Rajasthan Current Affairs – October 2026 — Full notes
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Rajasthan Current Affairs – October 2026 — 48 news items
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Top events
- Prakash Rajpurohit, a 2010-batch IAS officer of the Rajasthan cadre, was appointed Deputy Election Commissioner by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
- 1 Oct — At Fatehpur (Sikar), Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma opened and laid foundations of 83 works costing over Rs 1,277 crore for Churu, Jhunjhunu and Sikar under the "Seva Sankalp Abhiyan".
- 1 Oct — The foundation of a Rs 800 crore artificial reservoir at Hansiyawas (Sikar) was laid. It is linked to a plan worth over Rs 34,000 crore to bring Yamuna water from Hathnikund barrage (Haryana) to Shekhawati.
- 1 Oct — The Banas river high-level bridge at Gahlod (Tonk) is the longest high-level bridge in the State, 3.34 km long and built at Rs 134.74 crore with 50 spans. It replaces an old causeway that used to be flooded.
- 1 Oct — On International Day of Older Persons, the Chief Minister transferred Rs 684.21 crore to 50,94,831 old-age pension beneficiaries. Social security pension is to be raised to Rs 1,450 per month.
- 2 Oct — Rajasthan has created 8 new Zila Parishads, 94 Panchayat Samitis and 3,467 Gram Panchayats. The Atal Gyan Kendra at panchayat level offers library, e-library and online coaching.
- 5 Oct — Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav released two captive-bred male Great Indian Bustards at Sam in Desert National Park, Jaisalmer. The breeding centres at Sam and Ramdevra now hold 97 birds.
- 20 Oct — Jaipur, Rajasthan, is the Indian destination among 25 places on six continents in National Geographic's "Best of the World 2027" list, announced on 20 October.
- 24 Oct — At the Shekhawati Heritage and Development Summit in Jaipur, Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma said the Ram Jalsetu Link Project has about Rs 1 lakh crore of proposed works, of which around Rs 41,000 crore have already started.
- 24 Oct — Rajasthan is conserving 662 havelis in the Shekhawati region and plans a heritage tourism circuit for Sikar, Jhunjhunu and Churu; a Shekhawati Heritage Meet on 8 December will link migrants with heritage, tourism and investment.
News by topic
- Government & States
- 20 one-liners
- International & Agreements
- 1 one-liners
- Economy & Banking
- 9 one-liners
- Science, Defence & Environment
- 4 one-liners
- Sports, Days & Culture
- 9 one-liners
- Awards, Appointments & Books
- 5 one-liners
Government & States
20 one-liners
Policy · laws · schemes · states.
National
18 one-liners
18 National — 1 Oct – 24 Oct.
- Supreme Court judge Sandeep Mehta had sent four letters to the CJI alleging misuse of powers by the then acting Chief Justice of the Rajasthan High Court, Sanjeev Prakash Sharma, who denied the charges. Justice Sanjay Kumar Agrawal is now the Chief Justice.
- The Army held Exercise Akhand Prahar-II in the desert sector of Jaisalmer with the Black Mace Brigade and Battle Axe Division, to improve combat readiness through combined-arms drills.
- 1 Oct — At Fatehpur (Sikar), Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma opened and laid foundations of 83 works costing over Rs 1,277 crore for Churu, Jhunjhunu and Sikar under the "Seva Sankalp Abhiyan".
- 1 Oct — The Chief Minister said that about 78% of the promises in the BJP's manifesto (Sankalp Patra) have been fulfilled, and that 1.89 lakh government appointments had been made against a target of 4 lakh posts.
- 1 Oct — In Rajasthan, 3.82 lakh houses have been built under PMAY-Gramin and another 4.53 lakh are under construction. More than 18.5 lakh women have become "Lakhpati Didis".
- 1 Oct — The annual Kisan Samman Nidhi for Rajasthan farmers is now Rs 9,000, up from Rs 6,000, because the State adds its own amount to the Centre's payment.
- 1 Oct — Chief Secretary V. Srinivas reviewed Rajeevika (Rajasthan Grameen Aajeevika Vikas Parishad) at Udyog Bhawan, Jaipur. New motivational, marketing and innovation hubs will help self-help-group women and "Lakhpati Didis".
- 1 Oct — A special campaign to add names to the voter list began at the request of the Election Commission of India. The State's Chief Electoral Officer is Naveen Mahajan.
- 1 Oct — On International Day of Older Persons, the Chief Minister transferred Rs 684.21 crore to 50,94,831 old-age pension beneficiaries. Social security pension is to be raised to Rs 1,450 per month.
- 2 Oct — Rajasthan's Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme has taken about 1.12 lakh elders on pilgrimage. State roadways buses give 50% fare concession to ages 60-80 and free travel above 80. 61 Ramashray wards run in district hospitals.
- 2 Oct — At the Panchayati Raj Jan Pratinidhi Samvad in Jaipur, the Chief Minister said honorarium of elected representatives will rise 10% every year for three years. The State is moving towards "One State, One Election".
- 2 Oct — Rajasthan has created 8 new Zila Parishads, 94 Panchayat Samitis and 3,467 Gram Panchayats. The Atal Gyan Kendra at panchayat level offers library, e-library and online coaching.
- 2 Oct — At the youth dialogue "Sapno Ki Udaan" at Bhawani Niketan, Jaipur, the Chief Minister handed 4,091 appointment letters to newly selected government employees.
- 2 Oct — Rajasthan began the drug-free programme "Nayi Kiran" to support the Prime Minister's goal of a drug-free India by 2029. NSS volunteers formed a human chain and students took an oath.
- 2 Oct — Rajasthan has set up 150 seed banks and aims to give farmers daytime electricity by 2027. About 76 lakh farmers have received Kisan Samman Nidhi money.
- 2 Oct — Over 41,000 villages of Rajasthan are declared ODF Plus models under Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin), more than 15 lakh SVAMITVA cards were given and 52,000+ pattas went to homeless nomadic families.
- 3 Oct — The State Election Commission, led by Commissioner Rajeshwar Singh, announced Panchayati Raj elections in four phases: Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti polls on 23 and 29 October and 4 and 14 November, with counting on 20 November.
- 24 Oct — In the first phase of Rajasthan's panchayat elections, 3,314 gram panchayats in 16 districts voted for sarpanch and ward panch; turnout was about 80 per cent, highest in the Mangta panchayat samiti of Barmer at 91.42 per cent.
States & UTs
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2 States & UTs — 16 Oct.
- Goat breed Battisi (Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh) and goat breed Totapuri (Rajasthan) were recognised as new breeds.
- 16 Oct — Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma announced 11 new chapters of the Rajasthan Foundation: six in India (Raipur, Lucknow, Patna, Siliguri, Panaji, Visakhapatnam) and five abroad (San Francisco, Zurich, Milan, Dublin, and a Nordic chapter in Stockholm).
International & Agreements
1 one-liners
World · summits · MoUs · exercises.
Summits, Agreements & Exercises
- 24 Oct — Rajasthan plans to meet the water needs of Sikar, Churu and Jhunjhunu through the Yamuna water agreement, while the Narmada water agreement is meant for Barmer, Sanchore, Jalore, Bhinmal and Raniwara.
Economy & Banking
9 one-liners
RBI · markets · trade · reports.
Economy & Banking
- The Commerce Department held an FTA outreach programme in Jaipur. The Rajasthan Export Promotion Policy 2024 aims for exports of Rs 1.5 lakh crore by 2029.
- AU Small Finance Bank (HQ Jaipur, MD and CEO Sanjay Agarwal) launched a Paytm RuPay credit card with family lounge access.
- 1 Oct — The foundation of a Rs 800 crore artificial reservoir at Hansiyawas (Sikar) was laid. It is linked to a plan worth over Rs 34,000 crore to bring Yamuna water from Hathnikund barrage (Haryana) to Shekhawati.
- 1 Oct — The Banas river high-level bridge at Gahlod (Tonk) is the longest high-level bridge in the State, 3.34 km long and built at Rs 134.74 crore with 50 spans. It replaces an old causeway that used to be flooded.
- 2 Oct — Works worth Rs 3,075 crore (668 works) were inaugurated or begun in seven districts: Bikaner, Hanumangarh, Sri Ganganagar, Kota, Bundi, Baran and Jhalawar.
- 2 Oct — Under Atal Pragati Path, 327 roads worth Rs 813 crore were sanctioned and 282 are complete. About 10,000 km of "missing link" rural roads are being built.
- 17 Oct — Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma launched four Rajasthan Housing Board projects with 457 units in Jaipur, Kishangarh and Bhiwadi, including 144 flats for accredited journalists at Jagatpura, Jaipur.
- 24 Oct — At the Shekhawati Heritage and Development Summit in Jaipur, Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma said the Ram Jalsetu Link Project has about Rs 1 lakh crore of proposed works, of which around Rs 41,000 crore have already started.
- 24 Oct — Rajasthan's CM said agreements worth over Rs 9 lakh crore have begun out of about Rs 35 lakh crore expected from the Rising Rajasthan summit, and the Kotputli-Kishangarh and Bikaner-Kotputli expressways are under way.
Science, Defence & Environment
4 one-liners
Space · tech · forces · ecology.
Science & Technology
- 1 Oct — The Rajasthan Health Department announced the "Sahi Khan-Pan, Swasth Rajasthan" food safety campaign for 3 to 16 October 2026. Its message is "Eat safe, stay healthy, eat local, beat adulteration".
Defence & Security
- 23 Oct — Solar Defence and Aerospace Ltd (Nagpur) delivered Nagastra loitering munitions to the Army; trials were held at Mahajan Field Firing Range, Rajasthan, in August 2026. Reports differ on the variant name and delivery date.
Environment & Ecology
- 2 Oct — Rajasthan's water drive: Vande Ganga Jal Sanrakshan Jan Abhiyan saw over 7 lakh activities, and the "Karmabhoomi se Matribhoomi" campaign built about 9,000 recharge shafts. Ram Jal Setu Link will serve 17 eastern districts.
- 5 Oct — Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav released two captive-bred male Great Indian Bustards at Sam in Desert National Park, Jaisalmer. The breeding centres at Sam and Ramdevra now hold 97 birds.
Sports, Days & Culture
9 one-liners
Results · important days · heritage.
Sports
- 2 Oct — The Pratibha Yojana was launched to spot sporting talent among 70 lakh+ school children aged 8 to 14. Portals for Pratibha, Khel Mitra and Khelo Rajasthan Games were also started.
- 2 Oct — The State honoured Asian Games shooter Anantjeet Singh Naruka with a cheque of Rs 60 lakh. A cheque of Rs 1 crore was also given to Kushagra Singh Rajawat.
Important Days
- 2 Oct — Governor Haribhau Bagde and Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma paid tribute at Gandhi Circle, JLN Marg, Jaipur on the birth anniversaries of Mahatma Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri.
- 2 Oct — Rajasthan's key office-bearers in the news: Governor Haribhau Bagde, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, Deputy CM Dr Prem Chand Bairwa, Chief Secretary V. Srinivas and DGP Rajeev Kumar Sharma.
Art, Culture & Tourism
- A Sikkim student delegation visited Jodhpur under Yuva Sangam Phase VII of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, hosted by IIT Jodhpur. They visited Mehrangarh Fort and met Gaj Singh II.
- Jaisalmer was founded in 1156 by Rawal Jaisal and is called the Golden City. Its Sonar Quila is part of the UNESCO site Hill Forts of Rajasthan. Exercise Akhand Prahar-II was held in its desert sector under the Army's Konark Corps (GOC Lt Gen AVS Rathee).
- 1 Oct — The Shekhawati Haveli Sanrakshan Yojana gives financial help to owners of over 660 painted havelis in Jhunjhunu, Churu and Sikar, to save the havelis and boost tourism and local jobs.
- 20 Oct — Jaipur was founded in 1727 by Sawai Jai Singh II, with Vidyadhar Bhattacharya as architect, and its walled city is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2019. The Jaipur Literature Festival will be held on 14-18 January 2027.
- 24 Oct — Rajasthan is conserving 662 havelis in the Shekhawati region and plans a heritage tourism circuit for Sikar, Jhunjhunu and Churu; a Shekhawati Heritage Meet on 8 December will link migrants with heritage, tourism and investment.
Awards, Appointments & Books
5 one-liners
Honours · new posts · books · obituaries.
Awards & Honours
| Date | Award | Winner / reason |
|---|---|---|
| · | Eco Warrior Awards 2026 (4th) - Best Project | Rajasthan Great Indian Bustard Conservation Project |
| · | Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar | Akram Khan Behrupiya (dance); Manzoor Khan Manganiyar (music) |
| 20 Oct | National Geographic "Best of the World 2027" | Jaipur, Rajasthan (the only Indian destination) |
Appointments
| Date | Name | Appointed as |
|---|---|---|
| · | Prakash Rajpurohit (IAS, 2010, Rajasthan) | Deputy Election Commissioner |
Obituaries
- 5 Oct — Padma Shri Kathak dancer Roshan Kumari of the Jaipur gharana died in Mumbai at 82. She founded the Nritya Kala Kendra in Bandra in 1971.
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- _____, a 2010-batch IAS officer of the Rajasthan cadre, was appointed Deputy Election Commissioner by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
- Prakash Rajpurohit
- At _____, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma opened and laid foundations of 83 works costing over Rs 1,277 crore for Churu, Jhunjhunu and Sikar under the "Seva Sankalp Abhiyan".
- Fatehpur (Sikar)
- The foundation of a Rs 800 crore artificial reservoir at Hansiyawas (Sikar) was laid. It is linked to a plan worth over _____ to bring Yamuna water from Hathnikund barrage (Haryana) to Shekhawati.
- Rs 34,000 crore
- The Banas river high-level bridge at Gahlod (Tonk) is the longest high-level bridge in the State, _____ long and built at Rs 134.74 crore with 50 spans. It replaces an old causeway that used to be flooded.
- 3.34 km
- On _____, the Chief Minister transferred Rs 684.21 crore to 50,94,831 old-age pension beneficiaries. Social security pension is to be raised to Rs 1,450 per month.
- International Day of Older Persons
- At the youth dialogue _____ at Bhawani Niketan, Jaipur, the Chief Minister handed 4,091 appointment letters to newly selected government employees.
- "Sapno Ki Udaan"
- The _____, led by Commissioner Rajeshwar Singh, announced Panchayati Raj elections in four phases: Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti polls on 23 and 29 October and 4 and 14 November, with counting on 20 November.
- State Election Commission
- Union Environment Minister _____ released two captive-bred male Great Indian Bustards at Sam in Desert National Park, Jaisalmer. The breeding centres at Sam and Ramdevra now hold 97 birds.
- Bhupender Yadav
- _____, Rajasthan, is the Indian destination among 25 places on six continents in National Geographic's "Best of the World 2027" list, announced on 20 October.
- Jaipur
- At the Shekhawati Heritage and Development Summit in Jaipur, Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma said the _____ has about Rs 1 lakh crore of proposed works, of which around Rs 41,000 crore have already started.
- Ram Jalsetu Link Project
MCQs
The Rs 134.74 crore longest high-level bridge of Rajasthan is built on which river at Gahlod?
- Banas
- Chambal
- Luni
- Mahi
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Answer: Banas — The 3.34 km bridge on the Banas at Gahlod (Tonk) was built by the PWD under CRIF.
What is the annual Kisan Samman Nidhi amount for farmers in Rajasthan after the State's addition?
- Rs 7,000
- Rs 8,000
- Rs 9,000
- Rs 10,000
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Answer: Rs 9,000 — The amount was raised from Rs 6,000 to Rs 9,000 per year.
The Pratibha Yojana of Rajasthan aims to find sporting talent in children of which age group?
- 6 to 10 years
- 8 to 14 years
- 10 to 16 years
- 12 to 18 years
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Answer: 8 to 14 years — The plan targets over 70 lakh school children aged 8 to 14.
Great Indian Bustards were released into the wild in October 2026 at which place?
- Sam, Desert National Park
- Ranthambore
- Sariska
- Keoladeo
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Answer: Sam, Desert National Park — Minister Bhupender Yadav released two captive-bred males at Sam, Jaisalmer.
Rajasthan's Great Indian Bustard Conservation Project began in which year?
- 2009
- 2011
- 2013
- 2015
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Answer: 2013 — It was launched on 5 June 2013 with an initial allocation of Rs 12 crore.
Prakash Rajpurohit of the Rajasthan cadre was appointed to which post in October 2026?
- Chief Election Commissioner
- Chief Secretary of Rajasthan
- Director General of Police
- Deputy Election Commissioner
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Answer: Deputy Election Commissioner — He is a 2010-batch IAS officer appointed Deputy Election Commissioner for a tenure till April 2030.
Who founded Jaipur in 1727?
- Sawai Jai Singh II
- Rawal Jaisal
- Maharana Pratap
- Man Singh I
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Answer: Sawai Jai Singh II — Jaipur was founded in 1727 by Sawai Jai Singh II.
The Ram Jalsetu Link Project, discussed at the Shekhawati Heritage and Development Summit in October 2026, belongs to which state?
- Haryana
- Rajasthan
- Gujarat
- Punjab
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Answer: Rajasthan — Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma said about Rs 41,000 crore of works under the roughly Rs 1 lakh crore Ram Jalsetu Link Project have already started.
Which Rajasthan water agreement is meant for Sikar, Churu and Jhunjhunu?
- Narmada water agreement
- Yamuna water agreement
- Ravi-Beas agreement
- Sabarmati agreement
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Answer: Yamuna water agreement — The Yamuna water agreement targets Sikar, Churu and Jhunjhunu, while the Narmada agreement serves Barmer, Sanchore, Jalore, Bhinmal and Raniwara.
The Rs 800 crore artificial reservoir whose foundation was laid on 1 October 2026 is at which place?
- Hansiyawas (Sikar)
- Bisalpur (Tonk)
- Jawai (Pali)
- Mahi Bajaj Sagar
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Answer: Hansiyawas (Sikar) — It is linked to bringing Yamuna water from Hathnikund barrage to Shekhawati.
To what monthly amount will social security pension be raised in Rajasthan?
- Rs 1,150
- Rs 1,250
- Rs 1,350
- Rs 1,450
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Answer: Rs 1,450 — On International Day of Older Persons it was announced that pension will rise to Rs 1,450 per month.
Akram Khan Behrupiya and Manzoor Khan Manganiyar received which award in October 2026?
- Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship
- Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar
- Padma Shri
- Tansen Samman
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Answer: Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar — The award for young artists was given by Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.