Daily Current Affairs – 21 July 2025

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The summit was conducted in Varanasi and it saw the congregation of 600+ youth and 120+ spiritual organisations under the banner of [Nasha Mukt Yuva, Nasha Mukt Yuva led to Viksit Bharat. Led by a Union Minister, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, the summit focused on the community-centric, spiritually rooted movement against substance abuse. The message of PM Modi was about purpose driven life and awareness amidst the youth. Some milestones were cultural events and adoption of the Kashi Declaration. The summit...

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Sector: Art and Culture, Handicrafts Subject: Employment and Welfare Schemes for Traditional Artisans Theme: Empowerment of Pottery Artisans through Tools and Innovatio The Rajasthan Government has launched a special initiative for traditional pottery workers (माटी कला कामगार) across the state. Under Budget 2025–26, 2000 artisans will be provided electric pottery wheels and clay kneading machines. The scheme focuses on preserving traditional skills, enhancing technical capabilities, and ensuring social and economic security of artisans. Background: Pottery (माटी कला) is one of...

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Sector: Renewable Energy Sector Subject: Government Schemes – PM Kusum Yojana Theme: Decentralised Solar Energy Growth in Rajasthan   Rajasthan has become the top state in India under the PM Kusum Yojana, especially in Component-A. As of now, 1308 MW capacity with 684 decentralised solar power plants have been installed in the state. In the last one year alone, 1190 MW from 592 new plants were added. DISCOM-wise installation: Jodhpur – 997.50 MW, Jaipur – 169.22 MW, Ajmer – 137.33...