Current affairs can feel endless. For State PSC prelims, not everything is equally likely to be asked. We looked at which national and state-level topics actually show up in OPSC and similar exams. Here's how to filter your daily reading so you focus on what counts.
National CA — what gets asked
Schemes, appointments, indices, summits
Questions tend to cluster around: who, what, when, and which ministry/body. Focus on the last 12–18 months. One-line facts (name of scheme, year of launch, target group) matter more than long analyses.
- Central schemes (launch dates, coverage, ministries)
- Appointments (RBI, EC, UPSC, key ministries)
- Indices (GDP, Ease of Doing Business, hunger, health)
- Summits and bilateral visits (India host/participant)
- Science & space (ISRO, missions, awards)
State-specific CA — Odisha
State schemes, budget, culture, geography
State GK and state current affairs are a significant chunk of the paper. Prioritise:
- Odisha state budget and key schemes
- State appointments and committees
- Rivers, dams, projects in Odisha
- Festivals, tribes, districts, culture
- State rankings and reports (NITI, etc.)
How to use your time
Daily digest + weekly revision
Spend 15–20 minutes on a curated CA digest (national + state) and 5–10 minutes on CA MCQs. Revise the same bullet points at the end of the week. Avoid deep-diving into every news item — stick to facts that can become a question.
Key takeaways
- · National: schemes, appointments, indices, summits, science/space. Last 12–18 months.
- · State: Odisha schemes, budget, culture, geography, appointments. Non-negotiable for OPSC.
- · Filter by "MCQ-worthy one-liners" and revise weekly. Don't read everything.