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IFFI to be held in November at Goa, as per schedule
The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) will be held in November 2020 as per the schedule of the event. The event is normally held in Goa between November 20 and 28. This year also, the same timeline is fixed ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2020
Goa to Use Whatsapp to Communicate COVID 19 Test Results
Goa Health Minister Vihwajit Rane has stated that the state is mulling the use of the social media platform Whatsapp for communicating the results of the COVID 19 testing in the state. The development comes on the back of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Goa celebrates Statehood Day
On May 30, 2020, Goa celebrated its Statehood Day. Goa was the 25th state to join the union of India. History As India gained independence on August 15, 1947, India requested the Portugese to cede their territories. However, Portuguese refused. ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Goa: The First State to become COVID-19 free; Manipur-Second
On April 21, 2020, Goa became the first state in the country to become free of COVID-19. After Goa, Manipur becomes COVID-19 free. Highlights There were total of seven positive cases in the state of Goa. Since April 3, 2020, ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
India’s first floating jetty inaugurated in Goa
India’s first floating jetty has been inaugurated in Panaji, Goa on the banks of Mandovi River. The jetty is located in the premises of the state port department. The jetty, which is made of cement concrete, can be built in ..