January 2019

ODISHA   Madhu Babu Pension Yojana   The government of Odisha announced a hike of Rs 200 per month in the social security pension under Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY).   The Madhu Babu Pension Yojana (MBPY) is a pension scheme under the Department of Social Security and Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities for the … Read more 19.01.19 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs

ODISHA   Odisha again seeks special status for Odisha   Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has again raised the demand for special category status for the State in view of the premise of historical Central neglect and frequent natural calamities. Patnaik said that Odisha has made steady progress on the socio-economic development front despite several challenges. Hence … Read more 18.01.19 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs

ODISHA   CDA said Chilika lake possesses 20 percent of Indias seagrass   Chilika Lakewhich is located in Odisha is claimed to have 20% of India’s seagrass distribution. The seagrass plays a vital role in oxygen production and absorption of carbon dioxide. It acts as a purifier in aquatic ecology. It should be noted that the seagrass area increases only when the water is … Read more 17.01.19 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs

ODISHA   Odisha extends free health services to all government medical colleges in state   The state government has announced extension of free health services under Biju Swasthya Kalyan Yojana (BSKY) to all government medical colleges and hospitals in the state.     All patients whether they belong to below poverty line (BPL) or above poverty line … Read more 16.01.19 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs

ODISHA   Farmers under KALIA scheme will get money by January 26   Farmers who have enrolled under Odisha’s Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation (KALIA) scheme in the first phase will receive monetary assistance by January 26. Around 4 lakh small and marginal farmers will get Rs.5,000 each for one crop as per the provisions of the scheme. Odisha’s … Read more 15.01.19 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs

ODISHA   Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) in Jharsuguda to be dedicated to the Nation   The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will visit Balangir in Odisha on 15 January, 2019. He will dedicate Multi-Modal Logistics Park (MMLP) Jharsugudaand other developmental projects to the Nation.   The Prime Minister will inaugurate a new railway line from … Read more 13-14.01.19 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs

ODISHA   Odisha govt to provide Rs 20k to under-privileged students for higher studies   Odisha government Friday decided to provide financial assistance to the children of under privileged families to pursue higher education.   Under the new Financial Assistance Scheme, students of under privileged class will be provided Rs 20,000 annually for pursuing both … Read more 12.01.19 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs

ODISHA Odisha to host Commonwealth TT championship from July 17   The Table Tennis Federation of India (TTFI) has announced that Odisha will host the Commonwealth Table Tennis Championships in July. The championships will be held from July 17 to 22.   The announcement came after the conclusion of the 80th National Senior Table Tennis … Read more 11.01.19 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs

ODISHA   Govt seeks Rs 8.24L cr from Centre’s taxes   The state government on Wednesday sought Rs 8.24 lakh crore from the 15th Finance Commission towards the state’s share in central taxes and duties for the period of 2020-25. The demand also includes a special package of Rs 1500 crore (over the regular grants … Read more 10.01.19 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs

ODISHA   State Budget use grows by 26%   Reviewing fiscal performances of various departments up to December 2018 at the All Secretaries meeting, Chief Secretary AP Padhi directed the departments to avoid parking of money in any account and draw only the actual expenditure from the budget allocation.   The actual expenditure under the … Read more 09.01.19 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs