Goa Statehood Day - 30 May

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Goa Statehood Day is celebrated every year on 30 May.

An Overview of the News

• Goa is the smallest state of India in terms of area.

• Alfonso de Albuquerque conquered Goa in 1510, ending the rule of Adil Shah of Bijapur.

• India regained control of Goa from the Portuguese after 400 years.

• This year marks the 36th anniversary of Goa getting statehood.

• On 30 May 1987, Goa was declared a separate state from Daman and Diu.

• The official language of Goa is Konkani.

About Goa

Capital - Panaji

Chief Minister - Pramod Sawant

Official Sport - Football

Official Animal - Gaur

Governor - P.S. Sreedharan Pillai