Daily Current Affairs – 20 December 2025

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Rajasthan qualified for the Quarterfinals in both Boys and Girls categories of the 49th Junior National Volleyball Championship after key wins. In the Boys category, Rajasthan defeated Karnataka 3–0, and in the Girls category, Rajasthan defeated Puducherry  3–0. Key Updates (From the report) Event: 49th Junior National Volleyball Championship Rajasthan’s Quarterfinal entry: Both Boys and Girls categories Rajasthan results: Boys: Rajasthan beat Karnataka 3–0 Girls: Rajasthan beat Puducherry  3–0 Other reported results (Boys): Gujarat beat Jharkhand 3–0 Punjab beat Assam...

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Rajasthan qualified for the next round of the Under-19 Cooch Behar Trophy after defeating Jammu & Kashmir by 55 runs at KL Saini Stadium. Rajasthan set a target of 473 runs, and Jammu & Kashmir, while chasing, were all out for 422. For Rajasthan, Pravar, Honeypratap and Ketan Devasi took 3 wickets each. Rajasthan will face Uttar Pradesh in the Pre-Quarterfinal starting 24 December. Key Match Facts Tournament: Under-19 Cooch Behar Trophy Result: Rajasthan won by 55 runs Venue: KL...

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The Government of India initiated the “Sunday on Cycle” campaign under the Fit India Movement, and it completes one year on 21 December. To expand the campaign further, the Government of India has written to all States and Union Territories to organise the programme. In this context, Rajasthan will also organise the “Sunday on Cycle” event on 21 December in Jaipur. Key Updates (From the report) The programme will be conducted on 21 December in Jaipur. Fit India Director Nadim...

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The Rajasthan Digifest TiE Global Summit 2026 will be held at JECC, Sitapura (Jaipur) from 4 to 6 January 2026, with a proposed participation of more than 10,000 people. The summit is expected to bring national and international speakers and investors, representatives of the Central and State governments, startup founders, entrepreneurs, students, academic institutions, corporate representatives, and international delegates. Representatives from multiple states—Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, Haryana, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Odisha and Gujarat—are proposed to participate in sessions linked to startups,...

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On completion of two years of the state government, a state-level women conference was held on Friday at Pachgaon (Dholpur). Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma said that comprehensive development is possible only through empowering “half the population” and stated that his government has given the highest priority to women’s upliftment in policies and schemes. He said that women will play a crucial role in fulfilling the vision of Viksit Rajasthan 2047. The programme included scheme-related benefits transferred through DBT, distribution of...

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On completion of two years of the state government, Rajasthan reported significant progress in the dairy sector under the leadership of Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, with dairy evolving into a more organised, technology-driven, and stronger industry. The state stated that the rural economy is being strengthened by supporting livestock rearers and milk producers through grants, insurance, and welfare support. Under the Mukhyamantri Dugdh Utpadak Sambal Yojana, about 5 lakh farmers received a total grant of ₹1,172 crore over the last...

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A National Lok Adalat was officially inaugurated at the Jaipur Bench of the Rajasthan High Court on 19 December. The programme was organised under the aegis of the State Legal Services Authority and was held on Friday. It was chaired by Justice Sanjeev Prakash Sharma, the Acting Chief Justice of the High Court and the Executive Chairman of the State Legal Services Authority. In his address, Justice Sharma described the National Lok Adalat as an effective mechanism to make the...

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The Saras Rajsakhi National Fair–2025 has started at Jawahar Kala Kendra (JKK), Jaipur, creating a colourful celebration of culture, handicrafts, and food. The fair was inaugurated on Thursday by Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, which increased the public significance of the event. Self Help Group (SHG) women from across the country have brought handmade products, reflecting confidence and pride. The fair has become a major attraction for Jaipur residents as well as tourists from India and abroad. On the second...

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The HRRL refinery project in Rajasthan has recorded significant construction progress, with the refinery unit at 96.4% completion and the overall project at 90.3% completion. The progress was reviewed in Jaipur on 19 December during the 7th meeting of the State-Level Task Force held at the Secretariat under the chairmanship of Chief Secretary V. Srinivas. The Chief Secretary directed HRRL officials and concerned departments to complete the remaining work through close coordination. The project is described as the Rajasthan government’s...

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Under the Niramay Rajasthan campaign, the Government of Rajasthan will introduce the Eat Right School programme across the state to promote safe, healthy, and nutritious food habits among school children. The programme aligns with the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) Eat Right India initiative. Announced in Jaipur on 19 December, it aims to cover 10,000 schools. The focus will be on strengthening food safety and nutrition compliance, promoting hygiene, and developing healthy lifestyle habits among students. A...