june 2018

ODISHA   State startup registration rate higher than national A review revealed that in Odisha the Startup initiative has registered around 233 startups across 39 sectors within one year with a registration rate of around 20 per month, which is more than the national average of 17-18 per month. These units are presently providing employment … Read more 08.06.18 Orrisa(OPSC) Current Affairs

ODISHA   Odisha to be promoted as ’21 night destination’ for tourists   In tune with the three upcoming airports in Western Odisha, the Hotel and Restaurant Association of Odisha (HRAO) has come forward to promote Odisha as a ‘21 night destination’ with special focus on tourist destinations in western Odisha. The industry body is … Read more 07.06.18 Orrisa(OPSC) Current Affairs

ODISHA India Gate opens its gate to unveil rich culture and heritage of Odisha   India comprises of rich culture and tradition time and again exhibited the rich talent and ethnicity. Owing to display the richness, a three festival has been organized to celebrate Odisha’s culture, tradition, heritage, and cuisine have been commenced from today in … Read more 06.06.18 Orrisa(OPSC) Current Affairs

ODISHA   Odisha govt to tie-up with IGNOU to start certificate courses on skill development   Higher education department is planning to introduce short-term certificate courses for development of skills of undergraduate and post graduate students of the state. It is scheduled to start these courses in different degree colleges with the help of the … Read more 05.06.18 Orrisa(OPSC) Current Affairs

ODISHA UGC grants autonomy to four universities of Odisha   The University Grants Commission (UGC) has granted autonomy to two state universities and two deemed to be universities of the state which have maintained high academic standards.   Two state universities are Utkal University, Bhubaneswar, and National Law University Odisha, Cuttack. “After getting autonomy, these universities will … Read more 03-04.06.18 Orrisa(OPSC) Current Affairs

ODISHA   Odisha Government to collaborate with RIMES for disaster management   The Odisha government will collaborate with Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES) for strengthening its early warning services. The partnership will be forged between Odisha State Disaster Mitigation Authority (OSDMA) and RIMES in field of drought monitoring and early warning. Both entities will ink … Read more 02.06.18 Orrisa(OPSC) Current Affairs