Daily Current Affairs – 16 September 2025

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Shekhawati Virasat Sanrakshan Samvad (Shekhawati Heritage Conservation Dialogue)  Shekhawati Haveli Conservation Scheme was announced in the state budget of 2025-26. In this regard 662 historic havelis identified across Jhunjhunu, Sikar, and Churu districts. These havelis will be developed into heritage walks, cultural centres, art galleries, homestays, and tourism hubs. The three districts of Shekhawati viz. Churu, Jhunjhunu and Sikar received approximately 1.9 crore domestic and 33,000+ foreign tourists in first six months of this year. 58 MoUs have been signed...

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Inclusion of E-Payment Incentive Scheme into Krishak Uphaar Yojana to Boost Digital Transactions in Mandis E-Payment Incentive Scheme has been merged with Krishak Uphaar Yojana. Earlier, only farmers receiving payments through e-NAM were eligible for lottery-based cash prizes. Now traders making payments through e-NAM will also be eligible for lottery prizes on the same sale slip. The initiative will promote digital transactions (e-payments) in agricultural produce market committees (APMCs). Detailed Explanation for RAS Aspirants: Policy Integration: By merging E-Payment Incentive...

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Ayushman Adarsh Gram Yojana Pilot Project in Rajasthan A pilot project of Ayushman Adarsh Gram Yojana will be launched in Rajasthan. Each district will select 5 panchayats and a total of 210 Ayushman Arogya Mandirs will be set up in the entire state. Using Ayurveda  patient’s prakriti (Vata-Pitta-Kapha) or nature will be identified and medicines will be prescribed. Initiatives include: Distribution of Ayurvedic medicines to address anaemia among women and girls. Swarna Prashan (special immunity booster medicine) for children aged...

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PM Modi Inaugurates ₹40,000 Crore Development Projects in Purnea, Bihar On 15th September 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated development projects amounting to 40,000 crore in Purnea, Bihar. Such projects are in infrastructure, energy security and welfare. The most important projects are the opening of the Purnea airport terminal, the National Makhana Board, and a number of rail projects. The government has also focused on empowering women and local people and some of the social initiatives that have been advanced...