This edition of Rajasthan current affairs for 28 June 2026 compiles the freshest verified developments for RPSC aspirants. Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma reviewed the Panchna Dam to speed up farmer irrigation and ordered the ongoing Rural and Urban Service Camps to be made accountable. Ranthambore opened its annual international Tiger Week, Jaipur hosted the Solar and Storage Expo, the state joined the International Day Against Drug Abuse, and a sharp political row erupted within the state’s political circle. Each item carries a verified trigger and an RPSC relevance map, followed by a Fact File and five practice MCQs.
1. CM Reviews Panchna Dam, Orders Time-Bound Farmer Relief
Why in News: On 27 June 2026, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma chaired a high-level review of the Panchna Dam at his residence, directing officials to complete linked lift-irrigation projects in a time-bound manner and to expedite repair and strengthening so that irrigation water reaches farmers in areas without canal access.
Background: The Panchna Dam in Karauli district, on the Gambhir river basin, serves the eastern Rajasthan agrarian belt and had become a flashpoint, with a farmers’ agitation over water release ending only after a government assurance. The review brought together senior officials of the Water Resources department to fast-track works before the next cropping cycle. This connects to Rajasthan water resources and irrigation governance.
RPSC Relevance: Prelims, Panchna Dam, Karauli, Gambhir river, lift irrigation. Mains GS3, irrigation and water-resource management; GS2, state grievance redressal and farmer welfare.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Dam | Panchna Dam |
| District | Karauli |
| River basin | Gambhir river (eastern Rajasthan) |
| Review date | 27 June 2026 |
| Chaired by | CM Bhajan Lal Sharma |
| Focus | Lift-irrigation, dam strengthening, farmer water access |
2. 5th Royal Ranthambore International Tiger Week Opens
Why in News: On 26 June 2026, the 5th Royal Ranthambore International Tiger Week 2026 opened at Ranthambore under the theme “Conserve India’s Finest Tigers,” gathering conservationists, forest officials, researchers and wildlife photographers.
Background: Ranthambore Tiger Reserve in Sawai Madhopur district is one of India’s flagship Project Tiger reserves and a former royal hunting ground. The week honoured six legendary Ranthambore tigers, including Machli and Collarwali, and presented conservation awards, spotlighting the reserve’s role in tiger recovery and eco-tourism. This connects to Rajasthan wildlife conservation and natural heritage.
RPSC Relevance: Prelims, Ranthambore Tiger Reserve, Project Tiger, Machli, Sawai Madhopur. Mains GS3, wildlife conservation, tiger-reserve management and eco-tourism; GS1, Rajasthan’s natural heritage.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Event | 5th Royal Ranthambore International Tiger Week 2026 |
| Opened | 26 June 2026 |
| Theme | “Conserve India’s Finest Tigers” |
| Reserve | Ranthambore Tiger Reserve |
| District | Sawai Madhopur |
| Tigers honoured | Six legends, including Machli and Collarwali |
3. CM Orders Accountable Rural and Urban Service Camps
Why in News: On 27 June 2026, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma directed officials to make the ongoing Rural and Urban Service Camps result-oriented and accountable, ordering permanent resolution of grievances and warning of strict action against negligent officers.
Background: Rajasthan launched its Rural Service Camp (Gramin Seva Shivir) and Urban Service Camp 2026 from 12 June 2026 as on-the-spot grievance-redressal platforms for roads, drinking water, electricity, healthcare and revenue matters. The Chief Minister asked departments to maintain district-wise lists of new and pending cases for continuous monitoring, with priority to pending rural revenue cases. This connects to Rajasthan governance and citizen service delivery.
RPSC Relevance: Prelims, Gramin Seva Shivir, Urban Service Camp 2026, grievance redressal. Mains GS2, citizen-centric service delivery and accountability; GS4, administrative responsiveness and probity.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Camps | Rural Service Camp and Urban Service Camp 2026 |
| Camps started | 12 June 2026 |
| Directive date | 27 June 2026 |
| Grievance areas | Roads, water, power, health, revenue |
| Monitoring tool | District-wise lists of new and pending cases |
4. Jaipur Hosts 6th Solar and Storage Expo Rajasthan
Why in News: On 25 June 2026, the 6th Solar and Storage Expo Rajasthan 2026 was held in Jaipur, bringing together more than 400 professionals to discuss policy reforms, utility-scale solar, storage integration, open access and renewable financing.
Background: Rajasthan is India’s leading solar-power producing state, helped by high solar irradiance in the Thar belt and the Bhadla Solar Park in Jodhpur district, one of the world’s largest. The expo, supported by the Rajasthan Solar Association, reinforced the state’s position as a renewable-energy hub and a destination for green investment. This connects to Rajasthan energy policy and renewable resources.
RPSC Relevance: Prelims, Bhadla Solar Park, Rajasthan Solar Association, energy storage, solar leader state. Mains GS3, renewable energy and energy security; GS1, geography enabling solar potential.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Event | 6th Solar and Storage Expo Rajasthan 2026 |
| Date and venue | 25 June 2026, Jaipur |
| Scale | 400+ professionals, multiple exhibitors |
| Supported by | Rajasthan Solar Association |
| Status | India’s leading solar-power producing state |
| Key solar hub | Bhadla Solar Park, Jodhpur district |
5. Rajasthan Marks International Day Against Drug Abuse
Why in News: On 26 June 2026, the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking was observed across Rajasthan with awareness activities, the day also marking the close of the Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah held from 17 to 26 June 2026.
Background: The United Nations has observed 26 June as the day against drug abuse since 1987, with the 2026 theme stressing investment in prevention. In Rajasthan the campaign ran through the Social Justice and Empowerment department and educational institutions under the Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan, targeting youth in border and urban districts vulnerable to substance abuse. This connects to Rajasthan social-sector welfare and youth well-being.
RPSC Relevance: Prelims, International Day Against Drug Abuse (26 June), UNODC, Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan. Mains GS2, social-sector schemes and health; GS4, substance abuse as a social and ethical challenge.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Day | International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking |
| Date | 26 June (annually) |
| UN body | UNODC |
| India campaign | Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan |
| Drug-Free India Week | 17 to 26 June 2026 |
| Nodal ministry | Social Justice and Empowerment |
6. Political Row Over Minister’s Remark Against Opposition Chief
Why in News: On 26 June 2026, a political controversy broke out in Rajasthan after Education Minister Madan Dilawar made a sharp remark aimed at state Congress chief Govind Singh Dotasara, drawing condemnation from the opposition.
Background: Madan Dilawar holds the School Education, Panchayati Raj and Sanskrit Education portfolios in the Bhajan Lal Sharma cabinet. The episode followed allegations by the opposition against another minister and underlined the running friction between the ruling party and the Congress in the state legislature. This connects to Rajasthan polity and legislative conduct.
RPSC Relevance: Prelims, current Rajasthan cabinet portfolios, Deputy Chief Ministers. Mains GS2, ministerial accountability and legislative conduct; GS4, probity and decorum in public life.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Minister in row | Madan Dilawar (School Education, Panchayati Raj) |
| Opposition state chief | Govind Singh Dotasara (Congress) |
| Chief Minister | Bhajan Lal Sharma |
| Deputy Chief Ministers | Diya Kumari, Prem Chand Bairwa |
| Date | 26 June 2026 |
RPSC Practice MCQs
Q1. The Panchna Dam, reviewed by CM Bhajan Lal Sharma in June 2026, is located in which district?
- (a) Kota
- (b) Karauli
- (c) Bharatpur
- (d) Dholpur Answer: (b) , The Panchna Dam is in Karauli district on the Gambhir river basin in eastern Rajasthan.
Q2. The 5th Royal Ranthambore International Tiger Week 2026 was held in which district?
- (a) Sawai Madhopur
- (b) Kota
- (c) Alwar
- (d) Udaipur Answer: (a) , Ranthambore Tiger Reserve lies in Sawai Madhopur district; the week opened on 26 June 2026.
Q3. Rajasthan’s Bhadla Solar Park, among the world’s largest, is located in which district?
- (a) Bikaner
- (b) Jaisalmer
- (c) Jodhpur
- (d) Barmer Answer: (c) , Bhadla Solar Park is in Jodhpur district and anchors Rajasthan’s position as India’s leading solar-power producing state.
Q4. The International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is observed every year on:
- (a) 12 June
- (b) 21 June
- (c) 26 June
- (d) 1 July Answer: (c) , The UN-designated day is observed on 26 June, closing the Nasha Mukt Bharat Saptah in 2026.
Q5. The Rural and Urban Service Camps that CM Sharma ordered to be made accountable in June 2026 had started on which date?
- (a) 1 June 2026
- (b) 12 June 2026
- (c) 27 June 2026
- (d) 1 July 2026 Answer: (b) , The Rural Service Camp and Urban Service Camp 2026 began on 12 June 2026, with the accountability directive issued on 27 June.
