration Subject: Welfare Schemes and Public Participation Campaign for ST Communities Rajasthan Tribal Development Minister Babulal Kharadi launched the state-level “Dhartiabaa Janjati Gram Utkarsh Abhiyan” from Kotda block in Udaipur district. Under this campaign, 6019 tribal-majority villages across 207 development blocks in 37 districts are targeted for integrated development. The campaign will run from 15 June to 15 July 2025. 18 departments will jointly organize camps at the Gram Panchayat level to provide...