GPSC Prelims and Mains Notes, GPSC Test Series
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
An Introduction to Goa Economy Goa is located in the western region of India. The state shares its borders with the Arabian Sea to the west, Maharashtra to the north and Karnataka to the south and the east. Due to its scenic beauty, cultural diversity and architectural splendor of its temples churches and monuments it … Read more An Introduction to Goa Economy
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
Climate of Goa Climate of Goa has a tropical monsoon climate and the region is generally warm and humid throughout the year. The temperature ranges from 20°C to 34°C. The diurnal range of temperature during the day is not large being 4 to 6°C during monsoon season and increases to 10 to 20°C during December … Read more Climate of Goa for Goa PSC
GOA Govt launches scheme to boost pork production The state government has announced a ‘Varah Palan Scheme’ to provide financial assistance for the purchase and rearing of exotic and crossbred pigs and to augment pork production in the state. While any farmer residing in Goa for a minimum of five years is eligible under the scheme, … Read more 15.02.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs
Natural hazards and other related aspects of Goa The natural disasters directly impact economies, agriculture, food security, water, sanitation, the environment and health each year. Therefore it is one of the single largest concerns for most of the developing nations. Different natural hazards because varying levels of physical damage to infrastructure and agriculture with implications … Read more Natural hazards and other related aspects of Goa
Solis of Goa “Earth needs to be nurtured with mother’s care because Earth gives everything for sustaining life” The main types of soils found in the State of Goa are Coastal Alluvial soil, mixed red and black soil, laterite soil and red sandy soil, which are sub-divided into 32 soil series. Type of Solis of … Read more Solis of Goa for Goa PSC
Minerals of Goa The State of Goa is a tiny emerald land on the west coast of the Indian Peninsula. The rich and varied mineral resources of the State have contributed handsomely towards the development and industrialization of the State. The landscape is mostly hilly forming part of the Western Ghats. The altitude varies from … Read more Minerals of Goa for Goa PSC
Irrigation and Hydropower of Goa Goa is situated within the Konkan region and is that the smallest state in India. Substitutable with tourism in India, Goa remains one among the favourite traveller destinations for millions across the world. Bordered by the Arabian Sea on its west, Goa is blessed in terms of topographic beauty. Goa … Read more Irrigation and Hydropower of Goa
Horticulture of Goa Horticulture of Goa The horticulture sector includes a wide contrast of crops particularly fruit crops, vegetables crops, potato and tuber crops, decorative crops, meditative and aromatic crops, spices and plantation crops. New introductions like mushroom, bamboo and bee keeping (for rising the crop productivity) more expanded the scope of horticulture. Whereas the primary … Read more Horticulture of Goa for Goa PSC