Question Discussion & Solution

The correct answer is To integrate Skill Development in academic colleges.

Key Points

• Mukhya Mantri Yuva Kaushal Yojana in Rajasthan:
  • Mukhya Mantri Yuva Kaushal Yojana in Rajasthan was launched in November 2019.
• The objective of the Scheme:
  • MMYKY scheme is with the aim to integrate Skill Development in academic colleges.
  • Skill Development Centers located within college premises will be offering domain and Life Skills/ Soft Skills courses to improve the employability of college graduates.
  • The objective of this scheme is to provide employability skills through a combination of soft skills and domain-based skills to students across multiple colleges.

The correct answer is 2^nd October 1959.

• The 73^rd amendment of the Constitution of India empowered local governments – rural, as constitutional entities, and initiated a new chapter in the process of democratic decentralization in India.
• Rajasthan's Panchayati Raj Act was passed on 23-04-1994 pursuant to the 73^rd Amendment Act,1992.
• Panchayati Raj was inaugurated by the then Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru on 2 October 1959 at Nagaur in Rajasthan.

Key Points

• The first elections under the Rajasthan Panchayat Samitis and Zilla Parishads Act, 1959 were held in September-October 1959, with the already existing Panchayats at the village level under the Rajasthan Panchayat Act, 1953, the three-tier scheme of Panchayati Raj began functioning on 2 October 1959.
• Panchayats or village assemblies existed in ancient India as self-governing institutions that had distinct and well-defined functions.

Additional Information

• British rule introduced a highly decentralized system of administering justice, which changed the situation and the system of village Panchayats suffered a setback.
• During the time of Viceroy Lord Ripon, there was an attempt to establish local bodies.
• In Rajasthan,
  • The princely states of Jodhpur, Bharatpur, Jaipur, Sirohi, Udaipur, and Karauli enacted legislation on Panchayats.
  • Bikaner state had its own Gram Panchayat Act much earlier in 1928.
  • Thus, at the time of independence, Panchayats were functioning in some of the erstwhile princely states, while in other states no such institutions existed.
  • The Act incorporated mandatory provisions of the 73rd Amendment, besides a few others such as the procedure of Gram Sabhas and reservation for OBCs in their membership and chairpersonship.
  • Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Act, 1994 provides functions and powers of PRIs.
  • The Rajasthan Panchayati Raj Rules, 1996 were framed and made effective from 30 December 1996 for the smooth functioning of PRIs.
  • For extending these provisions to scheduled areas, the Rajasthan Panchayat (Extension to Scheduled Areas) (PESA) Act, 1999 was enacted.

The correct answer is Udai Singh II.

Important Points

• Udai Singh II (1540-1572):
  • Belong to the Sisodia Dynasty of Mewar.
  • 1562: He gave refuge to Baz Bahadur of Malwa.
    • Due to this, Akbar attacked Mewar in October 1563.
    • Rao Jaimal and Patta fought with valour, Akbar got impressed and erected a statue at Fatehpur Sikri.
  • Founded the city of Udaipur (1559) and made the capital of Mewar.

Additional Information

• Maharana Pratap (1540-1597):
  • Belong to the Sisodia Dynasty of Mewar.
  • Title: Leonidas of Rajasthan.
  • Battle of Haldighati (1576)
• Amar Singh I (1597-1620):
  • Belong to the Sisodia Dynasty of Mewar.
  • Battle of Dewar (1606):
    • The Battle of Dewar was fought between Amar Singh I of Mewar and the Mughal army under Parviz and Asaf Khan IV. 
    • Result: Rajput Victory
  • Made peace with Jahangir and the treaty negotiated by Shah Jahan.
• Jagat Singh I (1628-1652):
  • Belong to the Sisodia Dynasty of Mewar.
  • Built Jag temple in Lake Pichola.

The correct answer is Kota.

• Kota district of Rajasthan has been ranked first in the Rajasthan SDG Index 2.0.

Key Points

• SDG Rajasthan Index 2.0:
  • The SDG Index has been developed using 55 indicators across 13 goals.
  • The data is retrieved from publicly available sources for these identified indicators.
  • The SDG score ranges between 0 and 100, where 0 is the worst among the group and 100 signifying that all the targets for that goal/all goals have been achieved.
  • Kota topped the tally with a score of 59.30.
  • It was followed by Churu and Jhunjhunu with a score of 58.60 and 58.34 respectively.

Additional Information

• Sustainable Development Goals
  • Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) is a universal agenda for all countries.
  • Sustainable Development Goals are a collection of 17 global goals which were developed after intensive public consultation and engagement with the national government, civil societies and stakeholders around the world.
  • These 17 Goals include areas such as climate change, economic inequality, innovation, sustainable consumption, peace and justice, among other priorities.
  • The 17 SDGs comprise 169 associated targets, which are interconnected in nature.

The answer is Sirohi.

Key Points

• West Banas river:
  • The West Banas River originates from the southern Aravallis Range in the Sirohi district of Rajasthan.
  • It initially flows through a valley near Sirohi and Pindwara in the Mount Abu range of Aravalli hills.

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