nov 2019

  ODISHA   Odisha to replicate MCC of TN   Odisha State government has announced that it is to replicate the Micro Composting Centre (MCC) of the State Tamil Nadu. The move by the Urban Development Department of Odisha is for proper segregation and management of wet waste.   Micro Composting Centre (MCC):   The innovative model of the Micro … Read more 17-18.11.19 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs

ODISHA   Odisha CM Patnaik sanctions Rs 100 crore for Utkal University   Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik the Rs 100 crore assistance sanctioned for the infrastructure development of Utkal University. The government of Odisha sanctioned Rs 100 crore to Utkal University for opening six Centres of Excellence. The university already received Rs 40 crore in the current … Read more 16.11.19 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs

ODISHA National Tribal Craft Mela- 2019 being held in Bhubaneswar   Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the 8th National Tribal Craft Mela at State Tribal Museum Complex in Bhubaneswar. As a part of Odisha Government’s ‘5Ts’ initiative, (which is aimed at achieving progress through Transparency, Teamwork, Technology, Time and Transformation) 45 Supplementary Readers … Read more 15.11.19 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs

ODISHA   Abhay has been appointed as the DGP of Odisha   The Odisha State government has appointed senior IPS officer Abhay as the Director-General of Police (DGP) Odisha. He was appointed based on the recommendation of the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Abhaya will replace IPS officer BK Sharma, who is at present Director, Fire Service, and … Read more 14.11.19 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs

ODISHA   2020 Hockey Pro League: India’s home matches to be played at Bhubaneswar   Bhubaneswar will host India’s home matches during the 2020 Hockey Pro League.   The International Hockey Federation (FIH) said the second edition of the Hockey Pro League will be played between 11th of January and 28th of June.   Bhubaneswar … Read more 13.11.19 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs

ODISHA   KISS to provide free education project in other states   ð Founder of Odisha’s Kalinga Institute of Social Sciences (KISS) Achyuta Samanta announced that the Institute is to provide the free education policies in other States also.   ð The Institute initially provided free education to nearly 30,000 tribal students in Odisha. It showed great success … Read more 12.11.19 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs

ODISHA   ·       Bali Yatra festival is being celebrated in Cuttack   ð Bali Yatra festival is being celebrated in Cuttack, Odisha. The festival is organized every year in the memory of the rich maritime history of the state. The festival was inaugurated by the Odisha Assembly Speaker SN Patro.   ð Over 1000 stalls have come up to … Read more 10-11.11.19 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs

ODISHA Odisha govt to cover six more departments under Mo Sarkar initiative from December 1 Six more departments mostly dealing with social welfare schemes of the Naveen Patnaik government would be brought under the purview of Mo Sarkar initiative that aims to serve people with dignity. Agriculture, food supplies and consumer welfare, women and child development, cooperation, … Read more 09.11.19 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs

ODISHA   Industries, PSUs owe Rs 3,225 crore water tax to Odisha government   Various industrial houses, central PSUs and government organizations have owed water cess amounting Rs 3,225.47 crore to the Odisha government by August-end.   The minister said Rs 2,605 crore is pending against private industries and organizations while Rs 416 crore is pending against government organizations … Read more 08.11.19 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs

ODISHA   Odisha: ‘Bali Yatra’ festival begins in Cuttack   The festival ‘Bali Yatra’ was inaugurated in Cuttack, Odisha.   The festival is organised every year in memory of the rich maritime history of the state.   The festival is organised at the bank of Mahanadi River every year to mark the day when ancient … Read more 07.11.19 Odisha (OPSC) Current Affairs