This edition of Rajasthan current affairs for 27 June 2026 compiles the freshest verified developments for RPSC aspirants. On International MSME Day, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma unveiled fresh industrial incentives and launched the Rajasthan Industrial Development Policy. The state readied the VB-G RAM-G rural mission for a 1 July rollout, advanced a Yamuna water agreement with Haryana, pressed for power self-reliance by 2027 and firmed up its share of the Kuno cheetah corridor. Each item carries a verified trigger and an RPSC relevance map, followed by a Fact File and five practice MCQs.
1. CM Sharma Unveils MSME Day Industrial Policy and Incentives
Why in News: On 27 June 2026, on International MSME Day, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma announced a set of industrial policy measures and launched the Rajasthan Industrial Development Policy to strengthen the state’s MSME ecosystem.
Background: The Chief Minister announced dedicated haats for artisans and weavers, new incentives for the electronics and semiconductor sectors under RIPS-2024, support for 25 startups through the Rajasthan Venture Capital Fund and an increase in the monthly stipend for women and differently-abled trainees in electronics and semiconductor skilling from Rs 4,000 to Rs 6,000. He distributed financial assistance worth over Rs 13 crore and RIICO land allotment letters. The new policy targets a USD 350 billion state economy by 2028-29. This connects to Rajasthan industrial promotion and entrepreneurship.
RPSC Relevance: Prelims, RIPS-2024, Rajasthan Venture Capital Fund, RIICO, International MSME Day. Mains GS3, industrial policy and MSME development; GS2, skilling of women and persons with disabilities.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Occasion | International MSME Day, 27 June 2026 |
| Policy launched | Rajasthan Industrial Development Policy |
| Incentive scheme | RIPS-2024 (electronics, semiconductor) |
| Startup support | 25 startups via Rajasthan Venture Capital Fund |
| Stipend revision | Rs 4,000 to Rs 6,000 per month |
| Economy target | USD 350 billion by 2028-29 |
2. VB-G RAM-G Rural Mission to Launch on 1 July
Why in News: On 27 June 2026, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma reviewed preparations for the Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Employment and Livelihood Mission (Rural), the VB-G RAM-G scheme, directing departments to complete all arrangements before its launch on 1 July.
Background: The mission is aimed at guaranteeing rural employment and livelihood support and is paired with Rural and Urban Service Camps. The Chief Minister stressed that grievances on roads, drinking water, electricity, healthcare and revenue matters must be resolved permanently and not merely recorded. The camp-based, time-bound model is intended to take governance to the doorstep across Rajasthan’s districts. This connects to Rajasthan rural development and grievance redressal.
RPSC Relevance: Prelims, VB-G RAM-G scheme, Rural and Urban Service Camps. Mains GS2, service delivery and grievance redressal; GS3, rural livelihood missions.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scheme | VB-G RAM-G (Rural) Mission |
| Full name | Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Employment and Livelihood Mission (Rural) |
| Launch date | 1 July 2026 |
| Linked mechanism | Rural and Urban Service Camps |
| Focus grievances | Roads, water, power, health, revenue |
3. Rajasthan and Haryana Finalise Yamuna Water MoU
Why in News: In late June 2026 Rajasthan moved towards a major water-security push, with a Memorandum of Understanding between Rajasthan and Haryana on Yamuna river water sharing, finalised on 23 June 2026 and to be signed in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Background: Water-scarce Rajasthan has been pursuing inter-state agreements to secure supplies for its eastern and northern districts. The Yamuna sharing arrangement complements the Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project framework and a broader six-state understanding on the Kishau Multipurpose Dam covering Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Rajasthan. The state also planned to advance several large water-infrastructure projects around end-June. This connects to Rajasthan water security and inter-state river cooperation.
RPSC Relevance: Prelims, Yamuna river, Kishau Dam, Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project. Mains GS2, inter-state water disputes and cooperative federalism; GS3, water resource management in arid regions.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Agreement | Rajasthan-Haryana Yamuna water MoU |
| Finalised | 23 June 2026 |
| To be signed before | Union Home Minister Amit Shah |
| Linked project | Kishau Multipurpose Dam (six states) |
| Beneficiary regions | Eastern and northern Rajasthan |
4. CM Pushes Power Self-Reliance by 2027
Why in News: In June 2026, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma reaffirmed Rajasthan’s goal of achieving power self-reliance by 2027, directing officials to fast-track infrastructure and expand solar scheme benefits.
Background: Rajasthan has cut its external power dependence from about 8 per cent to 2 per cent in a year, while record thermal generation touched 7,171 MW. The Chief Minister asked officials to maximise the reach of the PM-KUSUM and PM Surya Ghar schemes, leveraging the state’s high solar potential in the Thar belt. Energy self-reliance is central to powering industrial growth and irrigation. This connects to Rajasthan energy policy and renewable resources.
RPSC Relevance: Prelims, PM-KUSUM, PM Surya Ghar, thermal generation figures. Mains GS3, energy security and renewable transition in Rajasthan.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Target | Power self-reliance by 2027 |
| External dependence | Cut from ~8% to ~2% |
| Record thermal generation | 7,171 MW |
| Solar schemes pushed | PM-KUSUM, PM Surya Ghar |
| Key solar region | Thar desert belt |
5. Rajasthan’s 6,500 sq km Share of the Cheetah Corridor
Why in News: In late June 2026, plans firmed up for a roughly 17,000 sq km cheetah movement corridor across Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan, with Rajasthan’s portion spanning about 6,500 sq km.
Background: The corridor is designed to let cheetahs disperse from Kuno National Park in Madhya Pradesh through Rajasthan’s Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve to the Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary, building a resilient metapopulation. Kuno is also linked by viable corridors to Ranthambore and Ramgarh Vishdhari tiger reserves in Rajasthan. The arrangement deepens inter-state wildlife coordination and could boost eco-tourism in the Hadoti region. This connects to Rajasthan environment and wildlife conservation.
RPSC Relevance: Prelims, Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve, Ramgarh Vishdhari, Ranthambore, Gandhi Sagar. Mains GS3, landscape-level conservation and inter-state coordination.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total corridor | About 17,000 sq km |
| Rajasthan share | About 6,500 sq km |
| Key Rajasthan reserve | Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve |
| Linked reserves | Ranthambore, Ramgarh Vishdhari |
| Source park | Kuno National Park (MP) |
RPSC Practice MCQs
Q1. On International MSME Day 2026, CM Bhajan Lal Sharma launched which policy?
- (a) Rajasthan Solar Policy
- (b) Rajasthan Industrial Development Policy
- (c) Rajasthan Tourism Policy
- (d) Rajasthan Water Policy Answer: (b) , On 27 June 2026 the Chief Minister launched the Rajasthan Industrial Development Policy with new MSME incentives.
Q2. The VB-G RAM-G rural mission is scheduled to be launched on which date?
- (a) 27 June 2026
- (b) 30 June 2026
- (c) 1 July 2026
- (d) 15 August 2026 Answer: (c) , The Chief Minister directed departments to complete arrangements before the 1 July launch of VB-G RAM-G.
Q3. The June 2026 Yamuna water sharing MoU was finalised between Rajasthan and which state?
- (a) Punjab
- (b) Haryana
- (c) Madhya Pradesh
- (d) Uttar Pradesh Answer: (b) , The Rajasthan-Haryana Yamuna water MoU was finalised on 23 June 2026, to be signed before Union Home Minister Amit Shah.
Q4. By when does Rajasthan aim to achieve power self-reliance?
- (a) 2026
- (b) 2027
- (c) 2030
- (d) 2047 Answer: (b) , CM Sharma reaffirmed the goal of power self-reliance by 2027, having cut external dependence from about 8% to 2%.
Q5. In the proposed cheetah corridor, cheetahs would pass through which Rajasthan tiger reserve en route to Gandhi Sagar?
- (a) Sariska Tiger Reserve
- (b) Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve
- (c) Ranthambore Tiger Reserve
- (d) Desert National Park Answer: (b) , Rajasthan’s 6,500 sq km share lets cheetahs move from Kuno through Mukundra Hills Tiger Reserve to Gandhi Sagar.
