April 2021

ODISHA   NTF to monitor pollution of 7 Odisha cities In view of the inadequacy of measures taken so far on the issue of remedial action for air pollution in 124 Non-Attainment Cities (NACs) and other air polluted areas where air quality is poor and noise pollution is acute, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has … Read more 17-18.04.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs

ODISHA   Artificial Intelligence, robotics new heights in healthcare Artificial Intelligence (AI) and robotics are used in transforming the world of the health industry and also offer an awesome strategy with much care. It puts the customers in control of the health and also the well-being. In addition to this, the increasing popularity of AIincreases … Read more 16.04.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs

ODISHA   Despite pandemic, State revenue up by 20% Despite the economic downturn caused by Covid, the State’s revenue generation has grown by over 20 per cent in the financial year 2020-21 over 2019-20. The revenue generation in 2020-21 has crossed of Rs 56, 363 crore in absolute figures.  These data were presented on Friday … Read more 15.04.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs

ODISHA Odisha to launch e-custody system in jails under 5T initiative   As part of the Odisha government’s 5T (transparency, teamwork, technology, timeframe and transformation) initiative, the state prisons directorate has decided to introduce e-custody system in jails. Once introduced, e-custody certificates of prisoners can be sent online to courts in quick time. Besides, the prisons directorate has provided a laptop to … Read more 14.04.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs

ODISHA   Odisha government asks police to revive ‘pink auto’ service for women in Bhubaneswar   The Odisha government has asked the commissionerate police to revive ‘pink auto-rickshaw’ service, which has been lying in moribund stage for the last four years in Bhubaneswar.   The pink auto service was introduced in Bhubaneswar in the wake of harassment … Read more 13.04.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs

ODISHA   Odisha to set up water academy in capital   The state government has decided to set up a Centre of Excellence Odisha Water Academy in Bhubaneswar, which will function as a world-class training and capacity building institution in the field of water and wastewater service provision. Officials said the primary objective of the institution will be to enhance the … Read more 12.04.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs

ODISHA   Odisha: Plan to develop rural roads   The state rural development department has decided to develop at least one road in one assembly constituency, which will act as rural economic corridor by ensuring all weather connectivity. The road with total length of 15-25 km with carriageway width of 5.5 metre will be developed during … Read more 10-11.04.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs

  ODISHA   Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik launches Mo College campaign   Chief minister Naveen Patnaik launched Mo College Campaign to make higher education eco-system more organic and innovative. It will connect Odia alumni across the globe to their alma maters in Odisha.   He launched Mo College web portal on virtual platform and appealed … Read more 09.04.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs

ODISHA   Odisha’s District Mineral Foundation fund collection highest in country   Odisha has collected the highest amount of Rs 11,984 crore among all the states under the District Mineral Foundation (DMF) fund since it was created in 2015, Union mines minister Pralhad Joshi told Lok Sabha. Till January, a total of Rs 45,095.86 crore in DMF fund was generated … Read more 08.04.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs

ODISHA Conservation of Konark Sun Temple   The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is protecting Konark’s Sun Temple. About the temple: The Konark Temple, built in the 13th century, is considered a huge chariot of the sun god, led by 7 horses by 12 pairs of beautifully decorated wheels.   It was built by King … Read more 07.04.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs