Odisha Current Affairs March 2018

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Odisha Current Affairs March 2018 Quiz, News:  Odisha Current Affairs, General Knowledge (GK) for December Month is available here at website www.OdishaGK.com with Current Affairs Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with Explanation for Various examinations Odisha PSC, OPSC, Odisha SSC, Teachers Exam, Judicial Exam, Odisha police exam and other competitive examinations by Odisha State Government. Odisha GK website, Forum and Blog for preparation of competitive examinations. Odisha General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions are also available with Quiz with Odisha GK Quiz articles.
Odisha Current Affairs March 2018:

Which state government has launched ‘Ama Gaon, Ama Vikas’ programme?
A. Manipur
B. Kerala
C. Odisha 
D. West Bengal
Answer: C
Explanation: The Odisha government has launched a programme “Ama Gaon, Ama Vikas (Our Village, our development)” to reach out to the people in rural areas and involve themselves in the developmental activities. Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has flagged off mobile video vans for ‘Ama Gaon Ama Vikas’ programme that will move across the State to highlight various welfare schemes at villages in the state. Through these Wi-Fi enabled latest technology video wall vans, people can directly send their grievances to the Chief Minister’s Office at the Secretariat in Bhubaneswar. This initiative will help people in solving their grievances instantly.

 Which state government has launched the free sanitary napkin scheme ‘Khushi’ for girl students across the state?
A. Punjab
B. Kerala
C. Karnataka
D. Odisha
Answer: D
Explanation: The Odisha government has launched the free sanitary napkin scheme ‘Khushi’ for girl students from Class 6 to 12 in all the government and government-aided schools in the state. The scheme will be implemented by the health and family welfare department of the state at a cost of Rs 70 crore per year.

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Odisha Current Affairs December 2017

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Odisha Current Affairs December 2017 Quiz, News:  Odisha Current Affairs, General Knowledge (GK) for December Month is available here at website www.OdishaGK.com with Current Affairs Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) with Explanation for Various examinations Odisha PSC, OPSC, Odisha SSC, Teachers Exam, Judicial Exam, Odisha police exam and other competitive examinations by Odisha State Government. Odisha GK website, Forum and Blog for preparation of competitive examinations. Odisha General Knowledge (GK) and General Science (GS) Questions are also available with Quiz with Odisha GK Quiz articles.
Odisha Current Affairs December 2017:

Which state launches Good Samaritan policy?
A. Rajasthan
B. Odisha
C. Kerala
D. Gujarat
Answer: B 
Explanation: A ‘Good Samaritan’ policy was launched on 3rd December by the administration in Odisha’s Kendrapara district under which Rs 2,000 would be given to any person extending immediate help in shifting a road accident victim to the hospital. The people who will shift victims to hospitals will be given cash incentive Rs 2,000. Besides, the administration will issue an appreciation certificate to recognise the noble work done by them. The acts of shifting will also them legal protection. Download Odisha GK App: http://tinyurl.com/OdishaGK

Saraswati Tripathy, who passed away recently, was the prominent Gandhian and freedom fighter of which state?
A. Bihar
B. Uttar pradesh
C. Odisha 
D. Rajasthan
Answer: C
Explanation: Saraswati Tripathy (89), the prominent Gandhian and freedom fighter, has passed away in Jajapur district of Odisha on November 30, 2017. She was the wife of late freedom fighter Brundaban Tripathy. She had met Mahatma Gandhi at Beraboi Ashram in Puri district and joined the freedom struggle. She was supervising the activities at Thakar Bapa Ashram at Balipadia village in Jajapur district till her last breath. Download Odisha GK App: http://tinyurl.com/OdishaGK

The 2017 Konark Dance Festival has started in which state?
A. Kerala
B. Andhra Pradesh
C. Odisha
D. Rajasthan
Answer: C
Explanation: The 2017 Konark dance festival has started on December 1, 2017 in backdrop of the Sun temple in Konark, Odisha. It is one of the biggest dance festivals held in India. The 5-day dance festival opened near the world famous Sun Temple of Konark with Odissi recital by the dancers of Nupur Dance Academy of Bhubaneswar under the tutelage of Niranjan Rout and group. To attract more foreign tourists to the festival, Odisha Tourism included performances of two foreign dance groups from Malaysia, who will perform classical Indian dance during the festival. Coinciding with the dance festival, International Sand Art Festival has started at Chandrabhaga beach in Konark. Eight international sand sculptors and 62 national artists were being exhibited their works in the festival.Download Odisha GK App: http://tinyurl.com/OdishaGK
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Good Samaritan Policy, Odisha

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Good Samaritan Policy: A 'Good Samaritan' policy was launched on 3rd December by the administration in Odisha's Kendrapara district under which Rs 2,000 would be given to any person extending immediate help in shifting a road accident victim to the hospital. This scheme is intended to encourage people shift road accident victims immediately to hospital. It will go a long way in saving precious human lives lost due to delayed hospitalisation. Litigation and police questioning often deterred the people to come to the aid of the distressed accident victims, said a senior official.
The people who will shift victims to hospitals will be given cash incentive Rs 2,000. Besides, the administration will issue an appreciation certificate to recognise the noble work done by them. The acts of shifting will also them legal protection. And police will be bereft of its legal right to summon or question them in connection with the accident, said Kendrapara District Collector, Reghu G. The administration is implementing 'Good Samaritan' policy abiding by the apex court order. The Supreme Court had earlier asked government to ensure that common people are not harassed by police while shifting accident victims to hospitals.
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Fish Pond Yojana, Odisha

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Fish Pond Yojana, Odisha: Odisha government on 27th November introduced 'Fish Pond Yojana', a state sponsored scheme, for creation of additional water bodies for freshwater aquaculture in 2,200 hectares of land. The government has also decided to provide subsidy to farmers for this purpose. Chief minister Naveen Patnaik declared this while attending a workshop organised by the fisheries and animal resources development (FARD) department here. He said the Yojana will ensure income generation and employment creation through promotion of aquaculture.
He said the contribution from Fisheries and Livestock sectors was reported to have increased significantly – marking a 33.35 time increase during this period. He added Livestock and Fisheries sectors play an important role in the development of rural economy in the state. These sectors have a tremendous relevance for the livelihood of small and marginal farmers who derive a substantial part of their income from the sale of milk, meat, egg and fish, Patnaik said.
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Odisha CM unveils Hockey World Cup 2018 Logo, Mascot

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Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik unveiled the logo and mascot for the Hockey Men’s World Cup 2018 to be held here at Bhubaneswar from November 18 to December 26, 2018 at the Kalinga Stadium. Patnaik also launched the ceremonial countdown clock for the international event that is scheduled after a year. “I feel privileged to have unveiled the logo for the International Hockey World Cup. A few months ago, Bhubaneswar hosted the Asian Athletics Championships. In a few months from now, we will be hosting the Hockey World Cup,” Patnaik said.
Stating that Odisha is fast becoming a sporting destination of India, Patnaik said the state had successfully hosted the Asian Athletics Championships a few months ago. The Chief Minister also launched the countdown timer for the international event scheduled to be held here from November 28 to December 16, 2018.
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