Current Affairs December 2024

Government Policies and Initiatives

In December 2024, Rajasthan's government launched nine new policies aimed at boosting investment and accelerating economic development. These include the MSME Policy 2024, One District-One Product Policy 2024, Export Promotion Policy 2024, Cluster Development Policy 2024, Tourism Unit Policy 2024, and Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2024. The MSME Policy aims to establish 20,000 new MSME enterprises and generate employment for 1 lakh people, offering various subsidies and incentives. The One District-One Product Policy focuses on promoting district-specific products and crafts, providing margin money subsidies and exhibition incentives. The Export Promotion Policy assists exporters with documentation, technical upgrades, and branding. The Cluster Development Policy supports artisans and small industries with access to raw materials and training, offering financial assistance between ₹50,000 and ₹2 lakh. The Tourism Unit Policy encourages private sector investment in tourism, granting industrial status and multiple incentives. The Integrated Clean Energy Policy seeks to establish Rajasthan as a leader in renewable energy, targeting 125 GW capacity by 2030 and offering reduced registration fees for projects. ⭐ Exam Important Facts: • Rajasthan's MSME sector contributes about 25% to the state's GSDP. • Integrated Clean Energy Policy aims for 125 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030. • Focus on the objectives and incentives of each policy, as questions often target specifics like subsidies, employment targets, and sectoral contributions.

• On 4 December 2024, Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma launched 9 new policies to promote investment and economic growth.
• MSME Policy 2024 aims to establish 20,000 new MSMEs and create 1 lakh jobs.
• One District-One Product Policy offers margin money subsidies up to ₹15 lakh for micro and ₹20 lakh for small enterprises.
• Export Promotion Policy 2024 supports exporters with branding, technical upgrades, and participation in international events.
• Cluster Development Policy provides ₹50,000 to ₹2 lakh assistance to small entrepreneurs.
• Tourism Unit Policy grants industrial status and incentives for new tourism units, including land allocation and fee waivers.
• Integrated Clean Energy Policy targets 125 GW renewable energy capacity by 2030, with reduced registration fees for projects.

Appointments and Oaths

The Rajasthan Legislative Assembly witnessed the swearing-in of seven newly elected MLAs following the 2024 by-elections. Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani administered the oath, with all members taking it in Hindi. The MLAs represent various constituencies and parties, including BJP, Congress, and BAP. Additionally, Dr. Devendra Kumar Dhodawat, Additional Chief Secretary to the Governor of Kerala, presented his poetry collection 'Maa' to Rajasthan Governor Haribhau Bagde. ⭐ Exam Important Facts: • All MLAs took their oath in Hindi language. • Vasudev Devnani is the current Assembly Speaker. • Remember the names and constituencies of newly elected MLAs, as well as the language of oath and the role of the Assembly Speaker.

• Assembly Speaker Vasudev Devnani administered the oath to seven newly elected MLAs in the 2024 by-elections.
• All MLAs took their oath in Hindi.
• MLAs include Shanta Amritlal Meena (BJP, Salumber), Revantaram Danga (BJP, Khivsar), Rajendra Bhambu (BJP, Jhunjhunu), Rajendra Gurjar (BJP, Deoli Uniara), Sukhwant Singh (BJP, Ramgarh), Deendayal Bairwa (Congress, Dausa), and Anil Kumar Katara (BAP, Chaurasi).
• Dr. Devendra Kumar Dhodawat presented his poetry collection 'Maa' to Governor Haribhau Bagde.