Welcome to the Ujiyari Rajasthan daily current affairs digest for 19 July 2026, prepared for RPSC RAS and all state-level examinations. Today’s edition moves away from the crowded water and canal debates and instead focuses on governance, public health, wildlife conservation, sports promotion and social welfare in Rajasthan. Each item below carries a Why in News note, an examination-oriented background, Rajasthan-specific Prelims and Mains angles, and a six-row fact table for rapid revision. A Fact File and five practice MCQs round off the digest.
1. Viksit Rajasthan Run 2026 Flagged Off in Jaipur
Why in News: In mid-July 2026, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma flagged off the “Viksit Rajasthan Run 2026” in Jaipur, linking mass participation in running with the state’s fitness and developed-state vision.
Background: The Viksit Rajasthan Run is a mass-participation running event organised by the state government to build public momentum behind the “Viksit Rajasthan @ 2047” vision and to promote the Fit India spirit at the state level. Such runs combine health messaging with citizen mobilisation, and typically feature the Chief Minister, ministers, athletes and school and college students. The event reflects a wider policy push in which the government positions physical fitness and sports culture as instruments of youth engagement and public-health improvement. This connects to the Union government’s Fit India Movement and to Rajasthan’s own drive to become a national sports hub.
Rajasthan Relevance:
- Prelims: The Viksit Rajasthan Run 2026 was flagged off in the state capital Jaipur by CM Bhajan Lal Sharma.
- Mains: Discuss how mass fitness events can be integrated with a state’s developed-state roadmap to advance public health and youth participation.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Event | Viksit Rajasthan Run 2026 |
| Venue | Jaipur |
| Flagged off by | CM Bhajan Lal Sharma |
| Linked vision | Viksit Rajasthan @ 2047 |
| Theme area | Fitness and youth participation |
| National tie-in | Fit India Movement |
2. CM Stresses Technology for Social Inclusion at e-Governance Meet
Why in News: Reinforcing a governance theme active through July 2026, Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma has publicly argued that technology must drive social inclusion, pressing for digital tools in education, health and agriculture administration.
Background: Rajasthan has been positioning itself as a leader in technology-driven administration, using digital platforms for Direct Benefit Transfer, e-governance service delivery and grievance redress. The Chief Minister’s emphasis on social inclusion signals that the state intends technology adoption to reach the poorest and most remote citizens rather than widening the digital divide. Districts across Rajasthan, including desert and tribal belts, face connectivity and literacy gaps that make inclusive digital design a governance priority. This connects to the National e-Governance Plan and the Digital India programme, both of which stress citizen-centric, inclusive service delivery.
Rajasthan Relevance:
- Prelims: The Rajasthan government has framed technology adoption around the goal of social inclusion across education, health and agriculture.
- Mains: Examine how e-governance can be designed to advance social inclusion rather than deepen the digital divide in a large, geographically diverse state like Rajasthan.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Governance theme | Technology for social inclusion |
| Sectors targeted | Education, health, agriculture |
| National framework | Digital India / National e-Governance Plan |
| State delivery tool | Direct Benefit Transfer platforms |
| Key challenge | Rural connectivity and digital literacy |
| Stated by | CM Bhajan Lal Sharma |
3. Rajasthan Ayushman Bal Sambal Yojana for Children’s Serious Illnesses
Why in News: The Rajasthan Ayushman Bal Sambal Yojana remains in focus in July 2026 as families apply for free treatment of serious and rare diseases in children under the scheme.
Background: The Ayushman Bal Sambal Yojana is a state health initiative that provides free treatment for serious and rare diseases affecting children, complementing the broader Ayushman health architecture. Rare paediatric diseases often require high-cost, specialised care that ordinary families cannot afford, and dedicated child-focused schemes reduce out-of-pocket catastrophic health expenditure. The scheme fits Rajasthan’s layered health-protection model, which combines central Ayushman coverage with state-specific health guarantees. This connects to Ayushman Bharat, the Sustainable Development Goal on good health and well-being, and the constitutional Directive Principle under Article 47 on raising public health.
Rajasthan Relevance:
- Prelims: The Ayushman Bal Sambal Yojana covers free treatment of serious and rare diseases in children in Rajasthan.
- Mains: Assess the role of child-specific health schemes in reducing catastrophic out-of-pocket expenditure and improving paediatric health outcomes.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scheme | Ayushman Bal Sambal Yojana |
| Beneficiaries | Children with serious and rare diseases |
| Benefit | Free treatment |
| Parent framework | Ayushman Bharat health cover |
| Constitutional link | Article 47 (public health) |
| SDG link | SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being) |
4. Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve and Rising Tiger Numbers
Why in News: Rajasthan’s tiger conservation record is back in exam focus in July 2026, with the state reporting an increase of 33 tigers over the last three years, anchored by reserves such as Ramgarh Vishdhari.
Background: Ramgarh Vishdhari, located in Bundi district, was declared Rajasthan’s fourth tiger reserve in 2022 and spans roughly 252 square kilometres on the Bundi-Nainwa road. It functions as a crucial corridor and effective maternity habitat for tigers dispersing from Ranthambore, easing pressure on the older reserve. Alongside Ranthambore, Sariska and Mukundra Hills, Ramgarh Vishdhari strengthens Rajasthan’s tiger landscape and supports leopards, sloth bears, hyenas and chinkaras. This connects to Project Tiger, the National Tiger Conservation Authority framework and the concept of wildlife corridors for genetic connectivity.
Rajasthan Relevance:
- Prelims: Ramgarh Vishdhari in Bundi district was declared Rajasthan’s fourth tiger reserve in 2022.
- Mains: Discuss how corridor reserves like Ramgarh Vishdhari relieve population pressure on flagship reserves and improve tiger conservation outcomes.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Reserve | Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve |
| District | Bundi |
| Status | 4th tiger reserve of Rajasthan (2022) |
| Approx. area | 252 sq km |
| Reported rise | 33 tigers in three years |
| National programme | Project Tiger / NTCA |
5. Rajasthan Sports Policy and the 2028 Olympics Roadmap
Why in News: Rajasthan’s sports promotion drive, built on the motto “With Sports, Even After Sports,” continues to feature in July 2026 discussions on athlete welfare and Olympic preparation.
Background: The state’s sports policy pairs performance support with post-career security, offering direct financial grants, insurance cover and access to civil-service avenues for athletes. The government has articulated a targeted long-term roadmap aimed at the 2028 Olympics, identifying a pool of Olympic-prospect athletes for sustained backing. By promising security “even after sports,” the policy tackles a persistent problem in Indian sport, where athletes struggle for livelihood once their competitive careers end. This connects to the national Khelo India programme and the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) at the Union level.
Rajasthan Relevance:
- Prelims: Rajasthan’s sports policy carries the guiding motto “With Sports, Even After Sports,” with a roadmap oriented to the 2028 Olympics.
- Mains: Evaluate how a state sports policy that guarantees post-career security can improve athlete retention and long-term sporting outcomes.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Policy motto | With Sports, Even After Sports |
| Target event | 2028 Olympics |
| Support offered | Grants, insurance, civil-service avenues |
| Focus group | Identified Olympic prospects |
| National tie-in | Khelo India / TOPS |
| Nodal department | Youth Affairs and Sports |
6. Palanhar Yojana and Social Security Pensions for the Vulnerable
Why in News: Rajasthan’s social welfare architecture, including the Palanhar Yojana and old-age pensions, stays in focus through July 2026 as the state reiterates support for orphaned children and senior citizens.
Background: The Palanhar Yojana provides monthly financial assistance to families that raise orphaned or destitute children, covering their education, nutrition and overall welfare, so that vulnerable children can grow within a family setting rather than institutions. Alongside it, the Mukhyamantri old-age pension scheme provides monthly support to senior citizens, with higher amounts for those above 75 years. Together these programmes form a social-security safety net delivered largely through Direct Benefit Transfer. This connects to the constitutional Directive Principles under Articles 39 and 41 on child welfare and public assistance in old age and destitution.
Rajasthan Relevance:
- Prelims: The Palanhar Yojana gives monthly assistance to families raising orphaned or destitute children in Rajasthan.
- Mains: Discuss how family-based care schemes like Palanhar Yojana serve child welfare better than institutional care.
| Prelims Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Scheme | Palanhar Yojana |
| Beneficiaries | Orphaned and destitute children via caregiver families |
| Coverage | Education, nutrition, welfare |
| Companion scheme | Mukhyamantri old-age pension |
| Delivery mode | Direct Benefit Transfer |
| Constitutional link | Articles 39 and 41 |
Practice MCQs
Q1. The “Viksit Rajasthan Run 2026” was flagged off in which city?
- (a) Jodhpur
- (b) Udaipur
- (c) Jaipur
- (d) Ajmer
Answer: (c) The Viksit Rajasthan Run 2026 was flagged off by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma in the state capital, Jaipur, to promote fitness and the developed-state vision.
Q2. The Rajasthan Ayushman Bal Sambal Yojana is designed primarily for which group?
- (a) Senior citizens above 75 years
- (b) Children with serious and rare diseases
- (c) Pregnant and lactating women
- (d) Unemployed youth
Answer: (b) The Ayushman Bal Sambal Yojana provides free treatment for serious and rare diseases affecting children, reducing catastrophic out-of-pocket health expenditure for families.
Q3. Ramgarh Vishdhari, declared Rajasthan’s fourth tiger reserve in 2022, is located in which district?
- (a) Kota
- (b) Bundi
- (c) Sawai Madhopur
- (d) Alwar
Answer: (b) Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve lies in Bundi district and acts as an important corridor and maternity habitat for tigers dispersing from Ranthambore.
Q4. The Palanhar Yojana of Rajasthan mainly provides assistance for the welfare of which group?
- (a) Traditional artisans
- (b) Orphaned and destitute children raised within families
- (c) Farmers facing crop loss
- (d) Retired government employees
Answer: (b) The Palanhar Yojana gives monthly financial assistance to families that raise orphaned or destitute children, supporting their education, nutrition and overall welfare.
Q5. Rajasthan’s sports promotion drive is guided by which motto?
- (a) Fit Rajasthan, Fit India
- (b) Khelo Rajasthan
- (c) With Sports, Even After Sports
- (d) Sports for All
Answer: (c) The state’s sports policy follows the motto “With Sports, Even After Sports,” combining performance support with post-career security and a roadmap for the 2028 Olympics.
