April 2021

GOA Citizens can share local weather info on IMD portal   People in Goa can now report weather events on the India Meteorological Department (IMD) portal that allows the public to report local weather phenomenon. Launched at the national-level, this platform can also be used by people in Goa, on which the public can also share details about the damage caused in their … Read more 16.04.21 Daily GoaPSC Current Affairs

GOA Goa govt brings in reforms to clean up coop sector, calls for proper management   Concerned about the rise of fraudulent practices in the cooperative sector and in a bid to ensure that all urban cooperative credit and multi-purpose societies and VKSS conduct their transactions professionally, the state government has directed that all these entities must … Read more 15.04.21 Daily GoaPSC Current Affairs

GOA Goa govt brings in reforms to clean up coop sector, calls for proper management   Concerned about the rise of fraudulent practices in the cooperative sector and in a bid to ensure that all urban cooperative credit and multi-purpose societies and VKSS conduct their transactions professionally, the state government has directed that all these entities must … Read more -+

GOA Calangute meet approves Rs 10 crore budget provisions   The Calangute panchayat gram sabha on Sunday approved budget proposals amounting to Rs 10.3 crore. Members were also informed that the panchayat has made provisions for the ‘Calangute Going Green’ initiative, in which villagers are encouraged take up agricultural activities with free seeds, fertilizer and an assured … Read more 14.04.21 Daily GPSC Current Affairs

GOA Soon, 151 rural houses to be powered by the Sun   The state government has issued a work order to Convergence Energy Services Limited for commissioning of solar PV systems at 151 households in Sanguem, Quepem, Sattari and Canacona to provide electricity with comprehensive maintenance contract for five years under the Remote Village Electrification Programme (RVE). As per the cabinet … Read more 13.04.21 Daily GPSC Current Affairs

GOA No grounds for relief if no proof of structure in CRZ before 1991: National Green Tribunal   After the district-level committee for North Goa found a hotel structure to have been constructed illegally in Ashvem, Mandrem, the owners appealed before the National Green Tribunal (NGT) stating that the order to stop commercial activities at the structure … Read more 12.04.21 Daily GPSC Current Affairs

GOA Govt bans O2 cylinder export, will be diverted to health services   Health minister Vishwajit Rane on Friday issued directions to the health secretary to initiate measures to ban the export of oxygen cylinders to other states with immediate effect, in view of the rapid rise in Covid cases. All industrial oxygen requirements will be diverted … Read more 10-11.04.21 Daily GPSC Current Affairs

GOA National Games projects to be ready soon, Rs 150 crore for organisation: Chief minister Pramod Sawant   Chief minister Pramod Sawant has assured the National Games organising committee that there would be no shortage of funds for the conduct of the much-delayed event, as and when it happens. The 36th edition of National Games in Goa has been … Read more 09.04.21 Daily GPSC Current Affairs

GOA Soon, Mayem lake to have eco-theme park   Goa Tourism Development Corporation (GTDC) intends to develop an eco-theme park or amusement park, along with accommodation facilities, at Mayem lake. Mayem lake attracts thousands of tourists every year. And since an extreme adventure sports facility, including bungee jumping, was introduced there in 2019, it has become even more popular.A … Read more 08.04.21 Daily GPSC Current Affairs

GOA Cabinet nod makes sewerage link mandatory for every house in Goa   The state cabinet approved the policy for providing sewerage connection to all households across the state making it mandatory for all. Existing households will have to pay Rs 5,000 for sewerage connection while for new construction, the amount is fixed at Rs 9,500. Besides, … Read more 07.04.21 Daily GPSC Current Affairs