06.02.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs

GOA Zuari bridge to be closed from 6am-9am on Sunday   The Zuari bridge will be closed on February 4 from 6am to 9am for all vehicular traffic.   Ferry boats will be pressed into service between Cortalim and Agasaim to faciliate movement of vehicular traffic. Besides, traffic will be diverted via Borim bridge on NH 17-B, … Read more 06.02.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs

04-05.02.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs

GOA Maharashtra minister supports Goa in Mhadei row   Maharashtra minister of state for home Deepak Kesarkar said diversion of Mhadei water to Karnataka affects the natural flow of the river.   The place where Mhadei originates and flows in Khanapur taluka falls in Maharashtra according to the Mahajan Commission Report. Maharashtra rejected the report since Belagavi city was … Read more 04-05.02.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs

03.02.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs

GOA Centre clears Rs 62crore for cleaning Sal river   The central government has approved a project to abate pollution of river Sal at Navelim in Goa at an estimated cost of Rs 61.7 crore. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) had in 2015 identified the river stretch at Navelim as one of the 302 polluted river … Read more 03.02.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs

02.02.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs

GOA Government to replicate Udipi’s cage fish farming model   The state directorate of fisheries is looking to adopt Udipi’s successful model of house-to-house cage fish farming.   Initially, about 100 4m/4m sized cages will be set up that locals can install in their yards and begin fish culture.   While the practice of raising selected … Read more 02.02.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs

1.02.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs

GOA Register vehicles for minor mineral transport   In its effort to regulate minor mineral transportation, owners of all vehicles used for the purpose have been directed to register their vehicles with the directorate of mines and geology (DMG).   The decision that has been taken is aimed at stopping illegal mining of minor minerals and ensuring proper collection … Read more 1.02.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs