General Studies Objective & Practice Questions (HOT & Expected Questions for 2018) for Odisha PSC

Odisha PSC: Latest Notifications, Dates, Updates, News & More

• 1 Lyrid 2018 Meteor Shower on April 22 [ Current-Affairs/GS ]

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  Lyrid 2018 meteor shower put on a good show this year due to dark, moonless skies during the peak. The Lyrids, which peak during late April, are one of the oldest known meteor showers. The Lyrid meteor shower indicates the start of the meteor shower calendar.

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• 2 Halkaa’ Bags Award at Montreal Fest [ Current-Affairs/GS ]

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  Indian filmmaker Nila Madhab Panda’s “Halkaa”, got the Grand Prix de Montreal award. The film premiered at the 21^st Festival International du Film Pour Enfants de Montreal Film (FIFEM).

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• 3 ADB, India Sign $120 Million Loan to Improve Rail Infrastructure [ Current-Affairs/GS ]

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  The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India today signed a $120 million loan agreement to improve railway infrastructure. The loan would help in: Completing double-tracking of about 840 kms.

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• 4 Print Biennale India 2018 Hosted by Lalit Kala Akademi [ Current-Affairs/GS ]

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  The country’s National Academy of Art, the Lalit Kala Akademi hosted the first-ever International Print Biennale in the country with a record number of 17 countries taking part in it. An exhibition Eminent Printmakers of India showcasing master Indian printmakers was also held on

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• 5 Naipunya Ratham Launched in Andhra Pradesh to Bring Technology to Remote Corners [ Current-Affairs/GS ]

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  Andhra Pradesh Government launched multi-utility vehicle NAIPUNYA RATHAM or World on Wheels to bring technology to remote corners. It was launched at State Secretariat in capital Amaravathi by State’s Chief Minister.

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• 6 Global Solar Alliance Puts India Firmly in Driver’S Seat [ Current-Affairs/GS ]

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  India found its rightful place under Prime Minister’s brainchild, the International Solar Alliance (ISA), which formally kicked off with 62 member-countries. The alliance started with adoption of the ‘Delhi Solar Agenda’ seeking.

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