Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is 8 January 1947.

• Recently, the 75th anniversary of the establishment of the first university of Rajasthan was celebrated, the university was established on 8 January 1947.

Key Points

• The University of Rajasthan was founded on 8 January 1947.
  • The university was earlier called Rajputana University.
  • In 1957 it was changed to the University of Rajasthan.
  • It is located in the district of Jaipur.

The correct answer is 16 April 2021.

• Rajasthani language calendar:
  • It was inaugurated by Rajasthan Foundation in New Delhi in Bikaner House on 16th April 2021.
  • It was inaugurated by Rajasthan Foundation chairman, Dhiraj Srivastava.
  • It was the first of its kind calendar in the Rajasthani language.
  • This calendar exhibits Rajasthan’s religious and tourist place as well as local cuisines and culture.
  • This calendar also presents information regarding seasons and other useful information.

Key Points

• Rajasthani Bhasha and Sanskriti Prachar Mandal, Ahemdabad helped in the formation of this calendar.

The correct answer is Kota.

• Kota district of Rajasthan has been ranked first in the Rajasthan SDG Index 2.0.

Key Points

• SDG Rajasthan Index 2.0:
  • The SDG Index has been developed using 55 indicators across 13 goals.
  • The data is retrieved from publicly available sources for these identified indicators.
  • The SDG score ranges between 0 and 100, where 0 is the worst among the group and 100 signifying that all the targets for that goal/all goals have been achieved.
  • Kota topped the tally with a score of 59.30.
  • It was followed by Churu and Jhunjhunu with a score of 58.60 and 58.34 respectively.

Additional Information

• Sustainable Development Goals
  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is a universal agenda for all countries.
  • Sustainable Development Goals are a collection of 17 global goals which were developed after intensive public consultation and engagement with the national government, civil societies and stakeholders around the world.
  • These 17 Goals include areas such as climate change, economic inequality, innovation, sustainable consumption, peace and justice, among other priorities.
  • The 17 SDGs comprise 169 associated targets, which are interconnected in nature.

The correct answer is 47,652 crore.

• The fiscal Deficit estimated in the Rajasthan Budget 2021-22 is Rs 47,652 crore which is 3.98% of GSDP.
• Rajasthan Budget 2021 - 22 is the first paperless budget ever presented in Rajasthan.
  • It was presented by CM Shri Ashok Gehlot in the Legislative Assembly.

Important Points

• Fiscal Deficit - Condition when the expenditure of the government exceeds its revenue in a year.
  • It is the difference between expenditure and revenue.
  • Calculated both in absolute terms and as a percentage of the state's gross state domestic product (GSDP).

The correct answer is Chhattisgarh.

In News

• Chhattisgarh Government launches 'Millet Mission' to become millet hub of India.
• Crops like Kodo, Kutki and Ragi are rich in nutrition. There is a good demand for these in the country, says CM Bhupesh Baghel.

Key Points

• Millet Mission:
  • Chhattisgarh Government signed an MoU with the Indian Institute of Millet Research, Hyderabad and the collectors of 14 Chhattisgarh districts under the "Millet Mission" of the state.
  • It aimed at giving the farmers the right price for small cereal crops, providing input assistance, procurement arrangements, processing and ensuring that the farmers get the benefit of the expertise of experts.
  • The districts are Kanker, Kondagaon, Bastar, Dantewada, Bijapur, Sukma, Narayanpur, Rajnandgaon, Kawardha, Gaurela-Pendra-Marwahi,Balrampur, Koriya, Surajpur and Jashpur. Under the MoU, the Indian Institute of Millet Research, Hyderabad will provide support and guidance for increasing the productivity of Kodo, Kutki and Ragi, technical know-how, availability of high-quality seeds and establishment of the seed bank in Chhattisgarh.
  • Apart from this, arrangements will be made for training the farmers of Chhattisgarh through Krishi Vigyan Kendra for spreading the scientific technology developed at the national level related to millet production by IIMR Hyderabad at the field level.