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GOA Dengue cases on the rise, Vasco, Candolim top list Dengue cases in Goa are on the rise with a majority of them being reported in Vasco and Candolim. While 150 dengue cases were registered in 2016, 235 cases were registered in 2017. Deputy director, national vector-borne disease control programme, Dr Anant Palekar said that … Read more 11-12.02.18 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 Register vehicles for minor mineral transport In its effort to regulate minor mineral transportation, owners of all vehicles used for the purpose have been directed to register their vehicles with the directorate of mines and geology (DMG). The decision that has been taken is aimed at stopping illegal mining of minor minerals and ensuring proper collection … Read more 1.02.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs
GOA As summer nears, Goa’s reservoirs over 80% full As Goa prepares for the advent of summer and the weather has begun to heat up, the reservoirs of the five major dams in the state are in a good position, with all filled upto 80% of their capacity, according to data shared by the water … Read more 21 & 22.01.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs
GOA Hope for Goa’s biodiversity There is wonderful wildlife news in India’s smallest state. Recently, this newspaper first reported that a family of smooth-coated otters (Lutrogale perspicillata) has taken residence in Pilerne’s Saulem lake. This water body has been plagued by widespread garbage dumping, sewage, and the same menace of haphazard construction that blights … Read more 17.02.18 Goa(GoaPSC) Current Affairs
GOA Mahadayi: Goa files argument challenging water diversion Goa filed a brief summary of arguments of their senior counsel, before the Mahadayi Water Disputes Tribunal in New Delhi, challenging the proposed 12 projects by Karnataka in the Western Ghats, besides the trans-basin diversion of Mahadayi waters into Malaprabha reservoir. Meanwhile, sources in an umbrella organisation … Read more 20.01.18 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 10-11.06.18 Goa (GoaPSC) Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Rajasthan government showcases tourism in Madrid The number of Spanish tourists to Rajasthanduring 2017 increased by 20% over the previous year, according to Rajasthan tourism Hence, in a bid to further give a boost to inbound tourists, Rajasthan tourism is participating at the new edition of FITUR 2018, which is taking place at IFEMA (Madrid) … Read more 20.01.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN CSI ‘e-Ratna of India’ Award Handed Over to CM ð The ‘e-Ratna of India’ award conferred upon Chief Minister Smt. Vasundhara Raje by Computer Society of India during the 52nd Annual Convention was handed over to Smt. Raje by Principal Secretary, IT & Communication Shri Akhil Arora here at Chief Minister’s residence. … Read more 01.02.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Rajasthan: Cradle project manages to save 100 abandoned babies Cradles set up in various government hospitals for abandoned children have proved to be a success and managed to save several children who may otherwise have been left on the streets or bushes. The idea was mooted to encourage safe abandoning of children. Over … Read more 07.02.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs