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
- What new initiative has Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary introduced?
a) Night Safari
b) Bird Watching
c) Stargazing
d) River Rafting
Answer: c) Stargazing - How many new stargazing cottages have been developed in Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary?
a) Four
b) Five
c) Six
d) Seven
Answer: c) Six - What unique feature do these stargazing cottages have?
a) Glass walls
b) Glass floors
c) Glass roofs
d) Glass doors
Answer: c) Glass roofs - Over how many square kilometers does Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary spread?
a) 253 square kilometers
b) 353 square kilometers
c) 453 square kilometers
d) 553 square kilometers
Answer: b) 353 square kilometers - What is the total area of dark sky available for stargazing in Debrigarh Wildlife Sanctuary?
a) 800 square kilometers
b) 900 square kilometers
c) 1,000 square kilometers
d) 1,100 square kilometers
Answer: c) 1,000 square kilometers - Who recommended the dissolution of the Odisha State Legislative Assembly?
a) The President of India
b) The Governor of Odisha
c) The Odisha Cabinet
d) The Chief Justice of Odisha
Answer: c) The Odisha Cabinet - Who chaired the Odisha Cabinet meeting for the dissolution recommendation?
a) Naveen Patnaik
b) Pradip Kumar Amat
c) Biju Patnaik
d) Ashok Chandra Panda
Answer: a) Naveen Patnaik - Under which Article of the Constitution does the House of the People continue for five years?
a) Article 83(1)
b) Article 83(2)
c) Article 84(1)
d) Article 84(2)
Answer: b) Article 83(2) - Which ministry is responsible for the dissolution of the House of the People as per the Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961?
a) Ministry of Home Affairs
b) Ministry of Law and Justice
c) Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs
d) Ministry of Defense
Answer: c) Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs - How many lightning strikes were recorded in Koraput district within seven minutes?
a) 10,000
b) 12,000
c) 15,000
d) 18,000
Answer: c) 15,000 - Which app confirmed the lightning strikes in Koraput district?
a) Mausam
b) Meghdoot
c) Damini
d) Varsha
Answer: c) Damini - What is a major cause of accidental deaths in India due to natural phenomena?
a) Earthquakes
b) Lightning
c) Floods
d) Tornadoes
Answer: b) Lightning - How many fatalities were attributed to lightning in India in 2021?
a) 2,880
b) 3,000
c) 3,200
d) 3,500
Answer: a) 2,880 - Which award was Maguni Charan Kuanr a recipient of in 2023?
a) Padma Bhushan
b) Padma Shri
c) Padma Vibhushan
d) Bharat Ratna
Answer: b) Padma Shri - What craft was Maguni Charan Kuanr renowned for?
a) Painting
b) Sculpting
c) Puppetry
d) Music
Answer: c) Puppetry - How many puppetry productions did Maguni Charan Kuanr develop?
a) 10
b) 15
c) 20
d) 25
Answer: c) 20 - Which puppetry style did Maguni Charan Kuanr transform?
a) String Puppetry
b) Shadow Puppetry
c) Kathi Kandhei Nacha
d) Glove Puppetry
Answer: c) Kathi Kandhei Nacha - In which year did Maguni Charan Kuanr receive the Central Sangeet Natak Akademi award?
a) 2002
b) 2004
c) 2006
d) 2008
Answer: b) 2004 - Where was Maguni Charan Kuanr born?
a) Bhubaneswar
b) Cuttack
c) Puri
d) Keonjhar
Answer: d) Keonjhar - What was the name of the troupe founded by Maguni Charan Kuanr?
a) Utkal Sangeet Kalakunja
b) Utkal Biswakarma Kalakunja Kandhei Nacha
c) Odisha Puppetry Association
d) Kuanr Puppetry Troupe
Answer: b) Utkal Biswakarma Kalakunja Kandhei Nacha - What initiative has the Odisha state government planned to implement in approximately 4,000 government high schools from the 2024-25 academic session?
A. Introduction of smart classrooms
B. Khan Academy mathematics programme
C. Free laptop distribution
D. Online science tutorials
Answer: B. Khan Academy mathematics programme - Who has been appointed as the Regional Employees Provident Fund Commissioner for the Odisha zone, marking a significant milestone?
A. Sushmita Mohanty
B. Maushumi Lata Padhi
C. Subhra Priyadarshini
D. Swetapadma Das
Answer: B. Maushumi Lata Padhi - The Khan Academy programme introduced in Odia medium high schools aims to prepare students for:
A. Local cultural festivals
B. State and national level competitive exams
C. International exchange programs
D. Vocational training courses
Answer: B. State and national level competitive exams - What is the primary objective of the Agnipath scheme introduced in 2022?
A. To provide permanent jobs in the defense forces
B. To reduce the defense pension bills
C. To maintain a youthful profile in the armed forces
D. To recruit only technical experts
Answer: C. To maintain a youthful profile in the armed forces - How long are the contracts under the Agnipath scheme for new recruits in the Army, Navy, and Air Force?
A. 2 years
B. 4 years
C. 6 years
D. 8 years
Answer: B. 4 years - By how much did Odisha’s GST collection increase in May 2024 compared to May 2023?
A. 10%
B. 12%
C. 14%
D. 16%
Answer: C. 14% - What experience does Maushumi Lata Padhi bring to her role as the Regional Employees Provident Fund Commissioner?
A. Over 10 years
B. Over 20 years
C. Over 30 years
D. Over 40 years
Answer: C. Over 30 years - The Agnipath scheme also includes the recruitment of:
A. Only male candidates
B. Only technical experts
C. Women as Agniveers
D. Only administrative staff
Answer: C. Women as Agniveers - What was the total GST collection for Odisha in May 2024?
A. Rs 4,000 crore
B. Rs 4,398 crore
C. Rs 5,027 crore
D. Rs 6,000 crore
Answer: C. Rs 5,027 crore - Which national trend was reflected in Odisha’s 14% GST collection growth in May 2024?
A. A decline in domestic transactions
B. An increase in imports
C. A 10% year-on-year growth in gross GST revenue
D. A decrease in overall tax revenue
Answer: C. A 10% year-on-year growth in gross GST revenue
