Rohit Joshi presented on the history, culture, economy, and politics of Goa. Some key points include: Goa has a long history dating back thousands of years and was ruled by various powers before becoming a state of India in 1987; the Portuguese ruled Goa from the 16th century until 1961; Goa has a strong Catholic influence and is renowned for its beaches, architecture, and tourism industry; local culture includes music, dance, theatre, and cuisine; politics has historically been unstable but the BJP currently governs in coalition.