Jan 2020

GOA Goa govt for setting up single window clearance for film producers Chief minister Pramod Sawant told Goa legislative assembly that the government will provide single window clearance to film producers and offer aid to those who were ready to build a film studio in the State.   Those who are interested in film industry … Read more 17.01.20 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

GOA Pvt universities to become a reality in state The Goa legislative assembly passed the Goa Private Universities Bill, 2020, that will allow institutes affiliated to private universities to set up campuses in Goa. In his budget speech, chief minister Pramod Sawant spelled out his plan to make Goa an education hub. At present, the … Read more 16.01.20 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

GOA Goa draws flak for poor waste management system Pulling up the state government for not managing the waste generated in the state, Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India recommended the state government strengthen its waste collection system to ensure that all waste generated is fully collected at source. CAG said that Goa does not have a comprehensive … Read more 15.01.20 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

GOA CII, industries department to give impetus to entrepreneurs The department of industries and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) have decided to partner and form a consultative committee to assess and provide policy inputs which can drive entrepreneurship and innovation in the state. As part of the partnership, the industries department will provide support … Read more 14.01.20 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

GOA The 15th Finance Commission held a meeting with the Goa state govt The 15th Finance Commission headed by Chairman, Shri N.K. Singh along with its Members and senior officials held meeting with the Chief Minister of Goa, Shri Pramod Sawant.   The Goa State Government has been irregular in the constitution of State Finance Commission and … Read more 12-13.01.20 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

  GOA Goa in need of immediate strategy to repay its debt, says CAG report The Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG), in its report for 2017-18, said that the Goa government needs to formulate a proper borrowing-repayment strategy to avoid falling into a debt trap. While acknowledging Goa’s efforts towards fiscal responsibility, the CAG said … Read more 11.01.20 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

GOA Fit India Cyclothon event was held in Goa Fit India Cyclothon event was held on 18 January 2020 in Goa. It was flagged off by Goa Chief Minister Pramod Sawant and Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju at the Campal Parade Ground and culminated at Bal Bhavan. The Fit India Mission has been initiated … Read more 10.01.20 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

GOA Kiren Rijiju and Pramod Sawant flag off ‘Fit India Cyclothon’ in Panaji   The Fit India Mission under the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports organized the inaugural event of ‘Fit India Cyclothon’ event in Panaji.   The Cyclothon was flagged off by Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Kiren Rijiju and Goa … Read more 08.01.20 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

GOA Goa staring at Rs 3,400 crore loss due to mining closure: Report   Unemployment and retrenchment due to mining closure has not only devastated families economically, but is also threatening the social fabric of the state besides negatively impacting the confidence of investors, the Goa Livelihoods Forum has stated in its Livelihoods Report 2020 … Read more 07.01.20 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs

GOA Disease-resistant variant to boost tomato cultivation   A new disease-resistant tomato hybrid ‘Arka Rakshak’ is set to bring a smile to farmers’ faces. Developed by the Indian institute of horticulture research (IIHR) in a bid to achieve high yields and resist diseases like tomato leaf curl virus bacterial wilt and early blight, the variant’s seeds have … Read more 05-06.01.20 Goa (GoaPSC) Daily Current Affairs