Goa became the 25th State of the Indian Union, after first being a Union Territory
Background
Goa became the 25th State of the Indian Union on 30 May 1987.
It was initially administered as a Union Territory and later conferred Statehood.
Goa Statehood Day is marked on 30 May.
The State has a 40-member Legislative Assembly, located on the Porvorim hillock overlooking the capital, Panaji.
Statehood conferred:
30 May 1987
Order among States:
25th
Legislative Assembly strength:
40
Capital:
Panaji
Why it matters for exams: State formation order and the capital and legislature of each State are staple polity and general knowledge questions.
Kerala PSCUPSC
In plain words
Union Territory Union Territory — An area administered by the Union Government rather than being a full State.