Goa celebrated its 39th statehood day on 30 May

Current Context: On May 30, 2025, Goa celebrated its 39th Statehood Day, marking 39 years since it became India’s 25th state in 1987.

During the celebrations in Panaji, CM Pramod Sawant announced that Goa has officially achieved full literacy under the ULLAS - Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram, making it India’s second fully literate state, after Mizoram on May 20, 2025.

Key Highlights:

Statehood History: Goa was liberated from Portuguese rule in 1961, and granted statehood in 1987, separating from Daman and Diu.
Literacy Milestone: Goa surpassed the 95% literacy benchmark through inter-departmental collaboration and a volunteer-driven approach.
Implementation Strategy: Departments like Panchayats, Social Welfare, and Women & Child Development worked together to educate non-literate citizens.
Volunteer Involvement: Swayampurna Mitras played a crucial role in awareness campaigns, literacy certification, and learner support.

Question:

Q.1 Which Indian state became the first fully literate state under ULLAS before Goa?
a) Mizoram
b) Himachal Pradesh
c) Kerala
d) Sikkim

Answer: a) Mizoram was the first to achieve full literacy under the ULLAS programme, attaining this milestone on May 20, 2025.