Odisha Celebrates Agrarian Festival 'Raja Parba' Honoring Mother Earth
The cultural festival marks the arrival of the monsoon season and celebrates the womanhood and fertility associated with Mother Earth.
As part of the festive traditions, all agricultural activities such as plowing, digging, and sowing are suspended to give rest to the soil.
Exam Perspective: Understanding regional and seasonal festivals is crucial for art and culture modules in national-level government exams.
Key Facts / Static GK
Major Classical Dance of Odisha: Odissi
Famous National Parks in Odisha: Simlipal National Park, Bhitarkanika National Park
Practice Quiz — 15 June 2026
Q1. Which of the following statements regarding the RELIEF Scheme 2026 is correct?
Q2. At which of the following venues was the first edition of the 'Bharat Innovates 2026' event inaugurated, where the ATL Bridge was launched?
Q3. What is the new verified viewership benchmark established by the Ministry of Ayush to claim the Guinness World Record for the most viewed live yoga stream?
Q4. Which of the following regional festivals is primarily celebrated in Odisha to welcome the monsoon and pay tribute to the fertility of Mother Earth?
Q5. With reference to the recent initiative by the Ministry of Rural Development, consider the following statements: 1. 700 SHE-MARTs and 1,000 District Fulfilment Centres are to be established. 2. The initiative is being implemented under the DAY-NRLM framework. 3. The e-SARAS Portal will be revamped into a Multi-Vendor Marketplace. Which of the statements given above are correct?
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