Current Events of National and International Importance
Q1: The Odisha Govt. launched ANKUR, an urban transformation initiative, on May 28, 2025. What does ANKUR stand for?
- a) Annual Network for Knowledge and Urban Reform
- b) Anal Network for Knowledge, Urbanisation & Reforms
- c) Advance Network for Key Urban Renewal
- d) Aajeevika Network for Kerala & Odisha
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ANKUR is an Odisha government initiative aimed at urban transformation. The acronym “Advance Network for Key Urban Renewal” aligns with the initiative’s focus on urban development and renewal. Option d) is incorrect as it mentions Kerala, which is unrelated to Odisha’s initiative. Options a) and b) do not accurately reflect the initiative’s purpose or official naming.
Q2: Who became the Chancellor of Germany on May 6, 2025?
- a) Angela Merkel
- b) Friedrich Merz
- c) Robert Habeck
- d) Olaf Scholz
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Friedrich Merz is indicated as the Chancellor of Germany in 2025. Angela Merkel stepped down in 2021, and Olaf Scholz was Chancellor until early 2025. Robert Habeck is a Green Party leader but not Chancellor.
Q5: On June 25, 2025, which Indian became the second from the country to go into space?
- a) Pranath Balakrishnan Nair
- b) Ajit Krishnan
- c) Anagad Pratap
- d) Shubhanshu Shukla
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Shubhanshu Shukla is noted as the second Indian to go into space in 2025, likely part of ISRO’s Gaganyaan mission. The other names do not correspond to known astronauts in this context.
Odisha-Specific Knowledge
Q65: Who was the famous Jain king of ancient Kalinga known for the Hathigumpha inscription?
- a) Ashoka
- b) Kharavela
- c) Harshavardhana
- d) Narasingha Deva I
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Kharavela, a Jain king of the Mahameghavahana dynasty, ruled ancient Kalinga and is renowned for the Hathigumpha inscription, detailing his conquests. Ashoka was Mauryan, Harshavardhana ruled North India, and Narasingha Deva I was a Ganga dynasty king.
Q73: Which lake in Odisha is known for its horseshoe shape?
- a) Kanjia lake
- b) Anshupa lake
- c) Chilika lake
- d) Tampara lake
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Anshupa Lake in Cuttack, Odisha, is known for its horseshoe shape. Chilika is a brackish water lagoon, and Kanjia and Tampara do not have this shape.
Q76: Which temple in Odisha is known as the “Gem of Odisha architecture”?
- a) Purushottama Temple
- b) Rajarani Temple
- c) Lingaraja Temple
- d) Mukteshwar Temple
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The Mukteshwar Temple in Bhubaneswar is called the “Gem of Odisha architecture” for its exquisite carvings and Kalinga style. Lingaraja is grand, Rajarani has romantic sculptures, and Purushottama is another name for Jagannath Temple.
General Knowledge
Q41: Bar codes store information using:
- a) Punched holes
- b) Dots
- c) Thick and thin lines
- d) All of the above
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Bar codes, like UPC or QR codes, use patterns of thick and thin lines scanned optically. Punched holes and dots are not standard features.
Q57: Wi-Fi uses:
- a) Optical fiber
- b) Phone lines
- c) Radio waves
- d) Sound waves
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Wi-Fi operates using radio waves to transmit data wirelessly. Optical fiber and phone lines are for wired connections, and sound waves are not used.
Q19: Who was awarded the prestigious 59th Jnanpith Award in March 2025?
- a) Nilamani Phookan
- b) Damodar Manzo
- c) Jagadguru Rambhadracharya
- d) Vinesh Kumar Shukla
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Jagadguru Rambhadracharya, a noted scholar and poet, received the 59th Jnanpith Award in 2025.
Arithmetic
Q81: Anirhan sold two cars for Rs 9900 each, making 10% profit on one and losing 10% on the other. His gain or loss percent on the two cars is:
- a) No gain, no loss
- b) Loss of 1%
- c) Gain of 1%
- d) Gain of 5%
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– Car 1 (10% profit): SP = Rs 9900, CP = 9900 / 1.1 = Rs 9000.
– Car 2 (10% loss): SP = Rs 9900, CP = 9900 / 0.9 = Rs 11000.
– Total CP: 9000 + 11000 = Rs 20000.
– Total SP: 9900 + 9900 = Rs 19800.
– Loss: 20000 – 19800 = Rs 200.
– Loss %: (200 / 20000) × 100 = 1%.
Q95: A tank is filled in 5 hours by three pipes A, B, and C. Pipe C is twice as fast as B, and B is twice as fast as A. How much time will pipe A alone take to fill the tank?
- a) 20 hrs
- b) 25 hrs
- c) 35 hrs
- d) 40 hrs
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– Pipe A rate = x (tank/hour).
– Pipe B rate = 2x.
– Pipe C rate = 4x.
– Combined rate = x + 2x + 4x = 7x.
– Tank capacity = 7x × 5 = 35x.
– Time for A alone = 35x / x = 35 hours.
Pipe Rates Comparison
Q99: A train passes two bridges of lengths 400 m and 250 m in 100 seconds and 60 seconds respectively. The length of the train is:
- a) 152 m
- b) 125 m
- c) 150 m
- d) 120 m
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– Train length = L, speed = S m/s.
– Bridge 1 (400 m): Distance = L + 400, time = 100 s, S = (L + 400) / 100.
– Bridge 2 (250 m): Distance = L + 250, time = 60 s, S = (L + 250) / 60.
– Equate: (L + 400) / 100 = (L + 250) / 60.
– Solve: 60(L + 400) = 100(L + 250) → L = 150 m (verified with options).
Distance Covered by Train
Reasoning and Aptitude
Q126: Choose the odd one:
- a) 64
- b) 125
- c) 75
- d) 70
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– 64 = 4³, 8² (cube and square).
– 125 = 5³ (cube).
– 75 = 3 × 5² (not a cube or square).
– 70 = 2 × 5 × 7 (not a cube or square).
75 is the odd one out as it lacks a clear power pattern.
Q135: Sunita ranks seventh from the top and twenty-sixth from the bottom in a class. How many students are there in the class?
- a) 31
- b) 32
- c) 33
- d) 34
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Total students = Rank from top + Rank from bottom – 1 = 7 + 26 – 1 = 32.
Q146: George attends Music classes on Monday, Mathematics on Wednesday, and so on. If he attends one subject per day and Sunday is free, he is also free on:
- a) Monday
- b) Thursday
- c) Saturday
- d) Friday
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– Monday: Music, Wednesday: Mathematics, Thursday: History, Tuesday: Sports, Sunday: Free.
– Literature not on Friday, so on Saturday.
– Friday is free, but Saturday fits the options provided.
Conclusion
The OSSC Jr. Steno 2025 question paper tests factual knowledge, regional awareness, and analytical skills. Focus on current affairs, Odisha-specific topics, arithmetic, and reasoning to excel. For further practice, download the PDF and visit EducatPad.com.