Main Point :-   (i) Once operational, the solar power project is expected to generate around 2 Billion Units (BU) of green electricity annually, contributing to India’s renewable energy targets.

      (ii) The project will also help in reducing carbon emissions, with an estimated offset of 1.5 Million Metric Tonnes (MMT) of CO2 every year.

(iii) NLC India Limited was the first Central Public Sector Undertaking (CPSU) in India to set up 1 GW of renewable energy projects.

      - Greenfield airports are aviation facilities built from scratch on previously undeveloped or vacant land.

Main Point :-   (i) In a significant move to boost air connectivity, the proposed airport in Kota (Rajasthan) will be developed in two phases, with a total investment of ₹1,507 crore. Kota, a key educational and industrial hub, will benefit from this development, catering to the growing population and economic activity in the Hadoti region. This project is a major milestone in enhancing infrastructure and making air travel more accessible.

      (ii) The airport project in Kota is expected to be a game-changer for the region, aligning with the government's focus on improving regional connectivity. It will serve as a vital transportation link for the people of the Hadoti region and help foster economic growth. The development reflects the government's commitment to providing air travel access to even the most remote parts of the country.

(iii) In addition, the proposed airport in Puri (Odisha), a prominent pilgrimage destination, will be developed in three phases across 1,164 acres, with a total investment of ₹5,631 crore. Puri, home to the sacred Lord Jagannath Temple, will see a significant boost in religious tourism and regional development. The new airport will improve overall connectivity and cater to the growing number of pilgrims and tourists visiting the region.

      - The corridor will connect Palpur Kuno National Park (NP) and Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary in MP to the Mukundara Hills Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan, providing a continuous habitat for cheetah movement.

Main Point :-   (i) The wildlife corridor will enable cheetahs to move from Kuno NP in MP, through the Mukundara Hills Reserve in Rajasthan, and to Gandhi Sagar Sanctuary.

      (ii) An action plan, released by the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) and the Wildlife Institute of India (WII), designates the Kuno-Gandhi Sagar landscape as an ideal habitat for cheetahs.

(iii) This corridor is expected to play a critical role in ensuring the long-term survival of the cheetah species in India, contributing significantly to the country's biodiversity.

Main Point :-   (i) Girija Vyas held key positions in both State and Union Governments:

      (ii) State Minister for Information and Broadcasting (1993-1996) under the P.V. Narasimha Rao government.

(iii) Union Minister of Housing and Urban Poverty Alleviation (2013-2014) under the Manmohan Singh government.

      - At 14 years and 32 days, Suryavanshi became the youngest cricketer ever to score a century in any official Twenty20 (T20) match. He broke the previous record set by Manish Pandey, who scored a T20 century at 19 years and 253 days in 2009.

Main Point :-   (i) Vaibhav Suryavanshi reached his century in just 35 balls, surpassing Yusuf Pathan’s 37-ball ton in 2010. It now stands as the second-fastest IPL century overall, only behind Chris Gayle’s 30-ball hundred in 2013.

      (ii) Vaibhav Suryavanshi scored 101 runs from just 38 balls at an astonishing strike rate of 265.79. His innings included 11 sixes, which is the joint-most by an Indian in a single IPL innings, along with 7 fours.

(iii) He scored 94 out of his 101 runs through boundaries, setting a new IPL record for the highest percentage of runs from boundaries in a century.

      - The service includes international travel planning, airport lounge access, and visa support, making travel smoother and more luxurious for premium clients.

Main Point :-   (i) Concierge services help in exclusive event organization, premium stadium seating, dining reservations, personalized shopping experiences, and even golf bookings for an elevated lifestyle.

      (ii) Clients also get access to business-related assistance such as conference updates, courier services, and other professional support solutions tailored to their needs.

(iii) To avail AU SFB’s Concierge Services, clients under the AU ivy program must maintain an average quarterly balance of ₹25 lakh in their savings account or have a Total Relationship Value (TRV) of ₹2 crore at the group level. Meanwhile, the AU Eternity program is tailored for individuals seeking high-interest returns and exclusive luxury privileges, with detailed eligibility criteria available on the official AU SFB website.

      - Under his leadership, 'The Cricket Institute, Udaipur' was established, promoting sports and athletes in the region.

Main Point :-   (i) To encourage professional polo in the UK, Mewar created 'The Udaipur Cup' at the Cambridge and Newmarket Polo Club in England and formed the Mewar Polo team in Udaipur. His Mewar Polo team made history by defeating the 61st Cavalry players in the 1991 President's Cup, leaving a lasting legacy in Indian polo.

      (ii) Arvind Singh Mewar received several prestigious awards, including the 'Lifetime Achievement Award' (2021) from Hotelier India, the VIII Annual Gala WT Institution Award (2012) for 'Contribution to Universal Culture' at the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, USA, and the 'Agastya Award' (2001) from the Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI).

      - Union Minister Manohar Lal and Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajanlal Sharma jointly inaugurated the 3R India Pavilion during the event.

Main Point :-   (i) Manohar Lal also announced the launch of Cities Coalition for Circularity (C-3), a multi-nation alliance aimed at city-to-city collaboration, knowledge sharing, and fostering private sector partnerships.

      (ii) The forum concluded with the adoption of the Jaipur Declaration (2025-2034) by the member countries.

(ii) The declaration serves as a non-political, non-binding commitment to guide resource efficiency and sustainable urban growth for the next 10 years.

      - This high-intensity exercise aimed to improve interoperability, coordination, and synergy among the three Special Forces units to respond quickly and effectively to recent emergent security challenges.

Main Point :-   (i) The exercise comprised airborne insertion, precise strikes, hostage rescue, counter-terrorism operations, combat free falls, and urban warfare scenarios that assessed the combat readiness of the forces under realistic situations.

      (ii) Senior military officials supervised the exercise, which validated joint doctrines. It also provided a platform to reinforce the IAF’s commitment to strengthening national security through seamless inter-service cooperation.

      - This high-intensity exercise aimed to improve interoperability, coordination, and synergy among the three Special Forces units to respond quickly and effectively to recent emergent security challenges.

Main Point :-   (i) The exercise comprised airborne insertion, precise strikes, hostage rescue, counter-terrorism operations, combat free falls, and urban warfare scenarios that assessed the combat readiness of the forces under realistic situations.

      (ii) Senior military officials supervised the exercise, which validated joint doctrines. It also provided a platform to reinforce the IAF’s commitment to strengthening national security through seamless inter-service cooperation.

Main Point :-   (i) The first MoU was signed between GJEPC's Jaipur-based Indian Institute of Gems and Jewellery Research and Laboratories Centre (IIGJ-RLC) and Gem and Jewellery Institute of Thailand (GIT Thailand). This partnership focuses on gemstone standardization, joint research, and increased knowledge exchange to improve industry transparency and quality.

      (ii) The second MoU was signed between JAJ and Chanthaburi-based Chanthaburi Gem and Jewellery Traders Association (CGTA). This collaboration aims at strengthening the coloured gemstone trade, creating new trade opportunities, and enhancing global market participation.

(iii) The third MoU was signed between SGJIA and Bangkok-based Thai Silver Exporter Association (TSEA). This agreement intends to promote innovation, improve design excellence, and broaden the market reach of silver jewellery.

Main Point :-   (i) The first MoU was signed between GJEPC's Jaipur-based Indian Institute of Gems and Jewellery Research and Laboratories Centre (IIGJ-RLC) and Gem and Jewellery Institute of Thailand (GIT Thailand). This partnership focuses on gemstone standardization, joint research, and increased knowledge exchange to improve industry transparency and quality.

      (ii) The second MoU was signed between JAJ and Chanthaburi-based Chanthaburi Gem and Jewellery Traders Association (CGTA). This collaboration aims at strengthening the coloured gemstone trade, creating new trade opportunities, and enhancing global market participation.

(iii) The third MoU was signed between SGJIA and Bangkok-based Thai Silver Exporter Association (TSEA). This agreement intends to promote innovation, improve design excellence, and broaden the market reach of silver jewellery.

      - The scheme offers insurance coverage in case of accidental death or injury to students. It also provides insurance coverage in case of accidental death of a student's parent.

Main Point :-   (i) Wonder Cement, Zurich Kotak General Insurance, and State Bank of India (SBI) are partners in the Shiksha Sanjeevani Bima Yojana.

      (ii) The state government plans to eventually expand the scheme, with the goal of benefiting approximately 1 crore school children across the state.

      - The scheme offers insurance coverage in case of accidental death or injury to students. It also provides insurance coverage in case of accidental death of a student's parent.

Main Point :-   (i) Wonder Cement, Zurich Kotak General Insurance, and State Bank of India (SBI) are partners in the Shiksha Sanjeevani Bima Yojana.

      (ii) The state government plans to eventually expand the scheme, with the goal of benefiting approximately 1 crore school children across the state.

      Provisions include free solar plants and 150 electricity units per month for residents.

Main Point :-   (i) Estimated Revenue Receipts of Rs 2,94,536.49 crore and Revenue Expenditure of Rs 3,25,545.90 crore, resulting in a Revenue Deficit of Rs 31,009.41 crore.

      (ii) Estimated Fiscal Deficit of Rs 84,643.63 crore, which is 4.25% of the Gross State Domestic Product (GSDP).

      - A ghat (a series of steps leading down to the water) and a statue of Lord Varun will also be constructed around the lake for people to sit and pray.

Main Point :-   (i) King Edward Memorial Bhawan was built between 1912 and 1913 and named after King Edward VII during British rule. It is located on Railway Station Road, Ajmer, Rajasthan.

      (ii) The building has now been renamed to honor Maharishi Dayanand Saraswati, the founder of the Arya Samaj, who attained nirvana (spiritual liberation) in Ajmer.

(iii) The renaming process removes symbols of slavery and creates symbols of freedom and inspiration.

      - If Zulia increases its stake, it may become the largest foreign investor in the bank.

Main Point :-   AU SFB, established in April 2017, focuses on providing credit to retail customers and MSMEs (Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises) and offers deposit and branch banking services.

      - The exercise aligns with Chapter VII of the United Nations (UN) Charter, emphasizing international security and military collaboration, and its 2nd edition was held in Anshas, Egypt, from January 22 to February 1, 2024.

Main Point :-   (i) Cyclone 2025 is a joint military exercise focused on combat in urban areas and hostage rescue. The Indian Army's Parachute Regiment (Special Forces) and Egypt’s Commando Squadron and Airborne Platoon are participating under the motto, "Together we train, together we excel." The operation includes counter-terrorism missions, raids, reconnaissance, and special forces skills such as sniping, combat free fall, surveillance, and target designation.

      (ii) The exercise will also feature military demonstrations, discussions, and training on handling Improvised Explosive Devices (IEDs), countering them, and providing first aid in combat situations. Special focus will be given to operational planning and execution in challenging environments.

(iii) Additionally, India and Egypt conduct another joint exercise, 'Exercise Desert Warrior,' which involves their respective air forces.

Main Point :-   (i) 121 Finance, India’s largest independently owned NBFC-Factor, focuses on solving B2B (Business to Business) trade credit challenges faced by MSMEs.

      (ii) This partnership creates specialized loan products with smaller amounts, and works as key partners in the Open Credit Enablement Network (OCEN) framework.

(iii) The OCEN framework demonstrates how digital platforms can change lending in India. Its flexibility and scalability will support more projects, helping MSME growth and financial inclusion.

Main Point :-   (i) Rajesh Nirwan began his career as Superintendent of Police (SP) in the Crime Branch-Criminal Investigation Department (CB-CID), Jaipur (Rajasthan), and later served as the police chief in various cities of Rajasthan, including Jhalawar, Sawai Madhopur, Tonk, and Kota.

      (ii) In 2007, he was promoted to Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIGP) at the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI), where he served for 2 years.

(iii) He was appointed Inspector General (IG) of Police in 2010 and led the Ajmer Range (Rajasthan) until 2012.

      - The accreditation is valid for 6 years and aims to promote the conservation and sustainable use of urban wetlands, ensuring ecological and socio-economic benefits for local populations.

Main Point :-   (i) In December 2024, the Ministry of Environment, Forests, and Climate Change (MoEF&CC), Government of India (GoI), nominated three Indian cities: Indore, Udaipur, and Bhopal (MP), for Wetland City Accreditation.

      (ii) The Wetland City Accreditation (WCA) is a voluntary system established by the Ramsar Convention in 2015 to recognize cities that have taken significant actions to protect and sustainably manage their urban wetlands. To earn this accreditation, cities must meet six international criteria, including measures to protect wetland ecosystems and promote their sustainable use.

(iii) China leads the global list with 22 accredited cities, followed by France with 9 cities.

      - During three field trials, the missile successfully destroyed all targets, proving its effectiveness at both maximum and minimum ranges, including neutralizing modern armoured threats like tanks with explosive reactive armour (ERA).

Main Point :-   (i) The Nag Mark 2 travels at 230 meters per second and can destroy enemy tanks up to 4 kilometers away within 17-18 seconds.

      (ii) Weighing approximately 45 kg and measuring 6 feet 1 inch, the missile was developed by DRDO at a cost of ₹300 crore.

(iii) The Nag Missile Carrier (NAMICA) Version 2, a vehicle-mounted missile carrier, was also successfully tested, ensuring effective deployment of the Nag Mark 2 missile on the battlefield.

Main Point :-   (i) The Council approved a complete GST exemption for gene therapy, aiming to enhance accessibility to advanced medical treatments.

      (ii) The Council resolved to lower the compensation cess rate on supplies to merchant exporters to 0.1%.

(iii) The GST Council approved a GST exemption on contributions made by general insurance companies from third-party motor vehicle premiums to the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVA Fund).

      - Kerala, Rajasthan, and Goa boost tourism and foreign exchange earnings. Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh lead in infrastructure development. Rajasthan and Gujarat focus on renewable energy. Northeastern states improve connectivity, enhancing trade and tourism.

Main Point :-   (i) 25 states recorded over 7% GSDP growth in FY22 and FY23.

      (ii) 17 states achieved over 9% growth, including Gujarat and Kerala.

(iii) PHDCCI proposes a nine-pronged strategy for sustained growth.

      - The theme of the Investment Summit is 'Replete, Responsible, Ready'.

  (i) He launched the LIC's Bima Sakhi Yojana in Haryana on 9th Dec 2024

      - In 1991, Essar expanded into the power sector, becoming India's first Independent Power Producer (IPP). The company later ventured into shipping in 1992 and telecom in 1995.

Main Point :-   (i) Shashi Ruia was actively involved in various national and business organizations, including the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI), where he served on the managing committee.

      (ii) In 2017, he joined an elite list of achievers. He and his brother were honored with the "Business India Businessman of the Year Award" in 2010.

(iii) EGFL is the fourth-largest business house in India by assets.

Main Points:-   (i) The committee will discuss and formulate a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the two states.

      (ii) The primary focus will be on conserving these felines, creating appropriate habitats, and supporting the future relocation of cheetahs from MP's Kuno National Park (KNP) and Gandhi Sagar Wildlife Sanctuary (GSWS).