Daily Current Affairs – 02 June 2025

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Shortest Summary Points: Rajasthan government to launch 'Vande Ganga' Jal Sanrakshan-Jan Abhiyan on 5 June. Coincides with World Environment Day and Ganga Dussehra. Includes water worship, cleanliness drives, awareness campaigns, inaugurations, and new projects. Aims to transform into a mass movement involving every village and citizen. Builds on past campaigns like Jal Swavlamban and Jal Shakti Abhiyan.     Detailed Explanation (RAS Mains Relevance) Launch Date & Occasion: Starts on 5th June 2025, aligning with World Environment Day and Ganga...

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Summary Points Famous conservationist and "Tiger Man" Valmik Thapar has passed away at the age of 73. He dedicated over 50 years to tiger protection and wrote 32 books and made 16 documentaries. Thapar played a key role in Project Tiger, Wildlife Board, and international tiger advocacy. He kept his family life away from public to stay close to wildlife.     Detailed Explanation for RAS Mains Who was Valmik Thapar? Born in 1952, passed away in 2025. Recognized wildlife...

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Summary Points: Veterinary hospitals to be opened in every Gram Panchayat of Rajasthan. Mobile veterinary units already operational for free doorstep treatment. Large-scale recruitment of veterinary staff to bridge manpower gap. Veterinary services being upgraded under CM Bhajanlal Sharma’s leadership. Animal husbandry is emerging as a rural startup sector in Rajasthan.   Detailed Explanation (RAS Mains Relevant Points): 1. Importance of Animal Husbandry in Rajasthan: Rajasthan is India’s second-largest livestock-holding state. In desert regions, it is a key livelihood source—providing...

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  Summary Points: Rifles and multi-barrel machine guns will now be manufactured in Rajasthan. Jodhpur to become a key hub with ₹1500 crore investment. Successful testing of sniper rifles; partnership possible with Indian Defense Systems. Multi-barrel machine gun can fire 6000 rounds per minute. Rajasthan joins the defense manufacturing race under ‘Make in India’.   Detailed Explanation for RAS Aspirants: Background: India is pushing defense indigenization under the Make in India initiative. Rajasthan is emerging as a new defense manufacturing...

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  Overview (Key Points): Rajasthan Government reimburses 50% of higher education fees. Only for students from families with annual income ≤ ₹5 lakh. Applicable for institutions where fees are paid via RTGS/NEFT. Online application required via the official portal.   Detailed Explanation (RAS Mains-Oriented) Name of Scheme: Mukhyamantri Sarvjan Uchch Shiksha Chhatravriti Yojana (मुख्यमंत्री सर्वजन उच्च शिक्षा छात्रवृत्ति योजना) Objective: To promote access to higher education by providing financial support to economically weaker students. Key Features: Fee Reimbursement: 50% of...