Goa Affairs
Goas first open-sea cage fish farm commences operations
Goas first cage culture farm was inaugurated recently at Candolim with the support of the central government.
Fernandes was granted a licence by the department to undertake open sea cage culture at Candolim based on a request submitted to the department. He is also a beneficiary under a centrally-sponsored scheme of the department of fisheries, government of India and the state fisheries department.
Two cages under the All India Network Project on Mariculture of ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI), Karwar, have been integrated in the project. Technical advisory for cage culture is also provided by ICAR-CMFRI, Karwar.
National and International Affairs
Chhattisgarhs Karma, Sikkims Tamangshelo adjudged best
Karma dance of Chhattisgarh Surguja region was adjudged the best in the dance category while Sikkims Tamangshelo was conferred the first prize in marriage ceremony and other dance category.
In the Harvest category, Dhengsa of Odisha was adjudged second and Gaddi of Himachal Pradesh the third.
In marriage and other function category, Odisha got the second prize and Jharkhand the third.
A glimpse of the tribal milieu and its connection with nature can be seen in the Karma dance.
The dance is performed in memory of King Karam Sen and is one of the most popular dance forms of Chhattisgarh.
The traditional attire and beautiful rural ornaments of the vibrant folk artists of Chhattisgarhi were seen in the performance.
NITI Aayog observes Special Campaign 2.0 for Swacchata in Government Offices
With the aim of Swachhata at workplace, the National Institute for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog, along with itsattached offices of Development Monitoring & Evaluation Office (DMEO), AtalInnovation Mission(AIM) located in NITI Bhawan and its Autonomous Institution viz.National Institute of Labour Economics Research and Development (NILERD)situated in Narela, Delhiorganized the Special Campaign 2.0 from 2ndOctober to 31stOctober, 2022.
The Campaign has focused on liquidation of pendency in respect of MPs references, references from , Inter-Ministerial references (Cabinet Note), Parliamentary Assurances, Public Grievances & PG Appeals, to review existing rules and procedures to reduce compliance burden, record management, cleanliness of Government Offices including space management etc.
Goa hosts Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation (CANSO) Asia Pacific Conference
Goa is hosting the three day Civil Air Services Organisation (CANSO) Conference from 1st to 3rd November 2022. Across the three days, delegates and exhibitors from the Asia Pacific region and beyond will be discussing and collaborating on the key issues that will help shape the future of Asias aviation Industry and turn the Complete Air Traffic System(CATS) Global Councils vision for the skies of 2045 into a reality.
CANSO the Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation is the global voice of the air traffic management (ATM) industry and is shaping our future skies.
Its members support over 90% of the worlds air traffic and include air navigation service providers, airspace users and operators, manufacturers and aviation industry suppliers. The organization looks on global Air Traffic Management performance by connecting the industry to share knowledge, expertise and innovation.
Brazil’s new president: Lula da Silva
Lula da Silva, also known as Lula, became Brazils first working-class president in 2002 but stepped down after two terms in 2010.
Lula became Brazils first working-class president in 2002 but stepped down after two terms in 2010. Even then he was extremely popular with approval ratings close to 90%. His Workers party (PT) after that was found embroiled in Corruption scandals and accused of plunging Brazil into a brutal .