Daily Current Affairs – 15 May 2026

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Rajasthan's traditional crafts and locally made products are set to get a serious infrastructure push. Under the 'Ek Jila Ek Utpad' (One District One Product) policy, the state government has approved five projects across five districts at a combined cost of ₹18.19 crore. These projects will create testing labs, technology centres, and climate-controlled storage facilities — giving small artisans and entrepreneurs the tools to compete in national and international markets. The State-Level Committee of the Panch Gaurav Programme, chaired by...

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Five tigers have died in Madhya Pradesh's Kanha Tiger Reserve due to the Canine Distemper Virus (CDV), sending shockwaves through wildlife conservation circles across the country. The incident has placed Rajasthan's Sariska Tiger Reserve — home to 52 hard-won tigers — on immediate alert. With around 16,000 stray dogs living in approximately 80 villages surrounding Sariska, experts warn that if urgent vaccination and monitoring measures are not taken, the consequences could be devastating for one of Rajasthan's most celebrated wildlife...

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A major step forward has been taken under the Yamuna Water Agreement between Rajasthan and Haryana. Water is to be supplied to the desert districts of the Shekhawati region — Churu, Sikar, and Jhunjhunu — through an underground pipeline from the Hathnikund Barrage. A high-level meeting was held in New Delhi between Union Jal Shakti Minister C. R. Patil, Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma, and Haryana Chief Minister Nayab Singh Saini, where implementation timelines and guidelines for the pipeline project...