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Rivers and Drainage system of Odisha Following is the list of important rivers of Odisha: Mahanadi Brahmani Baitarani Subarnarekha Budhabalanga Rushikulya Bahuda vamsadhara Nagavali Salandi Indirabati Kolab Baitarani River The Baitarani is one of the important east flowing rivers of peninsular India, flowing eastward and joining the Bay of Bengal. The river rises in … Read more Rivers and Drainage system of Odisha
Fishing in Odisha Odisha is one of the major maritime States, offering vast scope for development of inland, brackishwater and marine fisheries. The State’s 480 km long coastline with 24,000 sq. km area within the continental shelf has ample potential for marine fisheries development. Freshwater resources of the State are estimated to be 6.76 lakh … Read more Fishing in Odisha
History of Odisha The history of state of Odisha (formerly Orissa) is very old. In different periods it bore names like Kalinga, Utkala, etc. The names signified different territorial extent ruled by different dynasties of rulers at different periods. Each of these comprised large parts of present Odisha but also included areas forming parts of … Read more History of Odisha from Vedic age to Gupta Period
ODISHA Four from Odisha get Padma Shri Four eminent persons from Odisha have been selected to get Padma Shriaward, the highest civilian award of the country. Noted sculptor Prabhakar Maharana, Kotpad weaver Panika, litterateur Chandrasekhar Rath and eminent freedom fighter Bhabani Charan Patnaik will receive the prestigious award from the president of India later. Chandrasekhar Rath, who bagged this … Read more 28-29.01.18 Orrisa(OPSC) Current Affairs
Animal Husbandry in Odisha Animal husbandry has tremendous potential for employment generation .Dairy farming. sheep farming, goat farming, poultry farming & pig farming provide excellent opportunity for self employment. This sector has great role to play in poverty reduction and employment generation. Livestock products account for more than 20 % of the total value of … Read more Animal Husbandry in Odisha
Economy of Odisha Odisha’s Economic indicators Economic growth: In 2014-15 and 2015-16, the economy of Odisha grew at 6.2%. This is higher than the growth of 3.5% in 2012-13. Service sector saw a steady improvement in annual growth, from 4.6% in 2012-13 to 9.8% in 2015-16. On the other hand, agriculture saw a volatile growth … Read more Economy of Odisha
FOLK SONGS OF ODISHA Odisha has a glorious tradition of music.The figures or dancers musicians Carved on ancient temple walls speak of Odisha’s rich musical heritage. There were saint-poets of Odisha who composed lyrical poems to be sung. Bards usually went from place to place singing these songs which were meant to propagate religious ideas … Read more FOLK SONGS OF ODISHA
Census of Odisha:- The capital of the state of Orissa is the wonder city of Bhubaneswar. The city along with the state is a representation of Indian religious culture in every sense of the term. The world famous ‘Ratha Yatra’ takes place every year in the state of Orissa. The Orissa Census 2011 reveals facts … Read more Census of Odisha
Natural hazards and other related aspects of Odisha Orissa is vulnerable to multiple disasters. Owing to its sub-tropical littoral location, the state is prone to tropical cyclones, storm surges and tsunamis. Its densely populated coastal plains are the alluvial deposits of its river systems. The rivers in Coastal areas with heavy load … Read more Natural hazards and other related aspects of Odisha
ODISHA Cyber forensic lab to be set up in state soon The State Government has decided to set up a State Cyber Forensic Laboratory and strengthen other systems for handling cyber crimes more efficiently. The Government has taken this decision in view of rise in cyber crimes with increase in use of computers, smart … Read more 30.01.18 Orrisa(OPSC) Current Affairs