Odisha Unveils 'Go East' Initiative to Accelerate Industrial Growth
'Go East' expands as 'Government of Odisha - Eastern Investment Accelerator and Special Task Force'.
The primary objective of the program is to catalyze economic progress across Odisha and wider eastern India by proactively attracting major industrial investments and modernizing sectors.
Significance: This program demonstrates a focused state-level effort to streamline ease-of-doing-business and position eastern India as an industrial powerhouse.
Key Facts / Static GK
Odisha Capital: Bhubaneswar
Odisha Chief Minister: Mohan Charan Majhi
Odisha Governor: Kambhampati Hari Babu
Odisha Tiger Reserve: Satkoshia Tiger Reserve
Odisha National Parks: Bhitarkanika National Park, Similipal National Park
Practice Quiz — 1 July 2026
Q1. What is the new revised fee for a standard 36-page adult passport under the Normal application category, effective from July 1, 2026?
Q2. Which automotive aftermarket manufacturer, a division of Tenneco, has appointed Mahendra Singh Dhoni as its National Brand Ambassador?
Q3. What is the coupon rate and maturity period of the Senior Unsecured Floating Rate Notes (FRNs) recently issued by SBI's London Branch?
Q4. Consider the following statements regarding the launch of UPI in Greece: 1. The service was launched through a partnership between NIPL and Eurobank. 2. Greece has become the 10th country to accept UPI in some format. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Q5. What is the minimum Fixed Deposit (FD) amount required to open the newly launched 'Paisa+' Secured Credit Card by Paisabazaar and SBM Bank India?
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