1. The assessment that has been in the news recently is related to the assessment of student learning. It is a national level initiative launched by the Ministry of Education, Government of India as part of the implementation of the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020.

2. The objective of the approach is to facilitate an inclusive, participatory and holistic approach to achieving the goals of the National Education Policy.

1. Pali does not get drinking water from the Indira Gandhi Canal Project.

2. This canal passes through seven districts of Rajasthan which include Barmer, Bikaner, Churu, Hanumangarh, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur and Sriganganagar.

The first cement factory in Rajasthan was established in Lakheri (Bundi). This factory was established in 1915 by the Associated Cement Company Limited (ACC). It is the longest-running cement factory in Asia. In 2022, ACC became part of the Adani Group.

1. The Drought Prone Areas Programme, was started in 1973, as a centrally sponsored program as an integrated area development programme.

2. Central and state governments share the cost in the ratio of 75:25.

Rajasthan accounts for 16.27% making it the second largest state in groundnut production in India.

1. In Rajasthan, it was first launched in Jaipur with the joint efforts of Rajasthan Skills and Livelihood Development Corporation (RSLDC) and Sopan Institute of Science, Technology and Management.

2. The objective of this scheme was to provide livelihood opportunities to street beggars so that Jaipur could be made a beggar-free city.

All of the following (Irrigation Project – District) are matched.

(A) Savan-Bhado - Kota

(B) Som Kagdar - Udaipur

(C) Parvan lift -Jhalawar

(D) Som-Kamla-Amba - Dungarpur

All are matched -

(1) Ajrakh Print                                     (IV) Barmer

(2) Printing on power loom fabrics  (III) Balotra

(3) Mothra                                             (II) Jodhpur

(4) Masuria                                           (I) Kaithun