State PCS - Odisha (OPSC)

• 08 Apr 2026

Odisha CM Launches ₹585 Crore Utkalmani Birthplace Revamp

Why in News? 

Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi unveiled a ₹585 crore development package to redevelop the birthplace of Utkalmani Gopabandhu Das at Suando in Puri district, aiming to preserve heritage, boost tourism, and foster local development. 

Key Points 

• Revamp Plan: ₹585 crore allocated for the redevelopment of Utkalmani’s birthplace and the Satyabadi area. 
  • ₹90 crore earmarked for reviving the historic Bakul Bana and upgrading the iconic Bana Vidyalaya. 
  • The project will develop a heritage corridor and transform the area into a cultural, spiritual, and educational hub. 
• Puri District Roadmap: Plans include a World Tourism Centre and a cruise terminal to position Puri as a global tourism destination. 
• Vision: CM Majhi outlined Odisha’s target to become a $500 billion economy by 2036 and $1.5 trillion by 2047. 
  • He described the next decade as a “decade of resolve” to build a prosperous and developed Odisha.  

Read More: Tourism 

World Health Day 2026

Why in News? 

World Health Day was observed on 7 April 2026 with the theme “Together for Health: Stand with Science”, highlighting the importance of science-based solutions to strengthen global health systems. 

Key Points 

• Observance: World Health Day is celebrated every year on 7 April to mark the founding of the World Health Organization in 1948. 
• Theme 2026: Together for Health: Stand with Science.. 
• Objective: The day aims to raise awareness about key global health issues and encourage governments, institutions, and communities to support science-driven health policies. 
• Campaign: The campaign highlights how scientific cooperation helps protect the health of people, animals, plants, and the planet. 
• Focus: The campaign strongly promotes the One Health approach, which recognises the interconnected health of humans, animals, and ecosystems. 
• Major Global Events: 
  • International One Health Summit 2026 (7 April) – Hosted by the Government of France under the French G7 Presidency. 
  • Inaugural Global Forum of WHO Collaborating Centres 2026 (7–9 April) – Brings together nearly 800 scientific institutions from over 80 countries. 
• Campaign Goals: 
  • Stand with science by engaging with evidence, facts, and science-based guidance to protect health. 
  • Rebuild trust in science and public health. 
  • Support science-led solutions for a healthier future. 
• World Health Organization (WHO): 
  • The WHO was established on 7 April 1948. 
  • Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland. 

Read More: WHO, G7