About the book: Important Acts that Transformed India
The way nation now functions owe a lot to many of the Acts enacted by the Indian Parliament. Our day-to-day lives are touched and transformed by many laws. This book presents a meaningful analysis of the important laws that everyone needs to know about
All-in-One Book: Covers 100 Must-Know Acts from General Studies Papers I, II, III, and IV
Aspirants preparing for competitive exams like UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) needs to learn the several acts connected with Society, Polity, Governance, Economy, Environment, Internal Security, Disaster Management, Ethics and so on.
This book is an all-in-one book which covers all important Acts, Rules, and Regulations relevant for UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) General Studies Papers - I, II, III, and IV.
The book is highly useful for UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Exam (Objective), Main Exam (Written), and Personality Test (Interview).
Special Attractions
● UPSC Civil Services Preliminary and Main Examination Previous Years’ Questions from the topic included
● Current affairs and important judgments associated with each Act are provided in box format.
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The way nation now functions owe a lot to many of the Acts enacted by the Indian Parliament. Our day-to-day lives are touched and transformed by many laws. This book presents a meaningful analysis of the important laws that everyone needs to know about
All-in-One Book: Covers 100 Must-Know Acts from General Studies Papers I, II, III, and IV
Aspirants preparing for competitive exams like UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) needs to learn the several acts connected with Society, Polity, Governance, Economy, Environment, Internal Security, Disaster Management, Ethics and so on.
This book is an all-in-one book which covers all important Acts, Rules, and Regulations relevant for UPSC Civil Services Examination (CSE) General Studies Papers - I, II, III, and IV.
The book is highly useful for UPSC Civil Services Preliminary Exam (Objective), Main Exam (Written), and Personality Test (Interview).
Special Attractions
● UPSC Civil Services Preliminary and Main Examination Previous Years’ Questions from the topic included
● Current affairs and important judgments associated with each Act are provided in box format.
● Important Legislative and Judicial Terms explained
● Important recent bills analysed (as online learning material)
● Mind maps and useful diagrams included https://amzn.to/3gkUyGP
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Nobel Prize
It is the most coveted international award of the world.
It was instituted by the inventor of dynamite, Alfred Bernard Nobel (1833-96).
The award is given on Dec. 10, which is the death anniversary of its founder.
Nobel made a trust from the money that he earned through the patent of his invention whose interest is used to give the money for the Nobel Prizes.
Nobel Prize is given every year to those eminent persons who have made pioneering achievements in the field of
Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Peace, Literature and Economics.
Apart from Economics, all other categories have been given since 1901. Economics Nobel Prize was instituted in 1967 and was first given in 1969.
They were instututed in 1957 and named after Ramon Magsaysay, the late President of Philippines, who died in an air crash.
This award is given annually on Aug. 31, for outstanding contributions to public service, community leadership, journalism, literature and creative arts and international understanding.
They are often regarded as the Nobel Prize of Asia.
Recipients
Indian Recipient: Mother Teresa (1962), Jockin Arputham (2000), L. Ramdas (2004).
For Lterature, Journalism and Creative Communication Arts : Amitabh Chaudhury (1961), Satyajit Ray (1967), B, G, Vergheese (1975), Shambu Mitra (1976), Gour Kishore Ghosh (1981), Arun Shourie (1982), R, K, Lakshman (1984), K, V, Subbanna (1991), Mahasweta Devi (1997), P. Sainath (2007).
For Community Leadership : Acharya Vinobha Bhave (1958), Dara N, Khurodi , Thribhuvan Das K, Patel and Vergheese Kurian (1963), Kamaladevi Chattopdhyaya (1966), M, S, Swaminathan (1971), L, R, Bhat (1977), Rajanikant S, Arole and Mabelle R, Arole (1979), Panduranga Athavale (1996), Ms. Aruna Roy (2000), Rajendra Singh (2001), Ms. Shanta Sinha (2003), Prakash Amte and his wife Mandakini Amte (2008).
For Public Service : Jaya Prakash Narayan (1965), M, S, Subalakshmi (1974), Manibhai Desai (1982), Muralidhar Devidas Amte (1985), L, C, Jain (1989), M S Mehta (1997), V, Sharma (2005)
For Government Service : C, D, Deshmukh (1959), Kiran Bedi (1994), T, N, Seshan (1996), J, M, Lyngodh (2003).
For Emergent Leadership : Sandeep Pandey (2002), Arvind Kejriwal (2006).
Man Booker Prize
It is the highest literary award given to the authors of British, Irish and Commonwealth countries.
It was instituted in 1968 by the Booker Company and the British Publishers Association along the lines of Pulitzer Prize of US.
Booker Prize has been renamed as Man Booker Prize, as the sponsorship has been taken over by the Man Group, an international stockbroker.
Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding
It was instituted in 1965 by the Government of India.
It is given annually to persons for outstanding contributions to the promotion of international understanding and goodwill among the people of the world.
Oscar Awards
These awards were instituted in 1929 and conferred annually by the Academy of Motion Pictures in USA.
These are considered the most prestigious awards in the cinema world.
The first Indian to get an Oscar was Bhanu Athaiya for the movie ‘Gandhi’.
Satyajit Ray was the first Indian who was awarded Oscar for lifetime achievements in cinema in 1992.
Grammy Awards
The GRAMMY Foundation was established in 1989 to cultivate an awareness, appreciation and advancement of the contribution of recorded music. American culture from the artistic and technical legends of the past to the still unimagined musical breakthroughs of the future generations of the music professionals. The GRAMMY Foundation works in partnership with its founder, the Recording Academy, to bring national attention to important issues such as the value and impact of music and arts education and the urgency of preserving rich cultural legacy.
Right Livelihood Award
It was instituted in 1980 by the Right Livelihood Society, London.
It is renowned as alternate Nobel Award to promote and contribute in the environment and social justice.
It is the most coveted international award of the world.
It was instituted by the inventor of dynamite, Alfred Bernard Nobel (1833-96).
The award is given on Dec. 10, which is the death anniversary of its founder.
Nobel made a trust from the money that he earned through the patent of his invention whose interest is used to give the money for the Nobel Prizes.
Nobel Prize is given every year to those eminent persons who have made pioneering achievements in the field of
Physics, Chemistry, Medicine, Peace, Literature and Economics.
Apart from Economics, all other categories have been given since 1901. Economics Nobel Prize was instituted in 1967 and was first given in 1969.
They were instututed in 1957 and named after Ramon Magsaysay, the late President of Philippines, who died in an air crash.
This award is given annually on Aug. 31, for outstanding contributions to public service, community leadership, journalism, literature and creative arts and international understanding.
They are often regarded as the Nobel Prize of Asia.
Recipients
Indian Recipient: Mother Teresa (1962), Jockin Arputham (2000), L. Ramdas (2004).
For Lterature, Journalism and Creative Communication Arts : Amitabh Chaudhury (1961), Satyajit Ray (1967), B, G, Vergheese (1975), Shambu Mitra (1976), Gour Kishore Ghosh (1981), Arun Shourie (1982), R, K, Lakshman (1984), K, V, Subbanna (1991), Mahasweta Devi (1997), P. Sainath (2007).
For Community Leadership : Acharya Vinobha Bhave (1958), Dara N, Khurodi , Thribhuvan Das K, Patel and Vergheese Kurian (1963), Kamaladevi Chattopdhyaya (1966), M, S, Swaminathan (1971), L, R, Bhat (1977), Rajanikant S, Arole and Mabelle R, Arole (1979), Panduranga Athavale (1996), Ms. Aruna Roy (2000), Rajendra Singh (2001), Ms. Shanta Sinha (2003), Prakash Amte and his wife Mandakini Amte (2008).
For Public Service : Jaya Prakash Narayan (1965), M, S, Subalakshmi (1974), Manibhai Desai (1982), Muralidhar Devidas Amte (1985), L, C, Jain (1989), M S Mehta (1997), V, Sharma (2005)
For Government Service : C, D, Deshmukh (1959), Kiran Bedi (1994), T, N, Seshan (1996), J, M, Lyngodh (2003).
For Emergent Leadership : Sandeep Pandey (2002), Arvind Kejriwal (2006).
Man Booker Prize
It is the highest literary award given to the authors of British, Irish and Commonwealth countries.
It was instituted in 1968 by the Booker Company and the British Publishers Association along the lines of Pulitzer Prize of US.
Booker Prize has been renamed as Man Booker Prize, as the sponsorship has been taken over by the Man Group, an international stockbroker.
Jawaharlal Nehru Award for International Understanding
It was instituted in 1965 by the Government of India.
It is given annually to persons for outstanding contributions to the promotion of international understanding and goodwill among the people of the world.
Oscar Awards
These awards were instituted in 1929 and conferred annually by the Academy of Motion Pictures in USA.
These are considered the most prestigious awards in the cinema world.
The first Indian to get an Oscar was Bhanu Athaiya for the movie ‘Gandhi’.
Satyajit Ray was the first Indian who was awarded Oscar for lifetime achievements in cinema in 1992.
Grammy Awards
The GRAMMY Foundation was established in 1989 to cultivate an awareness, appreciation and advancement of the contribution of recorded music. American culture from the artistic and technical legends of the past to the still unimagined musical breakthroughs of the future generations of the music professionals. The GRAMMY Foundation works in partnership with its founder, the Recording Academy, to bring national attention to important issues such as the value and impact of music and arts education and the urgency of preserving rich cultural legacy.
Right Livelihood Award
It was instituted in 1980 by the Right Livelihood Society, London.
It is renowned as alternate Nobel Award to promote and contribute in the environment and social justice.
Mahatma Gandhi Peace Prize
It was instituted in 1995 by the Government of India.
It is presented for international peace on the lines of Nobel Prize.
Unesco Peace Prize
It is presented by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisatic (UNESCO) for extraordinary contributions for international peace.
Unesco Human Rights Award
It is also presented by UNESCO for contributions in the field of Human Rights Awareness.
Un Human Rights Award
It is presented by United Nations (UN) for personal contribution for the cause of human rights.
It is presented every sixth year.
World Food Prize
The Prize recognizes contributions in any field involved in the world food, supply-food and agriculture science and technology, manufacturing, marketing, nutrition, economics, poverty alleviation, political leadership and the social sciences. The prize was created in 1986 by Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Norman Borland and since 1990 has been sponsored by business man and pilanthropist John Ruan, The winner receives US$ 2,50,000.
Olympic Gold Order
It is presented by the international Olympic Committee for distinguished services in the development of the OLYMPIC MOVEMENT.
Indira Gandhi Award for International Peace, Disarmament and Development
It is presented by Indira Gandhi Memorial Fund for specialised contribution in the field of international disarmament and development.
Bharat Ratna
It is the highest civilian award of India. It is presented by the Government of India.
It is presented for exceptional public service and rarest achievements in the field of art, literature and science.
It was instituted in 1954 and the first recepient was Dr. Radhakrishnan.
Padma Vibhushan is the second highest civilian award for distinguished services in any field including Government service.
Padma Bhushan and Padma Shree are the other important civilian awards.
Bhartiya Jnanpeeth Awards
It was instituted in 1965 and is given for distinguished works in any recognised language by a scholar.
Sahitya Akademy Awards
It was instituted in 1955 and is given for any exclusive writing in any of the 22 languages including English literatur during last 5 years.
Murtidevi Award
It was constituted in 1948 and is given in any Indian language or in English literature, for distinguished contribution to Indian values.
Saraswati Samman
It was instituted in 1991 by the K.K. Birla Foundation and is given for any distinguished literary work made during last 10 years in any of the Indian language.
Tansen Awards
These awards are given by the Government of M.P. for the outstanding contribution in the field of music.
Vyas Samman
It was instituted in 1992 by the K.K. Birla Foundation for outstanding contribution to Hindi literature.
Tansen Awards
These awards are given by the Government of M.P. for the outstanding contribution in the field of music.
Iqbal Samman
These awards are given by the Government of M.P. for the outstanding contribution in the field of literature.
Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Awards
These Avards are given to the Indian scientists for their exceptional performance.
R.D. Birla Award
These awards are given in the field of medical sciences.
Dhanvantri Award
These awards are go en for the extra ordinary performance in medical sciences.
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award
It was launched in the year 1991-92 with the objective of honouring sports persons to enhance their dignity and place of honour in society. Under this, an amount of Rs. 5 lakhs is given as award for the most spectacular and outstanding performance in the field of sports by an individual sports person or a team.
Arjuna Award
Field
Sports
Instituted in 1961
Cash Value Rs. 3 lakh
This award is given to a sportsman who has displayed outstanding performance for three years (prior to the year of award) both at national and international levels.
It was instituted in 1995 by the Government of India.
It is presented for international peace on the lines of Nobel Prize.
Unesco Peace Prize
It is presented by United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisatic (UNESCO) for extraordinary contributions for international peace.
Unesco Human Rights Award
It is also presented by UNESCO for contributions in the field of Human Rights Awareness.
Un Human Rights Award
It is presented by United Nations (UN) for personal contribution for the cause of human rights.
It is presented every sixth year.
World Food Prize
The Prize recognizes contributions in any field involved in the world food, supply-food and agriculture science and technology, manufacturing, marketing, nutrition, economics, poverty alleviation, political leadership and the social sciences. The prize was created in 1986 by Nobel Peace Prize Laureate Norman Borland and since 1990 has been sponsored by business man and pilanthropist John Ruan, The winner receives US$ 2,50,000.
Olympic Gold Order
It is presented by the international Olympic Committee for distinguished services in the development of the OLYMPIC MOVEMENT.
Indira Gandhi Award for International Peace, Disarmament and Development
It is presented by Indira Gandhi Memorial Fund for specialised contribution in the field of international disarmament and development.
Bharat Ratna
It is the highest civilian award of India. It is presented by the Government of India.
It is presented for exceptional public service and rarest achievements in the field of art, literature and science.
It was instituted in 1954 and the first recepient was Dr. Radhakrishnan.
Padma Vibhushan is the second highest civilian award for distinguished services in any field including Government service.
Padma Bhushan and Padma Shree are the other important civilian awards.
Bhartiya Jnanpeeth Awards
It was instituted in 1965 and is given for distinguished works in any recognised language by a scholar.
Sahitya Akademy Awards
It was instituted in 1955 and is given for any exclusive writing in any of the 22 languages including English literatur during last 5 years.
Murtidevi Award
It was constituted in 1948 and is given in any Indian language or in English literature, for distinguished contribution to Indian values.
Saraswati Samman
It was instituted in 1991 by the K.K. Birla Foundation and is given for any distinguished literary work made during last 10 years in any of the Indian language.
Tansen Awards
These awards are given by the Government of M.P. for the outstanding contribution in the field of music.
Vyas Samman
It was instituted in 1992 by the K.K. Birla Foundation for outstanding contribution to Hindi literature.
Tansen Awards
These awards are given by the Government of M.P. for the outstanding contribution in the field of music.
Iqbal Samman
These awards are given by the Government of M.P. for the outstanding contribution in the field of literature.
Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Awards
These Avards are given to the Indian scientists for their exceptional performance.
R.D. Birla Award
These awards are given in the field of medical sciences.
Dhanvantri Award
These awards are go en for the extra ordinary performance in medical sciences.
Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna Award
It was launched in the year 1991-92 with the objective of honouring sports persons to enhance their dignity and place of honour in society. Under this, an amount of Rs. 5 lakhs is given as award for the most spectacular and outstanding performance in the field of sports by an individual sports person or a team.
Arjuna Award
Field
Sports
Instituted in 1961
Cash Value Rs. 3 lakh
This award is given to a sportsman who has displayed outstanding performance for three years (prior to the year of award) both at national and international levels.
Dronacharya Award
Field
Sports (for coaches)
Instituted in 1985
Cash value Rs. 3 lakh
The award was named after Dronacharya–the legendary guru of the epic age of Mahabharat, who taught archery and sports to Kauravas and Pandavas.
The award comprises fo a cheque, a plaque, a blazer and a citation. Up to 1986, the cash value of the award was Rs. 25,000.
Dhyan Chand Award
The objective of Dhyan Chand Award is to honour those sports persons who have contributed to sports by their performance and continue to contribute in promotion of sports even after retirement from their active sporting career. This award carries an amount of Rs. 5 lakhs.
Maulana Kalam Azad Trophy
This Trophy is awarded annually to the University which has given the best and all round performance in sports activities during the year of the award. The winner receives a replica of the Trophy and cash award of Rs. 2 lakhs, which is to be utilized for acquiring sports equipments.
Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award
These awards are given to recognize the contribution and performance in the field of adventure sports in air, water and on land. One award is given for lifetime achievement in the field of adventure sports. This is the first time that these awards are being conferred by the President of India. These awards have now been equated with the Arjuna awards in all respects. The award carries cash prize of Rs. 3 lakhs.
Field
Sports (for coaches)
Instituted in 1985
Cash value Rs. 3 lakh
The award was named after Dronacharya–the legendary guru of the epic age of Mahabharat, who taught archery and sports to Kauravas and Pandavas.
The award comprises fo a cheque, a plaque, a blazer and a citation. Up to 1986, the cash value of the award was Rs. 25,000.
Dhyan Chand Award
The objective of Dhyan Chand Award is to honour those sports persons who have contributed to sports by their performance and continue to contribute in promotion of sports even after retirement from their active sporting career. This award carries an amount of Rs. 5 lakhs.
Maulana Kalam Azad Trophy
This Trophy is awarded annually to the University which has given the best and all round performance in sports activities during the year of the award. The winner receives a replica of the Trophy and cash award of Rs. 2 lakhs, which is to be utilized for acquiring sports equipments.
Tenzing Norgay National Adventure Award
These awards are given to recognize the contribution and performance in the field of adventure sports in air, water and on land. One award is given for lifetime achievement in the field of adventure sports. This is the first time that these awards are being conferred by the President of India. These awards have now been equated with the Arjuna awards in all respects. The award carries cash prize of Rs. 3 lakhs.
Odisha: General Information
Capital: Bhubaneswar
Chief Minister: Naveen Patnaik
Governor: Ganeshi Lal.
Odisha Day: 1st April
Odisha’s highest mountain range – Deomali hills
Folk dances of Odisha: Chow Dance
Odisha High Court, Cuttack is the High Court of the state of Odisha
Total Number of districts: 30
Important Rivers and Dams of Odisha
S.No Rivers Important Dams
1 Mahanadi River Hirakud Dam
2 Machkund River Jalaput Dam
3 Jonk River Patora Dam
4 Brahmani River Rengali Dam
5 Sankha River Mandira Dam
The list of Important Lakes of Odisha
S.No Lakes Located In /Near By Remark
1 Chillika Lake It extends from Bhusandpur in Puri district in the North to Rambha-Malud in Ganjan district Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon
2 Anshupa Lake Opposite Banki in Cuttack district Odisha’s largest freshwater lake
3 Kanjia Lake Northern outskirts of Bhubaneswar Natural lake
Important Thermal, Nuclear and Hydroelectricity Power Plants
S.No. Name of Power Plant Type Location Remark
1 Talcher Thermal Power Station Thermal Angul in Odisha It is the second largest power plant in India, coal-fired power plants
2 IB Thermal Power Station Thermal Jharsuguda town in Jharsuguda district Coal-fired power plants
3 Hirakud Power Plant Thermal Hirakud in Sambalpur district Coal-fired power plants
Important National Parks, Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary Of Odisha
S.No Name Location
1 Similipal Simlipal National Park is a national park and a tiger reserve in the Mayurbhanj district
2 Bhitarkanika Bhitarkanika National Park is a national park located in the Kendrapara District. The park is home to Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus), White Crocodile, Indian python, King Cobra, black ibis, darters and many other species of flora and fauna.
3 Satkosia Gorge Satkosia Tiger Reserve is a tiger reserve located in the Angul district.
4 Hadgarh Hadgarh Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj districts.
5 Nandankanan Zoological Park A midst the natural beauty of natural forest adjacent to Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary, Nandankanan lies in the vicinity of Kanjia lake.
Important Stadiums in Odisha
Stadium City
Kalinga Stadium (Hockey Stadium) Bhubaneswar
Barabati Stadium (cricket stadium) Cuttak
East Coast Railway Stadium (cricket stadium) Bhubaneswar
List of important Festivals of Odisha
S.No. Festivals Remarks
1 Chandan Yatra Chandan Yatra also known as Gandhalepana yatra is
the longest festival observed at Jagannath temple at Puri, India.
2 Durga Puja Odisha Worship to the goddess of power is celebrated by the entire Hindu fraternity in general and Bengalis in particular in the form of Durga puja.
3 Puri Rath Yatra Ratha Yatra is a Hindu festival associated with Lord Jagannath held at Puri in the state of Odisha
4 Dola Purnima Dola Purnima or Holi is a popular festival of Orissa.
5 Deva Snana Purnima Snana Purnima is the day the deities are bathed by 108 pitchers of water brought from the well near Sitala temple in the precincts of the Jagannatha temple.
6 Konark Dance Festival Eminent classical dancers from all over the country get together to pay tribute to a master piece in stone- Sun temple at Konark
The list of important Temples of Odisha
S.No. Temples City
1 Jagannath Temple Puri
2 Konark Sun Temple Konark
3 Brahmeshwar Temple Brahmeshwar
4 Mukteswar Temple Bhubaneswar
5 Parasurameswar Temple Bhubaneswar
Important Tribes of Odisha:·
Sauras
Kondhs
Santals
Bondas
Bhumias
Gonds
Oraons
Koyas
Didayees
Holuva
Gadaba
Matia
Dharua
Paraja
Bathudi
Kolha
Odisha Day or Utkala Divas
Odisha Day or Utkala Divas is celebrated to commemorate the formation of the state of Odisha in 1936 when it got segregated from Bihar and Bengal. Once a part of Kalinga ruled by emperor Ashok, the state is situated at the eastern part of India and has evolved with its own cultural heritage. On the occasion of Odisha Day, we are providing you with the Historical, Geographical and political features of Odisha containing the static awareness of the state useful to enhance your knowledge about the state.
Capital: Bhubaneswar
Chief Minister: Naveen Patnaik
Governor: Ganeshi Lal.
Odisha Day: 1st April
Odisha’s highest mountain range – Deomali hills
Folk dances of Odisha: Chow Dance
Odisha High Court, Cuttack is the High Court of the state of Odisha
Total Number of districts: 30
Important Rivers and Dams of Odisha
S.No Rivers Important Dams
1 Mahanadi River Hirakud Dam
2 Machkund River Jalaput Dam
3 Jonk River Patora Dam
4 Brahmani River Rengali Dam
5 Sankha River Mandira Dam
The list of Important Lakes of Odisha
S.No Lakes Located In /Near By Remark
1 Chillika Lake It extends from Bhusandpur in Puri district in the North to Rambha-Malud in Ganjan district Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon
2 Anshupa Lake Opposite Banki in Cuttack district Odisha’s largest freshwater lake
3 Kanjia Lake Northern outskirts of Bhubaneswar Natural lake
Important Thermal, Nuclear and Hydroelectricity Power Plants
S.No. Name of Power Plant Type Location Remark
1 Talcher Thermal Power Station Thermal Angul in Odisha It is the second largest power plant in India, coal-fired power plants
2 IB Thermal Power Station Thermal Jharsuguda town in Jharsuguda district Coal-fired power plants
3 Hirakud Power Plant Thermal Hirakud in Sambalpur district Coal-fired power plants
Important National Parks, Bird and Wildlife Sanctuary Of Odisha
S.No Name Location
1 Similipal Simlipal National Park is a national park and a tiger reserve in the Mayurbhanj district
2 Bhitarkanika Bhitarkanika National Park is a national park located in the Kendrapara District. The park is home to Saltwater Crocodile (Crocodylus porosus), White Crocodile, Indian python, King Cobra, black ibis, darters and many other species of flora and fauna.
3 Satkosia Gorge Satkosia Tiger Reserve is a tiger reserve located in the Angul district.
4 Hadgarh Hadgarh Wildlife Sanctuary is a wildlife sanctuary in Keonjhar and Mayurbhanj districts.
5 Nandankanan Zoological Park A midst the natural beauty of natural forest adjacent to Chandaka-Dampara Wildlife Sanctuary, Nandankanan lies in the vicinity of Kanjia lake.
Important Stadiums in Odisha
Stadium City
Kalinga Stadium (Hockey Stadium) Bhubaneswar
Barabati Stadium (cricket stadium) Cuttak
East Coast Railway Stadium (cricket stadium) Bhubaneswar
List of important Festivals of Odisha
S.No. Festivals Remarks
1 Chandan Yatra Chandan Yatra also known as Gandhalepana yatra is
the longest festival observed at Jagannath temple at Puri, India.
2 Durga Puja Odisha Worship to the goddess of power is celebrated by the entire Hindu fraternity in general and Bengalis in particular in the form of Durga puja.
3 Puri Rath Yatra Ratha Yatra is a Hindu festival associated with Lord Jagannath held at Puri in the state of Odisha
4 Dola Purnima Dola Purnima or Holi is a popular festival of Orissa.
5 Deva Snana Purnima Snana Purnima is the day the deities are bathed by 108 pitchers of water brought from the well near Sitala temple in the precincts of the Jagannatha temple.
6 Konark Dance Festival Eminent classical dancers from all over the country get together to pay tribute to a master piece in stone- Sun temple at Konark
The list of important Temples of Odisha
S.No. Temples City
1 Jagannath Temple Puri
2 Konark Sun Temple Konark
3 Brahmeshwar Temple Brahmeshwar
4 Mukteswar Temple Bhubaneswar
5 Parasurameswar Temple Bhubaneswar
Important Tribes of Odisha:·
Sauras
Kondhs
Santals
Bondas
Bhumias
Gonds
Oraons
Koyas
Didayees
Holuva
Gadaba
Matia
Dharua
Paraja
Bathudi
Kolha
Odisha Day or Utkala Divas
Odisha Day or Utkala Divas is celebrated to commemorate the formation of the state of Odisha in 1936 when it got segregated from Bihar and Bengal. Once a part of Kalinga ruled by emperor Ashok, the state is situated at the eastern part of India and has evolved with its own cultural heritage. On the occasion of Odisha Day, we are providing you with the Historical, Geographical and political features of Odisha containing the static awareness of the state useful to enhance your knowledge about the state.
Important information on Reserve Bank of India
RBI and Currency related information
The Reserve Bank of India was set up on the basis of the recommendations of the Hilton Young Commission
Reserve Bank of India started its operations on 01 Apr 1935
Reserve Bank was nationalised in 1949
The first Governor of Reserve Bank of India was Sir Osborne Smith
The first Indian Governor of Reserve Bank of India was Shri CD Deshmukh
The term of office of Governor of Reserve Bank of India is 5 years
The two Governors who have later held the post of the finance minister of India are Shri CD Deshmukh & Dr. Manmohan Singh
The maximum number of Deputy Governors RBI can have 4
Number of regional offices of RBI 28
RBI can issue notes upto the value of Rs. 10,000/-
The logo of RBI has A palm tree and a tiger
The H.O. of the RBI is in Mumbai
The maximum amount for which customer's deposit is insured in a bank (by the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of RBI) Rs. 1,00,000
Regional Offices of RBI
1. Srinagar 2. Jammu 3. Shimla 4. Chandigarh
5. Dehradun 6. New Delhi 7. Jaipur 8. Lucknow
9. Kanpur 10. Patna 11. Gangtok 12. Guwahati
13. Agartala 14. Ranchi 15. Kolkata 16. Bhubaneswar
17. Raipur 18. Bhopal 19. Nagpur 20. Hyderabad
21. Chennai 22. Kochi 23. Bangalore 24. Panaji
25. Belapur 26. Mumbai 27. Ahmedabad 28. Thiruvananthapuram
Functions of the RBI
Primary Functions of the Reserve Bank of India
1. Monetary Authority of India
2. Issuer of Currency
3. Banker and Debt Manager to the Government
4. Banker to the banks
5. Regulator of the Banking System
6. Manager of Foreign Exchange
7. Regulator and Supervisor of the payment and settlement system
8. Developmental role
RBI and Currency related information
The Reserve Bank of India was set up on the basis of the recommendations of the Hilton Young Commission
Reserve Bank of India started its operations on 01 Apr 1935
Reserve Bank was nationalised in 1949
The first Governor of Reserve Bank of India was Sir Osborne Smith
The first Indian Governor of Reserve Bank of India was Shri CD Deshmukh
The term of office of Governor of Reserve Bank of India is 5 years
The two Governors who have later held the post of the finance minister of India are Shri CD Deshmukh & Dr. Manmohan Singh
The maximum number of Deputy Governors RBI can have 4
Number of regional offices of RBI 28
RBI can issue notes upto the value of Rs. 10,000/-
The logo of RBI has A palm tree and a tiger
The H.O. of the RBI is in Mumbai
The maximum amount for which customer's deposit is insured in a bank (by the Deposit Insurance and Credit Guarantee Corporation, a wholly owned subsidiary of RBI) Rs. 1,00,000
Regional Offices of RBI
1. Srinagar 2. Jammu 3. Shimla 4. Chandigarh
5. Dehradun 6. New Delhi 7. Jaipur 8. Lucknow
9. Kanpur 10. Patna 11. Gangtok 12. Guwahati
13. Agartala 14. Ranchi 15. Kolkata 16. Bhubaneswar
17. Raipur 18. Bhopal 19. Nagpur 20. Hyderabad
21. Chennai 22. Kochi 23. Bangalore 24. Panaji
25. Belapur 26. Mumbai 27. Ahmedabad 28. Thiruvananthapuram
Functions of the RBI
Primary Functions of the Reserve Bank of India
1. Monetary Authority of India
2. Issuer of Currency
3. Banker and Debt Manager to the Government
4. Banker to the banks
5. Regulator of the Banking System
6. Manager of Foreign Exchange
7. Regulator and Supervisor of the payment and settlement system
8. Developmental role
Vande Bharat Mission :-
Launched on May 6
For helping those stranded due to the novel corona virus pandemic reach their destination via International repatriation flights.
Launched on May 6
For helping those stranded due to the novel corona virus pandemic reach their destination via International repatriation flights.
Garib kalyan Rojgar Abhiyaan:-
New employment scheme implemented to help migrant workers facing challenges due to Covid19
New employment scheme implemented to help migrant workers facing challenges due to Covid19
Book and authors - Medieval India
Maratha History - Alexander Duff
Asokavand the Decline of Maurya - Romila Thappa
Michal's History - Jagnath Sarkar
Rajput History - James Tode
The forgotten empire - Robert Sebal ( About Vijayanagar empire)
Autobiography of Firozha Tuglag - Futkat e Firoshahi
Maratha History - Alexander Duff
Asokavand the Decline of Maurya - Romila Thappa
Michal's History - Jagnath Sarkar
Rajput History - James Tode
The forgotten empire - Robert Sebal ( About Vijayanagar empire)
Autobiography of Firozha Tuglag - Futkat e Firoshahi
Book
' India Today' - R. P. Dutt
Do what I do - Raghuram Rajan
We are dispersed - Maulana Yusuf
Social background of Indian Nationalism - A. R. Desai
' India Today' - R. P. Dutt
Do what I do - Raghuram Rajan
We are dispersed - Maulana Yusuf
Social background of Indian Nationalism - A. R. Desai
1st election to Parliament - Chinab ( Himachal Pradesh)
1st voter - Ram Charm Negi
1st voter - Ram Charm Negi
Book and authors
India wins freedom - Moulana Azad
Bush's and Karl Max - B. R. Amdekar
Why I am an Atheist - Bharat Singh
India wins freedom - Moulana Azad
Bush's and Karl Max - B. R. Amdekar
Why I am an Atheist - Bharat Singh
Law of industrial location by Alfred weber.
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