Who is the Chief Minister of Goa as of October 2020?

Correct option is D

Sol: The correct answer is (d) Pramod Sawant

Key points:

• ​As of October 2020, the Chief Minister of Goa is Pramod Sawant.
• He has been serving in this role since March 19, 2019, following the death of the previous Chief Minister, Manohar Parrikar .
• Pramod Sawant is a member of the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and represents the Sanquelim constituency in the Goa Legislative Assembly.
•  Pramod Sawant is Goa's 13th Chief Minister.
  
• Goa was liberated from Portuguese rule in 1961 and became a state in 1987.

1. Article 163:

   • This article states that there shall be a Council of Ministers headed by the Chief Minister to aid and advise the Governor in the exercise of his functions.

2. Article 164:

   • Provides for the appointment of the Chief Minister by the Governor and other ministers on the advice of the Chief Minister.
   • Mentions that the Chief Minister and the Council of Ministers are collectively responsible to the Legislative Assembly of the state.