Odisha Current Affairs Quiz — All time
Daily news by your exam, state and topic — each with a short summary, key facts and MCQs.
Where was the Regional Power Conference for the Eastern Region States/UTs held on 24 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Patna
PIB: the Regional Conference for the Eastern Region States/UTs was held on 24th June at Patna under the chairmanship of Manohar Lal.
Senior police officers of which of the following states took part in the Inter-State Security Coordination meeting on Naxalism chaired by Amit Shah in Raipur on 22 June 2025? 1. Telangana 2. Odisha 3. West Bengal Select the correct answer using the code given below:
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB: DGPs/ADGPs and senior officers from Chhattisgarh, Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Jharkhand and Odisha attended; West Bengal was not listed. So 1 and 2 only.
Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan joined an International Day of Yoga 2025 session at the Maa Samaleswari Temple Complex in which city?
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Correct answer: B — Sambalpur
PIB (Education): Dharmendra Pradhan participated in a yoga session near the riverfront at Maa Samaleswari Temple Complex, Sambalpur, Odisha.
Consider the following pairs of Union Ministers and the places where they joined International Day of Yoga 2025 sessions: 1. Amit Shah — Ahmedabad 2. Bhupender Yadav — Alwar 3. Rajiv Ranjan Singh — Patna Which of the pairs given above is/are correctly matched?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
PIB (MHA, MoEFCC, MoPR): Amit Shah performed yoga in Ahmedabad, Bhupender Yadav in Alwar and Rajiv Ranjan Singh at the Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Library in Patna. All are correct, so the answer is 1, 2 and 3.
How many heritage sites under the Archaeological Survey of India hosted yoga sessions on International Day of Yoga 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 81
PIB (Culture): 81 heritage sites under the aegis of Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) hosted yoga sessions, organised in collaboration with the Ministry of Ayush.
On International Day of Yoga 2025, Prime Minister Modi said, "Let this Yoga Day mark the beginning of ____, where inner peace becomes global policy." Fill in the blank.
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Correct answer: D — Yoga for humanity 2.0
PIB (Culture): The PM said, "Let this Yoga Day mark the beginning of Yoga for humanity 2.0, where inner peace becomes global policy."
The State-level function chaired by the Prime Minister in Bhubaneswar on 20 June 2025 marked which occasion?
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Correct answer: A — Completion of one year of the Government of Odisha
PIB (PMO): The PM chaired the State-level function to commemorate the completion of one year of the Government of Odisha at Bhubaneswar.
Which district of Odisha got rail connectivity for the first time through new train services flagged off by the Prime Minister on 20 June 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Boudh
PIB (PMO): The PM flagged off new train services extending rail connectivity to Boudh district for the first time.
The Odisha Vision Document released on 20 June 2025 is anchored around 2036 and 2047. What does 2036 mark for Odisha?
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Correct answer: C — Odisha completes 100 years as India's first linguistic State
PIB (PMO): The Vision is anchored around 2036, when Odisha completes 100 years as India's first linguistic State, and 2047.
What is the aim of the 'Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana' launched by the Prime Minister in Bhubaneswar on 20 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Turning birthplaces of eminent Odias into living memorials
PIB (PMO): Turning birthplaces of eminent Odias into living memorials is the aim. The Baraputra Aitihya Gram Yojana aims to transform birthplaces of eminent Odias into living memorials through museums, interpretation centres, statues, libraries and public spaces.
What total allocation was announced for states under the Special Central Assistance Guidelines at the Agri Stack conference on 13 June 2025?
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Correct answer: A — ₹6,000 crore
PIB (Agriculture): a total allocation of ₹6,000 crore was announced to support States under the SCA Guidelines.
With which group of states were MoUs signed at the National Conference on Agri Stack on 13 June 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Maharashtra, Kerala, Bihar and Odisha
PIB (Agriculture): MoUs were signed with the States of Maharashtra, Kerala, Bihar and Odisha.
Consider the following statements about the Special Central Assistance Guidelines for Agri Stack launched on 13 June 2025: 1. ₹4,000 crore is earmarked for Farmer Registry, including legal heir systems. 2. ₹2,000 crore is earmarked for the Digital Crop Survey. 3. Funds will be distributed to states in proportion to their farmer population. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 1 and 2 only
PIB (Agriculture): ₹4,000 crore is for Farmer Registry and ₹2,000 crore for Digital Crop Survey, so 1 and 2 are correct. Statement 3 is wrong because support is on a first-come-first-served basis. So the answer is 1 and 2 only.
Odisha's new Government Medical College and Hospital in Kandhamal district, inaugurated on 7 June 2025, is located at
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Correct answer: D — Phulbani
Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi inaugurated the 100-seat medical college and 650-bed hospital at Phulbani in Kandhamal district.
Which Gram Panchayat won the Gold Award in the new Gram Panchayat category of the National Awards for e-Governance 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Rohini (Dhule, Maharashtra)
The Gold Award in the new category went to the Gram Panchayat of Rohini (Dhule, Maharashtra).
Consider the following statements about the new Gram Panchayat category of the National Awards for e-Governance 2025: 1. Over 1.45 lakh entries were received from 26 States and Union Territories. 2. Gold awardees receive a financial incentive of ₹5 lakh. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Statement 1 is correct: over 1.45 lakh entries came from 26 States and Union Territories. Statement 2 is incorrect: Gold awardees receive ₹10 lakh; ₹5 lakh is for Silver awardees.
At what cost was the new Forensic Science Laboratory building in Kolkata, inaugurated by Amit Shah on 1 June 2025, built?
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Correct answer: B — ₹88 crore
Amit Shah said the Forensic Science Laboratory in Kolkata was built at a cost of ₹88 crore.
According to Amit Shah on 1 June 2025, in nearly what share of cases are charge sheets now being filed within 60 days under the new criminal laws?
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Correct answer: C — 60%
Amit Shah said that after the introduction of the new laws, charge sheets have started being filed within 60 days in nearly 60% of the cases.
From which state was the Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan launched on 29 May 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Odisha
The Agriculture Ministry said it was launched from Sakhigopal in Puri district and at ICAR-CIFA, Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
The Viksit Krishi Sankalp Abhiyan 2025 aims to reach how many farmers?
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Correct answer: B — Over 1.5 crore
Minister Chouhan said the campaign aims to reach over 1.5 crore farmers.
How many blocks were successfully auctioned in Tranche V of the critical and strategic mineral block auctions?
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Correct answer: A — 10 out of 15
Tranche V concluded with 10 of the 15 offered blocks successfully auctioned.
Tranche V of the critical mineral auctions marked the first successful auction of a critical and strategic mineral block in which state?
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Correct answer: D — Rajasthan
Tranche V marked the first-ever successful auction of a critical and strategic mineral block in Rajasthan.
Consider the following statements about Tranche V of the critical mineral block auctions: 1. It included the Government of India's first-ever successful auction of a potash block. 2. With it, the total number of blocks auctioned by the Central Government reached 34. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct as per the Ministry of Mines.
Under the Indian Coast Guard's Operation Olivia, a record of over how many Olive Ridley turtles nested at the Rushikulya river mouth in February 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 6.98 lakh
Over 6.98 lakh Olive Ridley turtles nested at the Rushikulya river mouth in February 2025; over eight lakh turtles arrive on the Odisha coast each year.
Consider the following statements about Operation Olivia: 1. It is conducted by the Indian Coast Guard every year from November to May. 2. The record mass nesting of February 2025 took place at Gahirmatha Beach. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only statement 1 is correct. The record February 2025 nesting was at the Rushikulya river mouth; Gahirmatha is another key nesting site.
Under the Mukhyamantri Bus Seva approved by the Odisha cabinet on 7 May 2025, what fare concession will women, students and senior citizens get?
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Correct answer: B — 50%
The cabinet approved a 50% fare concession for women, transgender persons, students, persons with disabilities and senior citizens.
Consider the following statements about the Odisha cabinet meeting of 7 May 2025: 1. It approved eight proposals of five departments. 2. It approved continuation of the 'Free Diagnostic and Dialysis Services – NIDAAN' (2nd phase) for five years. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as reported by OTV, Kalinga TV and IANS.
On 5 May 2025, in-principle approval was granted for greenfield airports at Kota (Rajasthan) and:
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Correct answer: B — Puri
The approval was for greenfield airports at Kota in Rajasthan and Puri in Odisha.
Consider the following statements about the greenfield airports approved on 5 May 2025: 1. Puri, one of the two sites, is in Andhra Pradesh. 2. The Kota airport is expected to serve the Hadoti region. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. Puri is in Odisha.
How many finalists were selected nationwide for the WAVES 2025 Animation Filmmaker Competition, as per PIB Bhubaneswar on 26 April 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 42
42 finalists were selected from across the country for the Animation Filmmaker Competition.
Consider the following about the two Odisha finalists of the WAVES 2025 Animation Filmmaker Competition: 1. Both are students of NID Ahmedabad. 2. Bhagyashree Satpathy is from Jajpur. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct. Bhagyashree Satpathy (Jajpur) and Rishav Mohanty (Bhubaneswar) both study at NID Ahmedabad.
Where did APEDA and the Government of Odisha hold the programme to boost agri exports from Odisha on 25 April 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar
The programme was held at Dr. M.S. Swaminathan Hall, OUAT, Bhubaneswar.
Consider the following about the APEDA–Odisha programme of 25 April 2025: 1. Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo was the chief guest. 2. One technical session addressed organic exports under the revised National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the Commerce Ministry release.
What is the total investment of the seven renewable energy projects approved by Odisha's 10th Single Window Committee on 23 April 2025?
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Correct answer: A — ₹1,191.47 crore
The seven projects involve an investment of ₹1,191.47 crore; ₹12,387.36 crore is the cumulative figure approved by the SWC so far.
Which meeting of Odisha's Single Window Committee under the Renewable Energy Policy-2022 approved projects of 149.97 MW on 23 April 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 10th
It was the 10th SWC meeting; progress of projects approved in the 9th meeting was also reviewed.
Consider the following about the Odisha SWC approvals of 23 April 2025: 1. The seven projects approved have a cumulative capacity of 1,707.56 MW. 2. The approvals were given under the Odisha Renewable Energy Policy-2019. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: D — Neither 1 nor 2
Neither is correct. The seven projects total 149.97 MW (1,707.56 MW is the SWC's cumulative approval so far), and they were approved under the Odisha Renewable Energy Policy-2022.
For how long will Virginia tobacco grower registrations and barn licences now be valid, as notified in April 2025?
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Correct answer: B — 3 years
The registrations and licences will be valid for 3 years instead of 1 year.
Consider the following about the amendment to the Tobacco Board Rules, 1976, notified in April 2025: 1. It takes effect from the 2025-26 crop season in Andhra Pradesh. 2. It will benefit around 91,000 farmers. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. It will benefit around 83,500 farmers covering about 91,000 barns.
What annual grant will each of the 30 Khelo India Centres opened in Odisha in April 2025 receive?
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Correct answer: C — ₹5 lakh
Each of Odisha's 30 Khelo India Centres will receive an annual grant of ₹5 lakh.
From which venue were Odisha's 30 Khelo India Centres inaugurated on 20 April 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar
Sports Minister Suryabanshi Suraj inaugurated the centres virtually at a function at Kalinga Stadium, Bhubaneswar.
The Central Tool Room & Training Centre (CTTC), Bhubaneswar, visited by the MSME Minister in April 2025, has made components for which of the following?
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Correct answer: B — Chandrayaan-3 and LCA-Tejas
Chandrayaan-3 (ISRO) and the LCA-Tejas project (ADA); it is now producing components for Gaganyaan.
The pharmaceutical cluster at Mancheswar Industrial Estate, Bhubaneswar, is a Common Facility Centre set up under which MSME Ministry scheme?
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Correct answer: D — MSE-CDP
MSE-CDP: the CFC was established under the MSE-CDP scheme with support from the Government of Odisha.
On which date was the PM Vishwakarma Scheme launched, as recalled at the Baripada conclave in April 2025?
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Correct answer: D — 17 September 2023
17 September 2023.
Consider the following statements about the PM Vishwakarma–National SC-ST Hub Conclave held in April 2025: 1. It was co-chaired by Union MSME Minister Jitan Ram Manjhi and Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi. 2. The National SC-ST Hub was launched in October 2016. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
Both are correct, as per the MSME Ministry release.
How many hydro pumped storage project DPRs did the Central Electricity Authority concur in 2024-25, a record?
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Correct answer: B — Six
Six projects with a combined capacity of about 7.5 GW; thirteen is the target for 2025-26.
Which was the largest pumped storage project among those whose DPRs CEA concurred in 2024-25?
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Correct answer: C — Sharavathy, Karnataka
Sharavathy, Karnataka, at 2,000 MW; MP-30 is 1,920 MW and Bhavali 1,500 MW.
Consider the following statements about pumped storage projects (PSPs) in India, as stated by the Ministry of Power in April 2025: 1. CEA aims to concur at least 13 PSPs of about 22 GW in 2025-26. 2. India's estimated pumped storage potential is below 100 GW. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: A — 1 only
Only 1 is correct. The 2025-26 target is at least 13 PSPs of about 22 GW; the estimated potential is over 200 GW.
At which AIIMS did Union Health Minister J.P. Nadda inaugurate a Central Research Laboratory on 12 April 2025?
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Correct answer: A — AIIMS Bhubaneswar
AIIMS Bhubaneswar, where he also laid the foundation stone of a Multiutility (Gastronomy) Block.
AB-PMJAY cards in Odisha, launched on 11 April 2025, are co-branded with which state scheme?
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Correct answer: B — Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana
Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana; the co-branded cards were launched in Cuttack.
About how many people in Odisha are to be covered under the co-branded AB-PMJAY and Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana cards?
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Correct answer: C — 3.52 crore
3.52 crore people, in about 1 crore families; 8.19 crore is the national count of treatments under AB-PMJAY.
Consider the following statements made by the Health Ministry at the Odisha launch of 11 April 2025: 1. Out-of-pocket expenditure on health has fallen from 62% to 48%. 2. About 8.19 crore treatments have been provided under AB-PMJAY nationally. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
Only 2 is correct. The Ministry cited 8.19 crore treatments worth ₹1.26 lakh crore; out-of-pocket expenditure fell from 62% to 38%, not 48%.
From where were the four flight-tests of the Army version of MRSAM conducted on 3 and 4 April 2025?
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Correct answer: A — Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha
PIB (MoD): the flight-tests were conducted from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha on 3 and 4 April 2025.
The Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MRSAM) used by the Indian Army has been jointly developed by DRDO and:
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Correct answer: C — Israel Aerospace Industries
PIB (MoD): the MRSAM is developed jointly by DRDO and Israel Aerospace Industries for use by the Indian Army.
What is the approximate total cost of the four railway multitracking projects approved by the CCEA on 4 April 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Rs 18,658 crore
PIB (CCEA): the four projects have a total cost of about Rs 18,658 crore and will be completed up to 2030-31.
The four railway multitracking projects approved on 4 April 2025 cover districts in which three states?
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Correct answer: D — Maharashtra, Odisha and Chhattisgarh
PIB (CCEA): the four projects cover 15 districts in Maharashtra, Odisha and Chhattisgarh.
The railway multitracking projects approved by the CCEA on 4 April 2025 will enhance connectivity to which two Aspirational Districts?
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Correct answer: B — Gadchiroli and Rajnandgaon
PIB (CCEA): the projects will enhance connectivity to two Aspirational Districts, Gadchiroli and Rajnandgaon, with 19 new stations.
While piloting the Odisha State Highways Authority Bill, 2025, passed on 3 April 2025, the state government said it plans a world-class road network of:
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Correct answer: B — 75,000 km
The New Indian Express and The Hindu: the government has envisaged developing 75,000 km of world-class roads in the state.
Which Odisha minister tabled the Odisha State Highways Authority Bill, 2025, passed by the Assembly on 3 April 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Prithiviraj Harichandan
The New Indian Express and The Hans India (PTI): Works Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan introduced the Bill in the wee hours of 3 April after the debate on the Universities (Amendment) Bill.
Consider the following about the Odisha Assembly sitting that ended on the morning of 3 April 2025: 1. It passed the Odisha State Highways Authority Bill, 2025. 2. It passed the Odisha Universities (Amendment) Bill, 2024. 3. The budget session was adjourned sine die after the Bills were passed. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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Correct answer: D — 1, 2 and 3
The New Indian Express and The Hindu: after an overnight debate the House passed both Bills on 3 April, and the budget session was adjourned sine die that morning. All three are correct.
Odisha's Antyodaya Gruha Yojana was launched on 30 March 2025 at Bhawanipatna in which district?
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Correct answer: A — Kalahandi
CM Mohan Charan Majhi launched the scheme at Bhawanipatna, Kalahandi district.
What housing target did the Odisha government set under the Antyodaya Gruha Yojana launched on 30 March 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Over 5 lakh houses in three years
The government aims to build over 5 lakh houses in three years.
Consider the following statements about Odisha's Antyodaya Gruha Yojana: 1. It targets low-income households not yet selected under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin. 2. About 60,000 work orders were issued across the state on its launch day. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: C — Both 1 and 2
The New Indian Express described it as the housing scheme for low-income households not yet selected under PMAY-G; PTI and NIE reported about 60,000 work orders issued on launch day.
From where did DRDO and the Indian Navy flight-test the VL-SRSAM on 26 March 2025?
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Correct answer: B — Integrated Test Range, Chandipur
The test was carried out from the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur, off the Odisha coast.
Which capability did the VL-SRSAM flight test of 26 March 2025 establish?
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Correct answer: D — Near-boundary low-altitude engagement
The missile hit a high-speed aerial target at very close range and low altitude, establishing near-boundary low-altitude capability.
Consider the following statements about the VL-SRSAM test of 26 March 2025: 1. The missile was fired from a ship-based vertical launcher. 2. The missile uses an indigenous radio frequency seeker. Which of the above is/are correct?
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Correct answer: B — 2 only
The test was from a land-based vertical launcher, not a ship. The missile carries an indigenous radio frequency seeker.
How many coal mines were successfully auctioned in the 11th round of commercial coal mine auctions, as announced on 24 March 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Twelve
Twelve mines (eight fully explored and four partially explored) were auctioned.
What was the average revenue share achieved in the 11th round of commercial coal mine auctions (results announced March 2025)?
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Correct answer: C — 36.27%
The auctions achieved an average revenue share of 36.27%.
In the 11th round of commercial coal mine auctions, the Banai & Bhalumunda mines, won by Jindal Power, are in which state?
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Correct answer: A — Chhattisgarh
Banai & Bhalumunda in Chhattisgarh, with a peak rated capacity of 12 MTPA, went to Jindal Power at a 48% final offer.