Current Affairs April 2024

Government Policies and Schemes

In April 2024, Rajasthan saw the implementation and launch of several government policies and schemes aimed at social welfare, healthcare, and education. The state government increased the wage under MGNREGA to Rs. 266 for unskilled laborers. The 'Ramashray' wards, dedicated geriatric clinics for the elderly, were established in every district hospital. The state also launched the 'Malaria Crush Program' from April 1, 2024, targeting malaria elimination by 2030. For monitoring the Mid-Day Meal scheme, the government developed the 'Raj SIMS' app. In the field of education, the national-level State Educational Achievement Survey (SES) was conducted, with RCERT Udaipur assigning responsibility to Kota DIET. Additionally, the 'Route of Rajasthan' campaign was launched by Diya Kumari on the 75th Rajasthan Day as part of the Digital Children's Fair. ⭐ Exam Important Facts: • Ramashray is the name given to geriatric clinics in Rajasthan's district hospitals. • Remember scheme names and their objectives, as direct questions are common in exams.

• MGNREGA wage in Rajasthan increased to Rs. 266 for unskilled laborers.
• Ramashray geriatric clinics established in all district hospitals for elderly care.
• Malaria Crush Program launched on April 1, 2024, with a target to eliminate malaria by 2030.
• Raj SIMS app developed for Mid-Day Meal scheme monitoring.
• State Educational Achievement Survey (SES) conducted; Kota DIET given responsibility by RCERT Udaipur.
• Route of Rajasthan campaign launched by Diya Kumari on 75th Rajasthan Day.

Appointments and Administrative Changes

April 2024 witnessed key appointments and administrative decisions in Rajasthan. Diya Kumari was appointed as the Chairperson of the Rajasthan State Road Development Corporation. Kota DIET was entrusted with the responsibility for the SES survey by RCERT Udaipur. The state government, in collaboration with NTPC, decided to set up a 1600 MW coal-based power plant at Chhabra in Baran district. Additionally, DRDO and IIT Jodhpur jointly established an Academic Centre of Excellence for defense sector innovation and research. ⭐ Exam Important Facts: • The 1600 MW power plant will be established at Chhabra in Baran district. • Appointments and new institutions are frequently asked in Rajasthan state exams.

• Diya Kumari appointed Chairperson of Rajasthan State Road Development Corporation.
• Kota DIET assigned SES survey responsibility by RCERT Udaipur.
• State government and NTPC to set up 1600 MW coal-based power plant at Chhabra (Baran).
• DRDO and IIT Jodhpur launched an Academic Centre of Excellence for defense research.