Daily current-affairs MCQs for the RPSC RAS exam, dated 6 July 2026 — with answers and explanations.
Rajasthan – Infrastructure
1. Consider the following statements regarding Phase-2 of the Jaipur Metro Rail Project, whose foundation stone was laid in July 2026:
(I) It involves an investment of more than ₹13,000 crore.
(II) The north-south corridor runs from Prahladpura to Todi Mod.
(III) The corridor will have 36 stations.
(IV) The corridor bypasses the Sitapura and Vishwakarma (VKI) industrial areas.
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
I, II and III only
I and IV only
II, III and IV only
I, II, III and IV
Answer: A. I, II and III only — Statement IV is false: the Phase-2 corridor is designed to connect (not bypass) the Sitapura and Vishwakarma (VKI) industrial areas. Statements I–III are correct.
Source: PIB / DD News, 4 July 2026
Rajasthan – Science & Technology
2. Consider the following statements regarding the Rajasthan AI-ML Policy 2026:
(I) It provides for an Artificial Intelligence Centre of Excellence in the state.
(II) Each government department is to appoint an AI Nodal Officer.
(III) It aims to make public services more transparent and citizen-centric through the ethical use of AI.
(IV) It bans the use of Artificial Intelligence in government service delivery.
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
I, II and III only
I and IV only
II, III and IV only
I, II, III and IV
Answer: A. I, II and III only — Statement IV is false: the policy promotes (not bans) AI in public service delivery, urban governance, health, education and grievance redressal. Statements I–III are correct.
Source: DD News / Rajasthan Cabinet, 2026
Rajasthan – Economy
3. Consider the following statements regarding the Rajasthan Industrial Development Policy 2026:
(I) It targets priority sectors such as semiconductors, data centres and defence production.
(II) It sets a goal to raise the state's economy to USD 350 billion by 2028-29.
(III) The Cabinet also approved a Green Credit Voucher Initiative to promote a circular economy.
(IV) It excludes renewable energy from its focus sectors.
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
I, II and III only
I and IV only
II, III and IV only
I, II, III and IV
Answer: A. I, II and III only — Statement IV is false: renewable energy is one of the policy's focus sectors, alongside semiconductors, data centres and defence. Statements I–III are correct.
Source: The Statesman / Rajasthan Cabinet, 2026
Rajasthan – Water Resources
4. Consider the following statements regarding the Yamuna water agreement concerning Rajasthan in 2026:
(I) The MoU provides for supply of about 580 Million Cubic Metres (MCM) of Yamuna water to Rajasthan.
(II) The water is intended mainly for the Shekhawati region covering Sikar, Jhunjhunu and Churu.
(III) A 265-km underground pipeline is planned to carry the water.
(IV) The agreement was signed by Rajasthan with the State of Punjab.
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
I, II and III only
I and IV only
II, III and IV only
I, II, III and IV
Answer: A. I, II and III only — Statement IV is false: the MoU was signed with Haryana, not Punjab. Statements I–III are correct.
Source: RWGCL / Asianet Newsable, 2026
Rajasthan – Energy & Environment
5. Consider the following statements regarding the solar power projects inaugurated in Rajasthan in July 2026:
(I) SJVN's 1,000 MW solar power project is located in Bikaner.
(II) NHPC's 300 MW Karnisar Solar Plant is in Bikaner district.
(III) The projects are linked to the Rajasthan Renewable Energy Zone (REZ).
(IV) Rajasthan has the lowest solar energy potential among Indian states.
Select the correct answer using the codes below:
I, II and III only
I and IV only
II, III and IV only
I, II, III and IV
Answer: A. I, II and III only — Statement IV is false: Rajasthan has the highest solar energy potential among Indian states, not the lowest. Statements I–III are correct.