2026-09-23
Rajasthan Current Affairs
PDF-only edition dated 23 September 2026. Ten concise question-answers from verified news dated 19-23 September; publication and event dates are identified separately.
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PDF-only edition dated 23 September 2026. Ten concise question-answers from verified news dated 19-23 September; publication and event dates are identified separately.
- When did initial fuel loading begin at RAPP-8?
On 19 September 2026.
- Where is RAPP-8 located?
At Rawatbhata, Rajasthan.
- What is the electrical capacity of RAPP-8?
700 megawatts electrical (MWe).
- What type of indigenous reactor is RAPP-8?
A pressurised heavy water reactor (PHWR).
- What is the next major stage after fuel loading at RAPP-8?
First Approach to Criticality (FAC).
- Which reactor is RAPP-8 in the planned 700 MWe PHWR series?
The fourth of 16 reactors.
- Geotechnical studies began for which future RAPP units on 19 September?
Units 9 and 10.
- Which forest ranger was killed while pursuing an illegal-mining vehicle?
Pratap Singh Chundawat.
- In which Rajasthan district did the forest-ranger incident occur?
Pratapgarh district.
- The urgent holiday hearing concerned the chairperson election of which body?
Tijara Municipal Council.
Sources and dates
- The Indian Express: RAPP-8 begins initial fuel loadingPublished 21 September 2026; initial fuel loading began 19 September 2026
- The Indian Express: Rajasthan forest ranger killed while pursuing illegal-mining dumperUpdated 23 September 2026; incident occurred late 21 September and death was reported 22 September 2026
- The Indian Express: Rajasthan High Court on urgent holiday hearingsPublished 22 September 2026; court observation made 21 September 2026