Welcome to the Rajasthan Current Affairs edition for 30 June 2026, prepared for RPSC Prelims and Mains aspirants. The lead story is the historic Rajasthan-Haryana Yamuna Water Agreement signed on 29 June 2026, ending a three-decade deadlock over Shekhawati’s water. Today’s roundup also covers the Viksit Rajasthan 2047 blueprint, the state’s drive for power self-reliance by 2027, the free-electricity rooftop-solar scheme, the Maharana Pratap tourism circuit and the monsoon’s advance. Each item includes background, RPSC relevance and a Prelims fact table.
1. Rajasthan and Haryana Sign Historic Yamuna Water Agreement
Why in News: On 29 June 2026, Rajasthan and Haryana signed a Memorandum of Agreement on the Yamuna Water Project at Kartavya Bhavan, New Delhi, under the chairmanship of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, ending a deadlock of about 32 years.
Background: Under the pact, an underground pipeline of about 295.5 km will carry Rajasthan’s allocated share of about 577 million cubic metres of Yamuna water from the Hathnikund Barrage in Haryana to the Hansiyawas reservoir in Churu district. The project, estimated at about Rs 34,102 crore, draws on the 1994 Upper Yamuna River Board arrangement and will supply drinking water to the parched Shekhawati districts of Sikar, Churu and Jhunjhunu. This connects to Rajasthan water resources and inter-state river cooperation.
RPSC Relevance: Prelims Yamuna Water Agreement, Hathnikund Barrage, Hansiyawas reservoir, Upper Yamuna River Board, Shekhawati. Mains GS2 inter-state relations and Centre-state coordination; GS3 water resource management in arid regions.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Agreement | Rajasthan-Haryana Yamuna Water MoA |
| Date signed | 29 June 2026, New Delhi |
| Chaired by | Union Home Minister Amit Shah |
| Pipeline length | About 295.5 km (underground) |
| From / To | Hathnikund Barrage to Hansiyawas reservoir, Churu |
| Rajasthan’s share | About 577 million cubic metres |
| Project cost | About Rs 34,102 crore |
| Beneficiary districts | Sikar, Churu, Jhunjhunu (Shekhawati) |
2. Viksit Rajasthan 2047 Blueprint Targets a 350-Billion-Dollar Economy
Why in News: Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma continued to promote the Viksit Rajasthan 2047 blueprint through June 2026, targeting a state economy of about 350 billion dollars by 2029, a vision he presented earlier at the NITI Aayog Governing Council meeting.
Background: Viksit Rajasthan 2047 is the state’s long-term development roadmap aligned with the national Viksit Bharat 2047 goal, focusing on industry, renewable energy, water security, tourism and employment. The near-term target of a 350-billion-dollar economy by 2029 anchors sectoral missions and investment mobilisation. This connects to Rajasthan economic planning and Viksit Bharat alignment.
RPSC Relevance: Prelims Viksit Rajasthan 2047, NITI Aayog Governing Council, Viksit Bharat 2047. Mains GS3 state economic planning, investment and employment generation.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Vision document | Viksit Rajasthan 2047 |
| Near-term target | About 350-billion-dollar economy by 2029 |
| Aligned with | Viksit Bharat 2047 |
| Presented at | NITI Aayog Governing Council |
| Focus areas | Industry, energy, water, tourism, jobs |
| CM | Bhajan Lal Sharma |
3. Rajasthan Pushes for Power Self-Reliance by 2027
Why in News: In June 2026, CM Bhajan Lal Sharma reaffirmed Rajasthan’s target of achieving power self-reliance by 2027, citing a sharp drop in the state’s dependence on externally purchased electricity.
Background: The state reduced its reliance on outside power procurement from about 8 per cent of requirement in May 2025 to about 2 per cent in May 2026, aided by record thermal generation and rapid solar capacity addition. Rajasthan, which leads India in installed solar capacity, is combining thermal and renewable sources to close its supply gap. This connects to Rajasthan energy security and renewable-energy leadership.
RPSC Relevance: Prelims power self-reliance, thermal generation, solar capacity. Mains GS3 energy security, renewable energy and power-sector reform.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Target | Power self-reliance by 2027 |
| External power dependence | About 8% (May 2025) to about 2% (May 2026) |
| Strength | Leading state in installed solar capacity |
| Mix | Thermal plus renewable |
| CM | Bhajan Lal Sharma |
4. Free-Electricity Rooftop-Solar Scheme Drives Household Solar
Why in News: Rajasthan’s Mukhyamantri Nishulk Bijli Yojana, offering up to 150 free units of electricity per month to households that install rooftop solar, remained a flagship push through June 2026 alongside the state’s power self-reliance drive.
Background: Introduced in the state budget, the scheme links household benefit to renewable adoption: registered consumers who install rooftop solar systems can draw up to 150 units of free power monthly. It dovetails with the central PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana, cutting bills while expanding distributed solar in a state with among the highest solar potential in India. This connects to Rajasthan renewable energy and consumer welfare.
RPSC Relevance: Prelims Mukhyamantri Nishulk Bijli Yojana, rooftop solar, PM Surya Ghar. Mains GS3 renewable energy adoption and energy-subsidy design.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scheme | Mukhyamantri Nishulk Bijli Yojana |
| Benefit | Up to 150 free units per month |
| Condition | Install rooftop solar system |
| Central link | PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana |
| Rationale | Encourage renewable adoption |
5. Maharana Pratap Tourism Circuit Gets 150-Crore Allocation
Why in News: In June 2026, the Rajasthan government allocated about Rs 150 crore for the development of the Maharana Pratap Tourism Circuit, spotlighting the state’s Mewar heritage.
Background: The circuit is designed to connect sites associated with Maharana Pratap and the Battle of Haldighati across the Mewar region, boosting heritage tourism, local employment and pilgrimage-cultural travel. It fits the state’s strategy of monetising its historical and cultural assets while celebrating Rajput valour. This connects to Rajasthan tourism, heritage and cultural history.
RPSC Relevance: Prelims Maharana Pratap, Haldighati, Mewar, tourism circuit. Mains GS1 art, culture and regional history; GS3 tourism-led development.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Circuit | Maharana Pratap Tourism Circuit |
| Allocation | About Rs 150 crore |
| Region | Mewar |
| Historical link | Maharana Pratap, Battle of Haldighati |
| Objective | Heritage tourism and local employment |
6. Southwest Monsoon Advances Over Rajasthan
Why in News: By the end of June 2026, the southwest monsoon advanced further into Rajasthan, with the IMD tracking its progress into eastern and central parts of the state after the seasonal rains crossed neighbouring regions.
Background: Rajasthan, India’s largest state by area and its most arid, depends heavily on the monsoon for its short kharif window, groundwater recharge and reservoir levels in a water-scarce landscape. Timely rains ease drinking-water stress in western districts and support bajra, moong and guar sowing. This connects to Rajasthan geography, water scarcity and agriculture.
RPSC Relevance: Prelims southwest monsoon, IMD, Aravalli, kharif crops. Mains GS1 monsoon and aridity; GS3 drought management and rain-fed agriculture.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Phenomenon | Southwest monsoon advance |
| Forecasting body | India Meteorological Department (IMD) |
| Relevance | Kharif sowing and groundwater recharge |
| Key crops | Bajra, moong, guar |
| Terrain factor | Aravalli range and Thar Desert |
RPSC Practice MCQs
Q1. The Rajasthan-Haryana Yamuna Water Agreement signed on 29 June 2026 plans an underground pipeline from the Hathnikund Barrage to which reservoir in Rajasthan?
- (a) Bisalpur reservoir
- (b) Hansiyawas reservoir, Churu
- (c) Jawai dam
- (d) Rana Pratap Sagar
Answer: (b) Hansiyawas reservoir in Churu district. The roughly 295.5-km pipeline will carry Rajasthan’s share of about 577 million cubic metres of Yamuna water.
Q2. The Rajasthan-Haryana Yamuna water pact is primarily meant to supply water to which region of Rajasthan?
- (a) Marwar
- (b) Mewar
- (c) Shekhawati (Sikar, Churu, Jhunjhunu)
- (d) Hadoti
Answer: (c) Shekhawati. The project, estimated at about Rs 34,102 crore, targets the parched districts of Sikar, Churu and Jhunjhunu.
Q3. Under the Viksit Rajasthan 2047 blueprint, the state has set a near-term target of what size of economy by 2029?
- (a) About 100 billion dollars
- (b) About 250 billion dollars
- (c) About 350 billion dollars
- (d) About 500 billion dollars
Answer: (c) About 350 billion dollars by 2029, aligned with the national Viksit Bharat 2047 vision.
Q4. The Mukhyamantri Nishulk Bijli Yojana in Rajasthan offers up to how many free units of electricity per month to households installing rooftop solar?
- (a) 100 units
- (b) 150 units
- (c) 200 units
- (d) 300 units
Answer: (b) 150 units per month, linked to installation of rooftop solar and complementing PM Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana.
Q5. Which of the following is the state bird of Rajasthan?
- (a) Indian Peafowl
- (b) Godawan (Great Indian Bustard)
- (c) Sarus Crane
- (d) Demoiselle Crane
Answer: (b) Godawan (Great Indian Bustard), a critically endangered species, is the state bird of Rajasthan.
