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GOA Centre clears Rs 62crore for cleaning Sal river The central government has approved a project to abate pollution of river Sal at Navelim in Goa at an estimated cost of Rs 61.7 crore. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) had in 2015 identified the river stretch at Navelim as one of the 302 polluted river … Read more 03.02.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs
GOA Mhadei project turns centuries-old Mauli temple’s sacred tank into a pit Tucked away in this sleepy village of Kankumbi is a small Mauli temple. From mythological times, it has been a popular pilgrimage centre of the region with pilgrims from three states—Goa, Karnataka and Maharashtra—congregating for a holy dip in its sacred tank. In … Read more 31.01.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs
GOA Ferries from Mumbai to Goa likely to set sail in February Procedural issues continue to plague the long-awaited Mumbai-Goa cruise ferry service, which has been further delayed due to lack of clearances from the Indian Register of Shipping (IRS) and the Directorate General of Shipping. The Mumbai-Goa ferry service was scheduled to start by December … Read more 28-29.01.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs
GOA Goa forms team to monitor Karnataka, Maharashtra works The Goa Ministry for Water Resources Development (WRD) formed a special team to monitor if Karnataka or Maharashtra governments continue with the works of building and operating canals along the Mahadayi basin for diversion of water. The order issued by Minister for WRD Vinod Palyekar comprises … Read more 26.01.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs
GOA Work starts for gas pipeline in Panaji After receiving approval from the Corporation of the City of Panaji, Goa Natural Gas Pvt Ltd has commenced work to lay the underground gas polyethylene piping system to provide piped gas to individual homes in the state capital. However, any hopes of immediate supply of piped gas have … Read more 25.01.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs
GOA GMC hopes to earn 1 crore per month Goa Medical College(GMC) and hospital has started charging outstation patients from January 1 and expects to rake in a monthly revenue of Rs 1 crore. Government hospitals in the state have also increased registration fees for patients, one of the contributing factors towards increased income. … Read more 24.01.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs
GOA Teaching of state’s official language to be made compulsory in all schools in Goa Minister for town and country planning (TCP) Vijai Sardesa has stressed that teaching of the state’s official language in all schools will be made mandatory in Goa soon. Stating that every child should have access to quality education, Sardesai … Read more 23.01.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs
Goa : Trade and Commerce Goa is situated on the west coast of the country with impressive socio economic indicators. The Structure of economic activities changes over time due to changes in structure of production and demand in the economy. There are lot of sectors that contributes to the trade and commerce of the state. … Read more Goa : Trade and Commerce
Goa : Tax and Economic Reforms The economic liberalization in India , initiated in 1991, with principles of Liberalization , Privatization and Globalization (LPG) of the country’s economic policies, with the goal of making the economy more market and service-oriented and expanding the role of private and foreign investment. Specific changes include a reduction in import tariffs, … Read more Goa : Tax and Economic Reforms
Goa : Schemes and Projects State government has proposed various schemes to provide welfare to all the communities so as to provide inclusive development of all. Goa’s per capita income was RS 2,71,793, which was one of the highest among all states. So there is no benefit of growing without the welfare of all the … Read more Goa : Schemes and Projects