Rajasthan Current Affairs 18 June 2026

Rajasthan’s energy ambitions are in focus as CM Bhajan Lal Sharma pushes the state toward power self-reliance by 2027, backed by record thermal generation and a fresh 5,000 MW renewable allocation from the Centre. The day also features the CM’s Udaipur Urban Service Camp inspection, progress on Yamuna water for Shekhawati and battery storage plans. Every item below is web-verified and mapped to the RPSC syllabus.

1. Rajasthan Targets Power Self-Reliance by 2027

Why in News: As reaffirmed in mid-June 2026, CM Bhajan Lal Sharma is driving Rajasthan toward power self-reliance by 2027, urging the state to become a leading power-producing state rather than merely a consumer.

Background: The state’s thermal stations achieved a record generation of about 7,171 MW at peak capacity utilisation on June 2, 2026, while external power purchase fell from nearly 8 percent of requirement in May 2025 to just 2 percent in May 2026. The CM has also pushed to expand daytime electricity supply for farmers, currently in 26 districts, to the remaining districts. This connects to energy security, the power sector and agricultural support.

RPSC Relevance: Prelims (Rajasthan power sector) and Mains GS3 (energy security, infrastructure, agriculture).

2. Centre Allocates Additional 5,000 MW Renewable Energy to Rajasthan

Why in News: The Union government approved an additional 5,000 MW renewable energy allocation for Rajasthan, boosting the state’s solar and clean-energy capacity.

Background: Rajasthan already leads India in installed solar capacity, helped by high solar irradiance in the Thar region. The new allocation supports the 2027 self-sufficiency goal. The state power generation corporation is also developing battery storage projects with a cumulative capacity of about 6,000 MWh in phases, targeted for completion by September 2027, to firm up variable solar supply. This links to renewable energy, grid stability and Rajasthan’s solar geography.

RPSC Relevance: Prelims (Rajasthan renewable energy) and Mains GS3 (renewable energy, energy storage, environment).

3. CM Inspects Udaipur Urban Service Camp

Why in News: On June 17, 2026, CM Bhajan Lal Sharma inspected an Urban Service Camp at the Udaipur Development Authority premises, distributing lease deeds, certificates, building approvals and financial assistance to beneficiaries.

Background: The Urban Service Camp-2026, running from June 12 to July 15, 2026 under the Urban Development and Housing department, resolves public grievances and speeds up municipal services such as issuing pattas, converting leasehold to freehold, city cleaning and road and drain repairs. The CM warned officials against negligence, stressing that benefits must reach the last person in the queue. This connects to urban governance and citizen service delivery.

RPSC Relevance: Prelims (Rajasthan urban schemes) and Mains GS2 (governance, urban local bodies, service delivery).

4. Progress on Yamuna Water for Shekhawati Region

Why in News: In June 2026, the Centre flagged progress on supplying Yamuna water to three districts of the Shekhawati region, with Haryana’s consent secured and the DPR process set to begin.

Background: The Shekhawati region (covering Churu, Jhunjhunu and Sikar) is among Rajasthan’s most water-stressed areas. The Yamuna water initiative, alongside the revised PKC-ERCP (Ramjal Setu Link Project) signed between Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh, forms part of the state’s inter-state water-security strategy. The PKC-ERCP requires an investment estimated at Rs 77,000 crore to Rs 1 lakh crore. This links to river-water sharing, the Shekhawati geography and cooperative federalism.

RPSC Relevance: Prelims (Rajasthan water resources, river projects) and Mains GS2 and GS3 (inter-state water sharing, federalism, irrigation).

5. Jal Jeevan Mission Cleanup: 119 Investigation Teams Formed

Why in News: As reported in June 2026, Rajasthan acted on more than 4,000 complaints under the Jal Jeevan Mission by forming 119 investigation teams and taking action against those responsible.

Background: The Jal Jeevan Mission aims to provide functional tap water connections to every rural household. Rajasthan, with its arid geography, is a focus state for the scheme, and the government’s audit drive signals an emphasis on accountability and quality in implementation. This connects to rural water supply, scheme monitoring and administrative accountability.

RPSC Relevance: Prelims (Jal Jeevan Mission, Rajasthan water schemes) and Mains GS2 (governance, accountability, rural service delivery).

6. In Brief: Yoga Day 2026 and Viksit Rajasthan 2047

International Yoga Day is observed on June 21, with the 2026 theme “Yoga for Healthy Ageing” and the national main event led by the Prime Minister from Kolkata’s Red Road. On the economy, CM Bhajan Lal Sharma has reiterated the Viksit Rajasthan 2047 vision, setting a $350-billion economy goal for the state, building on the momentum of the Rising Rajasthan Global Investment Summit. Prelims pointers: International Yoga Day falls on June 21; Rajasthan’s long-term goal is the Viksit Rajasthan 2047 blueprint with a $350-billion economy target.

Practice MCQs for RPSC

Q1. By which year does Rajasthan aim to achieve power self-reliance, as reaffirmed by CM Bhajan Lal Sharma?

• A) 2026
• B) 2027
• C) 2030
• D) 2035

Q2. The Centre’s fresh renewable energy allocation to Rajasthan announced in June 2026 was for how much capacity?

• A) 1,000 MW
• B) 2,500 MW
• C) 5,000 MW
• D) 10,000 MW

Q3. CM Bhajan Lal Sharma inspected the Urban Service Camp on June 17, 2026 in which city?

• A) Jaipur
• B) Jodhpur
• C) Udaipur
• D) Kota

Q4. The Yamuna water progress reported in June 2026 is meant to benefit which water-stressed region of Rajasthan?

• A) Mewar
• B) Shekhawati
• C) Hadoti
• D) Marwar

Q5. Rajasthan’s long-term development blueprint reiterated by the CM, targeting a $350-billion economy, is called what?

• A) Mission Rajasthan 2030
• B) Viksit Rajasthan 2047
• C) Rajasthan @100
• D) Swarnim Rajasthan

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