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GOA Goa first state to provide tap water to every household: CM Pramod Sawant Chief minister Pramod Sawant said that Goa has become the first state in the country to provide tap water to every household under the Har Ghar Jal Yojana. The state government will receive Rs 150 crore under Jal Jeevan Mission to upgrade and set up new … Read more 28.09.20 Daily GPSC Current Affairs
GOA Govt will take up planting rare herbs, promote hinterland tourism: CM Planting rare medicinal plants, promoting hinterland tourism and efforts to reduce man-animal conflict in forest areas are some initiatives that the Goa government will take soon up, chief minister Pramod Sawant said, observed from October 2 to 8 with a series of online events and … Read more 26-27.09.20 Daily GPSC Current Affairs
GOA NAAC assessment for varsity delayed by over a year The five-year validity of the accreditation granted to Goa University by the National Assessment and Accreditation Council (NAAC) ended in September 2019. The process for the new accreditation cycle has been delayed for GU by over a year now, as the varsity is still in … Read more 25.09.2020 Daily GPSC Current Affairs
GOA Wildlife expert bats for tiger reserve in Goa Between 2009 and 2020, Goa lost five tigers with four deaths reported in January this year itself. The National Tiger Conservation Authority’s (NTCA) report in February, while asking Goa government to declare the Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary a tiger reserve, had found the state’s efforts severely lacking … Read more 24.09.2020 Daily GPSC Current Affairs
GOA Survey in 20 Goan villages for local job opportunities ighty volunteers of the Centre for Promoting Indian Economy (CPIE), led by four economists and six college lecturers, have started a unique survey of 20 Goan hinterland villages. The survey aims to generate jobs locally – within the village setup – and ensure that unemployed … Read more 23.09.2020 Daily GPSC Current Affairs
GOA Startup policy to get 6-month extension, revamp in works With the revamped startup policy yet to be finalised, the state government said that the existing Goa Startup Policy 2017, which lapses this month, will be extended till February. Goa’s Startup Promotion Cell (SPC) has already begun work on the new policy, which will focus on … Read more 22.09.2020 Daily GPSC Current Affairs
GOA 51st IFFI to be held from 16th to 24th January next year in Goa The 51st Edition of the International Film Festival of India, IFFI will be held from 16th to 24th January, next year in Goa. Earlier it was scheduled to be held from 20th November to 28th November, this year. The postponement … Read more 21-09.2020 Daily GPSC Current Affairs
The major components of a rainwater harvesting system are as follows: Collection system: Roof surface and gutters to capture the rainwater and send it to the storage system Inlet filter: Screen filter to catch large debris First flush diverter: Diverter that removes debris not captured by the inlet filter from the initial … Read more DMPQ- What are the major components of a rainwater harvesting system ?
Properties of paints Exterior paint is exposed to all types of varying weather conditions. Exterior paint is therefore required to provide protection against UV radiation of the sun as well as fungal growth. It’s made to combat mildew as well as fading. In addition, they have to be fade resistant as they face … Read more DMPQ- List out the common Properties of paints.
Kathakali Kathakali is the classical dance form of Kerala. The word Kathakali literally means “Story-Play”. Kathakali is known for its heavy, elaborate makeup and costumes. In fact, the colorful and fascinating costumes of Kathakali have become the most recognized icon of Kerala. Kathakali is considered as one of the most magnificent theatres of imagination and … Read more DMPQ- Differentiate between Kathakali and Kuchipudi.