Daily Current Affairs – 01 December 2025

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The launch of Rajasthan’s first Semiconductor Policy marks a major step toward making the state a leading hub for semiconductor design and manufacturing in India. The policy aims to build a complete chip ecosystem—encompassing research, VLSI/chip design, fabrication, testing, packaging, and electronics manufacturing. This initiative is expected to generate large-scale employment, skill development and attract substantial investment, particularly benefiting the youth. With dedicated semiconductor academies, design labs, fabrication-linked incentives and global partnerships, Rajasthan seeks to invite major players from the...

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India and the UK have completed a 14-day joint military exercise, Ajeya Warrior-25, at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in the western sector of Rajasthan. The drill emphasised future multi-domain operations, hybrid warfare, anti-terrorism exercises, and coordinated fighting in urban and semi-desert areas. Soldiers from the Indian Army's Sikh Light Infantry and the British Army's Royal Gorkha Rifles participated. Advanced technologies such as DRDO’s mule robotic system, tactical drones, and integrated battlefield platforms were used. The exercise aimed to enhance...

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Siwana's Rock Formations Contain Rare Earth Materials Needed for Electric Cars and Nuclear Energy The geological survey of the Siwana region in Barmer district of Rajasthan has led to the discovery of numerous rare-earth elements (REEs) of immense industrial value. These are the minerals used in electric vehicle batteries, aerospace turbines, nuclear reactors, semiconductors, and modern electronics. The deposits found in the ancient Siwana Ring Complex are considered to be 100 times richer than the global average, positioning Rajasthan as...

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The Government of Rajasthan, led by Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, has taken a historic step toward effective implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 by launching the Mukhyamantri Shikshit Rajasthan Abhiyan (MSRA) across all government schools. Rajasthan has become the first state in India to initiate such a large-scale, structured education reform campaign. Launched on 29 March 2025 during Rajasthan Day celebrations, the initiative aims to improve learning outcomes, promote holistic student development, increase enrolment in government schools, enhance...

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A new daily rail service linking Jaisalmer and Delhi called Swarnnagari Express has been officially opened and it is a significant milestone to the border region of Rajasthan. Both the Railway Minister, Ashwini Vaishnaw, and the Union Tourism Minister, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, flagged off the train. This service will serve between Jaisalmer and Shakur Basti (Delhi) and will be a great attraction to the troops, tourists, traders and the locals of the western Rajasthan. It was emphasized that the project...