February 2020

GOA Goa budget: Farming goes organic, to reap benefits in three years Organic farming in the state is set to get considerable boost with chief minister Pramod Sawant declaring the government’s intent to bring over 10,000ha of cultivable land under organic farming within the next three years. The government also plans to establish an organic … Read more 22.02.20 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

CAG report on Siachen troops Comptroller and Auditor-General (CAG) pulled up the Army for deficiencies in the provision of special clothing, rations and housing for troops in high-altitude areas, including Siachen. There were delays of up to four years in the procurement of high-altitude clothing and equipment, leading to an acute shortage of essential clothing … Read more 04-02-2020 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

  GOA World famous Goa carnival to begin in Panaji   The world-famous Goa Carnival will begin in the capital Panaji.   The festival, which displays Goan art and culture, is celebrated with fun, frolic, pomp and splendor.   Local as well as foreign tourists participate in this Carnival festival. The thrill of Carnival attracts … Read more 27.02.20 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020 The Union Cabinet approved the Medical Termination of Pregnancy (Amendment) Bill, 2020, to amend the Medical Termination of Pregnancy Act, 1971. the proposed amendment seeks to enhance the upper gestation limit from 20 to 24 weeks for special categories of women that will be defined in the amendments … Read more 2-3-02.2020 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

Ease of living index (EoLI) and municipal performance index (MPI) 2019 The ministry of housing and urban affairs have launched the ease of living index (EoLI) and municipal performance index (MPI) 2019_to help assess the progress made in cities through various initiatives and empower them to use evidence to plan, implement and monitor their performance. … Read more 07-02-2020 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

Fifth edition of India-UK joint military exercise ‘Ajeya Warrior’ The fifth edition of India-UK joint military exercise ‘Ajeya Warrior’ will be conducted at Salisbury Plains, United Kingdom from February 13 to 26 The aim of this exercise is to conduct company level joint training with emphasis on counter-terror operations in urban and semi-urban areas. Training … Read more 9-10-02-2020 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

GOA Goa budget: Some hits, some misses in fiscal plan   While chief minister Pramod Sawant, in his budget speech, focused on bare necessities where infrastructure is concerned, he did not forget to make provisions for some long-demanded basic infrastructural projects, mainly in the interiors. New bridges have been proposed for Vittalapur in Mayem, Harvalem … Read more 23-24.02.20 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

GOA Driving licences to persons with disability doubled in 2019   The number of driving licences issued to persons with disabilities doubled in 2019 compared to the previous year. A total of 50 driving licences were issued to members of the community last year, unlike 2018, wherein only 25 were issued.   While the new … Read more 25.02.20 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

GOA Goa budget 2020: Direction shifts from urban development to rural welfare   The aspirations of rural Goa found an expression in the state’s budget on Thursday as chief minister Pramod Sawant, who also holds the finance portfolio, carved out the road to rural welfare while presenting the budget. The budget has been largely a … Read more 20.02.20 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

GOA Goa 2020 National Games unveils Rubigula as mascot Rubigula, Flame-Throated Bulbul unveiled as the official mascot for the Goa 2020 National Games. The Flame-Throated Bulbul is the state bird of Goa. The mascot Rubigula will generate the interest of people towards the National Games. The mascot incorporates the best elements and characteristics of Goa and the Goan people. The state … Read more 26.02.20 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs