05-Feb-25

ଓଡିଶା Current Affairs

*National Kho Kho Team Sponsership

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• Odisha will support the National Kho Kho Men’s and Women’s teams for three

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• Odisha has regained its status as an ‘Achiever’ in LEADS 2024, advancing from the
‘Aspirer’ category with its remarkable impact for its logistics performance.
• The Odisha Government will host the Fifth National Chilika Bihanga Utsav from
January 6 to 12, aiming to promote bird conservation and raise awareness about the
• Three coastal states, Gujarat, Karnataka, and Maharashtra, were ahead of Odisha
rich biodiversity of Chilika Lake.
which occupied the fourth place in the list of Achiever states released by the
• Forest and Environment Minister Ganesh Ram Singkhuntia
Centre.
• Logistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) is a unique initiative of the Centre,
focused on assessing the performance of the logistics ecosystem across states and
union territories.
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*Mukhyamantri Krushi Udyog Yojana

• Launched : 1-June-2018
• Extension of the MKUY for another five years.
• The Cabinet approved the proposal with a budgetary provision of Rs 847.14 crore to
provide subsidy to the agricultural entrepreneurs.
• The Yojana aims at encouraging agri-entrepreneurs and generating employment
opportunities in the farm and allied sectors. The scheme was revised earlier twice in
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• Two luxury cruises, named ‘Lake Queen’ and ‘Diamond Princess’ have been • The Cabinet also approved the govt guarantee of Rs 17,500 crore for the new bank

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• Under the Swadesh Darshan Scheme of the Union Ministry of Tourism period of five years.
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• The state govt. will help of Rs 1,800 crore.

• This subsidy is expected to accelerate the adoption of solar energy in residential • RS Gopalan, Chief Electoral Officer, Odisha
areas, contributing to a greener and more sustainable future. • The final publication of the Photo Electoral Roll SSR (Special Summary Revision) 2025
• The Odisha Government will provide an additional subsidy of Rs 25,000 per kilowatt • Total of 2,10,904 new voters have been added in the State. With this, the total number of electors
for rooftop solar installations up to 2 kilowatts per household. For the third kilowatt, in the State stands at 3,40,72,744.
an additional subsidy of Rs 10,000 will be offered. Group Housing Societies (GHS) • Odisha has 1,72,05,150 male voters (50.5%) and 1,68,64,160 female voters (49.49%). There are
3,434 transgender electors in the State.
and Residential Welfare Associations (RWAs) will also benefit, with financial
• The number of voters aged 18-19 years has reached 5,99,555, representing 1.76% of the total
assistance of Rs 18,000 per kilowatt for projects up to 500 kilowatts (with a electorate. The gender ratio has increased from 976 in the draft roll to 980 in the final roll.
maximum of 3 kilowatts per household) for EV charging and general electricity • There are 5,22,364 persons with disability (PWD) electors (1.53%) in the state. The number of
usage. End senior citizens aged 85 and above stands at 3,38,516 (0.99%).
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*Paradip Port Celebrates 64th Foundation Day *27th Governor of Odisha

• 3rd January 2025

• Chief Guest PPA Chairman Shri P.L. Haranadh
• An ambitious vision for the future, revealing plans to transform Paradip Port into a • 3rd January - 2025
400 MMT (Million Metric Tonnes) capacity port by 2030. • Haribabu Kambhampati took oath as the 27th Governor of Odisha. Orissa High

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• 20th Paradip Marathon was organized successfully. (14km race) Hari Babu Kambhampati at the Raj Bhavan in Bhubaneswar.

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 Men - Ashok Dandsena - Odisha Police • Haribabu Kambhampati, who was the Governor of Mizoram, was appointed as the
 Women – Susmita Tigga – Odisha Police Governor of Odisha on December 24.

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• Governor Kambhampati holds a B.Tech degree in Electronics &

Communications Engineering from Andhra University (AU). He has also completed
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M.E. in Electrical & Control Systems and done PhD in Control Systems from
Andhra University.
• He worked as an Associate Professor for 24 years at Andhra University Engineering
College.
• Dr Kambhampati also participated in Lok Sangharsh Samithi Agitation under • The SODC will be formed including seven districts -- Koraput, Malkangiri, Ganjam,
Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan during the 1974-1975 emergency and was arrested Gajapati, Kandhamal, Rayagada and Nabarangpur.
under the Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA). • The task force also decided to constitute a statutory committee for establishing the
• He was appointed as the Andhra Pradesh State Executive Member of the Janata SODC, where 13-member high-level task force headed by School and Mass
Party in 1977. Dr Kambhampati served as the Andhra Pradesh BJP State President Education Minister Nityanand Gond to finalise the roadmap and modalities for the
from 2014 to 2018. *End proposed SODC.
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*Krushi Odisha 2025 Event – 3 day 2025 Current Affairs MCQ Quick Revision + PDF
Q. The Annual ‘Sulia Yatra’ is performed in which of the following
district of Odisha ?

(a) Kandhamal
• January 3 to 5 (b) Bolangir
• Krushi Odisha 2025 aims to promote sustainable agricultural practices, improve (c) Bargarh
environmental health, and enhance food security. The event has attracted over (d) Kalahandi
10,000 participants, including farmers, self-help groups, and agri-entrepreneurs

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*CM Majhi inaugurated the National Road
Q. Atei Forest is in news. It is located in which of the following Safety Month, with ‘Come Home Safe’.
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(a) Ganjam * A 66-year-old woman, Kamala Moharana from

(b) Gajapati Kendrapara is all set to attend the Republic Day
(c) Mayurbhanj parade in New Delhi. (Famous for making many
(d) Keonjhar household articles using waste materials)

*Khalistan movement leader Gurpatwant Singh

• Forest Department has launched a special safari experience in the Atei forest of Pannun has issued a threatening message to
Keonjhar district, offering tourists a chance to explore the dense forest and spot disrupt the upcoming Pravasi Bharatiya Divas-
wild animals up close. 2025, scheduled to take place from January 8 to
10 in Bhubaneswar.
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*‘Odisha Yatri’ *Justice (Dr.) Bidyut Ranjan Sarangi, former Chief Justice of
Jharkhand High Court, has assumed charge as a member of the
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) of India, alongside
Justice V. Ramasubramanian, the former Judge of the Supreme Court
of India, who has taken over as the Chairperson of the Commission.

*Dr. Saiprasanna Behera, crowned Mrs. Grand

• Odisha CM launched he state’s own ride booking app during the state-level International 2023, has made history as the
celebration of National Road Safety Month-2025 in the capital city. first pageant queen since 1920 to receive a
• The initiative aims at providing safe, affordable and convenient cab/auto rides to the
title extension, solidifying her reign until 2025.
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• Odisha Yatri will introduce services such as Non-AC and AC mini cabs, sedans, XL *Erik Solheim, Former Minister of Climate and

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cabs, and will soon expand to offer inter-city rides, rentals, and scheduled services. Environment of Norway praised the transformation

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The app will also accommodate special needs like disability-friendly vehicles, pet- of Indian Railways, saying, "Indian rail is improving
friendly trips, and extra luggage, making it inclusive for all. day by day." by a video of Cuttack railway station

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• It creates a balanced ecosystem where “Drivers can earn more while customers pay less”. (in Odisha) on his social media handle.

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*Odisha failed to qualify for the en *The Odisha govt is planning to set up a bird museum, one of its kind
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knock out stage of the Vijay Hazare in the state. The proposed museum is likely to be set up near Chilika
Trophy Senior Men National One Day Lake, known for its rich biodiversity
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Cricket tournament. Last match with and avian congregation.

Gujarat lost by 110 run at Jaipur,
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Rajasthan. Announced by Deputy CM Pravati

Odisha Captain - Sandeep Pattnaik Parida while inaugurating the 5th
National Chilika Bird Festival.

*The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)

*Currently, Odisha contributes less than celebrated its 63rd Raising Day with great
two percent to the stock market, while grandeur on 7 January. Nityanand Rai, Union
states like Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu Minister of State for Home, graced the occasion
dominate, accounting for over 60 percent as the chief guest at the 41 Battalion of the ITBP
of the market share. campus in Khurdha.
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• Women beneficiaries of the Ayushman Bharat scheme in Odisha will be eligible for • Minister Mahaling also highlighted that Odisha’s health sector is poised for
cashless treatment up to ₹10 lakh, while male household members will receive significant advancements in 2025 with the establishment of new medical colleges
coverage of ₹5 lakh, announced Health Minister Mukesh Mahaling. and the launch of the Digital Health Mission. (NDHM)
• The scheme, set to launch in Odisha in February, will enable beneficiaries to access • Ayushman Bharat Health Account (ABHA) mechanism will be implemented soon in

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• According to the Minister, approximately 3.5 crore people in Odisha will be issued
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• India’s cultural richness and diversity were displayed vividly at a gala cultural
programme organised by ICCR this evening on the theme ‘Bharat and Bharatiyata’,
performed at the ‘Prabasi Bharatiya Divas’ .
• Indian Council of Cultural Relations (ICCR)
• Grammy-winning artist Ricky Kej, who composed the event’s theme song
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2025 Current Affairs MCQ Quick Revision + PDF

Q. 38th Surajkund International Craft Fair is scheduled to be held
from February 7 to 23 in Haryana’s Faridabad. Which of the following
states are the theme states ?

(a) Odisha & Rajasthan

(b) Odisha & West Bengal
• Ravi Kumar S, CEO of Cognizant, has • In a proud moment for Rajasthan, Dr (c) Odisha & Uttar Pradesh
received the prestigious Pravasi Ramnivas, an NRI from the state based (d) Odisha & Madhya Pradesh

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India to overseas Indians. Samman 2025 by President Droupadi • The fair will have around 1,200 stalls with around 90 stalls being set aside for
Murmu in Bhubaneswar. craftspersons of the theme states this year. Around 2,000 artisans are expected to

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• He is the lone Odia among 27 NRIs • Teaches Sanskrit in Myanmar participate in the event with invitations extended to over 45 countries

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*Enhanced pension scheme

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• for elderly persons and persons with disabilities

• for senior citizens above 80 years and differently-abled individuals with more than • A 17-year-old girl from Bolangir, who lost both her arms and legs after coming in
80 per cent disability contact with a high-voltage electric wire while working as a migrant labourer
• The beneficiaries were earlier receiving a pension of Rs 1,200 every month under outside the state, has brought laurels for Odisha by becoming the champion at the
the scheme. Now The new enhanced pensions is Rs 3,500. Sixth National Para Archery Championship held in Jaipur, Rajasthan.
• More than 4,17,496 individuals across the state, including 9,913 in Keonjhar, will be • Payal Nag is stated to be the first woman to become a national champion in para-
benefited due to the enhancement. athletics after such a life-altering injury.
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2025 Current Affairs MCQ Quick Revision + PDF

Q. Ganga Sagar Mela started in which of the following state of India ?

(a) Odisha
(b) Uttar Pradesh
(c) West Bengal
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• at Sagar island
scheduled to commence on January 28.
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• ₹65,000-Crore mega steel plant

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*Khurda Road – Bolangir en *Kho Kho World Cup
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• The Khurda Road – Bolangir new rail line project has achieved a major milestone
with the successful breakthrough of Tunnel No T3, located between Buguda and
Banigochha in Nayagarh district. This tunnel, with a length of 2,620 meters and a 2-
degree curve, has now completed the New Austrian Tunneling Method (NATM). The • Men’s Team captain - Pratik Waikar.
breakthrough was successfully achieved on January 13, marking an important • Priyanka Ingle for Women Team
achievement in the construction of this crucial public centric rail line project. • Three Odisha players have been selected to represent India at the inaugural Kho
Kho World Cup to be held in New Delhi.
• Tunnel No T3 is the longest tunnel in Nayagarh district and the second longest in • A total of 20 men’s and 19 women’s teams will feature in the competition scheduled
the entire Khurda Road-Bolangir ongoing rail line project. to be held from January 13 to 19 at the Indira Gandhi Stadium.
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2025 Current Affairs MCQ Quick Revision + PDF *

Q. Bhatra dam is in news for Migratory birds’ new destination. In

which district is it located ?

(a) Kalahandi
(b) Kendrapada
(c) Koraput
(d) Keonjhar
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• Railway and Information & Technology Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw had officially
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released the calendar on January 6.
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one lakh from her earning to the Jagannath temple at Phulbani.

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Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY)

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• The converged schemes of GJAY and ABPM-JAY will cumulatively benefit around
4.5 crore people of Odisha with the help of a single card. A total of approximately
1.03 crore families will come under the converged scheme with 67.8 lakh families
supported by the Union government. They will be able to avail cashless treatment at
• More than 1,500 Buddhist monks and followers have congregated at Uadaygiri and over 30,000 hospitals across the country.
Ratnagiri in Jajpur district to pay for world peace. (5 days Jan 12 to 16) • Odisha became the 34th state/UT to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan
• The Buddhist monks from 17 countries have turned up to participate in the Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana(AB PM-JAY).
international Buddhist meet. The event, organised by International Buddhist • The card will provide cashless healthcare coverage of ₹5 lakh per family annually
Foundation and Udaygiri Buddha Mahotsav Committee, is held in memory of first for secondary and tertiary care hospitalization, with an additional ₹5 lakh
Guru Padmasambhava, also known as Guru Rinpoche. exclusively for women. Continue
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• Ayushman Bharat Mandirs will be established in every Panchayat of Odisha with the goal of
delivering healthcare services to rural areas. 2025 Current Affairs MCQ Quick Revision + PDF
• Approximately 45 per cent of India's population is benefited through the AB PM-JAY
scheme. Q. Three day of International Odissi Dance Festival was performed in
• The AB PM-JAY world’s largest health assurance scheme launched in 2018 by PM which city ?
Modi insuring health coverage to more than 50 crore people in the country.
• The Union Health Minister also stated that since the inception of the AB PM-JAY (a) Jajpur
scheme, 8.19 crore hospital admissions have been recorded, with Rs 1.13 lakh crore (b) Bhubaneswar
spent on providing healthcare to the poor. AB PM-JAY has increased access to (c) Rourkela
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• J.P. Nadda added that the Ayushman Vay Vandana Card launched in October 2024 • The much-awaited Mukteswar Dance Festival kicked off in Bhubaneswar.
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esatblished in the memory of Dr
Jyotsanarani Mishra, Founder Q. 9th National Para Boccia Championship 2024-25, scheduled to be
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Editor of monthly spiritual held from January 10 to 15, 2025 in ________ state ?
magazine ‘Satyachetana’
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(a) Odisha
(b) Himachal Pradesh
(c) Andhra Pradesh
• The ‘Satyachetana Trust, Odisha’ has decided to give away ‘Dr Jyotsanarani (d) Tamil Nadu
Smaraki Satyachetana Adhyatima Samman’ award and ‘Dr Jyotsanarani Smaraki
Satyachetana Adhyatmika Bruti’ scholarship from this year. (April 30)

• An individual aged above 60 will receive the ‘Dr Jyotsanarani Smaraki Satyachetana Adhyatima • At - Visakhapatnam
Samman’ for his or her lifelong dedication and contribution to spiritual writing. • For the first time, the Odisha Para Boccia team is set to represent the
• Similarly, the ‘Dr Jyotsanarani Smaraki Satyachetana Adhyatmika’ scholarship will be given away state at the national level.
to someone aged within 50 for his or her remarkable contribution to spiritual writing.
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2025 Current Affairs MCQ Quick Revision + PDF *The Global Organization of People of Indian Origin
(GOPIO) honoured KIIT and KISS founder Dr Achyuta
Q. Which edition of Kalinga Literary Festival (KLF), a premier Samanta with the first PIO Excellence Award in
platform for intellectual and creative exchange, is all set to take place recognition of his immense contributions to education
in Bhubaneswar from March 21 to 23, 2025 ? and tribal empowerment.
*Veteran leader and former Odisha MLA Sadan
(a) 11th
(b) 12th
Naik passed away. He was the MLA from Kotpad
(c) 13th constituency in Koraput district from 1990 to 1995.
(d) 14th He was a leader in tribal-dominated Koraput.

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Kala Bhoomi and Guru Kelu Charan Mohapatra Odissi Research Centre. at Bargarh in Odisha, has announced to retire
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India’s first-ever zoo library. The zoo library officially joined as the first Divisional Railway
will offer a unique mix of digital and Manager (DRM) of the newly established
Rayagada Railway Division under the East
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traditional resources.
Coast Railway (ECoR).
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*The National Aluminium Company Ltd (NALCO)’s

*IIM Sambalpur has introduced its
very first full-time MBA program in new Chairman-cum-Managing Director Brijendra
Business Analytics at its Delhi Pratap Singh assumed charge at its Corporate
Campus and signed MoU with Office in Bhubaneswar.
Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), *The Vedanta Kalinga Lancers secured their 1st
Thailand for a dual-degree course win of Hero Hockey India League (HIL) 2024-25
as they hammered the Shrachi Rarh Bengal
*Direct flight services to Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia) from Tigers 6-0 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium
Bhubaneswar Air port will be resumed very soon. in Rourkela. Thierry Brinkman
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*Out of 10 Cr Prize money, In the Men’s Hero HIL, the winning team will
take home a prize of INR 3 crore, while the runners-up will be awarded *The 15-year-old Prativa Rani Patra secured a silver
INR 2 crore. The team that finishes third will receive INR 1 crore. medal in the 76 kg Youth category at the KIYG National
In the Women’s Hero HIL, the stakes are equally high. The team that Weightlifting Championship in Berhampur. Jyoshna
claims the title will win INR 1.5 crore, while the runners-up will be Sabar secured gold.
awarded INR 1 crore. The third-placed team will receive INR 50 lakh
*Odisha’s Dhanamanjuri Devi has struck double gold at the Asian Cup
* Eminent football coach Mohammed Canoe Competition 2024-25 (Sprint & Marathon) in Hong Kong.
Shahid Jabbar (Lifetime Achievement and The 17-year-old Manipuri canoeist, who represents Odisha, topped the
contribution) and swimmer Pratyasa Ray K1W U-23 500m category.
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(OSJA) Awards for the Year 2024. devolution of Rs 1,73,030 Cr to state
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under MISA?

A. Maharashtra
B. Odisha
• Odisha, the mining capital of the country that contributes nearly 50% of the minerals.
C. Uttar Pradesh
D. West Bengal • Lithium is used for the production of glass, aluminum products, and batteries. It is mined from
ores of petalite LiAl(Lithium alumanuide), lepidolite, spodumene and also subsurface brines.
• The Odisha govt has introduced a ₹20,000 monthly pension scheme for individuals Australia and Chile are the world’s largest producers of lithium.
who were imprisoned during the Emergency period (1975-77) under the • In India, lithium reserves have been discovered in the states of Karnataka and Jammu and
Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA). This pension also includes medical Kashmir.
expense coverage for those eligible individuals who are alive as of January 1, 2025.
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*16th Finance Commission *Godavarish Mishra Adarsha Prathamik

Vidyalaya (GMAPV) Scheme

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• The Odisha govt will claim over 12L crore from the 16th Finance Commission, for a
robust development of the state.
• It will be utilised in implementing public welfare initiatives and scaling up public • The State Govt. approved a proposal for upgrading and strengthening of 6794 govt-
infrastructures for all round development. run primary schools as model schools in the state under the Godavarish Mishra

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three days in 1st week of February, where the Odisha government will lay its
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proposal of allocating Rs 12,56,148 crore that will be spent for developmental
projects before the fiscal year 2031. Panchayat, aligning with the focus of the RTE Act, 2009 on inclusivity and quality

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• The massive allocation will be utilized over the next five years, from 2026 to 2031. education for marginalized communities.

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• By enhancing infrastructure, adopting modern methods, and encouraging

community participation, GMAPV promotes equitable education and holistic student • RIR Power Electronics Limited (RIR) to establish India’s first Silicon Carbide (SiC)
development, reinforcing the mission of the NEP 2020 and empowering children semiconductor manufacturing facility in Bhubaneswar with a total investment of Rs
socially and academically. 618.60 Crore.
• The facility will focus on SiC-based devices, catering to electric vehicles (EVs),
• The financial implication will be Rs 11,939.41 Cr over Five years i.e. from 2024-25 to renewable energy, railways and defence.
• It will be India’s first compound semiconductor fab, significantly enhancing domestic
2028-29. The rough cost estimate per school ranges from Rs 1.00 Cr to Rs 4.00 Cr. manufacturing capabilities with high-value processes like epitaxial layer deposition and
packaging.
• Every high school will be smart under the Adarsha Vidayalaya Yojana. • RIR is India’s sole manufacturer of silicon-based power devices, serving clients like BHEL, ABB,
and Indian Railways.
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*Odisha State NSS Awards *Odisha inks pacts with IIT-Bhubaneswar, WFP to tackle climate change

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• The state govt signed separate agreements with three eminent institutions/agencies

1. The Forest, Environment and Climate Change (FE&CC) Department signed an MoU
• 20 individuals and units were honoured for their outstanding contributions to the with the IIT-Bhubaneswar under the Enhancing Climate Resilience of India’s Coastal

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National Service Scheme (NSS). Communities (ECRICC) project. The collaboration focuses on restoring critical coastal
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donation, road safety, cybersecurity awareness and provide assistance during biodiversity, carbon sequestration, and coastal protection. IIT Bhubaneswar will
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Food Programme (WFP) for a regional adaptation project between India and Sri Lanka
called Adaptation for Resilience (ADAT4R) to strengthen the resilience of vulnerable January 2025 under the Odia Language, Literature
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farming communities facing increased impacts of climate change. Focused on and Culture Department of Odisha
Nuapada district, this five-year initiative aims to strengthen the resilience of
vulnerable farming communities, particularly women farmers, against the impacts of • The previous Naveen Patnaik-led BJD govt in March 2024 has announced to provide
climate change. an honorarium of Rs 25,000 every month to the notable sons of the land who have
been conferred with Padma awards, one of the highest civilian honours of India.
3. The state govt and the Council on Energy, Environment and Water (CEEW), one of
Asia’s leading think tanks, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop • As per available information, as many as 106 persons from Odisha have so far received Padma
Awards under various categories for their contributions in the fields of Arts, Literature, Education,
a Net-Zero Roadmap for Odisha. The initiative will chart decarbonization strategies
Social Work, Medical science, engineering etc. since its inception in 1954.
across key sectors such as industry, power, transport, and agriculture.
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2025 Current Affairs MCQ Quick Revision + PDF *Bagchi Karunashraya Palliative Care Centre

Q. An ODI is scheduled to be held between India and which country

on 9 February 2025 at the Barabati Stadium in Cuttack ?

(a) Australia
(b) England
(c) New Zealand
(d) West Indies
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• During its India tour, the England Cricket Team will play three Tests, five T20 International Karunashraya organisation functioning under the Bangalore-based Hospice Trust.

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• The iconic Barabati Stadium last hosted an ODI match between India and West Indies on • The Odisha Govt provided land and other allied logistical support at discounted
December 22, 2019. The stadium has so far hosted three Tests, 27 ODIs and three Twenty20 rates for establishment of the Bagchi Karunashraya Palliative Care Centre.

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A. Kerala
B. Odisha
C. Gujarat
D. Maharashtra • Singapore's President Tharman Shanmugaratnam, accompanied by his wife, visited
Raghurajpur, a heritage crafts village, and the iconic 13th-century Sun Temple.
• The couple received a warm welcome at Raghurajpur, greeted by traditional Gotipua
dance and other cultural performances.
• Tharman’s State Visit to India, which started on January 14 to 18, 2025, aims to
commemorate the 60th anniversary of Singapore-India diplomatic relations.
• (2 days to Odisha)
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1. Industrial Parks: MoU signed between Odisha Industrial Infrastructure Development Corporation
(IDCO) and Sembcorp, Singapore.
2. Green Hydrogen Corridor: MoU between IDCO and Sembcorp, Singapore.
3. Petrochemical and Petroleum Investment Region (PCPIR): MoU between IDCO and Surbana
Jurong, Singapore.
Continue 4. Development of New City: MoU between Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA) and
Surbana Jurong, Singapore.
5. ReNewable Energy: Collaboration between Nanyang Technological University (NTU), GRIDCO,
and IIT Bhubaneswar.
6. Strengthening FinTech Ecosystem: MoU between the Electronics & IT Department, Odisha, and
Global Finance & Technology Network (GFTN), Singapore.

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• During their visit, eight Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were exchanged 7. Advancing Skill Landscape: MoU between Skill Development & Technical Education
Department, Odisha, and ITE Education Services (ITEES), Singapore, focusing on advanced

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sectors. 8. Skill Development in Semiconductor Sector: MoU Skill Development & Technical Education
• Singapore has further extended its support as the first Country Partner for the Department, Odisha, and ITE Education Services (ITEES), Singapore, focusing on and

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every corner of the museum tells a unique story. Our political gallery showcases his interactions
with key leaders, while the Odisha gallery highlights his deep connection with the region,”
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• The museum also features original handwritten letters from Netaji’s time in prison, giving visitors
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a rare glimpse into his thoughts and struggles. One particularly fascinating section is dedicated
to his daughter, Anita Bose, where a rich collection of personal memorabilia further illuminates
the family’s history.
• Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose, born on January 23, 1897, in Cuttack, has been a symbol of
• Cuttack is gearing up for a grand celebration of 'Parakram Diwas' on January 23,
indomitable courage and patriotism for generations of Indians.
honouring the birth anniversary of the legendary freedom fighter, Netaji Subhas
Chandra Bose. This year’s celebration promises to be a monumental event, as it • To honour his legacy, the Government of India declared his birthday as 'Parakram Diwas' in 2021,
marks the first-ever three-day commemoration from January 23 to 25, a a day to inspire citizens, especially the youth, to demonstrate the same bravery and national pride
collaborative effort between the Central and state governments. that Netaji embodied. Parakram Diwas, meaning "Day of Valour," serves as a tribute to his legacy.

• The first commemorative event took place in 2021 at the Victoria Memorial Hall in Kolkata. In
• The central hub for the festivities will be the Netaji Birth Place Museum, which have
2022, a holographic statue of Netaji was inaugurated at India Gate.
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*Head of SOA Centre for Environment and Climate honoured with WCDM-
DRR award

• Dr. Sarat Chandra Sahu, Director of Centre for Environment and Climate (CEC) of Siksha ‘O’
Anusandhan Deemed to be University here has been honoured with the World Congress on • CM Majhi announced a three-fold increase in the risk allowance of Odisha Police’s
Disaster Management-Disaster Risk Reduction (WCDM-DRR) award instituted by the Disaster Special Operation Group (SOG) jawans and hiked it from Rs 8,000 to Rs 25,000 per
Management Initiatives and Convergence Society-World Congress on Disaster Management month, After many Maoists were killed in a joint operation by security forces in

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(DMICS-WCDM) at New Delhi.
Kularighat area of Chhattisgarh’ Gariabandh district bordering Nuapada district.
• Dr. Sahu, a renowned meteorologist who formerly worked with the Indian Meteorological

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Department (IMD) as its Director at Bhubaneswar, received the award from Union minister for • The deceased was identified as Jayaram Reddy, also known by his alias Chalapati

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Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal at a program organised at the Constitution Club of India. and Manoj. While Jairam was a member of the central committee of the Maoists,
• He was presented the award in the category of Disaster Preparedness and Sub-category of Manoj was heading the Odisha division of the extremists.

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House on February 17, 2025. The General Discussion on the Budget titled “Financial Assistance to Cold Storages”
is scheduled to be held in the Assembly on February 20 and 21. The aimed at strengthening cold storage facilities
Appropriation Bill will be presented on March 29.The session will and infrastructure across the state. Rs 252 Cr
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The initiative seeks to establish at least one cold storage unit in each
*Renowned psychiatrist Professor Dr. Gopal Kar passed of the 58 sub-divisions to encourage private entrepreneurs to set up
away. As the first Odia, Dr. Kar worked as the President
cold storage units in uncovered yet economically viable locations.
of the Indian Medical Association. Dr. Kar served as
Director of the Directorate of Medical Education and *The Odisha Cup Sports Association of UAE recently organized Odisha Cup 24,
Training under the Odisha Government and as Principal the World’s Largest Prabsi Odia Cricket Tournament, with the final match being
and Head of the Psychiatry Department at Sriram held on 19th January at Seven Estates Grounds in Ajman , UAE. Participation of
18 teams from all 7 Emirates of UAE, making it the largest edition since its
Chandra Bhanj Medical College. Dr. Kar was also the
inception in 2014. This year’s tournament, which started on September 29, 2024,
recipient of India’s highest honour in the field of culminated in a spectacular final match between the finalist teams : Kalinga
medicine, the D.L.N. Murtirao Award. President of Indian Warriors and SAM-11 Ajman-Odisha.
Psychiatric Society.
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*Odisha’s ace cueist Ashutosh Padhy stopped *The number of Royal Bengal Tigers at the Nandankanan
his Coach Subrat Das and emerged champion Zoological Park declined to 27. Now, the tiger population at the
of the 3rd Priyabrata Patnaik Memorial 10Red Nandankanan Zoo includes 14 males, 10 females, and three cubs.
Snooker Championship.
*The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) conducted a special training *Odisha Govt formed a panel to develop the state curriculum
programme for officers and personnel from the Narcotics frameworks under the ambit of National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
Control Bureau (NCB)
and other Drug Law The 16-member State Steering Committee headed by Prof. Nityananda
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Programming Board (CGPB) was convened
at the State Convention Centre, Lokseva Q. Dhamra Airstrip is located in which district ?
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A. Jajpur
B. Bhadrak
*This year, the Rath Yatra will take place on June 27, followed C. Jagatsinghpur
by the Bahuda on July 4. The Odia Samaj (Community) in D. Kendrapara
Australia is all set to host the world-renowned Rath Yatra of
Lord Jagannath in Sydney this year. • Bhadrak district (Basudevpur block) witnessed the landing of the first flight.
• A seven-seater aircraft from Ahmedabad landed at the airstrip.
• Adani Group received approval to develop the airport in 2017. While the plan
*32nd Foundation Day of Odisha Staff includes a 3.5-kilometre runway, 1,200 meters have been completed so far.
Selection Commission (OSSC) – 18 January • The Odisha government has allocated 272 acres out of the required 500 acres of
land for the airport.
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Experiment And Experience Or (Vice Versa) Experiment And Experience Or (Vice Versa)
Q. Which of the following states has launched India’s first state-owned Q. Who is currently the state election commissioner of Odisha ?
Automated Testing Station (ATS) for vehicle fitness inspection ?
A. Madhusudan Padhi
A. Maharashtra B. Aditya Prasad Padhi
B. Odisha C. Biswanath Rath
C. Gujarat D. Jagannath Rath
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accuracy and transparency of motor vehicle fitness inspections. • He will succeed Retired IAS Aditya Prasad Padhi
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• Fire Services
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C. 31  Medal for Meritorious Service_04
D. 33
• Home guard & civil defence and correctional service
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• Total 942 personnel of police, fire, home guard & civil defence and correctional
services in the country are awarded the Gallantry Medal, President’s Medal for
Distinguished Service (PSM) and Medal for Meritorious Service (MSM).
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• Altogether 12 Village Water Sanitation Committee (VWSC) members from nine
districts in Odisha had been invited as special guests to this year’s Republic Day
parade at Kartavya Path in New Delhi on January 26.

• Two persons from Rairangpur area in Mayurbhanj district have been invited to the
Republic Day reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi.
• Kiran Dagara of Rairangpur and Ramjit Tudu of Govindpur village under
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38 police personnel at the Lok Seva Bhawan in Bhubaneswar in recognition of their
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• Three from Odisha have been selected in the 32-member Indian men’s squad for the FIH
Pro League 2024-25, which will be held at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium. • A chairman and four members.
• Amit Rohidas, Nilam Sanjeep and Shilanand Lakra from Sundargarh district have been • Retired IAS Arun Kumar Panda has been appointed as the chairman
chosen in the Indian squad. • They will hold office for a period of 6 months.
• Captain - Harmanpreet Singh, Vice Captain – Hardik Singh
• Coach – Craig Fulton • The commission will make recommendations for distribution of taxes, duties, tolls and fees
• India will kickstart its campaign with matches against Spain, Germany, Ireland and leviable by the state between the Odisha government, 3-tier Panchayati Raj institutions and
England from February 15 to 25, playing each team twice. Urban Local Bodies (ULBs)
• Then Amsterdam, Netherland (June 7 to 12), Antwerp leg, Belgium (June 14 to 22)
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Experiment And Experience Or (Vice Versa) *38th National games

Q. Which company developed India’s first hydrogen-compliant

transport pipes?

A. JSW Steel
B. Tata Steel
C. SAIL
• 300 from Odisha (165 female) in 26 disciplines and accompanied by 73
D. Reliance Industries Support Staffs.
• Ashok Sahu, Odisha Olympic Association Joint Secretary – Chef De-Mission

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• Clean energy infrastructure. These API X65 pipes, manufactured at Tata Steel’s

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• Woman Swimmer Shristi Upadhaya won bronze the first medal for Odisha at
Khopoli plant using steel from its Kalinganagar facility, are designed to transport

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Haldwani.
100% pure gaseous hydrogen under high pressure (100 bar). This innovation • Gold - The team of Pratyasa Ray, Mannata Mishra, Divyanka Pradhan and
supports India’s National Hydrogen Mission. Shristi Upadhaya won the 4x100m Women’s Medley Relay event at Haldwani.

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A. Odisha
B. Maharashtra
C. Chhattisgarh
• 128th birth anniversary of Netaji. D. Kerala
• Parakram Divas ('Day of Valour'), is celebrated across India every
year on January 23 to mark the birth anniversary of Netaji. • Odisha has taken a significant step by allocating ₹16 crore for forest management
• born on January 23, 1897, and protection in 100 villages under the Forest Right Act. The funds will be directly
• Veer Surendra Sai
managed by gram sabhas, reflecting a shift from the Forest Department to
• Sai was born in Khinda in Sambalpur district on this day in 1809. community-based management. This initiative is part of a broader plan to
• 217th birth anniversary implement Community Forest Resource plans across 400 villages.
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*Suna Subhadra and Kuha Subhadra

• Odisha govt announced Suna Subhadra and Kuha Subhadra’ initiatives to address public
grievances with ease.

• Odisha Deputy CM Pravati Parida announced the 'Suna Subhadra,' 'Kuha Subhadra,' and
Subhadra Setu initiatives at 'Subhadra Ru Mudra' programme during Utkarsh Odisha Conclave.
• In a first of its kind initiative, Odisha Police hoisted the national flag at 10 uninhabited islands on
• Under the 'Suna Subhadra', beneficiaries can get their queries answered by the department while
the Odisha coast on the occasion of Republic Day celebrations on January 26.
under 'Kuha Subhadra,' the department will reach out to the beneficiaries to acknowledge their
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କରାଯାଇ ଯୁବବଗ ୁ ଜାତୀୟ ବିକାଶ ସହ ସାମିଲ କରାଯିବ।
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• The police administration of Odisha’s Malkangiri district has been awarded by President
Odisha shuttlers Deep Ranjan Bisoyee & Nurul
Droupadi Murmu for high turnout of voters in the Assembly and Lok Sabha elections in 2024. Hossain won Silver each in mens double at cairo.
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• Former Malkangiri SP Nitesh Wadhwani received the award from the President at the 15th
National Voters’ Day celebrations in New Delhi. *Former Director General of Odisha Police,
• Malkangiri police was selected for the award for its outstanding security arrangements and Prakash Mishra, has been appointed as the
successful efforts in increasing voter turnout in the elections in Maoist-affected district. advisor to Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi.
Mishra has been given Cabinet rank.
• While the Election Commission had identified Malkangiri as one of the country’s most Maoist-
affected districts, there was 7.66% increase in voting during the elections. *Odisha Chief Secretary Manoj Ahuja remain in
additional charge of Chief Resident Commissioner,
• Malkangiri police’s initiative ‘Ama Swabhiman, Ama Vote’ led to the significant increase in voter Government of Odisha. He is also serving as the
turnout in 2024 compared to 2019. The trust-building initiative was implemented across 111 LWE-
affected polling stations to boost electoral participation.
Working Chairman of Shree Jagannath Temple
Managing Committee, Puri.
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*Institute of Technical Education and Research (ITER), faculty of engineering and

*Renowned Odia lyricist Brundaban Jena passed away. technology of Siksha ‘O’ Anusandhan Deemed to be University (SOA) has been
A prolific writer, had penned lyrics for over 30 Odia films and had also
chosen as the No. 1 engineering institute in eastern India at the Times Business
written dialogues and screenplays for eight movies.
Awards-Jharkhand for 2025 event held at Ranchi. ITER was introduced at the
Odisha Sahitya Akademi Award in 2008, Odisha Sangeet Natak
function as an institute under SOA which is known as a university which has
Akademi Award in 2005, Odia Geetikabi Samman in 2006, Fakir Mohan
adopted a zero tolerance policy towards incidents of ragging in the campus.
Geetishree Samman in 2011, and Jitikabi Samman in 2015.
*Researchers at the National Institute of
*Due to exemplary efforts in managing the Technology Rourkela announced an innovative
Simultaneous General Elections 2024, the Sundargarh process for efficiently treating industrial
District Administration has been awarded. wastewater contaminated with persistent dyes
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ideals during his school days, he joined the freedom movement when
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Gupti and Hansina. The age of these crocodiles is said to be 100 to 120 years. This year, the
*Crocodile census process of counting crocodiles completed 50 years.
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• However, adult and subadult crocs (6 to 8 feet long) have seen a slight decline in numbers
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• Bhitarkanika National Park in Kendrapara district is a prime habitat for estuarine crocodiles, as compared to last year. The census found 346 adult crocodiles over 8 feet this year, down from
of the latest crocodile census. 348 in 2024. Similarly, the subadult population (6 to 8 feet) dropped slightly, with 164 counted in
2025 compared to 167 the previous year.
• The park, designated as a Ramsar wetland site, has seen a slight increase in the crocodile
population. This growth highlights Bhitarkanika's role as a safe and thriving environment for
saltwater crocodiles.
• The recently concluded crocodile census along the Mahanadi in the Satkosia Wildlife Division
• The 2025 census recorded 1,826 saltwater crocodiles across the Bhitarkanika river system and and under Kusanga range in Odisha’s Boudh district revealed that their population had declined
the Mahanadi delta, compared to 1,811 last year. substantially.
• The presence of 19 crocodiles belonging to two species in the region.

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