Daily current-affairs MCQs for the RPSC RAS exam, dated 4 July 2026 — with answers and explanations.
Rajasthan AI-ML Policy 2026
1. Consider the following statements regarding the Rajasthan Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI-ML) Policy-2026:
(I) The policy was approved by the Rajasthan Cabinet.
(II) It aims to promote the responsible, ethical and secure use of AI to make public services faster and more citizen-centric.
(III) With this policy, Rajasthan became the first Indian state to adopt an AI policy.
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
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: Rajasthan is not the first state with an AI policy; states such as Telangana and Tamil Nadu had adopted AI policies earlier.
Source: DD News / Rajasthan Cabinet
Rajasthan Industrial Development Policy 2026
2. Consider the following statements regarding the Rajasthan Industrial Development Policy 2026:
(I) It is a Central Government scheme launched by the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry.
(II) The policy offers incentives for semiconductor manufacturing and data centres.
(III) Attracting Global Capability Centres (GCCs) is one of its focus areas.
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
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: it is a Rajasthan state government policy, not a Central Government scheme.
Source: The Statesman / Rajasthan Cabinet
Jaipur Metro Phase-2
3. Consider the following statements regarding the Jaipur Metro Phase-2 project:
(I) The project was approved by the Cabinet.
(II) The approved cost of the project is about Rs 5,000 crore.
(III) The Jaipur Metro is operated by the Jaipur Metro Rail Corporation.
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
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 approved cost of Jaipur Metro Phase-2 is about Rs 13,037 crore, not Rs 5,000 crore.
Source: DD News / Rajasthan Cabinet
Dearness Allowance hike
4. Consider the following statements regarding the recent Dearness Allowance (DA) decision in Rajasthan:
(I) Rajasthan raised the DA for state employees and pensioners to 60%.
(II) Dearness Allowance is a cost-of-living adjustment linked to price indices to offset inflation.
(III) Dearness Allowance is a one-time lump-sum bonus paid only once at the time of retirement.
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
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: DA is a periodic allowance calculated as a percentage of basic pay and revised regularly, not a one-time retirement bonus.
Source: HR Katha / Rajasthan Government
Tiger reserves of Rajasthan
5. Match the following tiger reserves of Rajasthan with their districts and identify the pair that is NOT correctly matched:
(I) Sariska - Alwar
(II) Ranthambore - Sawai Madhopur
(III) Mukundra Hills - Kota
(IV) Ramgarh Vishdhari - Jaisalmer
Select the incorrectly matched pair using the codes below:
I
II
III
IV
Answer: D. IV — Pair IV is incorrectly matched: Ramgarh Vishdhari Tiger Reserve is located in the Bundi district of Rajasthan, not Jaisalmer.