Current Affairs February 2025

Government Policies and Schemes

In February 2025, the Rajasthan government approved several key policies to boost the state's economic, industrial, and social development. The Rajasthan Textile and Apparel Policy-2025 aims to foster sustainable growth, employment, skill development, innovation, productivity, and exports in the textile sector, with an expected investment of around Rs 40,000 crore. The Rajasthan Data Center Policy-2025 encourages private sector investment to develop a world-class data center ecosystem, targeting Rs 20,000 crore investment over five years. The Rajasthan Logistics Policy-2025 focuses on improving industrial connectivity, reducing logistics costs, and attracting private investment in logistics infrastructure. The new Rajasthan Youth Policy-2025 replaces the 2013 policy, ensuring access to quality education, skills, health, employment, and entrepreneurship for youth, and supporting emerging talents in arts, sports, culture, and literature. The cabinet also approved the Rajasthan Universities Laws (Amendment) Bill-2024 to rename university positions and the Rajasthan Land Revenue (Amendment Validation) Bill-2025 to address land conversion issues in RIICO industrial areas. The 'AgriStack' scheme, launched on 5 February 2025, aims to digitize agricultural infrastructure and farmer data. The 'Mukhyamantri Shikshit Rajasthan Abhiyan' is being implemented to make Rajasthan a model state in National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 execution. The 'Give Up' campaign under the National Food Security Scheme allows ineligible beneficiaries to voluntarily withdraw their names. ⭐ Exam Important Facts: • Rajasthan Youth Policy-2025 will replace the previous 2013 policy. • Remember the launch dates and main objectives of each policy for direct questions.

• Rajasthan Textile and Apparel Policy-2025 approved to boost textile sector and employment.
• Rajasthan Data Center Policy-2025 aims to attract Rs 20,000 crore investment in five years.
• Rajasthan Logistics Policy-2025 focuses on reducing logistics costs and improving connectivity.
• Rajasthan Youth Policy-2025 replaces 2013 policy, supporting youth in education, employment, and culture.
• AgriStack scheme launched on 5 February 2025 for digital farmer registry and crop survey.
• Mukhyamantri Shikshit Rajasthan Abhiyan to implement NEP 2020 and improve school enrolment.
• 'Give Up' campaign started on 3 December 2024 for ineligible NFSA beneficiaries.

Appointments and Administrative Changes

February 2025 saw several significant appointments and administrative actions in Rajasthan. Prof. Tribhuvan Sharma was appointed as the first Vice-Chancellor of Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Jobner, Jaipur. Matadeen Meena became the Director of the Minority Affairs Department. The Governor and Chancellor, Haribhau Bagde, suspended Prof. K.L. Srivastava from the post of Vice-Chancellor of Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur, due to misuse of position, negligence, and financial irregularities. The government also decided to merge the Rajasthan Tax Board with the Rajasthan Revenue Board. ⭐ Exam Important Facts: • Prof. Tribhuvan Sharma is the first Vice-Chancellor of the Veterinary University, Jobner. • Focus on first-time appointments and administrative reforms for factual questions.

• Prof. Tribhuvan Sharma appointed first Vice-Chancellor of Rajasthan University of Veterinary and Animal Sciences, Jobner.
• Matadeen Meena appointed Director, Minority Affairs Department.
• Prof. K.L. Srivastava suspended as Vice-Chancellor of Jai Narain Vyas University, Jodhpur.
• Governor Haribhau Bagde played a key role in recent university appointments and actions.
• Rajasthan Tax Board to be merged with Rajasthan Revenue Board.