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.