Daily Current Affairs – 17 April 2026

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The Rajasthan Government took the opportunity of the 77 th Rajasthan Police Establishment Day to emphasize its observance of law and order, zero tolerance to corruption and safe environment of the citizens. Speaking at the state-level event at the Rajasthan Police Academy, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma claimed that the Rajasthan Police has been instrumental in the provision of security to the people by instilling discipline, devotion and service. The significance of the event in the context of RAS examination is...

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To maintain the ecological balance and to pay attention to the local community feelings, the Rajasthan Government made a significant step and ordered to preserve the Oran land in Jaisalmer district. Orans are the traditional sacred grove that has been safeguarded over the ages by both social and religious beliefs. Deforestation in such places or use of an axe is believed to be taboo and this has helped preserve the natural ecosystem. The significance of this initiative in the RAS...

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The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly is undergoing a redesign to address future institutional requirements particularly with the potential delimitation exercise after 2026. The fifth floor of the Assembly building will contain a Parliament-like Central Hall, and the project will aim at modernising the complex but retain the artistic and cultural identity of Rajasthan. The planning takes into account a possible increase in Assembly seats from 200 to 270. Therefore, they are preparing seating arrangements of up to 282 members. The project...