Daily current-affairs MCQs for the RPSC RAS exam, dated 3 July 2026 — with answers and explanations.
Rajasthan / Economy
1. With reference to the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (RIPS) 2024, in the news recently, consider the following statements:
(I) It identifies Green Hydrogen and Semiconductors among its thrust/sunrise sectors for high-value incentives.
(II) It is administered by the Bureau of Investment Promotion (BIP) under the Government of Rajasthan.
(III) It is a scheme of the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry rather than the Rajasthan government.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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. RIPS-2024 is a scheme of the Government of Rajasthan (administered through the Bureau of Investment Promotion), not the Union government. It gives high-value incentives to thrust sectors such as Green Hydrogen and Semiconductors.
Source: BIP Rajasthan / Business Standard, 2026
Rajasthan / Environment
2. With reference to Siliserh Lake, recently designated a Ramsar Site, consider the following statements:
(I) It is located in the Alwar district of Rajasthan.
(II) It lies within the buffer landscape of the Sariska Tiger Reserve.
(III) It is a natural oxbow lake formed by the Chambal river.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
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. Siliserh is a man-made lake built in 1845 by Maharaja Vinay Singh by embanking a tributary of the Ruparel river — not a natural oxbow lake of the Chambal. It is in Alwar district within the Sariska landscape.
Source: MoEFCC, 2026
Rajasthan / Industry & MSME
3. With reference to announcements made by the Rajasthan Chief Minister on International MSME Day 2026, consider the following statements:
(I) Financial support was announced for 25 startups through the Rajasthan Venture Capital Fund.
(II) Development of dedicated Haats for artisans and weavers was announced.
(III) International MSME Day is observed on 27 June.
(IV) In India, MSMEs are classified solely on the basis of the number of employees.
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. In India, MSMEs are classified on the basis of investment in plant & machinery/equipment and annual turnover — not the number of employees. The CM's MSME-Day announcements (I, II) and the 27 June observance (III) are correct.
Source: CMO Rajasthan / Mission Ki Awaaz, June 2026
Rajasthan / Water Resources
4. With reference to water-resource developments in Rajasthan in the news, consider the following statements:
(I) Rajasthan and Haryana have moved to share Yamuna river water through a memorandum of understanding.
(II) The Rajasthan government is promoting a 'Water Self-Reliance' (Jal Swavlamban) drive.
(III) The Yamuna is a tributary of the Ganga.
(IV) The Yamuna flows through Rajasthan along its main course, making it a principal riparian state of the river.
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. The Yamuna does not flow through Rajasthan along its main course; Rajasthan is not a principal riparian state and seeks its share via an inter-state arrangement with Haryana. The Yamuna is indeed a major tributary of the Ganga.
Source: CMO Rajasthan / India's News, June 2026
Rajasthan / Institutions
5. Consider the following pairs (Institution/Scheme – Function):
(I) Bureau of Investment Promotion (BIP) – single-window facilitation for investors
(II) RIICO – development and management of industrial areas in Rajasthan
(III) RIPS-2024 – flagship crop insurance scheme of Rajasthan
Which of the pairs given above is/are NOT correctly matched?
I only
II only
III only
I and III only
Answer: C. III only — Pair III is NOT correctly matched. RIPS-2024 is the Rajasthan Investment Promotion Scheme (an industrial/investment incentive scheme), not a crop insurance scheme. BIP (single-window) and RIICO (industrial areas) are correctly matched.