RAS Current Affairs — Current Affairs — 2 July 2026
Daily current-affairs MCQs for the RPSC RAS exam, dated Current Affairs — 2 July 2026 — with answers and explanations.
Rajasthan / Economy
1. With reference to the Pachpadra Refinery, in the news recently, consider the following statements:
(I) It is being set up by HPCL Rajasthan Refinery Ltd (HRRL), a joint venture of HPCL and the Government of Rajasthan.
(II) It is located in the Balotra district of Rajasthan.
(III) It is a refinery-cum-petrochemical complex with a crude processing capacity of 9 MMTPA.
(IV) It is India's first fully private-sector refinery.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
I and II only
I, II and III only
II, III and IV only
I, II, III and IV
Answer: B. I, II and III only — Statement IV is FALSE. Pachpadra is a public-sector project run by HRRL, a JV of HPCL and the Rajasthan Government — not a private-sector refinery. It is in Balotra district, has a 9 MMTPA capacity with an integrated petrochemical complex, and was dedicated to the nation by the PM in July 2026.
Source: HRRL / Business Today, July 2026
Rajasthan / Science & Technology
2. With reference to the Rajasthan AI-ML Policy 2026, consider the following statements:
(I) It was approved by the Government of India as a national policy for all states.
(II) It aims to make public services faster and more transparent through the ethical and responsible use of AI.
(III) AI initiatives by industries and startups are eligible for top-up incentives aligned with RIPS, MSME and Startup policies.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
Answer: C. II and III only — Statement I is FALSE. The AI-ML Policy 2026 is a Rajasthan State policy approved by the State Cabinet, not a Government of India national policy. It promotes ethical AI in public services and offers top-up incentives aligned with RIPS, MSME and Startup policies.
Source: DD News / Rajasthan Cabinet, 2026
Rajasthan / Environment
3. With reference to the Green Credit Voucher Initiative-2025 approved by Rajasthan, consider the following statements:
(I) It was approved by the Rajasthan Cabinet to promote a green and circular economy.
(II) The green credits issued under it are non-transferable and cannot be traded.
(III) Urban local bodies and investors undertaking environmentally sustainable projects are its intended beneficiaries.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
Answer: B. I and III only — Statement II is FALSE. The green credits are issued as TRADABLE and REDEEMABLE vouchers, linking environmental performance to economic benefits — not non-transferable. The initiative was approved by the Rajasthan Cabinet, targeting ULBs and investors in sustainable projects.
4. With reference to solar power in Rajasthan, consider the following statements:
(I) Rajasthan is the leading state in India in installed solar power capacity.
(II) The Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Ltd (RRECL) recently completed a 500 MW expansion at Bhadla.
(III) Bhadla Solar Park is located in Jaisalmer district.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
Answer: A. I and II only — Statement III is FALSE. Bhadla Solar Park is located in the Jodhpur (Phalodi) region of Rajasthan, not Jaisalmer district. Rajasthan leads India in installed solar capacity, and RRECL completed a 500 MW expansion at Bhadla.
Source: RRECL, 2026
Rajasthan / Welfare
5. With reference to welfare schemes of the Rajasthan Government, consider the following statements:
(I) Under the Lado Protsahan Yojana, a savings bond is provided on the birth of a girl child.
(II) The Anuprati Coaching Scheme provides free coaching to students from weaker sections for competitive examinations.
(III) The Lado Protsahan Yojana provides its benefit on the birth of a male child.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
I and II only
I and III only
II and III only
I, II and III
Answer: A. I and II only — Statement III is FALSE. The Lado Protsahan Yojana provides its benefit (a savings bond) on the birth of a GIRL child, not a male child — it is aimed at promoting the welfare and education of girls. The Anuprati Coaching Scheme offers free competitive-exam coaching to students from weaker sections.