Goa origin Antonio Costa named PM of Portugal
Q. Antonio Costa, a Goa origin political leader has ben named PM of which nation?- Published on 26 Nov 15a. Spain
b. Portugal
c. Italy
d. None of the above
ANSWER: Portugal
Antonio Costa, whose paternal roots can be traced to Goa and heads the Portugal Socialist Party was named PM and tasked with forming the government on 25th November 2015. Son of accomplished poet and writer Orlando Costa, Antonio has taken charge following weeks of political instability precipitated by inconclusive elections in the previous month. Costa’s anti austerity alliance with Communist and Left Bloc toppled the 11 day commiserative minority government in a massive parliamentary vote earlier in November.
