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All-women crew of Navika Sagar Parikrama expedition reaches Fremantle
INSV Tarini carrying all-women crew members of Navika Sagar Parikrama, India’s first ever circumnavigation expedition of globe by all-women crew entered west Australian port of Fremantle. It is first stop over of INSV Tarini since the expedition was flagged off ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
The AYUSH Festival of Stamps 2017 started in Panaji
The AYUSH Festival of Stamps 2017 was inaugurated by Rajya Sabha MP Vinay Tendulkar at Maquinez Palace in Panaji, Goa on October 17, 2017. The two-day exhibition event is being jointly organised by the Goa Postal Region, Indian postal department ..
Goa is hosting 5th edition of “Kaju India 2017- The Global Cashew Summit”
The 5th edition of “Kaju India 2017- The Global Cashew Summit has started at Grand Hyatt Hotel in Goa from September 17, which is organised by Cashew Export Promotion Council of India (CEPCI). In the 3-day summit, more than 450 ..
Navika Sagar Parikrama: India’s first all-women circumnavigation expedition flagged-off
India’s first all-women crew circumnavigation expedition named as Navika Sagar Parikrama was flagged off by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in Goa. The crew belongs to Indian Navy and is sailing Indian Naval Sailing Vessel Tarini (INSV Tarini). It will circumnavigate ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017
The traditional Bonderam festival started in Goa
The traditional Bonderam festival has started in Divar Island of Goa on September 9, 2017 . The word “Bonderam” originated from the involvement of flags. It is stated that during the Portuguese rule in Goa there were frequent disputes between ..
Goa Bans Thin Plastic Bags
The Goa State government has decided to ban buying and selling of plastic bags below 50 microns. Goa has already banned the use of plastic bags below 40 microns. Salient Highlights The ban will come to effect from July onwards. Initially, violators ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2017
Tejas Express: New Premier Train between Mumbai and Goa
Indian Railways is expected to launch a new 20 coach premier train called the Tejas Express connecting Mumbai and Goa in June. The Tejas service aims to provide comfort to passengers in the inter-city journeys. Once the Mumbai-Goa run becomes ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2017
West Bengal wins 2017 Santosh Trophy
West Bengal won the 2017 Santosh Trophy of football by defeating Goa by 1-0 goals. It was 71st edition of Santosh Trophy and overall record 32nd win of West Bengal. For West Bengal lone winning goal was scored by Manvir ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
Election Commission announces dates for assembly elections in five states
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has announced the dates for the assembly elections in five states– Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand, Punjab, Manipur and Goa. With the Election Commission announcement the Model code of conduct has come into effect. Counting of ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2017
Iranian film Daughter wins Golden Peacock award at 47 IFFI
Iranian film “Daughter” has won the coveted Golden Peacock award at the 47th International Film Festival of India (IFFI). It has been directed by Reza Mirkarimi. It is a family drama set in southern Iran. It brings out intergenerational conflict ..