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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 It’s Nobel time in Goa this February Five nobel laureates will attend a mega international science event ‘Nobel Prize Series’ at Panaji from February 1 to February 3, 2018. The department of science and technology will organize the event in collaboration with department of biotechnology, ministry of science and technology, government of India and … Read more 27.01.18 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 Smart City projects to be reviewed A two-day review of the Panaji Smart City Mission will kick off on Friday with a delegation from the Union ministry of urban development and housing arriving in the state. The delegation, led by minister of state for urban development and housing Hardeep Singh Puri, will survey several development initiatives … Read more 19.01.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs
Quality of life, life expectancy, literacy, standard of living and migration in India Human development—a comprehensive approach Human development is a process of enlarging people’s choices. But human development is also the objective, so it is both a process and an outcome. Human development implies that people must influence the processes that shape their lives. … Read more Quality of life, life expectancy, literacy, standard of living and migration in India
Fairs and Festivals of Goa Goa Carnival The most amazing thing about Goa is that fun & festivities which begins in December with the holiday season does not stop upon arrival of the New Year but continues up to the celebration of Goa Carnival or the pre Mardi Gras revelry, a tradition that dates back … Read more Fairs and Festivals of Goa
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
Industrial Development of Goa Current situation of Industrial development Goa is situated in the western district of India. The state imparts its fringe to the Arabian Sea toward the west, Maharashtra toward the north and Karnataka toward the south and the east. It is one of the quickest developing states in the nation. Goa has … Read more Industrial Development of Goa
Vegetation of Goa Biodiversity of Goa The term biodiversity is used to describe the huge variety of life on this planet. An astonishing 1.8 million different species have been identified and named by tribals, peasants and scientists. There are about 8,600 species of birds, 4,000 species of mammals and 32,000 species of flowering plants because … Read more Vegetation of Goa for Goa PSC