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ODISHA   State demands Rs 7,200 crore in Rail Budget   Ahead of the Railway Budget for 2021-22, the Odisha Government has urged the Ministry of Railways to allocate Rs 7,200 crore for various projects in the State.   While Rs 3,500 crore has been sought for different ongoing projects, including doubling, third and fourth … Read more 28.01.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs

ODISHA Odisha’s forward caste poor too deserve quota In recent years, there has been a growing demand for reservation to economically poor class among upper/forward castes who are not being covered under existing reservation for SCs, STs and OBCs in education, job and other areas. The 103rd constitutional amendment made the reservation possible with insertion … Read more 27.01.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs

ODISHA   Padma Vibhushan for sculptor Sudarshan Sahoo and Padma Shri for five others in Odisha   Noted sculptor Sudarshan Sahoo has been selected for Padma Vibhushan award 2021, for his exceptional and distinguished service in the field of art. Five other eminent persons from Odisha have been selected for Padma Shri awards. The Centre announced Padm Awards- the … Read more 26.01.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs

ODISHA   Odisha CM approves 62 new posts for special wing in state police   Chief minister Naveen Patnaik, who had on December 30 announced creation of a special wing in Odisha Police to probe crimes against women and children, has on Monday approved 62 new posts for its smooth functioning.   Two additional superintendents of police, ten … Read more 24.01.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs

ODISHA   Odisha witnessed 55% growth in export of various products despite Covid-19: Naveen Patnaik   Despite the adverse situation caused by Covid-19 pandemic, chief minister Naveen Patnaik  said export from the state up to November registered 55 per cent increase over the export value in the corresponding period in last financial year.   The chief … Read more 23.01.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs

ODISHA   Odisha government unveils Konark development plan   The draft master plan of the Konark heritage area development under which the state government aims to transform the infrastructure around the Konark Sun temple and integrate it with the ancient heritage has been finalized. Four major aspects—celebrating grandeur of the Sun temple, enhancing visitor’s experience, aiming economic boost to … Read more 22.01.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs

ODISHA   Odisha slips two places in innovation rankings   Odisha dropped to 14th position in the second edition of India Innovation Index, 2020, released by NITI Aayog on Wednesday even as Karnataka continued to occupy top spot. The state had secured 12th rank in the first edition of the index launched in October 2019. States like Maharashtra, Telangana, … Read more 21.01.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs

  ODISHA   Odisha govt proposes uniform speed limit on highways   The state government is planning to bring uniformity in the speed limit of vehicles on highways. At present, each district has a different speed limit on separate stretches. District collectors notify the speed limits for their jurisdictions.   Experts said uniformity in the … Read more 20.01.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs

ODISHA   All medical colleges in Odisha on list of vaccination sites   All medical colleges in the state will be included in the vaccination drive and at least five sessions of immunization will be held at each site. The state began the vaccination drive for Covid-19 at 161 places.   The state government hopes … Read more 19.01.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs

ODISHA   PMKVY 3.0 launched in Cuttack   Union Minister Dr Mahendra Nath Pandey inaugurated PMKVY 3.0 all over India across 75 centres in 600 districts on digital platforms on January 15. Under this scheme, eight lakh youths would undertake skill training in various sectors.   On this occasion, at an event at the Pradhan … Read more 18.01.21 Daily OPSC Current Affairs