Welcome to the Ujiyari Rajasthan Current Affairs notes for 14 August 2026, prepared for RPSC and other State PCS aspirants. Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma visited a Border Security Force post at Anupgarh in Sri Ganganagar district on the eve of India’s 80th Independence Day, inspecting the border outpost alongside Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, who spoke on the Vibrant Villages programme. On the environment front, Bisalpur Dam’s water level surged with the season’s first major inflow from the Triveni river, while the IMD forecast heavy rain easing across several divisions even as eastern and north-eastern districts remained on alert. The statewide Har Ghar Tiranga campaign continued through its ninth day. Each item below carries a Prelims fact table and a Mains angle, followed by five practice MCQs.

1. CM Bhajanlal Sharma Visits BSF Post at Anupgarh on Independence Day Eve

Why in News: CM Bhajan Lal Sharma visited a Border Security Force (BSF) post at Anupgarh, Sri Ganganagar district, on 14 August 2026, the eve of India’s 80th Independence Day.

What happened: The CM inspected the border outpost, viewed a military weapons display, planted a sapling, and stated the state government is “committed to the welfare of BSF personnel and their families.” Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal was also present and spoke on the Vibrant Villages Programme, covering water, electricity and housing infrastructure in border villages. Women BSF personnel tied rakhis on the CM’s wrist during the visit.

Rajasthan Relevance:

  • Prelims: CM Bhajan Lal Sharma, BSF post visit, Anupgarh, Sri Ganganagar district, 14 August 2026; Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal present; Vibrant Villages Programme discussed.
  • Mains: Discuss the significance of the Vibrant Villages Programme for border-area development and internal security, and examine the role of state-government engagement with central paramilitary forces stationed along international borders.

2. Bisalpur Dam Water Level Surges With Season’s First Major Inflow

Why in News: Bisalpur Dam, which supplies water to Jaipur, Ajmer and Tonk, saw its water level reach 313.82 metres on 14 August 2026, as inflow from the Triveni river surged.

What happened: The Triveni river gauge stood at 3.70 metres, marking the season’s first major inflow into the dam. The water level rose 27 cm in 48 hours, bringing relief to the dam’s storage position ahead of the dry season.

Rajasthan Relevance:

  • Prelims: Bisalpur Dam: supplies Jaipur, Ajmer, Tonk; water level 313.82 metres (14 August 2026); Triveni river gauge 3.70 metres; rose 27 cm in 48 hours.
  • Mains: Discuss the significance of Bisalpur Dam as a critical multi-city water-supply source in Rajasthan, and examine the state’s dependence on monsoon inflow variability for urban water security.

3. IMD Forecasts Heavy Rain Easing Across Several Divisions

Why in News: The IMD, Jaipur, forecast that heavy rainfall activity would ease across Jodhpur, Udaipur and Ajmer divisions from 14 August 2026, while Bikaner, Jaipur, Bharatpur and Kota divisions could still see moderate-to-heavy showers.

What happened: Mandalgarh (Bhilwara district) recorded the season’s highest single-day rainfall of 145.0 mm on 13 August. IMD warned eastern and north-eastern districts of waterlogging risk and advised residents to avoid low-lying areas and electric poles.

Rajasthan Relevance:

  • Prelims: Rain easing from 14 August 2026 in Jodhpur, Udaipur, Ajmer divisions; continued moderate-to-heavy rain in Bikaner, Jaipur, Bharatpur, Kota divisions; Mandalgarh, Bhilwara: season’s highest single-day rainfall, 145.0 mm (13 August).
  • Mains: Examine the spatial variability of monsoon rainfall distribution across Rajasthan’s divisions, and discuss disaster-preparedness measures for waterlogging in eastern and north-eastern districts.

4. Har Ghar Tiranga Campaign Continues Across Rajasthan

Why in News: The nationwide Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 campaign, themed “Spirit of Vande Mataram,” continued across Rajasthan on 14 August 2026, its ninth day, ahead of the 80th Independence Day.

What happened: The campaign, running 9-17 August 2026 and formally approved for state implementation by the Rajasthan Cabinet on 7 August, involved flag distribution and hoisting drives across the state’s districts.

Rajasthan Relevance:

  • Prelims: Har Ghar Tiranga 2026, theme “Spirit of Vande Mataram”, running 9-17 August 2026; state implementation approved by Cabinet 7 August 2026.
  • Mains: Discuss the role of nationwide symbolic campaigns like Har Ghar Tiranga in fostering civic participation, and examine how state governments operationalise centrally coordinated commemorative campaigns at the district level.

Practice MCQs

1. CM Bhajanlal Sharma’s Independence Day-eve visit on 14 August 2026 was to a Border Security Force post at which location?

a) Anupgarh, Sri Ganganagar district b) Barmer town c) Jaisalmer border outpost d) Bikaner cantonment

Answer: a Explanation: CM Bhajan Lal Sharma visited a BSF post at Anupgarh, Sri Ganganagar district, on 14 August 2026, alongside Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal, who spoke on the Vibrant Villages Programme covering border-village infrastructure.

2. Bisalpur Dam’s water level reached 313.82 metres on 14 August 2026, driven by inflow from which river?

a) Banas river b) Chambal river c) Triveni river d) Luni river

Answer: c Explanation: Bisalpur Dam, which supplies water to Jaipur, Ajmer and Tonk, saw its water level rise 27 cm in 48 hours to reach 313.82 metres as inflow from the Triveni river surged, marking the season’s first major inflow.

3. Which Rajasthan division recorded the season’s highest single-day rainfall of 145.0 mm on 13 August 2026, feeding into the IMD’s 14 August forecast update?

a) Kota division b) Bharatpur division c) Mandalgarh, Bhilwara district d) Jodhpur division

Answer: c Explanation: Mandalgarh, in Bhilwara district, recorded the season’s highest single-day rainfall of 145.0 mm on 13 August 2026, ahead of the IMD’s 14 August forecast that heavy rain would ease in Jodhpur, Udaipur and Ajmer divisions while continuing in Bikaner, Jaipur, Bharatpur and Kota divisions.

4. The Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 campaign, active across Rajasthan on 14 August 2026, carried which theme?

a) “Spirit of Vande Mataram” b) “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” c) “Naya Bharat, Naya Sankalp” d) “Tiranga Yatra, Rashtra Gaan”

Answer: a Explanation: The Har Ghar Tiranga 2026 campaign, running 9-17 August 2026 and formally approved for Rajasthan’s implementation by the state Cabinet on 7 August, carried the theme “Spirit of Vande Mataram.”

5. During CM Bhajanlal Sharma’s 14 August 2026 BSF post visit, which central minister accompanied him and addressed the Vibrant Villages Programme?

a) Union Home Minister Amit Shah b) Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal c) Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh d) Union Textiles Minister Giriraj Singh

Answer: b Explanation: Union Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal accompanied CM Bhajan Lal Sharma during the Anupgarh BSF post visit and spoke on the Vibrant Villages Programme, which covers water, electricity and housing infrastructure development in India’s border villages.