Daily Current Affairs – 16 July 2025

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Rajasthan’s young judokas have brought glory to the state and country by winning medals at the Cadet & Junior Asian Judo Cup held in Chinese Taipei. Tania Rathore won the Gold Medal in the 40 kg Cadet category by defeating Wu Rui Yun of Chinese Taipei. Babanur Singh Barar secured the Bronze Medal in the above 90 kg weight category by defeating South Korea’s Kim Kyu Nazmeen. Both athletes had earlier won Gold Medals in the Khelo India Youth Games...

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Through Indian secularism, there would be linguistic pluralism, as well as, religious neutrality and it has 121 languages and 270 mother tongues (2011 Census). The linguistic rights are guaranteed and no language is imposed by the Constitution under the articles 29 and 343. The expanding linguistic chauvinism, especially in its manifestation in the state of Maharashtra and previous examples in Tamil Nadu endangers the federal and democratic shape of India. To ensure that there is unity in diversity, the state...

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Group Captain Shubhanshu Shukla of Indian Air force landed safely back on planet Earth after completing 18 days in space on an Axiom Mission 4 ( AX-4 ) on the International Space Station. The SpaceX Dragon capsule landed off San Diego on July 9, 2025 after making 320 orbits on Earth and performing more than 60 experiments. Shukla as a pilot is the historical moment of Gaganyaan mission preparation in India because he is the first Indian commercial astronaut to...

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The Central Arid Zone Research Institute (CAZRI) has redefined Rajasthan’s Agro-Climatic Zones (ACZs) after a long gap of 46 years, considering climate change impacts, shifting rainfall patterns, and rising aridity. The number of zones remain the same(10). A formal report has been sent to the Chief Secretary of Rajasthan for planning and implementation in sectors like agriculture, irrigation, crop research, and climate-resilient development. The updated zones help in precise crop planning, water management, and agro-advisory services, particularly crucial for a...

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  The Rajasthan government is all set to implement Medical Value Travel (MVT) Policy 2025 to promote the state as a global hub for medical and wellness tourism. Under the policy, a dedicated MVT Cell will be established along with the development of a mobile app and web portal that will provide tourists with easy access to information on medical facilities using technology. To assist international and regional tourists, multilingual helpline services will be launched to resolve communication issues. Two...

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Rajasthan is emerging as a top destination for investment in renewable energy, with upcoming projects worth ₹3 lakh crore. The state plans to generate 60 MW of renewable energy through Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs). Rajasthan is also making headlines due to discovery of large reserves of Rare Earth Elements (REEs) in Balotra region, which can reduce China’s dominance in the rare minerals market. A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed with UAE-based manufacturers for investment in green...