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Odisha GK

November 02, 2025
 Temples like Lingaraj Temple, Rajarani Temple, and modern infrastructure.

  • Puri:  Famous for  Jagannath Temple  and its annual  Rath Yatra  (Chariot Festival). The Puri Beach is a major attraction.

  • Konark:  The  Sun Temple , a UNESCO World Heritage Site, shaped like a colossal chariot.

  • Wildlife Sanctuaries:

    • Bhitarkanika National Park:  Known for Saltwater Crocodiles and Mangrove forests.

    • Simlipal National Park:  A Tiger Reserve and biosphere reserve.

    • Chilika Lake:  Asia's largest brackish water lagoon and a Ramsar site. Famous for Irrawaddy dolphins and migratory birds (especially at Nalabana Bird Sanctuary).

  • Waterfalls:

    • Barehipani & Joranda Falls  (in Simlipal)

    • Duduma Waterfall

    • 7. Tribes of Odisha

    Odisha has the most diverse tribes in India. Some of the major tribes are:

    • Santal

    • Kondh  (Dongria Kondh are particularly famous)

    • Saura  (known for their distinctive Saura paintings)

    • Bonda  (one of the most primitive tribes)

    • Ho

    • Gond

    8. Important Current Affairs & Recent Developments

    • Odisha's New State Emblem:  The state government adopted a new emblem based on the circular seal of the Kalinga-era  Mudra of Kalinga Jina  found at the Udayagiri caves.

    • Hockey:  Odisha is the official sponsor of both the men's and women's Indian national hockey teams. The  FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2023  was held in Odisha.

    • Disaster Management:  Odisha is globally acclaimed for its highly effective cyclone disaster management and evacuation system.

    Quick Facts for Quizzes

    • State Animal:  Sambar Deer

    • State Bird:  Indian Roller

    • State Flower:  Ashoka Flower

    • State Tree:  Sacred Fig (Ashwatha)

    • First Linguistically Formed State:  Odisha (April 1, 1936)

    • Largest Lake:  Chilika Lake

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