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47th International Film Festival of India begins in Goa
The 47th edition of the International Film Festival of India (IFFI) began in Goa. It is one of Asia’s oldest and India’s biggest film festival. It was inaugurated by Veteran filmmaker Ramesh Sippy in the presence of Union Information and ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2016
BRICS to set up credit rating agency
The five-nation group of emerging economies BRICS has agreed to set up an independent BRICS Rating Agency in its efforts to challenge western hegemony in the world of finance. It was announced during the 8th BRICS summit held in Goa, ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
Brazil wins inaugural BRICS U-17 Football Tournament
Brazil has won the inaugural BRICS U-17 Football Tournament 2016 held at Goa on the occasion of the 8th BRICS hosted in India. In the final match, Brazil defeated South Africa by 5-1 goals. For Brazil goals were scored by ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
What is the India’s rank in the 2016 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)?
What is the India’s rank in the 2016 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG)? [A]139th [B]143rd [C]166th [D]188th Show Answer 143rd India has been ranked 143rd out of 188 countries in the 2016 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). The index is the first ..
Invasive Giant African Land Snail sighted at Goa University
Invasive species of Giant African Land Snail (GALS) was sighted near Goa University campus at Taleigao plateau. The International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural resources (IUCN) has listed GALS (Achatina fulica) as one of the world’s 100 most ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016
Indian Coast Guard commissions offshore patrolling vessel Sarathi
The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) has commissioned well-equipped offshore patrolling (OPV) vessel named ‘Sarathi’. It was commissioned by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh and Union Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar at Goa Shipyard Ltd (GSL) shipyard at Vasco in south Goa. ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016
Indian Navy decommissions fighter planes Sea Harriers
Indian Navy has decommissioned its aging fleet of iconic Sea Harriers at a function organised at INS Hansa base in Vasco, Goa. The Harriers will be replaced by a squadron of Russian MIG 29k jets and the retired aircrafts will ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016
Goa Government appoints Justice PK Mishra as Lokayukta
Goa Government has decided to appoint former Chief Justice of Patna High Court Justice P.K.Mishra as Lokayukta of the state. It was announced by the Chief Minister Laxmikant Parsekar after state government obtained the concurrence of the Chief Justice of ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2016
What is the correct chronological order of creation of Assam, Nagaland, Goa & Mizoram?
What is the correct chronological order of creation of Assam, Nagaland, Goa & Mizoram? [A] Assam, Nagaland,. Goa , Mizoram [B]Assam, Mizoram, Nagaland,. Goa [C]Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Goa [D]Assam, Goa, Mizoram, Nagaland Show Answer Assam, Nagaland, Mizoram, Goa
India's first indigenously developed sonar dome flagged off
India’s first indigenous composites sonar dome, a ship’s underwater eyes and ears, was flagged off by Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar. The sonar dome was dedicated to the nation dedicated to the nation and will be delivered to Mazgaon Docks, Mumbai ..