Dec 2019

ODISHA   Two writers from Odisha to get Sahitya Akademi awards Two writers from Odisha have been selected for Kendra Sahitya Akademi Award for the year 2019. Former bureaucrat Tarun Kanti Mishra has been selected to get this award for his book ‘Bhaswati’- a collection of short stories in Odia language. Santhali writer Kali Charan … Read more 18.12.19 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs

ODISHA   Odisha cabinet approves Agriculture Policy-2020   The Odisha cabinet headed by chief minister Naveen Patnaik  approved the Agriculture Policy-2020 that aims to ensure agricultural growth, increasing farmers’ income with the help of an eight-point strategy called as ‘SAMRIDHI’. The SAMRIDHI strategy has focused on leveraging science and technology, adaptation to climate change, market linkage, higher productivity, creating infrastructure, diversification … Read more 17.12.19 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs

ODISHA   Odisha receives Best State Promoting Sports award at the FICCI Sports Awards-2019   Odisha government bagged the prestigious Best State Promoting Sports Award at the FICCI India Sports Awards 2019 in New Delhi. State sports minister Tusharkanti Behera and sports secretary Vishal Dev received the award on behalf of the state government.   … Read more 14.12.19 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL International Tea Day 2019 The United Nations (UN) has declared May 21 as International Tea Day on the recommendations of India, however, this day is celebrated on December 15 Every Year. The proposal was made by India at the International Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Intergovernmental Group meeting held in Milan 4 years ago. … Read more 15-16.12.19 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs

ODISHA   Former Odisha minister Bhagabat Mohanty passes away   Former Odisha Minister Bhagabat Prasad Mohanty passed away. Mohanty represented Kendrapda thrice in the state Assembly.   Mohanty was elected to the state Assembly in 1971 as Praja Socialist Party (PSP) candidate and in 1985 and 1995 as a Congress nominee, said sources.   He … Read more 13.12.19 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs

ODISHA Odisha received the 2019 World Habitat Award   Odisha State government was honoured with the 2019 World Habitat Award. The award recognized the State’s ambitious project Jaga Mission. The award was conferred by the World Habitat, a UK based organization, in association with the United Nations (UN)-Habitat. The programme has set a global benchmark to empower the urban poor. … Read more 12.12.19 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs

ODISHA   Odisha to set up 45 fast-track special courts   The Odisha State government has planned to set up 45 fast-track special courts (FTSC) in the State. It aims to ensure speedy trial of cases involving crime against women and children. The announcement was made by the State law minister Pratap Jena.   The state also stated that … Read more 11.12.19 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs

ODISHA Odisha to open help desks in Kerala, Gujarat for migrant labourers The state government will open two more help desks in Kerala and Gujarat for the benefit of migrant labourers working there. It will give necessary assistance and protection to the labourers of Odisha working in these states. The state has already set up helpdesks at Delhi, Telangana, Tamil Nadu … Read more 10.12.19 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs

ODISHA   Odisha included the Department of Agriculture under Mo Sarkar   The Odisha State Government included the Department of Agriculture & Farmers’ Empowerment under the state’s Mo Sarkar programme. It was announced by the Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik. Under this, the Chief Minister would personally call up the farmers and take their feedback on the services that are provided … Read more 08-09.12.19 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs