This edition of Rajasthan current affairs for 26 June 2026 brings together the week’s key state developments for RPSC and RAS aspirants. The headline was the finalisation of a Yamuna water-sharing MoU between Rajasthan and Haryana, a breakthrough for the parched Shekhawati region. The state also began its green-transport shift under PM e-Bus Sewa, pushed a Water Self-Reliance Drive, advanced the Ram Jal Setu Link, and delivered a PM-Kisan boost to more than 66 lakh farmers. Each item below carries a verified trigger and an RPSC relevance map, followed by a Fact File and five practice MCQs.
1. Rajasthan-Haryana Yamuna Water-Sharing MoU Finalised
Why in News: On 23 June 2026, Rajasthan and Haryana finalised the text of a Memorandum of Understanding on sharing Yamuna river water, with the pact set to be signed on 29 June 2026 in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Background: The agreement resolves a long-pending dispute and gives effect to the 1994 Upper Yamuna River Board (UYRB) allocation, under which Rajasthan is to receive its share of Yamuna water from the Hathnikund Barrage in Haryana. To carry the water to the drought-prone Shekhawati region, covering Sikar, Jhunjhunu and Churu districts, a roughly 265-kilometre underground pipeline is planned at an estimated Rs 32,000 crore, with the Detailed Project Report finalised by May 2026. The deal marks a significant step in Rajasthan’s quest for water self-reliance. This connects to Rajasthan water security and inter-state river cooperation.
RPSC Relevance: Prelims, Upper Yamuna River Board (1994), Hathnikund Barrage, Shekhawati region (Sikar, Jhunjhunu, Churu). Mains GS2, inter-state water disputes and cooperative federalism; GS1, geography of arid Rajasthan.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| MoU parties | Rajasthan and Haryana |
| Finalised on | 23 June 2026 |
| Signing date | 29 June 2026 |
| Legal basis | 1994 Upper Yamuna River Board agreement |
| Source structure | Hathnikund Barrage |
| Target region | Shekhawati (Sikar, Jhunjhunu, Churu) |
| Pipeline | About 265 km, around Rs 32,000 crore |
2. Rajasthan Rolls Out PM e-Bus Sewa Electric Buses
Why in News: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma flagged off electric buses under the PM e-Bus Sewa scheme, marking the first time the state has deployed e-buses, with 29 buses for Jaipur and 18 for Bhilwara.
Background: The flag-off was the first phase of an order for 876 electric buses awarded to EKA Mobility in consortium with Chartered Speed under the central PM e-Bus Sewa initiative. The Jaipur fleet was flagged off near the Amar Jawan Jyoti, while the Bhilwara fleet was inaugurated virtually. The Chief Minister announced plans to add 555 more electric buses and 50 double-decker electric buses to strengthen urban connectivity and support tourism, cutting emissions in the state’s growing cities. This connects to Rajasthan urban mobility and clean-energy transition.
RPSC Relevance: Prelims, PM e-Bus Sewa, EKA Mobility, double-decker electric buses. Mains GS3, sustainable urban transport and emission reduction; GS2, centrally sponsored schemes in urban mobility.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scheme | PM e-Bus Sewa |
| Jaipur fleet | 29 electric buses |
| Bhilwara fleet | 18 electric buses |
| Total order | 876 e-buses |
| Manufacturer | EKA Mobility with Chartered Speed |
| Planned additions | 555 e-buses + 50 double-deckers |
3. Water Self-Reliance Drive Gathers Pace
Why in News: In late June 2026, the Rajasthan government intensified its Water Self-Reliance Drive, preparing to sign agreements and accelerate large water-infrastructure projects on 29 June 2026.
Background: The Mukhyamantri Jal Swavalamban Abhiyan 2.0 anchors the state’s grassroots water-conservation push, combining check dams, recharge structures and watershed works with the larger inter-state projects such as the Yamuna pipeline and the Ram Jal Setu Link. Rajasthan, India’s largest state by area and among its most water-stressed, depends heavily on stored monsoon runoff, making demand-side conservation and supply-side augmentation equally vital. The drive ties village-level recharge to mega projects in a single water-security mission. This connects to Rajasthan water management and rural development.
RPSC Relevance: Prelims, Mukhyamantri Jal Swavalamban Abhiyan 2.0, watershed structures. Mains GS3, water conservation and watershed management in arid regions; GS2, scheme delivery at panchayat level.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Flagship campaign | Mukhyamantri Jal Swavalamban Abhiyan 2.0 |
| Focus | Check dams, recharge, watershed works |
| Big-project signing | 29 June 2026 |
| State profile | Largest by area, highly water-stressed |
| Goal | Water self-reliance |
4. Ram Jal Setu Link (ERCP) Construction Advances
Why in News: Reports in June 2026 highlighted progress on the Ram Jal Setu Link, the renamed Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (ERCP), now part of the modified Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal (PKC) link.
Background: The Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project, rebranded the Ram Jal Setu Link, aims to provide drinking water to about 3 crore people across eastern Rajasthan and irrigate roughly 4 lakh hectares. It draws on surplus Chambal-basin waters and is being implemented jointly with Madhya Pradesh as the modified PKC-ERCP link, which diverts water from the Kalisindh, a Chambal tributary, towards the Banas. A 2,280-metre aqueduct over the Chambal between Kota and Bundi is under construction, targeted for 2027-28. This connects to Rajasthan irrigation and inter-state river projects.
RPSC Relevance: Prelims, ERCP / Ram Jal Setu Link, PKC link, Chambal, Kalisindh, Banas rivers. Mains GS3, river-linking and irrigation infrastructure; GS1, drainage system of Rajasthan.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Project | Ram Jal Setu Link (formerly ERCP) |
| Larger framework | Modified PKC-ERCP link |
| Partner state | Madhya Pradesh |
| Drinking water beneficiaries | About 3 crore people |
| Irrigation | Around 4 lakh hectares |
| Key structure | Chambal aqueduct (Kota-Bundi), by 2027-28 |
5. Over 66 Lakh Rajasthan Farmers Get PM-Kisan Boost
Why in News: In June 2026, more than 66 lakh Rajasthan farmers received over Rs 1,320 crore under the PM-Kisan scheme, with Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma highlighting the state’s enhanced support.
Background: Under the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-Kisan), eligible farmers receive Rs 6,000 a year from the Centre in three instalments. Rajasthan tops this up so that the combined annual assistance to farmers in the state reaches Rs 9,000, easing input costs ahead of the kharif season. The transfer to over 66 lakh beneficiaries underlines the scale of the state’s farming community and the role of direct benefit transfer in rural incomes. This connects to Rajasthan agriculture and farmer welfare.
RPSC Relevance: Prelims, PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi, Rs 6,000 central + Rs 3,000 state top-up. Mains GS3, direct income support and agricultural distress; GS2, centre-state co-funding of welfare.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scheme | PM-Kisan Samman Nidhi |
| Beneficiaries in state | Over 66 lakh farmers |
| Amount disbursed | Over Rs 1,320 crore |
| Central support | Rs 6,000 per year |
| Total with state top-up | Rs 9,000 per year |
6. Southwest Monsoon Nears Rajasthan
Why in News: As of 24 to 26 June 2026, the IMD reported the southwest monsoon advancing across central India, with conditions turning favourable for its spread towards eastern and southern Rajasthan.
Background: Rajasthan receives most of its rainfall from the southwest monsoon, with the southeastern districts and the Aravalli belt getting the bulk while the western desert remains arid. A timely monsoon is critical for kharif sowing of bajra, pulses and oilseeds and for recharging the state’s reservoirs and groundwater. The monsoon’s progress is closely watched given the state’s structural water stress and its parallel push for water self-reliance. This connects to Rajasthan geography and rain-fed agriculture.
RPSC Relevance: Prelims, southwest monsoon, Aravalli rainfall gradient, kharif crops (bajra, pulses, oilseeds). Mains GS1, monsoon and aridity in Rajasthan; GS3, drought management.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Phenomenon | Southwest (summer) monsoon |
| Status | Advancing towards Rajasthan |
| Wettest zone | Southeast and Aravalli belt |
| Driest zone | Western Thar desert |
| Key kharif crops | Bajra, pulses, oilseeds |
RPSC Practice MCQs
Q1. The Yamuna water-sharing MoU finalised on 23 June 2026 is between Rajasthan and which state?
- (a) Punjab
- (b) Haryana
- (c) Madhya Pradesh
- (d) Uttar Pradesh Answer: (b) , Rajasthan and Haryana finalised the Yamuna water-sharing MoU, to be signed on 29 June 2026.
Q2. Under the 1994 agreement, Rajasthan will draw its share of Yamuna water from which structure?
- (a) Tajewala Barrage
- (b) Hathnikund Barrage
- (c) Okhla Barrage
- (d) Wazirabad Barrage Answer: (b) , The water is to be drawn from the Hathnikund Barrage as per the 1994 Upper Yamuna River Board agreement.
Q3. The 265-km Yamuna pipeline is designed to serve the drought-prone Shekhawati region, which covers which districts?
- (a) Sikar, Jhunjhunu, Churu
- (b) Kota, Bundi, Baran
- (c) Barmer, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur
- (d) Alwar, Bharatpur, Dholpur Answer: (a) , Shekhawati comprises Sikar, Jhunjhunu and Churu districts.
Q4. The ERCP has been renamed as which project?
- (a) Ram Jal Setu Link
- (b) Indira Gandhi Canal
- (c) Narmada Link
- (d) Mahi Bajaj Sagar Answer: (a) , The Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project has been renamed the Ram Jal Setu Link, part of the modified PKC-ERCP link.
Q5. Including the state top-up, the total annual PM-Kisan assistance to a Rajasthan farmer is:
- (a) Rs 6,000
- (b) Rs 7,500
- (c) Rs 9,000
- (d) Rs 12,000 Answer: (c) , Rajasthan adds Rs 3,000 to the Rs 6,000 central support, taking the total to Rs 9,000 a year.
