Welcome to the Rajasthan Current Affairs edition for 07 July 2026, prepared for RPSC Prelims and Mains aspirants. Today’s roundup covers the early and active monsoon flooding the Kota, Udaipur and Bharatpur divisions, the Bhajan Lal Sharma government renaming major parks after Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, the RPSC RAS 2026 recruitment drive and the wider push to conduct 44 exams this year, the Great Indian Bustard captive-breeding milestone, and the Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal-ERCP river-link project. Each item carries background, RPSC relevance and a Prelims fact table.
1. Active Monsoon Floods Kota, Udaipur and Bharatpur Divisions
Why in News: Between 5 and 7 July 2026, heavy monsoon rain lashed Rajasthan, with the Udaipur, Kota and Bharatpur divisions recording the heaviest showers and waterlogging as the southwest monsoon advanced faster than usual.
Background: The IMD reported active monsoon conditions likely to persist for five to six days, bringing relief from intense heat but uneven rainfall across the state. Southeastern districts such as Kota and Udaipur receive far more rain than the arid northwestern belt of Jaisalmer and Bikaner, reflecting Rajasthan’s sharp east-west rainfall gradient set by the Aravalli range, which runs roughly parallel to the monsoon winds and offers little orographic lift to the western desert. Rajasthan’s rivers, including the Chambal, Banas, Mahi and the seasonal Luni, swell during these spells. This connects to Rajasthan geography, the Aravallis, drainage and disaster management.
RPSC Relevance: Prelims Aravalli range, Chambal and Banas rivers, IMD monsoon alerts, east-west rainfall gradient. Mains GS1 Indian monsoon and drainage; GS3 disaster management and flood response.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Period | 5 to 7 July 2026 |
| Worst-hit divisions | Udaipur, Kota, Bharatpur |
| Cause | Early, active southwest monsoon |
| Rain gradient | High in southeast, low in northwest (Jaisalmer, Bikaner) |
| Key mountain barrier | Aravalli range |
| Major rivers | Chambal, Banas, Mahi, Luni |
| IMD forecast | Active monsoon for 5 to 6 days |
2. Rajasthan Renames Major Parks After Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee
Why in News: On 6 July 2026, the Bhajan Lal Sharma government announced the renaming of major public parks in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota and Udaipur after Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, on his birth anniversary.
Background: The move, marking the 125th birth anniversary of the Bharatiya Jana Sangh founder and India’s first Industry Minister, includes renaming Woodland Park in Jaipur, the Central Park in Jodhpur’s Vivek Vihar colony and a major park in Kota’s Ramchandrapura area, with plans for grand memorials to Mookerjee’s life and contributions. The government framed the step as inspiring the younger generation with Mookerjee’s ideals of national unity and “one nation, one law”. This connects to Rajasthan governance, commemorative politics and modern Indian history.
RPSC Relevance: Prelims Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee, Bharatiya Jana Sangh, park renaming in four cities. Mains GS1 modern Indian history and national movement figures; GS2 state governance and symbolism.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Announcement date | 6 July 2026 |
| Cities covered | Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota, Udaipur |
| Named after | Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee |
| Occasion | 125th birth anniversary |
| Jaipur park | Woodland Park |
| Jodhpur park | Central Park, Vivek Vihar colony |
| Government | Bhajan Lal Sharma (BJP) |
3. RPSC RAS 2026 Drive and 44 Exams This Year
Why in News: In early July 2026, the RPSC RAS 2026 recruitment cycle stayed in focus, with 3 July 2026 as the last date to apply for 607 posts and CM Bhajan Lal Sharma’s stated goal of conducting 44 exams during the year.
Background: The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), headquartered at Ajmer, notified the RAS 2026 combined competitive examination for 607 state and subordinate service posts, with the Prelims rescheduled to 6 December 2026 and Mains to 1 to 2 May 2027. RPSC and the Rajasthan Staff Selection Board (RSMSSB) have jointly targeted over one lakh government vacancies, and interviews for assistant professor, librarian, PTI and medical faculty posts are being held through July 2026 at RPSC Ajmer. The RPSC is a constitutional body under Article 315 of the Constitution. This connects to Rajasthan polity, constitutional bodies and public administration.
RPSC Relevance: Prelims RPSC (Ajmer), Article 315, RAS 2026, RSMSSB. Mains GS2 constitutional bodies, State Public Service Commissions and recruitment governance.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Exam | RPSC RAS 2026 |
| Posts | 607 (state and subordinate services) |
| Last date to apply | 3 July 2026 |
| Prelims date | 6 December 2026 |
| Mains date | 1 to 2 May 2027 |
| RPSC headquarters | Ajmer |
| Constitutional basis | Article 315 (State PSC) |
4. Great Indian Bustard Captive Population Crosses 90
Why in News: By early July 2026, Project Great Indian Bustard’s captive population had risen to 94 birds, after three new chicks were added, marking a fresh milestone for the critically endangered state bird of Rajasthan.
Background: The Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps), known locally as the Godawan and the state bird of Rajasthan, is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, with its main wild population of 35 to 40 birds concentrated in the Sudashri landscape of the Desert National Park near Jaisalmer. The captive-breeding programme grew from 70 birds in March 2026 to 94 by mid-2026, producing 26 chicks this breeding season. Conservation teams use a technique of replacing wild eggs with dummy eggs, hatching the real ones under controlled conditions and returning near-hatch eggs to the nest. Powerline collisions remain the biggest threat. This connects to Rajasthan biodiversity, desert ecology and species conservation.
RPSC Relevance: Prelims Great Indian Bustard (Godawan), Desert National Park, IUCN Critically Endangered, Project GIB. Mains GS3 wildlife conservation, captive breeding and habitat threats.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Species | Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps) |
| Local name | Godawan (state bird of Rajasthan) |
| IUCN status | Critically Endangered |
| Captive population | 94 birds (up from 70 in March 2026) |
| Chicks this season | 26 |
| Main wild habitat | Desert National Park, Jaisalmer (Sudashri) |
| Biggest threat | Powerline collisions |
5. Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal-ERCP River-Link Project
Why in News: Amid the monsoon flooding of the Chambal basin in early July 2026, attention returned to the Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal-Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project (PKC-ERCP), Rajasthan’s flagship inter-basin water plan.
Background: The Eastern Rajasthan Canal Project aims to harvest surplus monsoon water from the Chambal and its tributaries, the Parvati, Kalisindh, Mej and Chakan, and transfer it to water-deficit sub-basins such as the Banas, Banganga, Gambhiri and Parbati. Merged with the Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal scheme through a Centre-Madhya Pradesh-Rajasthan memorandum, the project is designed to provide drinking and industrial water and irrigation across a large swathe of eastern and southeastern districts, benefitting crores of people through dozens of large and medium works. It is a key example of intra-basin and inter-state river management. This connects to Rajasthan geography, water resources and Centre-State cooperation.
RPSC Relevance: Prelims PKC-ERCP, Chambal basin, Parvati and Kalisindh rivers, inter-basin transfer. Mains GS3 water resources and irrigation; GS2 inter-state water-sharing and cooperative federalism.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Project | Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal-ERCP (PKC-ERCP) |
| Core basin | Chambal river basin |
| Surplus-water rivers | Parvati, Kalisindh, Mej, Chakan |
| Deficit sub-basins | Banas, Banganga, Gambhiri, Parbati |
| Type | Inter-basin water transfer |
| Partners | Centre, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan (MoU) |
| Purpose | Drinking, industrial and irrigation water |
RPSC Practice MCQs
Q1. In early July 2026, which three divisions recorded the heaviest monsoon rain and waterlogging in Rajasthan?
- (a) Bikaner, Jaisalmer and Barmer
- (b) Udaipur, Kota and Bharatpur
- (c) Jaipur, Sikar and Churu
- (d) Ganganagar, Hanumangarh and Jhunjhunu
Answer: (b) The Udaipur, Kota and Bharatpur divisions recorded the heaviest rain as the southwest monsoon advanced early and active.
Q2. On 6 July 2026, the Rajasthan government renamed major parks in four cities after which national figure?
- (a) Deen Dayal Upadhyaya
- (b) Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee
- (c) Maharana Pratap
- (d) Bhairon Singh Shekhawat
Answer: (b) Parks in Jaipur, Jodhpur, Kota and Udaipur were renamed after Dr. Syama Prasad Mookerjee on his 125th birth anniversary.
Q3. The Rajasthan Public Service Commission (RPSC), which notified the RAS 2026 exam, is headquartered in which city?
- (a) Jaipur
- (b) Jodhpur
- (c) Ajmer
- (d) Udaipur
Answer: (c) The RPSC is headquartered at Ajmer and is a constitutional body under Article 315 of the Constitution.
Q4. The Great Indian Bustard, whose captive population reached 94 in 2026, has which IUCN Red List status?
- (a) Vulnerable
- (b) Endangered
- (c) Critically Endangered
- (d) Near Threatened
Answer: (c) The Great Indian Bustard (Godawan) is Critically Endangered, with its main wild population in the Desert National Park near Jaisalmer.
Q5. The PKC-ERCP project primarily transfers surplus water within and around which river basin?
- (a) Luni basin
- (b) Mahi basin
- (c) Chambal basin
- (d) Ghaggar basin
Answer: (c) The Parbati-Kalisindh-Chambal-ERCP project harvests surplus monsoon water of the Chambal basin and its tributaries for deficit areas.
