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
- How much has been allocated for Programme Expenditure in the Odisha Budget 2024-25?
(a) Rs. 1,25,000 crore
(b) Rs. 1,50,000 crore
(c) Rs. 1,55,000 crore
(d) Rs. 1,60,000 crore
Ans: (c) Rs. 1,55,000 crore - What is the capital outlay for 2024-25 in the Odisha Budget?
(a) Rs. 55,000 crore
(b) Rs. 57,000 crore
(c) Rs. 58,195 crore
(d) Rs. 60,000 crore
Ans: (c) Rs. 58,195 crore - How much has been allocated for the Agriculture and Allied sector in the Odisha Budget 2024-25?
(a) Rs. 30,000 crore
(b) Rs. 32,000 crore
(c) Rs. 33,919 crore
(d) Rs. 35,000 crore
Ans: (c) Rs. 33,919 crore - Who recently announced plans to enforce exclusive use of Odia in all official communications in Odisha?
(a) Naveen Patnaik
(b) Mohan Charan Majhi
(c) Jagannath Mohapatra
(d) Biswa Bhusan Harichandan
Ans: (b) Mohan Charan Majhi - What significant amendment was introduced in the Orissa Official Language Act in 2018?
(a) Allowing the use of Hindi in addition to Odia
(b) Introducing penalties for non-compliance
(c) Making English the sole official language
(d) Allowing use of Odia numerals only
Ans: (b) Introducing penalties for non-compliance - Which committee has been established to advance medical education in Odia in Odisha?
(a) Medical Education Enhancement Committee
(b) Odia Language Medical Committee
(c) Committee to Promote Medical Education in Odia
(d) Odisha Medical Language Development Committee
Ans: (c) Committee to Promote Medical Education in Odia - What is the main objective of the Committee to Promote Medical Education in Odia?
(a) Develop new medical colleges
(b) Translate essential MBBS course materials into Odia
(c) Improve hospital infrastructure
(d) Increase medical admissions
Ans: (b) Translate essential MBBS course materials into Odia - Which university signed an MoU with Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) for joint research and training?
(a) Utkal University
(b) KIIT University
(c) SOA University
(d) Berhampur University
Ans: (c) SOA University - Where is the headquarters of Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL) located?
(a) Delhi
(b) Chennai
(c) Mumbai
(d) Kolkata
Ans: (b) Chennai - What unique safari is planned to be established near the Similipal Tiger Reserve in Odisha?
(a) White tiger safari
(b) Bengal tiger safari
(c) Melanistic tiger safari
(d) Snow leopard safari
Ans: (c) Melanistic tiger safari - How many hectares will the melanistic tiger safari near Similipal Tiger Reserve span?
(a) 100 hectares
(b) 150 hectares
(c) 200 hectares
(d) 250 hectares
Ans: (b) 150 hectares - What is the estimated budget for the coastal highway project in Odisha?
(a) Rs 5,000 crore
(b) Rs 8,000 crore
(c) Rs 10,000 crore
(d) Rs 12,000 crore
Ans: (b) Rs 8,000 crore - Which project is set to be revived to connect seven coastal districts of Odisha?
(a) Coastal Highway Project
(b) Odisha Expressway Project
(c) Eastern Corridor Road Project
(d) Green Corridor Initiative
Ans: (a) Coastal Highway Project - How many coal mines in Odisha have recently been finalized for development under Coal Mining Development and Production Agreements?
(a) One
(b) Two
(c) Three
(d) Four
Ans: (c) Three - Which river system is the focus of Odisha’s ambitious irrigation project, Brutang?
(a) Mahanadi
(b) Godavari
(c) Brahmani
(d) Krishna
Ans: (a) Mahanadi - What was the overall SDG score of Odisha in the 2023-24 SDG Index?
(a) 61
(b) 66
(c) 71
(d) 75
Ans: (b) 66 - Which Odisha initiative is aimed at providing free rooftop solar installations to households?
(a) Surya Shakti Yojana
(b) Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana
(c) Solar Power for All Scheme
(d) Green Energy Initiative
Ans: (b) Pradhan Mantri Surya Ghar Muft Bijli Yojana - When is the Subhadra Yojana scheduled to be launched?
(a) August 15
(b) September 17
(c) October 2
(d) November 1
Ans: (b) September 17 - What is the name of Odisha’s first Kaushal Bhawan inaugurated by the Chief Minister?
(a) Kaushal Training Center
(b) Skill Development Hub
(c) Kaushal Bhawan
(d) Talent Development Center
Ans: (c) Kaushal Bhawan - How many additional Kaushal Bhawans are planned to be established in Odisha?
(a) Five
(b) Seven
(c) Nine
(d) Twelve
Ans: (c) Nine - Which prestigious hotels are enlisted as placement partners for the Kaushal Bhawan?
(a) Taj, Marriott, Hilton
(b) Taj, Mayfair, Ginger
(c) Radisson, Hyatt, Oberoi
(d) Leela, Hyatt, ITC Hotels
Ans: (b) Taj, Mayfair, Ginger - What is the significant goal of the PM SHRI Schools initiative?
(a) Enhance infrastructure
(b) Implement NEP-2020 curriculum
(c) Increase school admissions
(d) Provide free textbooks
Ans: (b) Implement NEP-2020 curriculum - Which Odisha project aims to address urban flooding with a significant investment?
(a) Bhubaneswar Flood Management Initiative
(b) Cuttack Flood Control Project
(c) Urban Flood Management Initiative
(d) Smart City Flood Solution
Ans: (c) Urban Flood Management Initiative - What is the investment amount announced for railway projects in Odisha over the next five years?
(a) ₹50,000 crore
(b) ₹75,000 crore
(c) ₹1 lakh crore
(d) ₹1.5 lakh crore
Ans: (c) ₹1 lakh crore - Which company won the Kalinga Energy Excellence Award for its Lanjigarh alumina refinery?
(a) Hindalco
(b) Vedanta Aluminium
(c) Nalco
(d) Jindal Aluminium
Ans: (b) Vedanta Aluminium - What is the focus of the Brutang Irrigation Project?
(a) Enhancing water supply
(b) Providing irrigation for 23,000 hectares
(c) Urban water management
(d) Constructing dams
Ans: (b) Providing irrigation for 23,000 hectares - What innovative pavement solution has been developed by IIT Bhubaneswar?
(a) Reinforced concrete pavements
(b) Pervious concrete pavements
(c) High-strength asphalt pavements
(d) Flexible composite pavements
Ans: (b) Pervious concrete pavements - Where will the melanistic tigers for the new safari come from?
(a) Nandankanan Zoo and Ranthambore
(b) Nandankanan Zoo and Ranchi
(c) Kanha National Park and Ranthambore
(d) Jim Corbett National Park and Ranchi
Ans: (b) Nandankanan Zoo and Ranchi - Which new scheme is set to provide Rs 50,000 cash vouchers to women in Odisha?
(a) Subhadra Yojana
(b) Mahila Vikas Yojana
(c) Empowerment Cash Scheme
(d) Sakhi Yojana
Ans: (a) Subhadra Yojana - What is the focus of the PM SHRI Schools initiative?
(a) Providing free uniforms
(b) Upgrading infrastructure and curriculum
(c) Reducing student fees
(d) Increasing teacher salaries
Ans: (b) Upgrading infrastructure and curriculum - Which new development was recently approved to improve Bhubaneswar and Cuttack’s flood management?
(a) Rs 100 crore project
(b) Rs 150 crore project
(c) Rs 200 crore project
(d) Rs 250 crore project
Ans: (c) Rs 200 crore project