RPSC Monthly Current Affairs: August 2025 | Monthly Current Affairs RPSC - RPSC RAS (Rajasthan) PDF Download

Rajasthan AI, AVGC-XR & Data Centre Policies Unveiled

Key Points

• The AI Policy 2025 promotes ethical, inclusive AI, establishes a Centre of Excellence, focuses on skills, research, and private-public collaboration.
• The AVGC‑XR Policy targets Animation, Gaming, Visual Effects, and Extended Reality sectors.
• The Data Centre Policy 2025 encourages private investments in data infrastructure, building on the state-run Rajasthan State Data Centre (RSDC) with Tier‑4 certification.
• ₹1,000 crore allocated to set up Atal Innovation Studios and Accelerators, and an Agriculture Accelerator Mission launched.

Static Add-On

• RSDC is one of India’s most advanced government data centres.
• AVGC is part of India’s broader creative economy push.

Rajasthan Business Summit & Awards 2025

Key Points

• Theme: “Decoding Opportunities for the Next Decade” with over 2,000 delegates including global ambassadors.
• Rajasthan secured ₹2.69 lakh crore in fresh investments (April–June 2025), with 86% in renewables.
• Economic vision: Become a $350 billion economy by 2030, and $4.3 trillion by 2047 (“Viksit Rajasthan 2047”).
• Key projects:
  • Pachpadra Refinery–Petrochemical Complex (Barmer)
  • Mahindra World City (Jaipur)
  • NBCC convention centre, IT tower, Kota Greenfield Airport.
• Reaffirmed leadership in renewable energy with 30.31 GW capacity (24.5 GW solar) and 125 GW target by 2030.
• Empowered women via SHGs (25 lakh+), Mukhyamantri Women Entrepreneur Loan, iStart Rajasthan.
• ₹8,500 crore DMFT-allocated funds for mining-affected district development.

Static Add-On

• Rajasthan is India’s leading solar energy producer.

• DMFT is central to resource-rich region welfare funding.

Expansion of Greenfield Expressways

Key Points

• Kotputli–Kishangarh (181 km) and Beawar–Bharatpur (342 km) approved.

• Land acquisition begins soon; tendering expected by year-end.

• Aim: Ensure all district headquarters connected within an hour, a hallmark of Vision 2047’s connectivity goals.

• Rajasthan’s Vision 2047 includes 9 Greenfield expressways totaling 2,756 km.

Exam Relevance

• Prelims: Name of expressways and Vision 2047 linkage.

• Mains: Transport infrastructure as a catalyst for regional integration.

Electoral Literacy in Schools – “Democracy Rooms” Launched

Key Points

• Democracy Rooms in schools to display SVEEP materials, conduct mock EVM‑VVPAT demos, mobile app familiarisation.

• Textbooks (Classes 6–12) updated per NCERT guidelines to include electoral literacy.

• Electoral Literacy Clubs (ELC-EC) formed in all secondary schools; Rajasthan State Open School to include similar content.

• Students aged 17 will register online and receive voter ID at 18. Biannual program review planned.

Static Add-On

• SVEEP: Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation initiative by ECI.

Promotion of RPS Officers to IPS – First Husband-Wife Duo

Key Points

• Five RPS officers elevated to IPS: Pushpendra Singh Rathore & Kamal Shekhawat (first husband‑wife duo), Piyush Dixit, Vishanaram, Avanish Kumar Sharma.

• Two IPS transfers: Adarsh Sidhu to Pali SP; Kewal Ram Rao to Sidhu’s previous post.

Static Add-On

• RPS is a feeder service to IPS through promotion; rare to have spouses promoted together.

Cancellation of SI Recruitment 2021 by High Court

Key Points

• SI (Sub-Inspector) recruitment cancelled due to a paper leak scandal.

• Affected recruitments (897 posts) will now be redone.

• Political and judicial consensus hailed it as a victory for transparency.

Static Add-On

• SI positions are key law enforcement roles under district police.

Miss Universe India 2025 Held in Jaipur

Key Points

• Miss Universe India 2025 held on 18 August in Jaipur.

• Manika Vishwakarma won the title; will represent India at Miss Universe 2025 in Thailand.

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• Rajasthan’s cosmopolitan image boosted through hosting national events.

Mahi Banswara Nuclear Power Project – Siting Consent Granted

Key Points

• Mahi Banswara Atomic Power Plant (MBRAPP), a 4‑unit, 2,800 MW IPHWR-700 reactor plant near Banswara.
• Approved by Atomic Energy Regulatory Board on 9 May 2025.
• Projects aims to provide secure energy and development in tribal areas.

Static Add-On

• Partnership: NPCIL (51%) and NTPC (49%).

Rajasthan Gramin Bank Launched

Key Points

• Rajasthan Gramin Bank established on 1 May 2025, combining Baroda Rajasthan Kshetriya and Rajasthan Marudhara Gramin Banks.
• Operates 1,548 branches, sponsored by SBI under the “One State, One RRB” policy.

Static Add-On

• RRBs play a pivotal role in rural credit and financial penetration.

Reminder Sent to MP on Cheetah Corridor – No Progress Yet

Key Points

• Rajasthan sent two reminders to MP regarding cheetah corridor plans; MP has yet to respond due to political sensitivities regarding Project Cheetah.
• MP fears credit loss over cheetah population success.
• Corridor proposed mid‑2024 for mutual wildlife conservation.

Static Add-On

• Rajasthan's Kuno-Palpur sanctuary houses translocated cheetahs under Project Cheetah.