Census of Goa

Census of Goa   Goa is known as a Goan in English, Goenkar in Konkani, goês or goesa in Portuguese and Govekar in Marathi. The Portuguese called the nearby Indian Christians “indiacatos” and the blended populace, mestiços. Goa has a populace of 1.459 million inhabitants, making it India’s fourth littlest (after Sikkim, Mizoram and Arunachal … Read more Census of Goa

Goa : Trade and Commerce

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

Workers, Peasant and Tribal Movements in Goa

Workers Peasant and Tribal Movements in Goa Tribal Movement The tribals of India, like other social groups, participated in the anti-colonial movement. The tribal anti-colonial movements were of two types – The movements against their oppressors i.e. landlords, money-lenders, traders, thekedars (contractors), government officials and Christian missionaries and The movements which were linked to and … Read more Workers, Peasant and Tribal Movements in Goa

02.02.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs

GOA Government to replicate Udipi’s cage fish farming model   The state directorate of fisheries is looking to adopt Udipi’s successful model of house-to-house cage fish farming.   Initially, about 100 4m/4m sized cages will be set up that locals can install in their yards and begin fish culture.   While the practice of raising selected … Read more 02.02.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs

An Introduction to Goa Economy

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

08.02.18 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

10.02.18 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