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GOA Soon, new landing system at Goa airport The Airports Authority of India (AAI) is set to install a new instrument landing system at Goa international airport, Dabolim, while also sharing real-time flight data with the Indian Navy. Additionally, the AAI will also share real-time flight data of Mumbai ATC with the Indian Navy, to … Read more 09.06.18 Goa (GoaPSC) Current Affairs
GOA Goa scrutinising impact of Major Port Authorities Bill The state government is assessing the impact of the Major Port Authorities Bill 2016 on powers of various departments and local self-governing bodies, as the authority to be set up under it will have overriding powers to pursue development within port limits. The ports administration department, with the … Read more 08.06.18 Goa (GoaPSC) Current Affairs
GOA Digital token system to end queues at transport offices In a bid to ease the pressure of serpentine queues at the regional transport offices (RTO), the state transport department will soon be installing a digital token system at its offices. Managed by the Goa Electronics Limited (GEL), the Ponda RTO will be the first in … Read more 06.06.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs
GOA Air quality in Goa’s urban areas worsens in 2017-18 High density of vehicles, inadequate monitoring system for checking vehicular emission and operation of condemnable vehicles is contributing to the deterioration of the air quality in the state’s major towns and cities, sources said. The air quality index values compiled by Goa State Pollution Control Board … Read more 05.06.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs
GOA Hope for Goa’s biodiversity There is wonderful wildlife news in India’s smallest state. Recently, this newspaper first reported that a family of smooth-coated otters (Lutrogale perspicillata) has taken residence in Pilerne’s Saulem lake. This water body has been plagued by widespread garbage dumping, sewage, and the same menace of haphazard construction that blights … Read more 17.02.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs
GOA State govt to arm traffic cops with 100 alcometers There will not be cheer for this move if you are among those who booze and drive and have a penchant for speed. The state government has cleared the traffic police proposal to procure 100 alcometers and fours laser speed radar guns to crackdown … Read more 16.02.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs
GOA State govt working towards zero garbage landfill sites Replicating the Saligao solid waste treatment plant model across the state can help Goa achieve its ambitious target of eradicating landfills altogether. Of the 61,000 tonnes of mixed waste that the Saligao plant has accepted, just 5% remains as residue and even that will be used in … Read more 13.02.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs
GOA Goa government may take Rs 450 crore hit from mining closure A mainstay of Goa’s economy, the closure of mining operations is going to hurt the state for the second time in a decade. The Supreme Court’s scathing judgment will extract a heavy economic price and could not only lead to a Rs 400-450 crore revenue … Read more 10.02.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs
GOA Government to spend Rs 300 crore to procure quality mobile toilets: Parrikar Stating that the government will spend Rs 300 crore in procuring quality mobile toilets having a biodigester system, chief minister Manohar Parrikar said that his endeavour would be to ensure that no house remains without a toilet by October 2. Each … Read more 08.02.18 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