Rajasthan Special Current Affairs & Practice Drills
Comprehensive analytical coverage of Rajasthan economic review, state budget, ERCP-PKC link, renewable energy, Pachpadra refinery, tourism policies, and wildlife conservation for RPSC RAS Prelims.
Rajasthan Study Dossiers & Practice Drills
12 Modules AvailableRajasthan Macroeconomy, Structural Transformation & State Budget 2026–27
Deep analytical examination of Rajasthan's macroeconomic growth: GSDP expansion from ₹18.75 lakh crore (2025–26) to ₹21.52 lakh crore (2026–27), 8.66% real growth, sectoral GSVA shifts (Services 47.71%, Industry 26.55%, Agriculture 25.74%), per-capita income (~₹2.25L), and State Budget 2026–27 fiscal architecture (₹6.11 lakh crore budget size, 3.7% fiscal deficit, 1.1% revenue deficit).
- Rajasthan's GSDP at current prices for 2025–26 reached ₹18.75 lakh crore with real growth of 8.66%, outperforming the national average of 7.4%.
- Projected GSDP for 2026–27 stands at ₹21.52 lakh crore, with per-capita GSDP estimated at approximately ₹2.25 lakh.
- Services dominated GSVA with 47.71%, followed by Industry at 26.55% and Agriculture at 25.74% (generating ₹4.41 lakh crore).
Budget Allocations 2026–27, Fiscal Management & Debt Servicing
Comprehensive breakdown of Rajasthan Budget 2026–27 schematic outlay (₹2.63 lakh crore) across major sectors: Core Infrastructure (₹58,460 Cr), Education (₹46,017 Cr), Rural Development (₹33,419 Cr), Social Empowerment (₹28,489 Cr), Health (₹27,069 Cr), Urban Development (₹20,324 Cr), and Water Security (₹17,220 Cr). Detailed analysis of the ₹29,432 crore energy subsidy grant, debt obligations (₹2.05L cr), and fiscal consolidation dynamics.
- Core Infrastructure received the highest schematic allocation in Budget 2026–27 at ₹58,460 crore, followed by Education at ₹46,017 crore.
- Rural Development commanded ₹33,419 crore, Social Empowerment ₹28,489 crore, and Health ₹27,069 crore, demonstrating strong human capital investment.
- Dedicated allocations for Water Security stood at ₹17,220 crore and Agriculture at ₹14,398 crore.
Water Security Architecture: ERCP-PKC Link, Ram Jal Setu & Isarda Dam
Exhaustive dossier on Rajasthan's critical water security infrastructure: the Modified Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal (PKC) / Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP) / Ram Jal Setu Link Project, addressing drinking and irrigation water across 13 eastern districts. Complete coverage of the ₹3,588 crore Isarda Dam Project (Dausa and Sawai Madhopur, 35 lakh beneficiaries, 1,256 villages, 6 towns, 225 MLD treatment plant), state geographical baseline (343L ha area, 101L ha wasteland), and inter-state coordination with Madhya Pradesh.
- Rajasthan accounts for 343 lakh hectares geographical area with ~101 lakh hectares wasteland, holding barely 1.16% of India's surface water.
- The Modified PKC-ERCP / Ram Jal Setu Link Project integrates Chambal sub-basins to resolve drinking and irrigation shortages across 13 eastern districts.
- The tripartite agreement between the Centre, Rajasthan, and Madhya Pradesh stands as a landmark model of cooperative inter-basin federalism.
Irrigation Infrastructure, Bureau of Water Use Efficiency & Urban Water Governance
In-depth review of Rajasthan's irrigation projects and regulatory reforms: current irrigation coverage of 40.19 lakh hectares; ongoing major projects (Narmada Canal sprinkler mandate, Parwan, Dholpur Lift, Upper High-Level Canal/Mahi, Pipalkhunt High-Level Canal, Kaliteer Lift) and medium projects (Garada, Takli, Gaprin, Hatiyadeh, Andheri). Analysis of institutional breakthroughs: Bureau of Water Use Efficiency, Rajasthan State Water Policy, Rajasthan Ground Water Authority, Urban JJM (₹5,000+ Cr), and AMRUT 2.0 (3 lakh tap connections).
- Existing irrigation infrastructure in Rajasthan serves approximately 40.19 lakh hectares across major and medium projects.
- Narmada Canal project remains India's pioneering irrigation model with 100% compulsory sprinkler (micro-irrigation) mandate.
- Budget 2026–27 established the Bureau of Water Use Efficiency and formulated the State Water Policy 2026 to shift focus to demand management.
Renewable Energy Revolution: 50,000 MW Milestone, Solar Parks & Green Corridors
Exhaustive analysis of Rajasthan's renewable energy ascendance: crossing the landmark 50,000 MW installed renewable capacity in August 2026, driven by high solar irradiation (325+ sunny days), Thar desert topography, and wind potential. Detailed examination of Budget 2026–27 solar parks in Bikaner and Jaisalmer (4,830 MW), intra-state green transmission corridors (765 kV, 400 kV, 220 kV, 132 kV), and the critical Mains conflict: development vs ecology (Great Indian Bustard mortality, sacred Orans/Gochar grazing lands, and panel recycling).
- Rajasthan crossed the historic milestone of 50,000 MW installed renewable energy capacity in August 2026, leading India in clean power.
- State Budget 2026–27 proposed ultra-mega solar parks with 4,830 MW cumulative capacity across Bikaner and Jaisalmer.
- Green Energy Corridor investments deployed 765 kV, 400 kV, and 220 kV transmission networks to export desert solar power to northern industrial hubs.
Energy Transition in Agriculture: Solar Feeders, Community Solar & Water-Energy Nexus
Comprehensive analysis of Rajasthan's agricultural energy transition: solarization of agricultural feeders under PM-KUSUM Component C, installation of off-grid solar pumps (Component B), and provision of 50,000 new agricultural electricity connections announced in the budget. Policy evaluation of community solar plants for low-income households, 150 free domestic electricity unit provisions, and resolving the classic Water-Energy-Agriculture nexus: breaking the cycle of unmetered power, tubewell proliferation, and groundwater over-drafting.
- Rajasthan Budget targeted 50,000 new solar-powered agricultural electricity connections and community solar plants for low-income families.
- Under PM-KUSUM Component C, feeder-level solarization at 33/11 kV substations delivers assured daytime irrigation power to farmers.
- PM-KUSUM Component A enables farmers to earn assured rental income by generating solar power on uncultivable barren lands.
Rising Rajasthan Summit Implementation, Pachpadra Refinery & Industrial Clusters
Deep analytical evaluation of the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit (10,640 MoUs worth ₹35.006 lakh crore, led by Energy with ₹26.08L cr and Industries with ₹3.28L cr), with over ₹5 lakh crore reaching groundbreaking within 9 months by September 2025. Complete operational analysis of HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL, Pachpadra, Balotra district, 9 MMTPA capacity, GoR + HPCL JV) and downstream petrochemical value chains (polypropylene, HDPE, butadiene, benzene, toluene).
- Rising Rajasthan Summit generated 10,640 MoUs worth ₹35.006 lakh crore, dominated by the Energy sector with ₹26.08 lakh crore.
- Over ₹5 lakh crore worth of projects reached the physical groundbreaking stage by September 2025, supported by an interactive online tracking dashboard.
- HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL) in Pachpadra, Balotra is a 9 MMTPA refinery-cum-petrochemical complex (74% HPCL, 26% GoR).
Knowledge Economy & Emerging Policies: Rajasthan GCC, AI/ML 2026 & Data Centres
Deep analytical examination of Rajasthan's strategic pivot toward the knowledge economy: the Rajasthan GCC Policy 2025 (attracting Global Capability Centres to tier-2 cities), the landmark Rajasthan AI/ML Policy 2026 ('AI for Every Citizen of Rajasthan' across governance, healthcare, and agriculture), and the Rajasthan Data Centre Policy 2025. Evaluation of their force-multiplier effect on RIPS 2024, MSME Policy 2024, and Startup Policy 2022, marking a structural transition from mineral and tourism dependency to digital services.
- Rajasthan GCC Policy 2025 targets multinational tech and research centres, promoting Jaipur, Jodhpur, Udaipur, and Kota as premier tier-2 talent hubs.
- Rajasthan AI/ML Policy 2026 operates under the vision 'AI for Every Citizen', deploying AI in rural healthcare diagnosis, precision farming, and smart governance.
- Rajasthan Data Centre Policy 2025 pairs cheap desert renewable power with proximity to NCR to attract hyperscale cloud infrastructure to Neemrana and Jaipur.
Employment, Skilling & Youth Empowerment: Employment Policy 2026 & MYSY
Comprehensive analysis of Rajasthan's youth and employment roadmap: the Rajasthan Employment Policy 2026 targeting 15 lakh employment opportunities by March 2029 (LFPR 64.4%, unemployment 4.2%), and the Mukhyamantri Yuva Swarojgar Yojana (MYSY, launched 15 January 2026 targeting 1 lakh youth aged 18–45 with interest-free loans and margin money). Coverage of the Rajasthan Youth Policy 2026, Skill Policy 2025, 1.93 lakh public appointments in under 3 years, and youth digital portals (Pratibha, Khel Mitra, Khelo Rajasthan, Nasha Mukt Rajasthan, Nayi Kiran).
- Rajasthan Employment Policy 2026 aims to generate 15 lakh employment opportunities by March 2029 (LFPR 64.4%, unemployment 4.2%).
- Mukhyamantri Yuva Swarojgar Yojana (MYSY) was launched on 15 January 2026, targeting 1 lakh youth aged 18–45 with interest-free loans and CGTMSE cover.
- Over 1.93 lakh youth were inducted into public services in less than three years through fast-tracked recruitment.
Tourism Policy 2025, RTICF, Homestay Scheme & Global Cultural Events
Exhaustive dossier on Rajasthan Tourism's policy revolution: Rajasthan Tourism Infrastructure and Capacity Building Fund (RTICF, ₹5,000+ Cr scale, ₹276 Cr / 88 projects approved by Dec 2025), Tourism Development Board (20 Nov 2025), Rajasthan Tourism Policy 2025 (7 Dec 2025), Rajasthan Film Tourism Promotion Policy 2025 (20 Dec 2025), and the Rajasthan Homestay (PG House) Scheme 2026. Complete coverage of 462 approved tourism projects (₹7,609 Cr investment, 22,427 jobs), Swadesh Darshan 2.0 shrines, IIFA 2025 in Jaipur, GITB 2025, India Today Tourism Awards 2025, Outlook Traveller Udaipur award, and PATWA recognition for Diya Kumari.
- RTICF was constituted on 11 March 2025 for ₹5,000+ crore tourism works, approving 88 projects worth ₹276 crore by Dec 2025.
- Tourism Policy 2025 and Film Tourism Promotion Policy 2025 were implemented in December 2025 alongside the Homestay Scheme 2026.
- Swadesh Darshan 2.0 funded key shrines: Khatu Shyam (₹87.87 Cr), Malaseri Dungri (₹48.73 Cr), Karni Mata (₹22.57 Cr), and Keshorai Patan (₹21.65 Cr).
Agriculture, Livestock Economy, Women Welfare & Mukhyamantri Ayushman Arogya (MAAY)
Comprehensive analysis of Rajasthan's rural and social welfare ecosystem: Agriculture & Allied GSVA (₹4.41L cr, 25.74%), livestock resilience (dairy, sheep, goat, camel, indigenous breeds, fodder infrastructure), PMKSY (54 projects, ₹294 Cr grant) and PLI food processing (6 units, ₹244.82 Cr). Deep breakdown of women-centric welfare: Mukhyamantri Work From Home / Job Work Yojana (47,462 to 56,000+ opportunities, 5,952 to 8,000+ beneficiaries), Mukhyamantri Rasoi Gas Subsidy Scheme (₹450 domestic cylinder, NFSA expansion, ₹487.86 Cr, 2.18 cr refills), Mukhyamantri Kanyadan Yojana (₹31k, +₹10k, +₹20k), Mukhyamantri Ayushman Arogya Yojana (MAAY, ₹25 lakh annual cashless cover), Savitri Bai Phule Study Centres, and Dr. Ambedkar Dalit Adiwasi Udhyam Protsahan Yojana.
- Agriculture & Allied GSVA reached ₹4.41 lakh crore (25.74%), with livestock anchoring drought resilience in arid zones.
- Mukhyamantri Work From Home Yojana expanded past 56,000 opportunities, engaging over 8,000 women in digital and home-based livelihoods.
- Mukhyamantri Rasoi Gas Subsidy Scheme provided ₹450 domestic cylinders to NFSA/PMUY families, disbursing ₹487.86 crore for 2.18 crore refills.
Wildlife Conservation, GI Heritage, Legislative Governance & Sports Stars
Exhaustive coverage of Rajasthan's conservation, legal, cultural, and sporting milestones: five tiger reserves (Ranthambore, Sariska, Mukundara Hills, Ramgarh Vishdhari corridor, Dholpur-Karauli), celebrating 18 years of Sariska tiger reintroduction (ST-1 on 28 June 2008), GI Registration #735 for 200-year-old Jodhpur Mojari, legislative acts of 2025 (Coaching Centres Control Bill, Ground Water Authority, Public Examination Unfair Means Act 2022 enforcement), 9 Greenfield Expressways (₹60,000 Cr), 5th Khelo India University Games 2025 across 7 Rajasthan cities, state sports awards, Padma Shri 2026 laureates (Taga Ram Bheel, Gafaruddin Mewati Jogi, Swami Brahamdev), and sports icons (Rudransh Khandelwal, Devanshi Sharma, Avani Lekhara, Devendra Jhajharia, Sundar Singh Gurjar, Limba Ram, Krishna Poonia).
- Rajasthan features five Tiger Reserves, celebrating 18 years of Sariska tiger reintroduction (ST-1 on 28 June 2008), with Ramgarh Vishdhari serving as a key corridor.
- Traditional Marwar handcrafted footwear 'Jodhpur Mojari' received official Geographical Indication (GI Registration No. 735) in 2026.
- Key 2025 legislation includes the Rajasthan Coaching Centres Regulation Bill and strict enforcement of the Public Examination Anti-Cheating Act 2022.
State Public Service Commission preliminary examinations feature 15 to 25 state-specific current affairs questions. TestMeNow's dedicated state portal delivers authentic study notes compiled directly from state gazettes, economic surveys, and budgets. Reinforce your retention by solving the 15-question revision drills integrated into each module.