Daily Current Affairs – 30 April 2026

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The Department of Information Technology and Communication in Rajasthan has implemented the flagship iStart program and the SMART Project, which were reviewed by Rajasthan Chief Secretary V. Srinivas. The discussion was centred on improving Rajasthan's startup culture, innovation and entrepreneurship environment, and enhancing the delivery of public services through Artificial Intelligence and real-time digital platforms. These programs are relevant for RAS aspirants because they represent Rajasthan's commitment to innovation economy, smart governance, startups, job creation and citizen friendly public service...

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Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma has urged the people of the state to be a part of Census 2027 and make it their constitutional and national responsibility. He said that the census is not just data, but also a national exercise that will help in defining the future of the country. The Rajasthan Census 2027 campaign will kick off in May with the first phase. The portal will also provide people with the option of self-enumeration from 1 May to...

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The Rajasthan Government is proactively working towards positioning the state as an agricultural innovation and investment hub. As part of the Global Rajasthan Agritech Meet (GRAM)–2026, Rajasthan Agriculture Department will host an Investor Meet in Ahmedabad on 30 April. This will be a platform to explore investment, innovation and collaboration opportunities in the agriculture, agritech, dairy and cooperative sectors. It is significant for RAS because it showcases Rajasthan's initiatives to foster technology-driven agriculture, investment opportunities, nurturing startups and ensuring rural...