July 2021

GOA Study on for multi-modal logistics park in Panaji The Union ministry for Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) is working on a pre-feasibility study for the proposed multi-modal logistics park, which is expected to come up around the state capital. The park will be developed by a private player and the model concession agreement and request for proposal is in the … Read more 24.07.21 Daily GPSC Current Affairs.

GOA In 1 year, Goa diverted near 150 hectare forest land for power projects The country’s tiniest state with an area of 3,702 sqkm has diverted nearly 150 hectare of forest land, rich in biodiversity and home to many endemic animals and plants, for power projects last year—the third highest just behind Arunachal Pradesh and … Read more 06.07.21 Daily HPSC Current Affairs

GOA   Nabard raises Goa’s credit limit to Rs 350 crore   The National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Nabard) has agreed to increase the credit limit for Goa to Rs 350 crore, chief minister Pramod Sawant said at Sakhali. Various projects are being implemented in the state in collaboration with Nabard. “Nabard has agreed to complete any … Read more 20.07.21 Daily GPSC Current Affairs

GOA   State starts process to get GI tag for 3 Goan mango types The Goa state council for science and technology has filed an application for the registration of Geographical Indication (GI) for the Goa Mankur (Mankurad) mango variant and is presently working on obtaining similar status for the Mangelar and Mussarat mango varieties. A GI tag protects the produce … Read more 25.26.07.21 Daily GPSC Current Affairs.

GOA Centre selects Goa incubator for startups The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), which reports to the Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry has picked Margao-based Forum for Innovation Incubation Research & Entrepreneurship (FiiRE) as one of the two incubators for the Startup India Seed Fund scheme, the other being Kerala’s … Read more 13.07.21 Daily GPSC Current Affairs

GOA Goa cannot utilise mineral fund: Centre   The Centre has withdrawn the state government’s power to utilise the district mineral fund, which has nearly Rs 190 crore, and kept it with just the district mineral foundation to utilise the fund for various developmental works in the mining belt. The Union government observed that the states have diverted funds collected for the welfare … Read more 17.07.21 Daily GPSC Current Affairs

GOA   State asked to demarcate bird habitats in coastal plan Making a case for formulation of a bird habitat management plan for the state, three senior birders from Goa have jointly stated in their written submission on the draft Coastal Zone Management Plan (CZMP) that as several bird habitats haven’t been identified in the … Read more 14.07.21 Daily GPSC Current Affairs

GOA   Goa’s mangroves have unique food and medicine, need management   Mangroves are popular as fish nurseries and nature’s defence systems. In Goa, they are a perfect setting for unique celebrations, crocodile worship and boat festivals even as their potential for honey, vegetables and medicinal benefits need to be explored.   Making a case for comprehensive mapping … Read more 21.07.21 Daily GPSC Current Affairs

GOA Govt to sign MoU to identify new mines The state government will sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Mineral Exploration Corporation Ltd (MECL) to identify new iron ore mines in the state. Chief minister Pramod Sawant said the MoU will be signed in his presence besides the Union minister for mines Pralhad … Read more 15.07.21 Daily GPSC Current Affairs

GOA Climate change concerns need to be woven into coastal plan: Greens Goa along with other coastal states has been facing the brunt of extreme weather events occurring more closely than ever before. Activists said that despite this, the impact of the climate crisis has been overlooked in the draft coastal zone management plan (CZMP). … Read more 02.07.21 Daily GoaPSC Current Affairs