Daily Current Affairs – 06 June 2025

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Two new Indian wetlands—Khichan in Phalodi (Rajasthan) and Menar in Udaipur (Rajasthan)—have been added to the list of Wetlands of International Importance under the Ramsar Convention. With this, India now has 91 Ramsar sites. Shortest Summary Points: Khichan (Phalodi) and Menar (Udaipur) added as Ramsar wetlands. India’s total Ramsar sites now 91. Both wetlands are in Rajasthan. Announcement made on World Environment Day.   Detailed Explanation (RAS Mains Relevant): What is Ramsar Site? Ramsar Convention (1971, Iran) is an international...

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Category: Environment & Governance | State-Level Recognition | Journalism On the occasion of World Environment Day, journalist Neeraj of Rajasthan Patrika was honored with the first prize by the Chief Minister for his impactful ground report on waste management at Jaipur’s Sewapura dump yard. He received a cheque of ₹21,000 for his exemplary reporting that raised awareness on environmental conservation through sanitation efforts. Shortest Summary Points: Neeraj from Patrika won first prize for reporting on waste management. Honored on World...

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    Category: Sports (Chess Achievements / Youth Sports Talent) Shreyanshi Jain, a 6-year-old from Jaipur, created a sensation by winning the Under-7 Girls National Chess Championship. She defeated the tournament's second seed and will now represent India in the upcoming Asian and World Championships. Shortest Summary Points: Shreyanshi Jain wins Under-7 National Chess title Defeats top-2 seed player in the final round Gets chance to represent India in international events Awarded the Gukesh Award Student of Neerja Modi School,...

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Categorization: Culture and Literature A book titled "Dharm-Sanshaya-Nirnaya" by Raghunath Shastri Churdeva will be released on June 8 at a program in Sanganer, Jaipur. The event is being organized by the Prabhu Dayal Churdeva Memorial Committee. Shortest Summary Points: Book launch on June 8 in Sanganer, Jaipur Author: Raghunath Shastri Churdeva Title: "Dharm-Sanshaya-Nirnaya" Organized by: Prabhu Dayal Churdeva Memorial Committee Chief Guest: Rajju Bhaiya Medical College Principal Focus on religious, philosophical, and social dilemmas Detailed Explanation for RAS Mains: Event...

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Category: Governance / Public Health Administration / State Schemes The Rajasthan Government has shifted the responsibility of managing the Rajasthan Government Health Scheme (RGHS) from the Finance Department to the Health Department. The Health Department will now handle not only operations but also inquiries and actions related to the scheme. Summary: RGHS transferred to Health Department Earlier managed by Finance Department Health dept to now conduct all inquiries/actions Detailed Explanation (RAS Mains Relevance): Background of RGHS: Rajasthan Government Health Scheme...