“Top 30 Odisha Current Affairs MCQs for OSSSC RI, ARI, Amin, SFS, and ICDS Supervisor exams focus on the most recent and significant events related to Odisha. These MCQs cover topics such as state government schemes, political developments, economic initiatives, cultural events, environmental issues, and key appointments. By practicing these questions, you can stay updated with the latest happenings in Odisha, which are crucial for performing well in competitive exams. Each question is carefully designed to reflect the type of current affairs questions you may encounter, helping you to boost your preparation and confidence.”
Top 30 Odisha Current Affairs MCQs for OSSSC RI,ARI, Amin, SFS, ICDS Supervisor
- Which state has requested the central government to increase its wheat quota under the Public Distribution System (PDS) to 20%?
(a) West Bengal
(b) Odisha
(c) Bihar
(d) Maharashtra
Ans: (b) Odisha - Who was the first radio artiste in Odisha, known for her classical vocal prowes died recently?
(a) Sanjukta Roy
(b) Malabika Roy
(c) Kiran Roy
(d) Ritu Roy
Ans: (a) Sanjukta Roy - Which company has proposed setting up an integrated green ship recycling industrial park in Odisha?
(a) Larsen & Toubro
(b) Neptunus Ship Builders & Recyclers
(c) Reliance Industries
(d) Tata Steel
Ans: (b) Neptunus Ship Builders & Recyclers - Which key ingredient in biodiesel production has the Odisha government exempted from import fees and excise duty?
(a) Ethanol
(b) Methanol
(c) Butanol
(d) Propanol
Ans: (b) Methanol - What is the primary objective of the “e-Chasa” initiative launched by the Odisha government?
(a) Digital education
(b) Digital crop survey
(c) E-commerce platform for farmers
(d) E-payment system for subsidies
Ans: (b) Digital crop survey - What act has the Odisha government invoked to prohibit strikes by nurses and paramedics in the state?
(a) Essential Commodities Act
(b) Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA)
(c) Public Safety Act
(d) Industrial Disputes Act
Ans: (b) Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) - What is the focus of the NUA Odisha scheme recently launched by the Odisha government?
(a) Healthcare services
(b) Skilling, re-skilling, and up-skilling youth
(c) Rural infrastructure development
(d) Women empowerment
Ans: (b) Skilling, re-skilling, and up-skilling youth - Which institution’s researchers have developed a solar-powered microwave pyrolysis reactor in Odisha?
(a) IIT Bhubaneswar
(b) NIT Rourkela
(c) Utkal University
(d) KIIT University
Ans: (a) IIT Bhubaneswar - What was Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) recognized for in the Dun & Bradstreet PSU Excellence Awards?
(a) Best PSU in Education
(b) Best PSU in Healthcare
(c) Best Mini-Ratna Category-1 company
(d) Best PSU in Agriculture
Ans: (c) Best Mini-Ratna Category-1 company - Which transportation scheme in Odisha has been facing significant financial losses?
(a) LAccMI Bus Scheme
(b) Mo Bus Scheme
(c) Jan Seva Bus Scheme
(d) Biju Expressway Scheme
Ans: (a) LAccMI Bus Scheme - Who was recently awarded the Vigyan Yuva Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award in Space Science and Technology?
(a) Dr. Digendranath Swain
(b) Dr. Sushant Patnaik
(c) Dr. Ramesh Nayak
(d) Dr. Ajit Mishra
Ans: (a) Dr. Digendranath Swain - Which district in Odisha has been identified as landslide-prone?
(a) Ganjam
(b) Gajapati
(c) Koraput
(d) Rayagada
Ans: (b) Gajapati - Which district in Odisha was recently identified as having a significant gold deposit?
(a) Deogarh
(b) Keonjhar
(c) Sundargarh
(d) Angul
Ans: (a) Deogarh - What recent initiative by the Odisha government is aimed at modernizing the traditional crop survey process?
(a) e-Chasa
(b) e-Pashu
(c) e-Krishi
(d) e-Fasal
Ans: (a) e-Chasa - Which chemical is the focus of the Odisha government’s recent tax exemption to boost biodiesel production?
(a) Methanol
(b) Ethanol
(c) Butanol
(d) Propanol
Ans: (a) Methanol - Who recently inaugurated a series of skill development initiatives under the NUA Odisha scheme?
(a) Sampad Chandra Swain
(b) Naveen Patnaik
(c) Pratap Jena
(d) Suresh Pujari
Ans: (a) Sampad Chandra Swain - Which private company has proposed the green ship recycling industrial park in Odisha?
(a) L&T
(b) Neptunus Ship Builders & Recyclers
(c) Tata Steel
(d) Adani Group
Ans: (b) Neptunus Ship Builders & Recyclers - Which act allows the Odisha government to prohibit strikes in essential services?
(a) Essential Commodities Act
(b) Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA)
(c) Industrial Disputes Act
(d) Public Safety Act
Ans: (b) Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) - Which prestigious award did Dr. Digendranath Swain receive for his contributions to space science?
(a) Padma Shri
(b) Vigyan Yuva Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award
(c) National Science Award
(d) Bharat Ratna
Ans: (b) Vigyan Yuva Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award - What is the primary objective of the LAccMI Bus Scheme in Odisha?
(a) Improve urban transport
(b) Enhance rural-urban connectivity
(c) Provide free transport to students
(d) Develop eco-friendly buses
Ans: (b) Enhance rural-urban connectivity - Which award did MCL win in the Dun & Bradstreet PSU Excellence Awards?
(a) Best PSU in Education
(b) Best Mini-Ratna Category-1 company
(c) Best PSU in Agriculture
(d) Best PSU in Healthcare
Ans: (b) Best Mini-Ratna Category-1 company - What recent development in Deogarh district has the Odisha Mines Minister highlighted?
(a) Discovery of a significant gold deposit
(b) Discovery of a diamond deposit
(c) Major coal reserve found
(d) Iron ore discovery
Ans: (a) Discovery of a significant gold deposit - Which scheme aims to provide continuous skilling, re-skilling, and up-skilling opportunities in Odisha?
(a) Mukhya Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
(b) NUA Odisha Scheme
(c) Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana
(d) Shramik Kalyan Yojana
Ans: (b) NUA Odisha Scheme - Who presented Dr. Digendranath Swain with the Vigyan Yuva Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award?
(a) Prime Minister Narendra Modi
(b) President Droupadi Murmu
(c) Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik
(d) Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar
Ans: (b) President Droupadi Murmu - What law did the Odisha government invoke to prohibit strikes by healthcare workers?
(a) Industrial Disputes Act
(b) Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA)
(c) Public Safety Act
(d) Essential Commodities Act
Ans: (b) Essential Services Maintenance Act (ESMA) - Which award did MCL win in the Coal (Central PSU) category?
(a) Dun & Bradstreet PSU Excellence Award
(b) National Coal Award
(c) Bharat Ratna for Coal Industry
(d) Energy Excellence Award
Ans: (a) Dun & Bradstreet PSU Excellence Award - Which district in Odisha was identified for having significant gold deposits?
(a) Deogarh
(b) Sundargarh
(c) Keonjhar
(d) Jajpur
Ans: (a) Deogarh - Which scheme was launched to provide affordable transportation to rural areas in Odisha?
(a) Mo Bus Scheme
(b) LAccMI Bus Scheme
(c) Jan Seva Bus Scheme
(d) Biju Yuva Vahini
Ans: (b) LAccMI Bus Scheme - Which Odisha district is collaborating with various departments to mitigate landslide risks?
(a) Ganjam
(b) Gajapati
(c) Koraput
(d) Kandhamal
Ans: (b) Gajapati - Which award recognizes young scientists in India for their outstanding contributions?
(a) Bharat Ratna
(b) Vigyan Yuva Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award
(c) Padma Shri
(d) National Science Award
Ans: (b) Vigyan Yuva Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Award - What was Sanjukta Roy renowned for in Odisha?
(a) Classical vocal music
(b) Dance
(c) Literature
(d) Painting
Ans: (a) Classical vocal music
