August 2021

ODISHA     Odisha govt plans uniform research guidelines for all universities   The state government is planning to bring uniform research guidelines for state public universities and it will be framed after a discussion with the universities. The aim is to provide better service to research scholars and maintain quality of research works. The Odisha … Read more 12.08.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs.

ODISHA   Odisha government plans sports infrastructure that can double up as cyclone shelters   Buoyed by its successful association with Indian hockey, the Odisha government on Monday decided to build 89 multi-purpose indoor stadiums within 18 months at an estimated cost of Rs 693.35 crore. The disaster-prone coastal state has decided to construct the stadiums in such a … Read more 11.08.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs.

ODISHA   Odisha govt: Four infrastructure giants bid to carry out SCB Medical College and Hospital upgrade   Four major infrastructure giants have participated in the bidding process to implement the state government’s ambitious redevelopment plan for SCB Medical College and Hospital in Cuttack.   While three companies — L&T, Shapoorji Pallonji and NCC Ltd — have participated … Read more 10.08.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs.

ODISHA   Odisha got 75% deficit rainfall so far in August: IMD report     The state received 75% deficit rainfall this month till Monday as monsoon stayed subdued over the state for nine consecutive days.   The IMD further indicated that weak monsoon is likely to continue for another four-five days with no chances of major … Read more 08-09.08.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs.

ODISHA   Push for Ayushman Bharat scheme in Odisha   BJP MPs from Odisha  met Union health minister Mansukh Mandaviya and sought his intervention to implement the Centre’s flagship health insurance scheme, Ayushman Bharat-Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya Yojana (AB-PMJAY), in the state.   Odisha has in place its own scheme, Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY), instead of Ayushman Bharat, and … Read more 07.08.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs.

ODISHA   Change in Elephant Landscape Range – WSO According to the WSO (Wildlife Society of Orissa), the elephant landscape in Odisha has gone through a dramatic change because of mindless mining & unplanned developmental activities. Key Points: According to WSO, the elephant panorama has changed dramatically in the final two decades. In the Keonjhar … Read more 17.08.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs.

ODISHA Odisha CM announces special package for weavers   To help the weavers of the state whose business and income have been affected during Covid time, chief minister Naveen Patnaik  announced a special package for them. Handloom sector is one of the employment generators in rural areas after agriculture. The state has 31,342 loom pits for weaving purposes. … Read more 15-16.08.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs.

ODISHA   Odisha government decides not to shift warrior horse statue   Following strong resentment and opposition from various sections over the plan to shift the iconic Konark warrior horse statue from Master Canteen Square, the Odisha government has now changed its decision. “The statue made by noted sculptor, late Raghunath Mohapatra, will not be shifted from its … Read more 06.08.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs

ODISHA   Forest Dept to take up plantations in 1.5 L hectares The Forest Department has proposed to take up plantations over an area of 1,50,000 hectares (ha) under different schemes including 50,000 ha under MGNREGS during the current planting season. This was known from the DFOs’ conference held under the chairmanship of Forest, Environment … Read more 05.08.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs

ODISHA     Odisha govt stresses on joint inspection of road accident spots     Even though the Supreme Court Committee on Road Safety ordered all states to conduct joint inspection of accident spots by the motor vehicle inspectors, police personnel and road engineers, its compliance is lacking in Odisha. The state commerce and transport secretary Madhu Sudan … Read more 04.08.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs