Welcome to the Rajasthan Current Affairs edition for 10 July 2026, prepared for RPSC and RAS aspirants. Today’s roundup covers the advance of the Southwest Monsoon across Rajasthan and its uneven spread, the Great Indian Bustard conservation breeding success at Jaisalmer where the captive tally reached 94, Rajasthan becoming the first state to sign a Framework for Action with the International Solar Alliance, the Chief Minister’s directive to intensify action against revenue evasion, and the strong first-quarter revenue growth for the state. Each item carries background, RPSC relevance and a Prelims fact table.
1. Southwest Monsoon Advances Across Rajasthan With Uneven Spread
Why in News: As per an IMD bulletin dated 7 July 2026, the Southwest Monsoon further advanced into the remaining parts of Gujarat and more parts of Rajasthan and Haryana, with heavier rainfall activity expected across northern India over the following days.
Background: The onset of monsoon in Rajasthan is characteristically uneven, with the southeastern districts such as Kota, Jhalawar and Udaipur receiving significantly more rainfall than the arid northwestern districts such as Jaisalmer, Barmer and Bikaner, which lie in the Thar Desert rain-shadow of the low Aravalli barrier. The Aravalli range runs roughly parallel to the monsoon current and does not obstruct the moisture-bearing winds effectively, which is a key reason western Rajasthan remains dry. The monsoon advance is critical for the state’s Kharif crops, groundwater recharge and reservoirs. This connects to Rajasthan geography, monsoon mechanism and water management.
Rajasthan Relevance: Prelims Southwest Monsoon, Aravalli range, rain-shadow, Thar Desert. Mains GS1 monsoon and Indian climatology; GS3 water security and Kharif agriculture.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Bulletin date | 7 July 2026 |
| Agency | India Meteorological Department |
| Advance | More parts of Rajasthan and Haryana |
| Wet zone | Kota, Jhalawar, Udaipur (southeast) |
| Dry zone | Jaisalmer, Barmer, Bikaner (northwest) |
| Geography factor | Aravalli parallel to monsoon winds |
2. Great Indian Bustard Captive Tally Reaches 94 in Jaisalmer
Why in News: The Great Indian Bustard (GIB) conservation breeding programme in Rajasthan recorded fresh success, with the captive population of the state bird reaching 94 after three new chicks were added at the breeding facilities in Jaisalmer district.
Background: The three new chicks hatched from one wild-collected egg and two captive-laid eggs, and the programme produced 26 chicks during the current breeding season, taking the captive tally to 94. The conservation effort is run by the Rajasthan Forest Department with scientific support from the Wildlife Institute of India (WII) at two dedicated facilities in Jaisalmer district, namely Sudasari near Sam and Ramdevra, where staff incubate eggs and rear chicks round the clock using scientific breeding, artificial insemination and assisted reproduction. To reduce habitat risks, a 64-metre underground passage is being built near Ramdevra at a cost of about 6.25 crore rupees to improve connectivity. The Great Indian Bustard, locally called Godawan, is the state bird of Rajasthan, is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, and its main threats include collision with power transmission lines. This connects to Rajasthan environment, endangered species and desert ecology.
Rajasthan Relevance: Prelims Great Indian Bustard (Godawan), Sudasari, Ramdevra, Wildlife Institute of India, IUCN Critically Endangered. Mains GS3 conservation breeding and species recovery; GS1 desert ecosystem.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Species | Great Indian Bustard (Godawan) |
| State bird | Rajasthan |
| Captive tally | 94 |
| New chicks | 3 (26 this breeding season) |
| Centres | Sudasari (near Sam) and Ramdevra, Jaisalmer |
| Scientific partner | Wildlife Institute of India |
| IUCN status | Critically Endangered |
3. Rajasthan First State to Sign Framework for Action With International Solar Alliance
Why in News: On 8 July 2026, Rajasthan became the first Indian state to sign a Framework for Action with the International Solar Alliance (ISA), at an event held at the Chief Minister’s Residence in Jaipur in the presence of CM Bhajan Lal Sharma.
Background: The agreement, titled Framework for Action to Advance Clean Energy and Driven Sustainable Development, ties the state’s clean-energy push to the ISA’s global platform. As part of it, a Digital Twin based pilot project will be launched in the Ajmer power distribution utility to forecast electricity demand, improve network planning, integrate renewable energy and enhance the reliability of power supply. The International Solar Alliance is a treaty-based intergovernmental organisation headquartered at Gurugram, jointly launched by India and France in 2015, that promotes solar energy in sun-rich countries. Rajasthan leads India in installed solar capacity owing to its high solar radiation in the western desert. This connects to Rajasthan economy, renewable energy and cooperative diplomacy.
Rajasthan Relevance: Prelims International Solar Alliance, ISA headquarters (Gurugram), Digital Twin, Ajmer discom. Mains GS3 renewable energy and grid management; GS2 international institutions and federal engagement.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date | 8 July 2026 |
| Milestone | First state to sign ISA Framework for Action |
| Venue | CM Residence, Jaipur |
| Pilot | Digital Twin at Ajmer discom |
| ISA HQ | Gurugram, Haryana |
| ISA launch | India and France, 2015 |
4. CM Directs Departments to Intensify Action Against Revenue Evasion
Why in News: On 9 July 2026, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma directed all revenue-generating departments to intensify enforcement against tax and revenue evasion, calling revenue collection the foundation of the state’s development and public welfare.
Background: In a review meeting, the CM asked departments to take strict and visible action against evaders and to leverage technology, innovation and decoy operations to strengthen enforcement and plug leakages. Major revenue-earning departments in Rajasthan include the State Goods and Services Tax, excise, stamps and registration, mines and transport. Strong own-tax and non-tax revenue underpins the state’s capacity to fund welfare schemes and capital projects without excessive borrowing. This connects to Rajasthan governance, public finance and administrative efficiency.
Rajasthan Relevance: Prelims revenue departments (SGST, excise, stamps, mines, transport), own-tax revenue. Mains GS3 mobilisation of state resources and fiscal management; GS2 governance and enforcement.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Date | 9 July 2026 |
| Directive | Intensify action against revenue evasion |
| Tools cited | Technology, innovation, decoy operations |
| Key departments | SGST, excise, stamps, mines, transport |
| Aim | Plug leakages, fund development |
| Chief Minister | Bhajan Lal Sharma |
5. Rajasthan Posts 11.54 Percent Growth in Q1 Revenue Receipts
Why in News: Rajasthan recorded revenue receipts of about 33,969 crore rupees in the first quarter of the financial year 2026-27, registering a growth of 11.54 per cent over the same period last year.
Background: The double-digit growth in the April-June quarter reflects improved collections from state taxes, duties and non-tax sources, and follows the government’s stress on tightening revenue enforcement. Higher revenue receipts strengthen the state’s fiscal space to fund welfare, infrastructure and the Rising Rajasthan investment agenda. Revenue receipts include a state’s own tax revenue, its share of central taxes, grants-in-aid and non-tax revenue, and do not create any liability or reduce assets, unlike capital receipts. This connects to Rajasthan economy, public finance and fiscal performance.
Rajasthan Relevance: Prelims revenue receipts, Q1 FY 2026-27, growth rate. Mains GS3 state finances, revenue mobilisation and fiscal health.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Period | Q1 (April-June) FY 2026-27 |
| Revenue receipts | About 33,969 crore rupees |
| Growth | 11.54 percent year-on-year |
| Driver | Improved tax and non-tax collections |
| Nature | Revenue receipts (no liability created) |
| Linked agenda | Rising Rajasthan |
RPSC Practice MCQs
Q1. As per the IMD bulletin of 7 July 2026, the Southwest Monsoon advanced further into Rajasthan along with which states?
- (a) Gujarat and Haryana
- (b) Punjab and Himachal Pradesh
- (c) Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh
- (d) Maharashtra and Gujarat
Answer: (a) The IMD noted the monsoon advanced into remaining parts of Gujarat and more parts of Rajasthan and Haryana on 7 July 2026.
Q2. With three new chicks added in 2026, the captive population of the Great Indian Bustard in Rajasthan reached what figure?
- (a) 70
- (b) 82
- (c) 94
- (d) 110
Answer: (c) The captive tally of the Great Indian Bustard (Godawan) reached 94 after three new chicks were added, with 26 chicks produced in the breeding season.
Q3. The Great Indian Bustard breeding facilities in the news, Sudasari and Ramdevra, are located in which district?
- (a) Jaisalmer
- (b) Barmer
- (c) Bikaner
- (d) Jodhpur
Answer: (a) The breeding facilities at Sudasari (near Sam) and Ramdevra are in Jaisalmer district, supported by the Wildlife Institute of India.
Q4. In July 2026, Rajasthan became the first Indian state to sign a Framework for Action with which organisation?
- (a) International Solar Alliance
- (b) International Energy Agency
- (c) World Bank
- (d) Asian Development Bank
Answer: (a) Rajasthan became the first state to sign a Framework for Action with the International Solar Alliance, headquartered at Gurugram.
Q5. Rajasthan recorded revenue receipts of about 33,969 crore rupees in Q1 of FY 2026-27, growing at what rate year-on-year?
- (a) 11.54 percent
- (b) 5.2 percent
- (c) 8.0 percent
- (d) 15.6 percent
Answer: (a) The state posted revenue receipts of about 33,969 crore rupees in the first quarter of FY 2026-27, a growth of 11.54 percent.
