Current Affairs - State

The Odisha government, under the leadership of Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, has decided to establish the State Water Informatics Centre (SWIC) in Bhubaneswar. This initiative aims to enhance the coordination and dissemination of water resources data, supported by the National Water Informatics Centre (NWIC).

The Prime Minister inaugurated the Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Ltd (HURL) Sindri Fertiliser Plant in Dhanbad, Jharkhand. This event marks a significant milestone in India's journey towards self-sufficiency in fertilizer production, highlighting the government's commitment to fostering economic growth and development.

The Nagaland government, led by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, has introduced a fully-funded universal life insurance plan aimed at easing financial burdens resulting from the untimely loss of a family's provider, demonstrating a commitment to citizen welfare and security.

Madhya Pradesh emerges as the state with the largest leopard population in India, as revealed by the report released by Shri Bhupender Yadav, the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA), and the Wildlife Institute of India. This underscores the significance of Madhya Pradesh's habitats, particularly in tiger reserves like Nagarajunasagar Srisailam, Panna, and Satpura, which serve as crucial habitats for leopards.

The Telangana state government has mandated the adoption of the 'One Time Scheme' (OTS) across all urban local bodies (ULBs), including the Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC), aiming to provide relief to property owners by waiving off 90% of accrued arrears interest on property tax payments.