Welcome to the Rajasthan Current Affairs edition for 04 July 2026, prepared for RPSC Prelims and Mains aspirants. Today’s roundup is led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Rajasthan, during which he dedicated the Pachpadra refinery-cum-petrochemical complex in Balotra, laid the foundation stone for Jaipur Metro Phase-2, inaugurated the new Jodhpur airport terminal with the Modified UDAN scheme, and dedicated the Bikaner solar projects. The edition also covers the Rozgar Utsav appointment letters handed to around 54,000 youth and the state’s new VB-G RAM-G rural employment mission. Each item carries background, RPSC relevance and a Prelims fact table.
1. PM Modi Dedicates Pachpadra Refinery-cum-Petrochemical Complex in Balotra
Why in News: On 4 July 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated to the nation India’s first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex at Pachpadra in Balotra district, built with an investment of over Rs 79,450 crore.
Background: The complex is run by HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL), a joint venture between Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited and the Government of Rajasthan. With a crude processing capacity of 9 million metric tonnes per annum, it is India’s first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical facility commissioned in over a decade and transforms Rajasthan from a crude-producing state into a petrochemical manufacturing hub. The dedication came a little over two months after the ceremony originally scheduled for 21 April 2026 was postponed following a fire at the plant. This connects to Rajasthan industrial development and energy security.
RPSC Relevance: Prelims HRRL, Pachpadra, Balotra, refinery capacity in MMTPA. Mains GS3 energy security, industrialisation and regional development.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Project | Rajasthan Refinery-cum-Petrochemical Complex |
| Location | Pachpadra, Balotra district |
| Investment | Over Rs 79,450 crore |
| Operator | HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Ltd (HRRL) |
| Capacity | 9 MMTPA crude processing |
| Distinction | India’s first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex |
| Dedicated by | PM Narendra Modi, 4 July 2026 |
2. PM Modi Lays Foundation Stone for Rs 13,037 Crore Jaipur Metro Phase-2
Why in News: On 4 July 2026, during the same Rajasthan visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for Jaipur Metro Phase-2, a project worth over Rs 13,037 crore.
Background: Phase-2 adds a 41 km North-South corridor with 36 stations running from Prahladpura to Todi Mod, connecting the Sitapura Industrial Area, Vishwakarma Industrial Area (VKIA), Jaipur International Airport, SMS Hospital and other key nodes. It will be implemented by the Rajasthan Metro Rail Corporation Limited (RMRCL), a 50:50 joint venture between the Union and the state governments, and aims to expand mass rapid transit, ease congestion and link industrial hubs to the city core. This connects to Rajasthan urban infrastructure and public transport.
RPSC Relevance: Prelims Jaipur Metro Phase-2, North-South corridor, RMRCL. Mains GS3 urban infrastructure, mass transit and sustainable mobility; GS2 Centre-State cooperation.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Project | Jaipur Metro Phase-2 |
| Investment | Over Rs 13,037 crore |
| Corridor | Prahladpura to Todi Mod (North-South) |
| Length and stations | About 41 km, 36 stations |
| Implementing agency | Rajasthan Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (RMRCL), 50:50 JV |
| Foundation by | PM Narendra Modi, 4 July 2026 |
| Key links | Sitapura, VKIA, airport, SMS Hospital |
3. PM Modi Inaugurates New Jodhpur Airport Terminal, Launches Modified UDAN
Why in News: On the morning of 4 July 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the new terminal building of Jodhpur Airport and launched the Modified UDAN scheme in Jodhpur.
Background: The new terminal, built at a cost of around Rs 480 crore, adds a modern facility with a capacity of about 20 lakh passengers a year and features Rajputana-style architecture reflecting the region’s heritage. The Modified UDAN scheme extends the regional air-connectivity programme that aims to make flying affordable and to link smaller cities. For Jodhpur, a major tourism and defence hub, the upgraded terminal supports both visitor traffic and economic growth in western Rajasthan. This connects to Rajasthan aviation infrastructure and tourism.
RPSC Relevance: Prelims Jodhpur airport terminal, UDAN scheme, regional connectivity. Mains GS3 aviation infrastructure, tourism economy and balanced regional development.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Facility | New Jodhpur Airport terminal building |
| Cost | Around Rs 480 crore |
| Capacity | About 20 lakh passengers per year |
| Architecture | Rajputana style |
| Scheme launched | Modified UDAN |
| Inaugurated by | PM Narendra Modi, 4 July 2026 |
4. PM Modi Dedicates Bikaner Solar Projects and Rs 1.06 Lakh Crore Package
Why in News: On 4 July 2026, as part of a package of projects worth around Rs 1.06 lakh crore in Rajasthan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dedicated major solar power projects at Bikaner.
Background: The dedications included SJVN Green Energy Limited’s 1,000 MW Bikaner Solar Power Project, one of India’s largest single-location solar projects, and NHPC’s 300 MW Karnisar solar plant near Bikaner, along with transmission infrastructure to evacuate power from the Rajasthan renewable energy zone. Rajasthan leads India in installed solar capacity, and these projects strengthen its position as the country’s clean-energy leader while supplying power to multiple states. This connects to Rajasthan renewable energy and environment.
RPSC Relevance: Prelims SJVN and NHPC solar projects, Bikaner, renewable energy zone. Mains GS3 renewable energy, solar leadership and climate action.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Total Rajasthan package | Around Rs 1.06 lakh crore |
| SJVN Bikaner solar | 1,000 MW |
| NHPC Karnisar solar | 300 MW |
| Location | Bikaner district |
| Purpose | Clean power plus transmission evacuation |
| Dedicated by | PM Narendra Modi, 4 July 2026 |
5. Around 54,000 Youth Receive Government Appointment Letters at Rozgar Utsav
Why in News: On 4 July 2026, Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed over appointment letters to around 54,000 youth recruited across various departments of the Government of Rajasthan.
Background: The distribution was held as a state-wide Rozgar Utsav (Employment Festival), with district-level events across Rajasthan complementing the main function during the PM’s visit. The drive is part of the state government’s push to fill government vacancies through transparent recruitment and to provide public-sector employment to young people. Handing appointment letters to fresh recruits has become a recurring feature of central and state Rozgar Mela events. This connects to Rajasthan governance, recruitment reform and employment.
RPSC Relevance: Prelims Rozgar Utsav, appointment-letter distribution. Mains GS2 governance, recruitment and employment generation.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Event | Rozgar Utsav (Employment Festival) |
| Date | 4 July 2026 |
| Appointment letters | Around 54,000 youth |
| Departments | Various Government of Rajasthan departments |
| Handed over by | PM Narendra Modi |
| Format | Main function plus district-level events |
6. Rajasthan Launches VB-G RAM-G, Guaranteeing 125 Days of Rural Work
Why in News: The Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin), VB-G RAM-G, came into effect on 1 July 2026, and CM Bhajan Lal Sharma launched the state rollout with an event at Beawar.
Background: VB-G RAM-G replaces the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act and raises the guarantee of wage employment to 125 days per rural household a year, up from 100 days. It uses geo-tagging and technology-based monitoring to curb fake job cards and delayed payments, and focuses on durable assets such as water-conservation structures and rural roads. At the Beawar event, the CM also laid the foundation for development works and distributed self-help-group credit-linkage benefits. This connects to Rajasthan rural development and employment governance.
RPSC Relevance: Prelims VB-G RAM-G, 125-day guarantee, MGNREGA comparison. Mains GS2 welfare schemes and governance; GS3 rural livelihoods and durable assets.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scheme | Viksit Bharat Guarantee for Rozgar and Ajeevika Mission (Gramin) |
| Short name | VB-G RAM-G |
| Effective date | 1 July 2026 |
| Employment guarantee | 125 days per rural household per year |
| Replaces | MGNREGA (100-day guarantee) |
| State launch venue | Beawar |
| Transparency tools | Geo-tagging and technology-based monitoring |
RPSC Practice MCQs
Q1. The Pachpadra refinery-cum-petrochemical complex dedicated on 4 July 2026 is located in which district of Rajasthan?
- (a) Barmer
- (b) Balotra
- (c) Jodhpur
- (d) Bikaner
Answer: (b) The complex at Pachpadra now falls in Balotra district, run by HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL) with a capacity of 9 MMTPA.
Q2. Jaipur Metro Phase-2, for which PM Modi laid the foundation stone, will run along which corridor?
- (a) East-West, Mansarovar to Badi Chaupar
- (b) North-South, Prahladpura to Todi Mod
- (c) Ring corridor around the walled city
- (d) Jaipur to Ajmer intercity line
Answer: (b) Phase-2 adds a 41 km North-South corridor with 36 stations from Prahladpura to Todi Mod, implemented by RMRCL.
Q3. The new airport terminal inaugurated by PM Modi on 4 July 2026, along with the Modified UDAN scheme, is located in which Rajasthan city?
- (a) Jaipur
- (b) Udaipur
- (c) Jodhpur
- (d) Kota
Answer: (c) The new Jodhpur Airport terminal, built at around Rs 480 crore, was inaugurated along with the launch of the Modified UDAN scheme.
Q4. Which agency’s 1,000 MW solar project at Bikaner was dedicated by PM Modi on 4 July 2026?
- (a) NTPC
- (b) SJVN Green Energy Limited
- (c) Adani Green
- (d) SECI
Answer: (b) SJVN Green Energy Limited’s 1,000 MW Bikaner Solar Power Project was dedicated, alongside NHPC’s 300 MW Karnisar plant.
Q5. VB-G RAM-G, which came into effect on 1 July 2026, guarantees how many days of rural wage employment per household per year?
- (a) 100 days
- (b) 110 days
- (c) 125 days
- (d) 150 days
Answer: (c) VB-G RAM-G raises the guarantee to 125 days from the 100 days provided under MGNREGA, which it replaces.
