Rajasthan Current Affairs 19 June 2026

Rajasthan is in full preparation mode for the 12th International Yoga Day on June 21, with Deputy Chief Ministers Diya Kumari and Dr. Premchand Bairwa leading marquee events. The week also spotlighted the state’s power self-reliance push, the Isarda-Dausa drinking water project, the Industrial Park Incentive Policy 2026 and the ongoing RPSC RAS 2026 recruitment. Every item below is web-verified and mapped to the RPSC syllabus.

1. State-Wide Yoga Day 2026 Preparations Led by Deputy CMs

Why in News: Administrative preparations are in full swing across Rajasthan for the 12th International Yoga Day on June 21, 2026, with grand sessions beginning at 6:00 AM that Sunday across gram panchayats, blocks and district headquarters.

Background: Deputy CM Diya Kumari is set to grace the main state event in Ajmer as chief guest, while Deputy CM Dr. Premchand Bairwa leads the Bhilwara event, and Cabinet Minister Jogaram Patel participates in Jaipur. The 2026 theme is “Yoga for Healthy Ageing” and the national main event is led by the Prime Minister from Kolkata’s Red Road. This links to Rajasthan governance, public health and the AYUSH agenda.

RPSC Relevance: Prelims (Yoga Day theme, Rajasthan leaders) and Mains GS2 (public health, governance, cultural diplomacy).

2. Rajasthan Pushes for Power Self-Reliance by 2027

Why in News: CM Bhajan Lal Sharma has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to making Rajasthan self-reliant in the power sector by 2027, citing record state thermal generation.

Background: On June 2, 2026, the state’s thermal power stations achieved a record generation of about 7,171 MW at peak capacity utilisation. Rajasthan’s dependence on outside power purchases fell from nearly 8 percent of requirement in May 2025 to just about 2 percent in May 2026. The state is also a national leader in solar capacity, anchored by the Bhadla Solar Park in Jodhpur. This connects to Rajasthan energy policy, renewables and infrastructure.

RPSC Relevance: Prelims (Rajasthan power data, Bhadla) and Mains GS3 (energy security, renewables, infrastructure).

3. Isarda-Dausa Rs 350 Crore Drinking Water Project

Why in News: CM Bhajan Lal Sharma laid the foundation for the Isarda-Dausa drinking water project worth about Rs 350 crore, set to serve roughly 6.27 lakh people.

Background: The project includes about 8 reservoirs and 1,840 km of pipelines, with completion targeted by 2027. It is part of the state’s broader drinking-water security drive alongside the Vande Ganga Jal Sanrakshan Jan Abhiyan, a water-conservation campaign emphasising public participation. Water security is a perennial priority for arid Rajasthan, the largest Indian state by area. This links to Rajasthan water resources, public-health engineering and rural development.

RPSC Relevance: Prelims (Isarda-Dausa, Vande Ganga campaign) and Mains GS3 (water security, public-health infrastructure).

4. Industrial Park Incentive Policy 2026 for Investment and Jobs

Why in News: Rajasthan’s Industrial Park Incentive Policy, 2026 is being rolled out to accelerate industrial growth, attract investment and create employment across the state.

Background: The policy offers capital subsidies of up to 20 percent for infrastructure development in private industrial parks and aims to develop world-class industrial parks. It complements the state’s wider Viksit Rajasthan vision and the 2026-27 budget commitments, which included plans for new industrial parks and a large jobs target. This connects to Rajasthan industrial policy, investment promotion and employment generation.

RPSC Relevance: Prelims (Industrial Park Incentive Policy 2026) and Mains GS3 (industrial development, investment promotion, employment).

5. RPSC RAS 2026 Recruitment Underway for 607 Posts

Why in News: The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC) released the RAS 2026 notification for 607 vacancies, with online applications running through early July 2026.

Background: The notification was issued in late May 2026, and the online application window opened on June 4, 2026 and continued till July 3, 2026, accompanied by a revised syllabus. The Rajasthan Administrative Service (RAS) is the premier state civil-services route, recruited through the RPSC headquartered in Ajmer. This connects to Rajasthan polity, administration and the state recruitment ecosystem.

RPSC Relevance: Prelims (RPSC, RAS, Ajmer HQ) and Mains GS2 (state civil services, public administration).

6. In Brief: Vande Ganga Campaign and RPSC Calendar

The Vande Ganga Jal Sanrakshan Jan Abhiyan 2026 continues as Rajasthan’s flagship water-conservation drive, stressing community participation in reviving and recharging water bodies ahead of the monsoon. Aspirants should also track the official RPSC calendar, including the 1st Grade (School Lecturer) examination cycle, on rpsc.rajasthan.gov.in. Prelims pointers: Vande Ganga Jal Sanrakshan Jan Abhiyan is Rajasthan’s water-conservation campaign; RPSC is headquartered in Ajmer.

Practice MCQs for RPSC

Q1. Which Deputy Chief Minister is set to lead Rajasthan’s main International Yoga Day 2026 event at Ajmer?

• A) Dr. Premchand Bairwa
• B) Diya Kumari
• C) Jogaram Patel
• D) Kirodi Lal Meena

Q2. By which year does Rajasthan aim to become self-reliant in the power sector?

• A) 2026
• B) 2027
• C) 2030
• D) 2047

Q3. The Isarda-Dausa drinking water project, worth about Rs 350 crore, is designed to serve approximately how many people?

• A) 1.5 lakh
• B) 3.2 lakh
• C) 6.27 lakh
• D) 12 lakh

Q4. Under the Rajasthan Industrial Park Incentive Policy 2026, capital subsidy for private industrial park infrastructure is up to:

• A) 10 percent
• B) 15 percent
• C) 20 percent
• D) 25 percent

Q5. The RPSC RAS 2026 recruitment was released for how many vacancies?

• A) 350
• B) 607
• C) 980
• D) 1,200

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