May 2021

GOA Goa: Now, law department nod for new mines memorandum of understanding   Law minister Nilesh Cabral said that his department has vetted the memorandum of understanding (MoU) to be signed between the directorate of mines and geology and the Mineral Exploration Corporation Ltd (MECL) to identify new iron ore mines in the state.   With the signing of the … Read more 13.05.21 Daily GPSC Current Affairs.

GOA Oxygen plants under PM Cares fund yet to be set up in state   During the hearing of public interest litigations pertaining to the Covid-19 pandemic, it was pointed out before the high court of Bombay at Goa that the two oxygen plants sanctioned for Goa under the PM Cares fund haven’t been setup yet. Stating … Read more 15-16.05.21 Daily GPSC Current Affairs.

GOA State to set up waste to energy plant, Swedish Co to execute proj   The state government has decided to set up a waste to energy plant in the state and the cabinet granted approval to appoint IVL Swedish Environment Research Institute to execute the project on nomination basis at a cost of 35,000 Euros. Goa government also approved the … Read more 05.05.21 Daily GPSC Current Affairs.

GOA Goa CM Pramod Sawant eyes 100% electrification, launches solar power prog for remote villages   Chief minister Pramod Sawant  inaugurated a solar power-based electrification programme for rural households in the state. With an eye on 100% electrification, this project will provide power through renewable energy to areas where grid connectivity isn’t feasible. The project is pursuant to … Read more 28.05.21 Daily GPSC Current Affairs

GOA Governor prorogues budget session   Governor Bhagat Singh Koshyari has prorogued 14th budget session from May 12, and now the budget would be passed in monsoon session, said a senior officer. Recently the state cabinet had taken a decision to prorogue the assembly session. After the opposition decided not to attend the business advisory committee meeting to decide on the budget … Read more 06.05.21 Daily GPSC Current Affairs.

GOA GCCI seeks priority inoculation for store owners, distributors   The Goa Chamber of Commerce and Industry (GCCI) has written to chief minister Pramod Sawant asking the state government to consider retailers and distributors as frontline Covid warriors and to prioritise the retail sector in the vaccination drive. The GCCI has asked the government to prepare a … Read more 04.05.21 Daily GPSC Current Affairs.

GOA Goa biodiversity board helping local communities sell local produce   In many cases biodiversity conservation efforts tend to be viewed as being in conflict with economic interests. Turning this belief on its head, the Goa State Biodiversity Board (GSBB) has taken the first step to becoming the only government body in the country to begin production, along with local communities, … Read more 22-23.05.21 Daily GPSC Current Affairs.

GOA Special loans for MSMEs to mfg O2, oximeters   In an attempt to encourage micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) to address the demand for critical goods and services required to tackle the second wave of Covid-19, Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI) is offering low-cost funding to units that manufacture oxygen cylinders, … Read more 26.05.21 Daily GPSC Current Affairs

GOA 12-17% multi-drug resistant tuberculosis cases seen in Goa yearly   Annually, 1,000- 1,500 TB cases are reported in Goa with 12% to 17% of them being multidrug resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). Though the numbers don’t look alarming, MDR-TB cases are still a cause of concern as the recovery rate is 50% or sometimes lesser. MDR-TB … Read more 29.05.21 Daily GPSC Current Affairs

GOA Sunderlal Bahuguna inspired Goans to preserve Western Ghats   The iconic environmental activist Sunderlal Bahuguna, who initiated the Chipko movement to protect the green cover of the Himalayas, wanted Goans to strive for the conservation of the Western Ghats.   He first visited Goa in 1983 to attend the Paryavaran Chetana Saptah. He toured various places in Ponda, Salcete … Read more 10.05.21 Daily GPSC Current Affairs.