Goa
Goa Launches Bima Sakhi Yojana for Women
The Bima Sakhi Yojana was recently launched in Goa, aiming to provide insurance access to all citizens. This initiative follows the successful launch in Haryana and is part of a broader vision by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The scheme focuses ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Goa Shipyard Launches New Fast Patrol Vessels
Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) has made advancements in shipbuilding with the recent launch of two Fast Patrol Vessels (FPVs) for the Indian Coast Guard. This event took place on January 5, 2025, and marks a milestone in GSL’s commitment to ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2025
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Goa Celebrates 63rd Liberation Day
Goa recently commemorated its 63rd Liberation Day, on December 19, 2024, marking the end of Portuguese colonial rule in 1961, followed by 451 years of foreign domination. President Droupadi Murmu acknowledged the contributions of freedom fighters and the armed forces, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Goa Assembly ST Reservation Bill 2024
The Lok Sabha recently debated the Readjustment of Representation of Scheduled Tribes (ST) in the Goa Assembly Bill, 2024. Opposition MPs expressed concerns regarding the delayed 2021 Census and questioned the government’s ability to conduct it effectively, given the lack ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
IFFI 2024 in Goa
The 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) is set to begin on November 20 in Goa. This nine-day event will run until November 28, which aims to showcase cinematic excellence alongside Goan culture. Organizers and Structure The festival is ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Art & Culture Current Affairs
What is New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG)?
The 29th Conference of Parties (COP29) is underway in Baku. Delegates from 190 countries are negotiating critical climate finance measures. The New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) is a focal point. It aims to secure $5-6.8 trillion for developing countries by ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
India Unveils National Electricity Plan For 500 GW Renewable Goal
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) has started an ambitious National Electricity Plan (Transmission). This plan aims to increase India’s renewable energy capacity significantly. It sets a target of 500 GW (gigawatts) of renewable energy by 2030 and more than 600 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2024
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Indian Navy Hosts Goa Maritime Symposium 2024
The Indian Navy host the fifth edition of the Goa Maritime Symposium (GMS-24) at the Naval War College in Goa from September 23 to 24, 2024. The symposium is focused on strengthening cooperation and security among countries in the Indian ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs