RAS Current Affairs — Current Affairs — 1 July 2026
Daily current-affairs MCQs for the RPSC RAS exam, dated Current Affairs — 1 July 2026 — with answers and explanations.
Rajasthan / Governance
1. With reference to the VB-G RAM-G Scheme launched by the Rajasthan Government on 1 July 2026, consider the following statements:
(I) It is associated with the effective implementation of Rural and Urban Service Camps.
(II) The Chief Minister emphasised resolving grievances relating to roads and drinking water.
(III) It was launched by the Government of India, not the State Government.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Difficulty: Medium
I only
II and III only
I and II only
I, II and III
Answer: C. I and II only — Statement III is FALSE. The scheme was launched on 1 July 2026 by the Rajasthan State Government (CM Bhajan Lal Sharma), linked to Rural and Urban Service Camps, with focus on grievances over roads and drinking water.
Source: The Hans India / Prokerala, 30 Jun 2026
Rajasthan / Economy
2. With reference to the enhancements announced under Rajasthan's RIPS-2024 for the electronics and semiconductor sector (June 2026), consider the following statements:
(I) The minimum investment limit for the sector's Manufacturing Package was reduced to ₹15 crore.
(II) The capital subsidy duration for MSMEs was reduced from 10 years to 7 years.
(III) The maximum monthly skill-training allowance for women and differently-abled persons was raised from ₹4,000 to ₹6,000.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Difficulty: Hard
I and II only
II and III only
I and III only
I, II and III
Answer: D. I, II and III — All three are correct. Under RIPS-2024 the electronics/semiconductor Manufacturing Package minimum investment was cut to ₹15 crore, MSME capital-subsidy duration reduced from 10 to 7 years, and the monthly training allowance for women/differently-abled raised from ₹4,000 to ₹6,000. Announced by CM on International MSME Day.
Source: Mission Ki Awaaz / Prokerala, June 2026
Rajasthan / Economy
3. Consider the following statements regarding recent Rajasthan Government support to startups:
(I) Financial assistance is to be provided to 25 new startups this year through the Rajasthan Venture Capital Fund.
(II) The announcement was made by Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma on International MSME Day.
(III) The Rajasthan Venture Capital Fund is a Central Government scheme administered by SIDBI.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Difficulty: Medium
I and III only
I and II only
II and III only
I, II and III
Answer: B. I and II only — Statement III is FALSE. The Rajasthan Venture Capital Fund is a State initiative, not a Central/SIDBI scheme. CM Bhajan Lal Sharma announced assistance for 25 new startups through it on International MSME Day, so statements I and II are correct.
Source: Mission Ki Awaaz, June 2026
Rajasthan / Infrastructure
4. With reference to the Pachpadra Refinery to be dedicated to the nation on 4 July 2026, consider the following statements:
(I) It is being built by HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Limited (HRRL), a joint venture of HPCL and the Rajasthan Government.
(II) It is described as India's first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex.
(III) Its inauguration had earlier been postponed following a fire in the Crude Distillation Unit.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Difficulty: Medium
I and II only
II and III only
I, II and III
I and III only
Answer: C. I, II and III — All three are correct. HRRL (HPCL–Rajasthan JV) is building the ₹79,450-crore Pachpadra complex — India's first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex (9 MMTPA). The April inauguration was postponed after a fire in the Crude Distillation Unit; PM Modi will dedicate it on 4 July 2026.
Source: The Statesman / Dailyhunt, June 2026
Rajasthan / Welfare
5. Consider the following statements regarding recent welfare measures of the Rajasthan Government (2026):
(I) Dearness Allowance (DA) and Dearness Relief (DR) were increased from 58% to 60%.
(II) The annual pilgrim quota under the Mukhyamantri Varishth Nagarik Tirth Yatra Yojana was raised to 50,000.
(III) Eligibility under the Tirth Yatra Yojana is open to all Indian citizens aged 50 and above.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Difficulty: Medium
I and II only
II and III only
I and III only
I, II and III
Answer: A. I and II only — Statement III is FALSE. Eligibility under the Tirth Yatra Yojana is restricted to permanent residents of Rajasthan aged 60 and above — not all Indian citizens aged 50+. DA/DR were raised from 58% to 60% and the annual quota increased to 50,000, so I and II are correct.