Odisha Staff Selection Commission (OSSSC) exams, including those for Revenue Inspector (RI), Assistant Revenue Inspector (ARI), Amin, SFS, and ICDS Supervisor, require thorough preparation in current affairs. Below are 30 multiple-choice questions (MCQs) focusing on the latest happenings in Odisha.
Top 30 Odisha Current Affairs MCQs For OSSSC RI, ARI, Amin, SFS, ICDS Supervisor
- Which organization conducted the successful test-firing of the RudraM-II air-to-surface missile?
A. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)
B. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)
C. Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)
D. Bharat Electronics Limited (BEL)
Answer: B. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) - From which aircraft was the RudraM-II missile test-fired?
A. Mirage 2000
B. Tejas
C. Su-30 MK-I
D. Jaguar
Answer: C. Su-30 MK-I - What type of propulsion system does the RudraM-II missile use?
A. Liquid-propelled
B. Hybrid-propelled
C. Solid-propelled
D. Ramjet-propelled
Answer: C. Solid-propelled - What is the primary purpose of the RudraM-II missile?
A. Anti-ship warfare
B. Surface-to-air defense
C. Neutralizing enemy assets
D. Reconnaissance
Answer: C. Neutralizing enemy assets - Who has been appointed as the Secretary of the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI)?
A. Rajiv Kumar
B. Arvind Subramanian
C. Saurabh Garg
D. Nandan Nilekani
Answer: C. Saurabh Garg - Saurabh Garg belongs to which IAS cadre batch?
A. 1991
B. 1985
C. 2000
D. 1995
Answer: A. 1991 - Which significant initiative related to agriculture did Saurabh Garg implement in Odisha?
A. PM-KISAN
B. Fasal Bima Yojana
C. KALIA (Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation)
D. eNAM
Answer: C. KALIA (Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income Augmentation) - Which award did Odisha receive for its tobacco control initiatives?
A. WHO World No Tobacco Day Award
B. National Health Award
C. Global Tobacco Control Award
D. South-East Asia Health Award
Answer: A. WHO World No Tobacco Day Award - Which campaign marked 54 Panchayats in Odisha as tobacco-free?
A. Clean India Campaign
B. Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 2023
C. Health for All Campaign
D. Smokeless Odisha Initiative
Answer: B. Tobacco Free Youth Campaign 2023 - Which famous temple in Odisha has implemented a ban on tobacco-related products?
A. Konark Sun Temple
B. Lingaraj Temple
C. Jagannath Temple
D. Mukteshwar Temple
Answer: C. Jagannath Temple - What is another term for tidal waves that can threaten coastal villages?
A. Cyclones
B. Hurricanes
C. Tsunamis
D. Storm Surges
Answer: C. Tsunamis - Which state in India is currently facing threats from tidal waves in its coastal villages?
A. Tamil Nadu
B. Odisha
C. Gujarat
D. West Bengal
Answer: B. Odisha - Who commended the efforts of Swachh Bharat crusader Kamala Moharana?
A. Narendra Modi
B. Amit Shah
C. Rajnath Singh
D. Nirmala Sitharaman
Answer: A. Narendra Modi - What type of items does Kamala Moharana’s Women’s Self Help Group craft from plastic waste?
A. Jewelry
B. Clothing
C. Baskets, pen stands, and mobile phone stands
D. Decorative items
Answer: C. Baskets, pen stands, and mobile phone stands - In which district of Odisha is Kamala Moharana’s village located?
A. Cuttack
B. Bhadrak
C. Kendrapara
D. Ganjam
Answer: C. Kendrapara - What is the significance of the “Chaka Dera Anukula” ceremony in Puri?
a) It marks the beginning of the Rath Yatra.
b) It signifies the formal commencement of attaching wheels to the chariots.
c) It celebrates the birth of Lord Jagannath.
d) It marks the end of the Rath Yatra festival.
Answer: b) It signifies the formal commencement of attaching wheels to the chariots. - When is Puri’s Rath Yatra festival scheduled for 2024?
a) June 15th
b) July 7th
c) August 20th
d) September 10th
Answer: b) July 7th - What do the “Agyan Mala” garlands symbolize during the “Chaka Dera Anukula” ceremony?
a) The beginning of the Rath Yatra.
b) The deities’ consent for the chariots to be prepared.
c) The end of the festival.
d) The protection of the deities.
Answer: b) The deities’ consent for the chariots to be prepared. - Which department recently met with officials from 11 public universities in Odisha to discuss reforms?
a) Odisha Health Department
b) Odisha Education Department
c) Odisha Higher Education Department
d) Odisha Transport Department
Answer: c) Odisha Higher Education Department - What type of courses is the Odisha Higher Education Department emphasizing?
a) Traditional academic courses
b) Job-oriented programs
c) Arts and humanities courses
d) Sports and physical education courses
Answer: b) Job-oriented programs - Through which system will admissions to all existing Self-Financing Courses (SFCs) in Odisha now be conducted?
a) University-specific portals
b) SAMS (Student Academic Management System)
c) Manual applications
d) Private agency platforms
Answer: b) SAMS (Student Academic Management System) - Why was DS Kutey, an official from the Odisha Chief Minister’s Office, suspended by the Election Commission of India?
a) For financial irregularities.
b) For influencing election officials.
c) For misusing public funds.
d) For negligence of duties.
Answer: b) For influencing election officials. - When was the Election Commission of India established?
a) 1947
b) 1950
c) 1965
d) 2001
Answer: b) 1950 - Who comprises the current Election Commission of India?
a) Only the Chief Election Commissioner.
b) The Chief Election Commissioner and one Election Commissioner.
c) The Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners.
d) A committee of five members.
Answer: c) The Chief Election Commissioner and two Election Commissioners. - What record is the Odisha Skating Team attempting to set?
a) Longest marathon run
b) 72-hour non-stop Roller Skating Relay
c) Highest jump on roller skates
d) Fastest 100-meter skate
Answer: b) 72-hour non-stop Roller Skating Relay - Where is the Odisha Skating Team attempting their Guinness World Record?
a) Puri
b) Bhubaneswar
c) Belgaon, Karnataka
d) Cuttack
Answer: c) Belgaon, Karnataka - Which facility is taking measures to protect zoo animals from heat in Rourkela?
a) Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP)
b) Odisha Wildlife Department
c) Rourkela City Council
d) Indian Meteorological Department
Answer: a) Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) - What is the name of the zoo and park in Rourkela where measures are being taken to protect animals from heat?
a) Nandankanan Zoological Park
b) Indira Gandhi Park
c) Nehru Park
d) Biju Patnaik Park
Answer: b) Indira Gandhi Park - Which former Indian Prime Minister is the Indira Gandhi Park in Rourkela named after?
a) Jawaharlal Nehru
b) Rajiv Gandhi
c) Indira Gandhi
d) Lal Bahadur Shastri
Answer: c) Indira Gandhi - What features make Indira Gandhi Park in Rourkela an ideal spot for nature enthusiasts?
a) Industrial exhibits
b) A variety of plant species, manicured gardens, and spacious walking paths
c) Shopping centers
d) Adventure sports facilities
Answer: b) A variety of plant species, manicured gardens, and spacious walking paths
