Current Affairs November 2024

Government Policies and Initiatives

November 2024 saw several key government initiatives in Rajasthan. The Panch Gaurav Programme was launched on the first anniversary of the state government, focusing on five elements per district: one crop, one botanical species, one product, one tourist site, and one sport. Nodal departments for each element were designated, such as Agriculture for crops and Tourism for tourist sites. The Rajasthan Emergency Services Maintenance Act 1970 was invoked to declare mobile veterinary units and related services as essential from 8 November 2024 for six months. The 'Rasta Kholo Abhiyan' was started by Jaipur District Collector Dr. Jitendra Kumar Soni to ease access for farmers to their fields. The Atal Jan Seva Shivirs are now held monthly at the Panchayat Samiti level for quick resolution of public grievances. The state government also signed an MoU with UNFPA to empower socially backward adolescents through life skills and health information. ⭐ Exam Important Facts: • Panch Gaurav Programme focuses on five district-specific elements; nodal departments assigned for each. • Mobile veterinary units declared essential services from 8 November 2024. • Remember the five elements of Panch Gaurav Programme and their nodal departments. • Questions may ask about recent essential service declarations or new schemes.

• Panch Gaurav Programme launched on state government's first anniversary to promote five elements per district.
• Mobile veterinary units and related services declared essential under Rajasthan Emergency Services Maintenance Act 1970 from 8 November 2024 for six months.
• 'Rasta Kholo Abhiyan' initiated in Jaipur to ease rural access for farmers.
• Atal Jan Seva Shivirs organized monthly at Panchayat Samiti level for local grievance redressal.
• MoU signed between Social Justice & Empowerment Department and UNFPA for adolescent empowerment.
• Kaya Kalp scheme: 20 government colleges ordered to paint buildings orange for cleanliness and infection control.
• GoVIND Guru Tribal Area Development Scheme launched for tribal welfare under Forest Rights Act.

Economy, Industry, and Investment

Rajasthan led the nation in major mineral block auctions, with 86 blocks, securing the top spot in India. The 'Rising Rajasthan' Global Investment Summit 2024 saw the state inviting Saudi Arabia as a country partner, with MoUs signed with four Saudi companies—two each in skill development and hospitality. The IT & Startup Pre-Summit resulted in 43 companies signing MoUs worth Rs 6,052 crore. The Education Pre-Summit held at Hotel Intercontinental, Jaipur, saw 507 MoUs worth Rs 28,000 crore signed for education, technical higher education, skill development, and sports. Rajasthan ranks second in railways and third in road network nationally, and is first in renewable energy and tourism. ⭐ Exam Important Facts: • Rajasthan leads India in mineral block auctions. • Rs 28,000 crore worth MoUs signed at Education Pre-Summit 2024. • Focus on Rajasthan's rankings in railways, roads, renewable energy, and tourism. • MoUs and investment summits are frequent exam topics.

• Rajasthan ranks first in India for major mineral block auctions (86 blocks).
• Saudi Arabia invited as country partner for 'Rising Rajasthan' Global Investment Summit 2024.
• Four MoUs signed with Saudi companies: two for skill development, two for hospitality.
• IT & Startup Pre-Summit: 43 companies, Rs 6,052 crore MoUs.
• Education Pre-Summit: 507 MoUs, Rs 28,000 crore investment.
• Rajasthan ranks second in railways, third in road network, first in renewable energy and tourism.
• Confed organized 'Sahakar Uphaar Deepotsav Mela-2024' in Jaipur.