Current Affairs September 2024

Government Policies and Initiatives

September 2024 saw several key government initiatives in Rajasthan. The Chief Minister announced the 'Kalika Unit' for women's safety, marking a step towards enhanced security for women. The 'Chief Minister Bal Gopal Yojana', originally launched on 29 November 2022, was renamed to 'Pannadhay Bal Gopal Yojana' on 4 September 2024. Under this scheme, instead of milk, children from classes 1 to 8 will now receive dishes made from coarse grains. The establishment of Rajasthan's first 'Jan Poshan Kendra' at Nathawal, Jaipur, aims to improve public nutrition. Additionally, the state government declared the creation of two new municipal corporations in Bhilwara and Pali, increasing the total number of municipal corporations in Rajasthan. Plans for a film city in Jaipur were also announced by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma. ⭐ Exam Important Facts: • The renaming and restructuring of Bal Gopal Yojana is a likely exam question. • Remember dates and changes in government schemes for direct questions.

• Kalika Unit announced by Chief Minister for women's safety.
• Chief Minister Bal Gopal Yojana renamed to Pannadhay Bal Gopal Yojana on 4 September 2024.
• First Jan Poshan Kendra opened at Nathawal, Jaipur.
• Two new municipal corporations established in Bhilwara and Pali on 2 September 2024.
• Film City to be built in Jaipur as per recent announcement.

Awards and Recognitions

Rajasthan witnessed multiple awards and recognitions in September 2024. Avani Lekhara received the 'She Shakti Award 2024' from Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar for her gold medal performance at the Paris Paralympics. The Rajasthan Police Department was honored with the 'Doing Good for Bharat Award 2024' for innovation and excellence in community policing. The 'Marudhara Gaurav Samman 2024' was awarded to Meeta Pandit by Marudhara Lok Kala and Sangeet Seva Sansthan, Jodhpur. At the 12th Rajasthan Film Festival held in Jaipur, the film 'Bhavani' won the best film award in the Rajasthani films category, while Ustad Ahmed Hussain and Ustad Mohammad Hussain received the Lifetime Achievement Award for their contributions to music. Devmali village (Beawar) was declared the best tourism village in India and received the award on World Tourism Day, 27 September 2024, in New Delhi. ⭐ Exam Important Facts: • Devmali village's recognition as best tourism village is significant for tourism-related questions. • Focus on award names, recipients, and event dates for quick recall.

• Avani Lekhara awarded She Shakti Award 2024 by Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar.
• Rajasthan Police Department received Doing Good for Bharat Award 2024.
• Meeta Pandit honored with Marudhara Gaurav Samman 2024.
• Film 'Bhavani' won best film at 12th Rajasthan Film Festival.
• Ustad Ahmed Hussain and Ustad Mohammad Hussain received Lifetime Achievement Award.
• Devmali village (Beawar) declared India's best tourism village on 27 September 2024.