Current Affairs July 2024

Government Policies and Schemes

In July 2024, Rajasthan saw the approval and launch of several significant government policies and schemes aimed at improving public welfare, infrastructure, and agriculture. The state cabinet approved the Civil Aviation Policy 2024 on 2nd July 2024 to enhance air connectivity. The 'Per Drop More Crop' and 'Other Interventions' schemes, jointly run by the central and state governments, focus on irrigation solutions, providing up to Rs 1.35 lakh subsidy for farm ponds to farmers. The Chief Minister Ayushman Arogya Yojana recognized Ganganagar district for distributing the highest number of Ayushman cards. The 'A-Help Yojana', launched on 1st July 2024 by Minister Zoraram Kumawat, aims to resolve veterinary issues for livestock owners in both rural and urban areas. Rajasthan also set a target under the Jal Jeevan Mission to provide tap water to 2.5 million rural households as per the 2024-25 budget. ⭐ Exam Important Facts: • Approval date of Civil Aviation Policy 2024: 2 July 2024. • Remember launch dates and scheme names, as direct questions are common in exams.

• Civil Aviation Policy 2024 approved by Rajasthan cabinet on 2 July 2024.
• 'Per Drop More Crop' scheme offers Rs 1.35 lakh subsidy for farm ponds.
• Ganganagar district ranked first in distributing Ayushman cards under CM Ayushman Arogya Yojana.
• 'A-Help Yojana' launched on 1 July 2024 for veterinary support in rural and urban areas.
• Jal Jeevan Mission aims to provide tap water to 25 lakh rural homes in Rajasthan by 2024-25.
• Farmers benefit from state and central government irrigation schemes.

Appointments and Important Positions

July 2024 witnessed several key appointments in Rajasthan. Mohan Lal Lathar, a 1987 batch IPS officer originally from Haryana and former DGP under the Gehlot government, was appointed as the new Chief Information Commissioner under the Bhajanlal government. Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde from Maharashtra was appointed as the 45th Governor of Rajasthan. Ramkesh Meena was made Deputy Leader of Opposition in the 16th Rajasthan Legislative Assembly. Tejaswi Gehlot was appointed as the President of Rajasthan Olympic Association. ⭐ Exam Important Facts: • Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde is the 45th Governor of Rajasthan. • Focus on new appointments and their previous roles for matching or assertion-reason type questions.

• Mohan Lal Lathar appointed Chief Information Commissioner of Rajasthan.
• Haribhau Kisanrao Bagde became the 45th Governor of Rajasthan.
• Ramkesh Meena named Deputy Leader of Opposition in 16th Rajasthan Assembly.
• Tejaswi Gehlot appointed President of Rajasthan Olympic Association.
• Mohan Lal Lathar is a 1987 batch IPS officer and recipient of President's Police Medal (2016), Operation Parakram Medal (2005), and Indian Police Medal for Gallantry (2003).