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1. Which state is Joseph Pereira the first person to receive Indian citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) 2019?
Joseph Francis Pereira, a Pakistani Christian, became the first Goan to receive Indian citizenship under the Citizenship (Amendment) Act (CAA) 2019. Pereira moved to Pakistan for studies before Goa's liberation lived in Karachi, and returned to India in 2013 after retirement. His achievement marks a significant milestone for the state of Goa, highlighting the impact of the CAA on individuals seeking Indian citizenship.