Rajasthan Current Affairs Questions and Answers October 2026

Practice questions

In which Rajasthan district were nine tehsils declared severely drought-affected for kharif 2026?
1. Barmer
2. Jaisalmer
3. Bikaner
4. Churu
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Answer: A. Barmer — Nine tehsils of Barmer were notified as severely drought-hit, and 10 fodder depots were approved for livestock keepers.
The Ram Jalsetu Link Project, discussed at the Shekhawati Heritage and Development Summit in October 2026, belongs to which state?
1. Haryana
2. Rajasthan
3. Gujarat
4. Punjab
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Answer: B. 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.
How many havelis are being conserved in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan, as stated in October 2026?
1. 262
2. 462
3. 562
4. 662
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Answer: D. 662 — Rajasthan said 662 havelis in Sikar, Jhunjhunu and Churu are under conservation.
Which Rajasthan water agreement is meant for Sikar, Churu and Jhunjhunu?
1. Narmada water agreement
2. Yamuna water agreement
3. Ravi-Beas agreement
4. Sabarmati agreement
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Answer: B. Yamuna water agreement — The Yamuna water agreement targets Sikar, Churu and Jhunjhunu, while the Narmada agreement serves Barmer, Sanchore, Jalore, Bhinmal and Raniwara.
In the first phase of Rajasthan's 2026 panchayat elections, how many gram panchayats voted for sarpanch and ward panch?
1. 2,314
2. 3,314
3. 4,314
4. 3,014
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Answer: B. 3,314 — The first phase covered 3,314 gram panchayats in 16 districts.
Which panchayat samiti recorded the highest turnout (91.42 per cent) in Rajasthan's first panchayat poll phase?
1. Poogal, Bikaner
2. Rani Station, Pali
3. Chomu, Jaipur
4. Mangta, Barmer
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Answer: D. Mangta, Barmer — Mangta in Barmer topped the list; Rani Station in Pali had the lowest turnout at 56.82 per cent.
The Rs 134.74 crore longest high-level bridge of Rajasthan is built on which river at Gahlod?
1. Banas
2. Chambal
3. Luni
4. Mahi
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Answer: A. Banas — The 3.34 km bridge on the Banas at Gahlod (Tonk) was built by the PWD under CRIF.
The Rs 800 crore artificial reservoir whose foundation was laid on 1 October 2026 is at which place?
1. Hansiyawas (Sikar)
2. Bisalpur (Tonk)
3. Jawai (Pali)
4. Mahi Bajaj Sagar
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Answer: A. Hansiyawas (Sikar) — It is linked to bringing Yamuna water from Hathnikund barrage to Shekhawati.
What is the annual Kisan Samman Nidhi amount for farmers in Rajasthan after the State's addition?
1. Rs 7,000
2. Rs 8,000
3. Rs 9,000
4. Rs 10,000
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Answer: C. Rs 9,000 — The amount was raised from Rs 6,000 to Rs 9,000 per year.
To what monthly amount will social security pension be raised in Rajasthan?
1. Rs 1,150
2. Rs 1,250
3. Rs 1,350
4. Rs 1,450
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Answer: D. Rs 1,450 — On International Day of Older Persons it was announced that pension will rise to Rs 1,450 per month.

How many Gram Panchayats were newly created in Rajasthan, as stated on 2 October 2026?
1. 1,467
2. 3,467
3. 4,091
4. 2,467
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Answer: B. 3,467 — The State also created 94 Panchayat Samitis and 8 Zila Parishads.
How many appointment letters were given at the "Sapno Ki Udaan" youth dialogue in Jaipur?
1. 4,091
2. 3,467
3. 1,277
4. 3,075
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Answer: A. 4,091 — The Chief Minister gave 4,091 appointment letters at Bhawani Niketan, Jaipur.
Which Rajasthan programme supports the goal of a drug-free India by 2029?
1. Nayi Roshni
2. Ujala
3. Nayi Kiran
4. Sankalp
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Answer: C. Nayi Kiran — The State started "Nayi Kiran" in line with the Prime Minister's goal.
The Pratibha Yojana of Rajasthan aims to find sporting talent in children of which age group?
1. 6 to 10 years
2. 8 to 14 years
3. 10 to 16 years
4. 12 to 18 years
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Answer: B. 8 to 14 years — The plan targets over 70 lakh school children aged 8 to 14.
Panchayati Raj polls announced by Rajasthan's State Election Commission in October 2026 are being held in how many phases?
1. Two
2. Three
3. Five
4. Four
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Answer: D. Four — Polls run in four phases starting 23 October 2026, with Zila Parishad and Panchayat Samiti counting on 20 November.
Great Indian Bustards were released into the wild in October 2026 at which place?
1. Sam, Desert National Park
2. Ranthambore
3. Sariska
4. Keoladeo
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Answer: A. 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?
1. 2009
2. 2011
3. 2013
4. 2015
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Answer: C. 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?
1. Chief Election Commissioner
2. Chief Secretary of Rajasthan
3. Director General of Police
4. Deputy Election Commissioner
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Answer: D. Deputy Election Commissioner — He is a 2010-batch IAS officer appointed Deputy Election Commissioner for a tenure till April 2030.
The Rajasthan Export Promotion Policy 2024 targets exports worth how much by 2029?
1. Rs 50,000 crore
2. Rs 1 lakh crore
3. Rs 1.5 lakh crore
4. Rs 2 lakh crore
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Answer: C. Rs 1.5 lakh crore — The policy aims for exports of Rs 1.5 lakh crore by 2029.
Akram Khan Behrupiya and Manzoor Khan Manganiyar received which award in October 2026?
1. Sangeet Natak Akademi Fellowship
2. Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar
3. Padma Shri
4. Tansen Samman
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Answer: B. Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar — The award for young artists was given by Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.

The health campaign "Sahi Khan-Pan, Swasth Rajasthan" ran from 3 to 16 October on which topic?
1. Road safety
2. Tuberculosis
3. Blood donation
4. Food safety and adulteration
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Answer: D. Food safety and adulteration — It spread awareness about safe, nutritious and adulteration-free food.
The Army's Exercise Akhand Prahar-II was held in which desert sector of Rajasthan?
1. Barmer
2. Jaisalmer
3. Bikaner
4. Churu
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Answer: B. Jaisalmer — It was held in the desert sector of Jaisalmer by the Black Mace Brigade and Battle Axe Division.
How many housing units were in the four Rajasthan Housing Board projects launched on 17 October 2026?
1. 357
2. 457
3. 557
4. 657
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Answer: B. 457 — The projects in Jaipur, Kishangarh and Bhiwadi had 457 units, including 144 flats for journalists.
Which Indian destination is in National Geographic's "Best of the World 2027" list?
1. Kochi
2. Varanasi
3. Jaipur
4. Udaipur
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Answer: C. Jaipur — Jaipur, Rajasthan, is the Indian pick among 25 destinations.
Who founded Jaipur in 1727?
1. Sawai Jai Singh II
2. Rawal Jaisal
3. Maharana Pratap
4. Man Singh I
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Answer: A. Sawai Jai Singh II — Jaipur was founded in 1727 by Sawai Jai Singh II.

One-liner questions: fill in the blank

_____, a 2010-batch IAS officer of the Rajasthan cadre, was appointed Deputy Election Commissioner by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
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Answer: 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".
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Answer: 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.
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Answer: 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.
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Answer: 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.
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Answer: 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.
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Answer: "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.
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Answer: 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.
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Answer: 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.
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Answer: 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.
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Answer: Ram Jalsetu Link Project
Rajasthan is conserving _____ 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.
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Answer: 662 havelis
In the first phase of Rajasthan's panchayat elections, _____ 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.
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Answer: 3,314 gram panchayats
Rajasthan's Great Indian Bustard Conservation Project_____Best Project Award at the 4th Eco Warrior Awards in New Delhi, organised by the Indian Forest Service Association. The project began on 5 June 2013.
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Answer: won the
A Sikkim student delegation visited _____ under Yuva Sangam Phase VII of Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat, hosted by IIT Jodhpur. They visited Mehrangarh Fort and met Gaj Singh II.
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Answer: Jodhpur
Supreme Court judge _____ 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.
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Answer: Sandeep Mehta
The Commerce Department held an _____. The Rajasthan Export Promotion Policy 2024 aims for exports of Rs 1.5 lakh crore by 2029.
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Answer: FTA outreach programme in Jaipur
Rajasthani folk artists _____ (folk dance, 2025) and Manzoor Khan Manganiyar (folk music, 2024) received the Ustad Bismillah Khan Yuva Puraskar from Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.
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Answer: Akram Khan Behrupiya
The Army held _____ in the desert sector of Jaisalmer with the Black Mace Brigade and Battle Axe Division, to improve combat readiness through combined-arms drills.
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Answer: Exercise Akhand Prahar-II
Jaisalmer was founded in _____ 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).
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Answer: 1156
Goat breed _____ (Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh) and goat breed Totapuri (Rajasthan) were recognised as new breeds.
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Answer: Battisi
The _____ 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.
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Answer: Shekhawati Haveli Sanrakshan Yojana
The Chief Minister said that about _____ 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.
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Answer: 78% of the promises
In Rajasthan, _____ have been built under PMAY-Gramin and another 4.53 lakh are under construction. More than 18.5 lakh women have become "Lakhpati Didis".
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Answer: 3.82 lakh houses
The annual _____ 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.
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Answer: Kisan Samman Nidhi
Chief Secretary _____ 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".
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Answer: V. Srinivas
The Rajasthan Health Department announced the _____ food safety campaign for 3 to 16 October 2026. Its message is "Eat safe, stay healthy, eat local, beat adulteration".
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Answer: "Sahi Khan-Pan, Swasth Rajasthan"
A special campaign to add names to the _____ began at the request of the Election Commission of India. The State's Chief Electoral Officer is Naveen Mahajan.
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Answer: voter list
Rajasthan's _____ 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.
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Answer: Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme
Governor _____ 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.
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Answer: Haribhau Bagde
At the _____ 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".
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Answer: Panchayati Raj Jan Pratinidhi Samvad
Rajasthan began the drug-free programme _____ 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.
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Answer: "Nayi Kiran"
The _____ 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.
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Answer: Pratibha Yojana
Works worth _____ were inaugurated or begun in seven districts: Bikaner, Hanumangarh, Sri Ganganagar, Kota, Bundi, Baran and Jhalawar.
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Answer: Rs 3,075 crore (668 works)
The State honoured Asian Games shooter _____ with a cheque of Rs 60 lakh. A cheque of Rs 1 crore was also given to Kushagra Singh Rajawat.
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Answer: Anantjeet Singh Naruka
Rajasthan's water drive: _____ 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.
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Answer: Vande Ganga Jal Sanrakshan Jan Abhiyan
Rajasthan has set up _____ and aims to give farmers daytime electricity by 2027. About 76 lakh farmers have received Kisan Samman Nidhi money.
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Answer: 150 seed banks
Under _____, 327 roads worth Rs 813 crore were sanctioned and 282 are complete. About 10,000 km of "missing link" rural roads are being built.
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Answer: Atal Pragati Path
Over _____ 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.
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Answer: 41,000 villages
Rajasthan's key office-bearers in the news: Governor _____, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, Deputy CM Dr Prem Chand Bairwa, Chief Secretary V. Srinivas and DGP Rajeev Kumar Sharma.
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Answer: Haribhau Bagde
Padma Shri _____ of the Jaipur gharana died in Mumbai at 82. She founded the Nritya Kala Kendra in Bandra in 1971.
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Answer: Kathak dancer Roshan Kumari

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