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GOA State considering renewable energy to meet power needs The state government has approached the Union ministry of new and renewable energy (MNRE) to undertake a feasibility study and provide technical assistance to assess potential, availability of technologies and financial viability to set up power generation projects from new and renewable energy sources. The government has proposed to … Read more 18.01.21 Daily GPSC Current Affairs
GOA 51st edition of IFFI set to start in a hybrid mode for the first time The 51st edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is getting off to a colourful start on the golden shores of Goa. For the first time, IFFI is being held in a hybrid mode because of the … Read more 16-17.01.21 Daily GPSC Current Affairs
GOA Two Goan films to be screened at IFFI The State of Goa has been successfully playing host to the International Film Festival of India since 2004; a platform that showcases the Indian and International films to participants from across the globe. In recent years, the Goan film industry itself has grown by leaps and bounds … Read more 15.01.21 Daily GPSC Current Affairs
GOA State to make new law to stop misuse of name change In the backdrop of allegations of misuse of name change, law minister Nilesh Cabral said the state government will come up with a new law making it mandatory for a person to get a no objection certificate (NOC) from the sub-registrar’s office, specifying … Read more 14.01.21 Daily GPSC Current Affairs
GOA Russian institute, NIO to conduct research in marine science Goa-based National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) along with the National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI), Hyderabad, on Tuesday, signed a memorandum of understanding with the Pacific Oceanological Institute (POI), Russia, in the field of marine science and technology. NIO said that the MoU will enable … Read more 13.01.21 Daily GPSC Current Affairs
GOA Film shoot policy to offer single-window clearance Goa’s comprehensive film shooting policy is in its final stages of completion and could soon see the light of day, said vice chairman of the Entertainment Society of Goa Subhash Phaldessai, while inaugurating the refurbished Inox multiplex at Campal. Chief minister Pramod Sawant, who was the chief … Read more 12.01.21 Daily GPSC Current Affairs
GOA Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav Drive in Goa Under ICAR’s “Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav” initiative, Cleanliness activities are administered in Ibrampur, Veling and Parra villages in Goa. The drive “Mera Gaon Mera Gaurav” was launched in 2015. This is the flagship programme of the Prime Minister of India. Objective: Provide farmers with necessary … Read more 10-11.01.21 Daily GPSC Current Affairs
GOA Argentina filmmaker Pablo Cesar to head the International Jury for 51st IFFI The 51st edition of International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will be held in Goa from January 16 to January 24, 2021. The International Jury of IFFI will be headed by iconic Argentine filmmaker Pablo Cesar. IFFI takes place in … Read more 09.01.21 Daily GPSC Current Affairs
GOA 40th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica flagged off from Mormugao Port, Goa The 40th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica was flagged off from Mormugao Port, Goa. The chartered ice-class vessel MV Vasiliy Golovnin has been chosen for the prestigious 40th Indian Scientific Expedition to Antarctica (ISEA) mission journey and will reach Antarctica … Read more 08.01.21 Daily GPSC Current Affairs
GOA Implementation of tourism policy hit by stand-off over board’s composition After the state government approved the Goa Tourism Policy 2020 a few months ago, the impasse over its implementation continues, with stakeholders yet to agree with the composition of Goa Tourism Board which is an important feature of the policy. The most contentious issue is the large representation given to … Read more 07.01.21 Daily GPSC Current Affairs