Daily Current Affairs – 18 October 2025

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Jaipur Nagar Nigam(Greater) has set up Swami Vivekananda e-library in Ward No.150 for students and common citizens. This is the first e-library by an ULB in the state. Notably access to e-library is free of cost which will benefit the economically weaker students. Detailed Explanation for RAS Aspirants About the Initiative: The Swami Vivekananda E-Library represents a new step in urban digital infrastructure. It reflects the growing role of urban local bodies (ULBs) in education and knowledge dissemination. Significance: First...

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  For undertaking development works in tribal areas, ensuring timely delivery of govt. services , making grievance redressal system fully effective and providing tribal rights verbatim, Rajasthan has been ranked number one in the country for tribal welfare and development. This ranking has been accorded under DAJGUA. The aim of DAJGUA is to empower tribal population by expanding the reach and awareness of Govt. schemes and by making them aware of their own rights. DHART AABA and PM-JANMAN are among...

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HAM will be implemented in 5 drinking water projects of Rajasthan. These projects under Jal Jeevan Mission will be implemented by Public Health Engineering Department (PHED). As per the proposal more than 4 lakh 20 thousand tap connections will be installed in around 5000 villages benefiting more than 20 lakh citizens. An expenditure of Rs 18,879 crores would be incurred on these projects. Under HAM department will invest 40% of the total project cost and the contractor would contribute the...