Current Affairs January 2025

Government Policies and Initiatives

In January 2025, Rajasthan witnessed the launch and implementation of several government policies and welfare initiatives. The Chief Minister Amrit Aahar Yojana, started on 14 December 2024, is providing hot milk three days a week to 17 lakh children aged 3-6 years at Anganwadi centers, aiming to improve child nutrition. The Rajasthan Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2024 was implemented on 9 December 2024, targeting 125GW renewable energy capacity by 2029-30, including 90GW solar, 25GW wind/hybrid, and 10GW hydro pump storage. The Suposhit Maa Abhiyan (third phase) was inaugurated on 3 January 2025 in Kota-Bundi parliamentary area for the nutrition and health of pregnant women from poor and deprived sections. The Social Media Influencers New Broadcaster Policy was issued on 5 January 2025 by the Department of Information and Public Relations, categorizing influencers for monthly remuneration and content creation related to government schemes. The Karmbhoomi se Matribhumi Abhiyan, inspired by 'Catch the Rain', aims to construct 45,000 rainwater recharge structures by 2027-28, starting in districts like Sirohi, Pali, Jodhpur, Bhilwara, Jhunjhunu, and Jaipur. The Jaipur Parwah (Care) campaign is being run by district administration to promote road safety and adherence to traffic rules. The state also signed an MoU with Vedanta Group's Anil Agarwal Foundation to establish 25,000 Nand Ghars for women and child development. ⭐ Exam Important Facts: • Rajasthan Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2024 aims for 125GW renewable energy by 2029-30. • Chief Minister Amrit Aahar Yojana provides hot milk to 17 lakh children at Anganwadi centers. • Remember policy launch dates and targets for renewable energy. • Focus on schemes related to nutrition and child welfare for state-level exams.

• Chief Minister Amrit Aahar Yojana launched on 14 December 2024 for child nutrition.
• Rajasthan Integrated Clean Energy Policy 2024 implemented on 9 December 2024 with 125GW target by 2029-30.
• Suposhit Maa Abhiyan (third phase) inaugurated on 3 January 2025 for pregnant women’s nutrition.
• Social Media Influencers New Broadcaster Policy issued on 5 January 2025; influencers categorized for monthly payments.
• Karmbhoomi se Matribhumi Abhiyan aims for 45,000 rainwater recharge structures by 2027-28.
• Jaipur Parwah (Care) campaign promotes road safety in Jaipur.
• MoU signed with Vedanta Group for 25,000 Nand Ghars.

Appointments and Administrative Developments

January 2025 saw several key appointments and administrative actions in Rajasthan. Vasudev Devnani, Speaker of Rajasthan Assembly, released the Assembly's annual calendar for 2025. Lokayukta Pratap Krishna Lohra submitted the 36th annual report (1 Jan–31 Dec 2024) to Governor Haribhau Bagde. The Rajasthan Foundation was directed by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma to activate 14 new chapters (5 domestic, 9 international) and revive 12 existing ones for Non-Resident Rajasthanis. District-level campaigns like Jaipur Parwah (Care) and the inauguration of Savitribai Phule Study Centers by Governor Bagde on Savitribai Phule Jayanti (3 January) were notable. The Rajasthan Agriculture Excellence Centers will study Tamil Nadu’s nursery model to promote indigenous tree plantation suited to Rajasthan’s climate. ⭐ Exam Important Facts: • Lokayukta’s 36th annual report covers 1 Jan–31 Dec 2024. • Savitribai Phule Study Centers inaugurated on her Jayanti (3 January). • Note key administrative appointments and their roles. • Remember the expansion of Rajasthan Foundation for diaspora engagement.

• Vasudev Devnani released Rajasthan Assembly annual calendar 2025.
• Lokayukta Pratap Krishna Lohra submitted 36th annual report to Governor Haribhau Bagde.
• Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma directed activation of 14 new Rajasthan Foundation chapters.
• Governor Bagde inaugurated Savitribai Phule Study Centers on 3 January.
• Rajasthan Agriculture Excellence Centers to study Tamil Nadu nursery model.