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GOA In govt-aided schools, state reserves 10% seats for itself The directorate of education (DoE) has reserved 10% of seats in government-aided schools for allotment as per its own discretion. This move by the state government is part of a framework of new guidelines for admissions to schools. The admission criteria drawn up is nearly identical to the … Read more 30.01.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs
GOA Zuari bridge to be closed from 6am-9am on Sunday The Zuari bridge will be closed on February 4 from 6am to 9am for all vehicular traffic. Ferry boats will be pressed into service between Cortalim and Agasaim to faciliate movement of vehicular traffic. Besides, traffic will be diverted via Borim bridge on NH 17-B, … Read more 06.02.18 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. Parrikar is … Read more 07.02.18 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 Goa scrutinising impact of Major Port Authorities Bill The state government is assessing the impact of the Major Port Authorities Bill 2016 on powers of various departments and local self-governing bodies, as the authority to be set up under it will have overriding powers to pursue development within port limits. The ports administration department, with the … Read more 08.06.18 Goa (GoaPSC) Current Affairs
GOA Goa among 14 coastal economic zones The Centre has identified Goa as one of the 14 Coastal Economic Zones along India’s coastline under the Sagarmala programme. Refining, steel and food processing industries have been shortlisted as potential sectors whose growth will be targeted in Goa, using Mormugao port as the linkage port. The … Read more 09.02.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs
GOA Air quality in Goa’s urban areas worsens in 2017-18 High density of vehicles, inadequate monitoring system for checking vehicular emission and operation of condemnable vehicles is contributing to the deterioration of the air quality in the state’s major towns and cities, sources said. The air quality index values compiled by Goa State Pollution Control Board … Read more 05.06.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs
GOA State govt working towards zero garbage landfill sites Replicating the Saligao solid waste treatment plant model across the state can help Goa achieve its ambitious target of eradicating landfills altogether. Of the 61,000 tonnes of mixed waste that the Saligao plant has accepted, just 5% remains as residue and even that will be used in … Read more 13.02.18 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 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