Odisha Day- Utkal Divas

Odisha was officially established as a separate state on April 1, 1936, making it the first state in India to be formed on a linguistic basis (during British Era). After independence, Andhra State was first to be formed on linguistic ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2024

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs

PM inaugurates Development Projects in Odisha

On 5th March 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone and dedicated to the nation multiple development projects worth over Rs 19,600 crores in Chandikhole, Jajpur district of Odisha. The projects span across various sectors including oil & ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Odisha Government Extends KALIA Scheme for 3 More Years

The Odisha state cabinet has approved extending its farmer welfare scheme KALIA (Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation) for another three years from 2024-2025 to 2026-2027. The total budget outlay sanctioned for the scheme over the next three years ..

Category: States Current Affairs

Gupteswar Forest in Odisha declared Biodiversity-Heritage Site

The pristine Gupteswar Forest, adjacent to Gupteswar Shiva temple in Odisha’s Koraput district has been declared as the fourth Biodiversity-Heritage Site (BHS) of the state as per a recent government notification. The site is spread over 350 hectares of demarcated ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Centre Allocates ₹10,536Cr for Odisha’s 2024-25 Railway Infrastructure

The Centre has allocated Rs 10,536 crore for Odisha’s railway infrastructure development for the 2024-25 fiscal, which is Rs 524 crore more than the amount sanctioned in last year’s Budget, official sources said. Railway Infrastructure Development Funding The annual average ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2024

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2024

Odisha’s Black Tiger Safari

Recently, Odisha announced the world’s first exclusive melanistic tiger safari adjoining the Similipal Tiger Reserve. The aim is to boost tourism and allow better research and public viewing access to these rare tigers that are hard to sight in forests. ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Odisha CM Unveils Shree Mandir Parikrama Prakalpa (SMPP)

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik recently unveiled the Shree Mandir Parikrama Prakalpa (SMPP), a large development project around Puri’s 12th century Shree Jagannath Temple. The project aims to transform Puri into a world-class heritage destination for pilgrims. Multi-Zone Development The ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs • Places in News Current Affairs

Marginal Rise in Saltwater Crocodiles of Odisha’s Bhitarkanika National Park

The population of saltwater or estuarine crocodiles (Crocodylus porosus) in Odisha’s Bhitarkanika National Park has seen a slight increase, numbering 1,811 as per the 2024 census. This is up from 1,793 crocodiles counted last year through an extensive survey effort. ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2024

Category: Environment Current Affairs