Introduction and Syllabus Scope

Topic 111 is the most wide-ranging item in Unit 1 of Paper III, encompassing five distinct sub-themes: current events, notable personalities, Rajasthan government welfare schemes, awards, and sports/yoga. For RPSC Mains 2026, this translates into a topic where candidates must balance breadth (awareness across all sub-themes) with depth (specific data on schemes).

Why Rajasthan schemes dominate the marks: The RPSC question-setter consistently tests specific scheme details — launch dates, beneficiary counts, benefit amounts, and policy changes — rather than generic awareness. A vague answer about "Chiranjeevi provides health insurance" earns minimal credit; stating "₹25 lakh cover, 1.33 crore families, ₹2,500 crore budget" earns full marks.

December 2023 Political Transition

Rajasthan's BJP government under Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, which came to power in December 2023, has renamed and restructured several schemes associated with the Congress government. Candidates must know both the old and new names:

• "Indira Rasoi" became "Shri Annapurna Rasoi"
• "Chiranjeevi Swasthya Bima Yojana" became "Mukhyamantri Ayushman Arogya (MAA) Yojana"

However, the scheme continuity and benefit levels have largely been maintained or enhanced.

Scope Boundaries

Current affairs have a practical cutoff at approximately 12 months before the exam. For RPSC 2026, events from 2024 and early 2025 are most relevant. National events are tested only when they have direct Rajasthan implications — for example:

• Ayushman Bharat coverage extensions affecting Rajasthan
• National awards to Rajasthan-origin personalities

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