Goa Liberation Day is celebrated every year on 19 December.

Goa Liberation Day is celebrated every year on 19 December.

Daily Current Affairs / Goa Liberation Day is celebrated every year on 19 December.

Change Language English Hindi

Category : Important Days Published on: December 20 2023

Share on facebook

Goa Liberation Day is celebrated every year on 19 December.
It is known that even after India's independence, Goa was still under the rule of Portugal.
On December 19, 1961, Goa became independent from the Portuguese and became an integral part of India.
After this campaign, the Indian Army liberated the state from 450 years of Portuguese rule.
Elections were held in Goa after independence from the Portuguese.
On December 20, 1962, Dayanand Bhandarkar was elected the first elected Chief Minister of Goa.
Along with Goa, the liberation day of Daman and Diu is also celebrated on 19th December.
The Portuguese were the first foreign power to enter India and were also the last foreign power to leave India.

Recent Post's

‘AI for Good – Impact India Summit 2025’ showcased India’s leadership in using Artificial Intelligence for sustainable development and ethical digital growth.
Read More....
Union Minister Shri Sarbananda Sonowal, along with Assam Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma, distributed capital assistance under the “Mukhyamantri Mahila Udyamita Abhiyan” in Dibrugarh.
Read More....
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the “Pradhan Mantri Dhan-Dhanya Kisan Yojana” and “Dalhan Atmanirbhar Mission” in Pusa, Delhi.
Read More....
Sugamya Bharat App launched at Purple Fest to empower persons with disabilities and promote inclusive access.
Read More....
Three major Indian ports:- Deendayal, V.O. Chidambaranar and Paradip designated as Green Hydrogen Hubs to boost India’s clean energy transition.
Read More....
India and the UK launch the Connectivity & Innovation Centre to advance secure, innovative telecom and digital inclusion.
Read More....
Jasprit Bumrah becomes the first Indian fast bowler to play 50 matches across all three formats.
Read More....
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has announced that the green sea turtle (Chelonia mydas) has improved its Red List status from Endangered to Least Concern
Read More....
China Imposes Stricter Controls on Rare-Earth Exports, Raising Global Tech and Security Concerns
Read More....
India inaugurates its first Semiconductor Innovation Museum in Hyderabad to showcase cutting-edge technology and promote innovation.
Read More....