Current Affairs August 2024

Government Policies and Schemes

In August 2024, the Rajasthan government launched several new schemes and policies aimed at social welfare, health, and environmental conservation. The 'Lado Protsahan Yojana' replaced the Rajshree Yojana, starting from 1 August 2024, with the objective to prevent female foeticide and change societal attitudes towards girls. Under this scheme, girls born in government or recognized private hospitals after 1 August 2024 will receive up to ₹1 lakh in seven installments until the age of 21. The 'Mukhyamantri Ayushman Arogya (MAA) Voucher Yojana' was launched statewide on 8 August 2024, providing free sonography for pregnant women at authorized private centers. The 'Mukhyamantri Ayushman Jeevan Raksha Yojana', formerly known as 'Mukhyamantri Chiranjeevi Jeevan Raksha Yojana', was implemented on 21 August 2024 to reduce road accident fatalities by rewarding good Samaritans who help accident victims. The state also initiated the 'Rajasthan Digital Health Mission' on 14 August 2024, offering advanced digital health services. Additionally, the 'Mission Madhuhaari' was started on 12 August 2024 to prevent Type-1 diabetes, and the 'National Food Security Give Up' campaign encourages eligible individuals to voluntarily withdraw from the food security scheme. ⭐ Exam Important Facts: • Lado Protsahan Yojana is applicable only for girls born after 1 August 2024 in government or recognized private hospitals. • Remember scheme launch dates and eligibility criteria, as these are frequently asked in Rajasthan state exams.

• Lado Protsahan Yojana launched on 1 August 2024, replacing Rajshree Yojana.
• Girls born after 1 August 2024 in government/recognized hospitals eligible for ₹1 lakh in 7 installments.
• Mukhyamantri Ayushman Arogya (MAA) Voucher Yojana launched on 8 August 2024 for free sonography.
• Mukhyamantri Ayushman Jeevan Raksha Yojana implemented on 21 August 2024 to reward good Samaritans in road accidents.
• Rajasthan Digital Health Mission started on 14 August 2024, introducing digital health services.
• Mission Madhuhaari launched on 12 August 2024 for Type-1 diabetes prevention.
• National Food Security 'Give Up' campaign initiated for voluntary withdrawal from the scheme.

Appointments and Important Personalities

Several key appointments and notable personalities were in the news in August 2024. Kailash Chand Meena was appointed as the acting chairman of RPSC. The Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma inaugurated the Avyana Aviation Academy's flight school at Kishangarh Airport and the Wipro Hydraulic Plant at Mahindra World City, Jaipur. Salumber MLA Amritlal Meena and former External Affairs Minister Kunwar Natwar Singh passed away recently. Vaishnavi Sharma won the Femina Miss India Rajasthan 2024 title and was also honored with the Woman Icon 2024 Award by the Governor. Other pageant winners include Harshika Batra (Miss Rajasthan) and Manika Suthar (Miss Universe Rajasthan). ⭐ Exam Important Facts: • Kailash Chand Meena is the acting chairman of RPSC as of August 2024. • Appointments and obituary questions are common; focus on names, positions, and associated events.

• Kailash Chand Meena appointed as acting chairman of RPSC.
• Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma inaugurated Avyana Aviation Academy's flight school at Kishangarh Airport.
• Salumber MLA Amritlal Meena passed away recently.
• Former External Affairs Minister Kunwar Natwar Singh passed away.
• Vaishnavi Sharma won Femina Miss India Rajasthan 2024 and Woman Icon 2024 Award.
• Harshika Batra crowned Miss Rajasthan; Manika Suthar won Miss Universe Rajasthan.