Institutions & Bodies in News — May 2026

1. MoEFCC: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change · 31 May · GS3 · note
2. Director of Municipal Administration: The authority responsible for issuing building plan approval guidelines in Tamil Nadu · 31 May · GS2 · note
3. TNMSC: Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation established in 1994 for public-sector drug distribution · 31 May · GS2 · note
4. South Coast Railway (SCoR): A newly created railway zone in India operational from June 1, 2026 · 31 May · GS3 · note
5. The Supreme Court of India issued the directive for legal amendments regarding CSE victims · 31 May · GS2 · note
6. FSSAI: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India · 31 May · GS3 · note
7. SEBI: Securities and Exchange Board of India, the market regulator of India · 31 May · GS3 · note
8. SAT: Securities Appellate Tribunal, the body where SEBI's orders can be appealed · 31 May · GS3 · note
9. Department of Consumer Affairs: The central body responsible for implementing Legal Metrology Reforms. · 31 May · GS2 · note
10. UPSC: The panel recommendation for the DGP appointment was provided by the Union Public Service Commission. · 31 May · GS3 · note
11. Election Commission of India (ECI) is the body responsible for conducting electoral roll revisions. · 31 May · GS2 · note
12. NPCI: National Payments Corporation of India, responsible for UPI rules · 31 May · GS3 · note
13. Google India is the Indian subsidiary of the US technology giant Google LLC · 31 May · GS3 · note
14. ICAR-CIFRI: The body responsible for the hormone-free captive breeding breakthrough. · 31 May · GS3 · note
15. IRDAI: Oversees compliance with laws and licensing for foreign-owned insurance companies · 31 May · GS3 · note
16. Supreme Court: The apex court of India currently hearing the Gir Somnath and Gyanvapi petitions. · 31 May · GS2 · note
17. The Finance Ministry is the body responsible for the import duty exemption. · 31 May · GS3 · note
18. MPC: The Monetary Policy Committee is the body responsible for determining the RBI's monetary policy. · 31 May · GS3 · note
19. National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS): The body where Subramani previously served as Military Advisor. · 31 May · GS3 · note
20. Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC): The body responsible for deciding on the appointment of officers to central deputations. · 31 May · GS2 · note
21. The Directorate of Mines and Geology is the body responsible for inviting the mining lease and composite licence bids. · 31 May · GS3 · note
22. The Election Commission of India (ECI) is the body responsible for voter registration and managing electoral rolls. · 31 May · GS2 · note
23. NTA: National Testing Agency is the body responsible for conducting the NEET exam · 31 May · GS2 · note
24. CBI: Central Bureau of Investigation is investigating the paper leak case · 31 May · GS2 · note
25. Punjab State Human Rights Commission directed the installation of RO systems in schools · 31 May · GS3 · note
26. OPEC: Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries · 31 May · GS3 · note
27. CII (Confederation of Indian Industry) organized the CIO Conclave & CIO Excellence Awards in New Delhi · 31 May · GS3 · note
28. Supreme Court of India: Issued directions to High Courts for timely delivery of judgments. · 30 May · GS2 · note
29. Delhi Police Special Cell: The specialized unit responsible for investigating terror-related crimes in the national capital. · 30 May · GS3 · note
30. IPMSC: Indo-Pacific Maritime Surveillance Collaboration launched by Quad Foreign Ministers · 30 May · GS2 · note
31. Registrar General of India: Body responsible for releasing demographic data · 30 May · GS2 · note
32. Reserve Bank of India: Body reporting on state healthcare budget allocations · 30 May · GS2 · note
33. Election Commission (EC) is the body responsible for the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls. · 30 May · GS2 · note
34. NIMS: Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences is a government sector hospital in Telangana. · 30 May · GS2 · note
35. G20: International forum attended by the US Secretary of State during the India visit · 30 May · GS2 · note
36. DARPG: Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances · 30 May · GS2 · note
37. CPGRAMS: Portal where the chatbot will be integrated for public use · 30 May · GS2 · note
38. CBSE: Central Board of Secondary Education · 30 May · GS3 · note
39. Press Council of India (PCI) is a statutory quasi-judicial authority. · 30 May · GS2 · note
40. The Supreme Court's ruling emphasizes that delays in granting assent undermine democratic governance and federalism. · 30 May · GS2 · note
41. UIDAI: The body responsible for issuing Aadhaar numbers and managing the mAadhaar app. · 30 May · GS2 · note
42. AUKUS: A security pact between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. · 30 May · GS2 · note
43. CCPA: Central Consumer Protection Authority · 30 May · GS2 · note
44. NCDEX: National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited · 30 May · GS3 · note
45. Reserve Bank of India (RBI): The central bank responsible for currency stabilization and managing foreign reserves. · 30 May · GS3 · note
46. Coast Guard: Responsible for maritime security and coastal surveillance · 30 May · GS3 · note
47. Women and Child Development Commissionerate, Pune: Body responsible for overseeing the policy's draft committee · 30 May · GS2 · note
48. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) monitored the power loss at the nuclear facility. · 30 May · GS2 · note
49. NTA: National Testing Agency is the body responsible for conducting CUET-UG · 30 May · GS2 · note
50. NATO: North Atlantic Treaty Organization, which stated readiness to defend territory against attacks. · 30 May · GS2 · note
51. ITLOS: International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea · 30 May · GS2 · note
52. APCRDA: Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority · 30 May · GS3 · note
53. Special Tribunal: Created specifically for resolving building disputes · 30 May · GS3 · note
54. DIL India and Evidence Action are the partners for the Telangana weather advisory initiative · 30 May · GS3 · note
55. Institute of Cancer Research (ICR): Research body involved in the amivantamab trial. · 30 May · GS3 · note
56. Finance Ministry: The body responsible for issuing the import duty exemption notification · 30 May · GS3 · note
57. Department of Biotechnology (DBT) is the nodal agency for the Genome India Project · 30 May · GS3 · note
58. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the authority intervening in the forex market to stabilize the currency. · 30 May · GS3 · note
59. Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Ltd. (APSEZ) operates the port for the Kerala government. · 30 May · GS3 · note
60. The World Gold Council (WGC) monitors global gold demand and market trends. · 30 May · GS3 · note
61. RBI: The Reserve Bank of India is the primary body facilitating Special Rupee Vostro Accounts. · 30 May · GS3 · note
62. Maitri NGO mobilized the community members for the rescue team. · 30 May · GS2 · note
63. International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS) is the body that released the report. · 29 May · GS2 · note
64. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: Department responsible for diesel blending notification · 29 May · GS3 · note
65. TRAI: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India · 29 May · GS3 · note
66. RBI: The central bank of India responsible for issuing the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). · 29 May · GS3 · note
67. BIS-Innovation Hub: A multilateral initiative joined by RBI to enhance cross-border payments via CBDCs. · 29 May · GS3 · note
68. SEBI: Securities and Exchange Board of India, the primary regulator of the Indian securities market · 29 May · GS3 · note
69. APSRTC and AP Transco are the key state bodies involved in the implementation. · 29 May · GS3 · note
70. Indian Air Force (IAF) is the transport and logistics provider under consideration · 29 May · GS2 · note
71. India Meteorological Department (IMD) is thebody responsible for issuing monsoon and El Nino predictions. · 28 May · GS3 · note
72. National Health Accounts (NHA) provides estimates on health expenditure trends. · 28 May · GS2 · note
73. Whitley Awards: Known as the 'Green Oscars', these awards recognize grassroots conservation leaders from the Global South. · 28 May · GS3 · note
74. CISF: Central Industrial Security Force tasked with coastal and port security · 28 May · GS3 · note
75. World Meteorological Organisation (WMO) issued the warning · 28 May · GS3 · note
76. Centralised Grievance Redressal Cell (CGRC): Established by PHED to address water-related complaints. · 27 May · GS2 · note
77. Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) confirmed the receipt of Indian supplies. · 27 May · GS2 · note
78. Greater Chennai Corporation (GCC) is the local body enforcing the registration · 27 May · GS3 · note
79. NCLAT: National Company Law Appellate Tribunal · 27 May · GS3 · note
80. CCI: Competition Commission of India · 27 May · GS3 · note
81. DIPAM (Department of Investment and Public Asset Management) is the body managing the stake sale. · 27 May · GS3 · note
82. RBI: Barred IIFL Finance from issuing fresh gold loans for over six months starting March 2024. · 27 May · GS3 · note
83. Quad: A strategic grouping including India, USA, Japan, and Australia · 26 May · GS2 · note
84. Municipal Administration and Urban Development (MA&UD) department leads the mission · 26 May · GS3 · note
85. ECI: The body responsible for conducting the Special Intensive Revision (SIR) exercise. · 26 May · GS2 · note
86. SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) is the regulatory body overseeing the debt and equity markets. · 26 May · GS3 · note
87. Wetlands (Conservation and Management) Rules, 2017: Rules governing the identification and protection of wetlands in India · 26 May · GS2 · note
88. Quad: A security alliance comprising India, Japan, Australia, and the United States. · 26 May · GS2 · note
89. MSCI: Index used to measure India's weight in emerging markets · 26 May · GS3 · note
90. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) influences deposit rates through its policy rate movements. · 26 May · GS3 · note
91. CHIRAG: Centre of Excellence for HR management and digital transformation in Indian Railways · 25 May · GS3 · note
92. SATS: Student Achievement Tracking System portal used for monitoring · 25 May · GS2 · note
93. The agreement involves the United States, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. · 25 May · GS2 · note
94. Sebi: The primary regulator for the mutual fund investment proposal. · 25 May · GS3 · note
95. AMFI: The body responsible for providing operational guidelines on exit options and education. · 25 May · GS3 · note
96. The State Level Bankers Committee (SLBC) will be involved in securing financial support for SHG-led projects. · 25 May · GS3 · note
97. SDMCs (School Development and Monitoring Committees) are bodies involved in school monitoring in Karnataka · 24 May · GS2 · note
98. Karnataka Rural Road Development Corporation: Body overseeing the road project · 24 May · GS3 · note
99. Bihar Chamber of Commerce and Industries: Organized the business conclave to mark its centenary year. · 24 May · GS3 · note
100. Home and Hill Affairs Department: The state department in West Bengal responsible for issuing the directive. · 24 May · GS3 · note
101. IIT Dhanbad: Academic institution involved in the summit for drafting the legal framework · 24 May · GS3 · note
102. LIC and SBI are classified as Central Public Sector Enterprises (CPSEs) · 24 May · GS3 · note
103. CIC: Central Information Commission is the body that ruled on the BCCI's status. · 23 May · GS2 · note
104. TGIIC (Telangana Industrial Infrastructure Corporation) is the body overseeing the HILTP implementation · 23 May · GS3 · note
105. I4C: Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre is the body issuing the warning. · 23 May · GS3 · note
106. BWSSB: Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board. · 23 May · GS3 · note
107. Karnataka Tank Conservation and Development Authority: The body that approved the BWSSB projects. · 23 May · GS3 · note
108. The UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory concluded Israel committed genocide. · 23 May · GS2 · note
109. The Directorate of Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services is the nodal body for surveillance and containment in the state. · 23 May · GS3 · note
110. Esa: European Space Agency. · 23 May · GS3 · note
111. The Supreme Court is hearing a plea by the Centre challenging the Calcutta High Court's order. · 23 May · GS3 · note
112. MHA: Ministry of Home Affairs is the nodal ministry for Union Territory administration. · 23 May · GS2 · note
113. KERC: Karnataka Electricity Regulatory Commission · 22 May · GS3 · note
114. Sebi: India's market regulator responsible for overseeing capital markets · 22 May · GS3 · note
115. Grid-India is the national regulator for power grid management. · 22 May · GS3 · note
116. NASA is transitioning from owning/operating the ISS to a funding model for private commercial platforms. · 22 May · GS2 · note
117. United Nations General Assembly (UNGA): The body that voted on the climate crisis resolution. · 22 May · GS2 · note
118. International Court of Justice (ICJ): The body that provided the advisory opinion on the climate crisis. · 22 May · GS2 · note
119. World Health Organization (WHO): Declared the Ebola outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. · 22 May · GS2 · note
120. African Union: Jointly announced the postponement of the India-Africa Forum Summit. · 22 May · GS2 · note
121. Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) issued a supplemental award regarding the Indus Water Treaty · 22 May · GS2 · note
122. World Bank: Funding agency for the UP-AGREES project. · 22 May · GS3 · note
123. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducts currency interventions to stabilize the Rupee · 22 May · GS3 · note
124. JPC: A Joint Parliamentary Committee is a committee comprising members from both the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha. · 22 May · GS2 · note
125. Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is the nodal ministry for internal security and administrative decentralization. · 21 May · GS2 · note
126. The Supreme Court directed the Madhya Pradesh High Court to hear the petitioner's appeal. · 21 May · GS2 · note
127. National Green Tribunal (NGT): A body that handles environmental clearances and disputes. · 21 May · GS3 · note
128. Sebi (Securities and Exchange Board of India) is the primary regulator for capital markets in India · 21 May · GS3 · note
129. RBI: The regulatory body proposing the Responsible Business Conduct Directions. · 21 May · GS3 · note
130. RBI: The central bank responsible for managing India's foreign exchange reserves and currency stability. · 20 May · GS3 · note
131. The Ministries of Environment, Jal Shakti, and Power jointly submitted the affidavit. · 20 May · GS3 · note
132. Sebi (Securities and Exchange Board of India) is the regulator proposing the changes. · 20 May · GS3 · note
133. SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) is the reporting body for securities market data. · 20 May · GS3 · note
134. NCDEX: National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange · 20 May · GS3 · note
135. FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization) headquarters: Location of India's visit to discuss global food security · 20 May · GS2 · note
136. SEBI: The regulatory body overseeing the confidential IPO filing process in India · 20 May · GS3 · note
137. Sebi: The primary regulator for the securities and capital markets in India · 19 May · GS3 · note
138. NCSC: National Commission for Scheduled Castes · 19 May · GS2 · note
139. National Safai Karmachari Commission: Body dedicated to the welfare of the Safai community · 19 May · GS2 · note
140. CMFRI: Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute conducted the study. · 19 May · GS3 · note
141. BRICS: Originally comprised Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa · 19 May · GS2 · note
142. Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is the body within the U.S. Treasury Department that handles sanctions. · 19 May · GS2 · note
143. Bombay High Court: The judicial body that quashed the Maharashtra government's school disqualification resolutions. · 19 May · GS2 · note
144. Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is the nodal ministry for the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) · 18 May · GS3 · note
145. President's Rule is a mechanism discussed for handling fractured mandates in the simultaneous election framework · 18 May · GS2 · note
146. Haryana Motor Vehicles Rules govern the aggregator licensing and fuel mandates. · 18 May · GS3 · note
147. India Meteorological Department (IMD) is the primary body responsible for issuing weather warnings in India · 18 May · GS3 · note
148. UN Human Rights Office: The body responsible for the report on international humanitarian law violations. · 18 May · GS2 · note
149. The Supreme Court cited the K.A. Najeeb case as a precedent for upholding personal liberty against state abuse. · 18 May · GS2 · note
150. CBI: Conducted searches at Renukai Chemistry Classes · 18 May · GS2 · note
151. CAPS: Centre for Asian Philanthropy and Society · 18 May · GS2 · note
152. PAA: Philanthropy Asia Alliance · 18 May · GS2 · note
153. NSE: National Stock Exchange of India · 18 May · GS3 · note
154. SEBI: Securities and Exchange Board of India (regulates the vaults) · 18 May · GS3 · note
155. CPCL (Chennai Petroleum Corporation Limited) is the entity establishing the production unit. · 17 May · GS3 · note
156. PCA: Permanent Court of Arbitration · 17 May · GS2 · note
157. Border Security Force (BSF) is the agency responsible for the fence erection. · 17 May · GS3 · note
158. WHO: World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern · 17 May · GS2 · note
159. Reserve Bank of India (RBI): Intervened by providing credit lines to oil importers. · 17 May · GS3 · note
160. PFC: Power Finance Corporation is a major infrastructure financing institution in India · 17 May · GS3 · note
161. RBI-authorized banks and bullion exchanges are identified as potential channels for nominated silver imports. · 17 May · GS3 · note
162. National Testing Agency (NTA) is the body responsible for conducting the NEET-UG examination. · 16 May · GS2 · note
163. NIOS: National Institute of Open Schooling provides distance learning for out-of-school children. · 16 May · GS2 · note
164. DoSEL operates under the Ministry of Education. · 16 May · GS2 · note
165. HYDRAA is a government organization responsible for urban development in Telangana · 16 May · GS2 · note
166. ASI: Archaeological Survey of India is the body responsible for monument conservation. · 16 May · GS1 · note
167. ERO: Electoral Registration Officers are responsible for publishing draft electoral rolls and issuing notices for discrepancies. · 16 May · GS2 · note
168. The Madhya Pradesh High Court is the judicial body that ruled on the site's status · 16 May · GS1 · note
169. Meghalaya Farmers Empowerment Commission (MFEC) is the body selecting products for exhibition. · 16 May · GS3 · note
170. CBI: Central Bureau of Investigation · 15 May · GS3 · note
171. BRICS: An alliance of major developing economies including Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. · 15 May · GS2 · note
172. CBI: Central Bureau of Investigation, urged to investigate fake law degrees · 15 May · GS2 · note
173. The project involves collaboration between DMRC, Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, and Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas · 15 May · GS3 · note
174. UAE: Signed agreements with India on oil, gas, and strategic defense cooperation · 15 May · GS2 · note
175. SEBI: Regulatory body overseeing the regulated vaults for EGRs · 15 May · GS3 · note
176. Sebi: The primary regulator for the securities and commodity markets in India · 15 May · GS3 · note
177. IADC: Inter-Agency Space Debris Coordination Committee suggests disposing of stages in heliocentric orbits. · 14 May · GS3 · note
178. Minor Planet Centre: Body responsible for identifying the object as 2025-010D. · 14 May · GS3 · note
179. IPCC: Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change · 14 May · GS3 · note
180. Tasmac: Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited is the state body responsible for liquor outlet management. · 14 May · GS2 · note
181. Sebi: Securities and Exchange Board of India · 14 May · GS3 · note
182. ECMWF: European Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasts. · 14 May · GS3 · note
183. BoM: Bureau of Meteorology (Australia). · 14 May · GS3 · note
184. RBI: Recommended tax reductions to align with global norms · 14 May · GS3 · note
185. Finance Ministry: Considering RBI's recommendation to attract foreign investment inflows · 14 May · GS3 · note
186. IMA: Indian Medical Association · 14 May · GS2 · note
187. DASE: Doctors’ Association for Social Equality · 14 May · GS2 · note
188. SDMA: State Disaster Management Authority provided ₹5 crore for disaster relief. · 13 May · GS3 · note
189. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade (DGFT) issued the restricted export license. · 13 May · GS3 · note
190. The Department of Labor (DOL) is the US body proposing these immigration changes. · 13 May · GS3 · note
191. Performance Grading Index 2.0 is issued by the Union Ministry of Education · 13 May · GS2 · note
192. NIA: National Investigation Agency is the primary counter-terrorism law enforcement agency in India. · 13 May · GS3 · note
193. Supreme Court: Directed the Centre to consider state requests for CCTV funding · 13 May · GS3 · note
194. Kalyan Jewellers and Titan: Major organized jewelry players impacted by the duty hike · 13 May · GS3 · note
195. Supreme Court of India: The apex court that declared the right to a speedy trial as a human right. · 13 May · GS2 · note
196. TASMAC: Tamil Nadu State Marketing Corporation Limited · 12 May · GS2 · note
197. NTA (National Testing Agency) is the body responsible for conducting the NEET-UG examination. · 12 May · GS2 · note
198. CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) was tasked with a comprehensive inquiry into the irregularities. · 12 May · GS2 · note
199. KSBCL (Karnataka State Beverage Corporation Ltd.) is the body responsible for price calculation under the new regime · 11 May · GS3 · note
200. International Criminal Court (ICC): Issued an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin regarding illegal deportation of children. · 11 May · GS2 · note
201. EU: Sanctioned Israeli settlers · 11 May · GS2 · note
202. UK: Imposed sanctions on individuals linked to Iran · 11 May · GS2 · note
203. The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) entered into agreements with chemical makers to phase out certain Pfas. · 11 May · GS3 · note
204. The Supreme Court of India designated the 'floor of the House' as the forum to determine majority support. · 10 May · GS2 · note
205. IORA: A 23-nation maritime organization of which India will chair the next session. · 10 May · GS2 · note
206. TNPDCL (Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited) is the body receiving the tariff subsidy compensation. · 10 May · GS3 · note
207. Indus Waters Treaty: A water-sharing agreement between India and Pakistan currently remains suspended · 10 May · GS2 · note
208. IRGC: Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps, which has threatened retaliation against US sites. · 10 May · GS2 · note
209. IMF: International Monetary Fund · 9 May · GS2 · note
210. NHA: National Health Authority is the body overseeing the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). · 9 May · GS3 · note
211. The survey utilized an Interactive Voice Response System (IVRS) to collect feedback from parents. · 9 May · GS2 · note
212. CCMB: Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology is a laboratory under CSIR · 9 May · GS3 · note
213. SHRC: State Human Rights Commission of Kerala · 9 May · GS3 · note
214. USCIRF: United States Commission on International Religious Freedom · 9 May · GS2 · note
215. IIT Madras Global Research Foundation: Body establishing the hub · 9 May · GS3 · note
216. TNSLSA: Tamil Nadu State Legal Services Authority · 9 May · GS2 · note
217. OSCT: One-Stop Crisis Team established to combat sex, organ, and labor trafficking · 9 May · GS2 · note
218. The Calcutta High Court dismissed the Union government's preliminary objections. · 8 May · GS2 · note
219. National Health Authority (NHA): The body responsible for implementing Ayushman Bharat PM-JAY. · 8 May · GS3 · note
220. US Central Command (Centcom): The US military command responsible for the strikes. · 8 May · GS2 · note
221. Special camps and a helpline are being established to resolve electricity billing irregularities. · 8 May · GS3 · note
222. SCBA: Supreme Court Bar Association · 8 May · GS2 · note
223. BCI: Bar Council of India is a statutory body of lawyers · 8 May · GS2 · note
224. VSSC: Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre is a premier space research facility in India. · 8 May · GS3 · note
225. Asian Development Bank (ADB): Funding body for the Musi Riverfront Development Project · 8 May · GS3 · note
226. United Nations General Assembly: The forum where India pushed for inclusive migration and anti-trafficking laws · 8 May · GS2 · note
227. MoSPI and University of Hyderabad conducted the field survey · 8 May · GS3 · note
228. CSIS: Canadian Security Intelligence Service · 7 May · GS2 · note
229. UNEP: United Nations Environment Programme · 7 May · GS3 · note
230. Airport Authority of India: Body receiving land for airport infrastructure development in Bihar · 7 May · GS3 · note
231. HRDA: Healthcare Reforms Doctors Association, a body in Telangana · 7 May · GS2 · note
232. RBI is shifting oversight of money changers to principal authorized dealers · 7 May · GS3 · note
233. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the body exploring forex deposit schemes · 7 May · GS3 · note
234. Pakistan: Identified as the mediator for the US-Iran proposal · 7 May · GS2 · note
235. The Tribal Council is the body petitioners argue should have been consulted for the project. · 6 May · GS2 · note
236. NCRB: National Crime Records Bureau is the primary agency for collecting and analyzing crime data in India · 6 May · GS3 · note
237. RBI: The regulatory body responsible for issuing the Foreign Exchange Management (Authorised Persons) Regulations, 2026 · 6 May · GS3 · note
238. Quad: Australia-India-Japan-U.S. grouping · 6 May · GS2 · note
239. District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) is the body urging participation in the Lok Adalat. · 6 May · GS2 · note
240. The Election Commission of India is the body responsible for conducting elections. · 6 May · GS2 · note
241. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) intervenes in the forex market via state-run banks to stabilize the currency. · 6 May · GS3 · note
242. Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA): The body responsible for issuing guidelines on the use of national symbols. · 5 May · GS3 · note
243. The Tribal Development Department is the nodal body for these school upgrades. · 5 May · GS2 · note
244. CAISI: Center for AI Standards and Innovation, a part of the US Department of Commerce · 5 May · GS2 · note
245. DoPT: Department of Personnel and Training is the nodal ministry for civil services recruitment. · 5 May · GS2 · note
246. National Reconnaissance Office (NRO): A US agency responsible forremote sensing and intelligence. · 5 May · GS3 · note
247. World Meteorological Organization (WMO): The body predicting the El Nino conditions. · 5 May · GS3 · note
248. Sebi: The primary regulator for securities markets in India · 5 May · GS3 · note
249. ICAR-Indian Institute of Millets Research (IIMR) is a research body under the Indian Council of Agricultural Research. · 5 May · GS3 · note
250. The International Energy Agency (IEA) publishes the Global Methane Tracker. · 4 May · GS3 · note
251. PMSA: Pakistan Maritime Security Agency · 4 May · GS2 · note
252. NATHEALTH: Healthcare Federation of India. · 3 May · GS2 · note
253. Central Haj Committee: Body responsible for organizing and supervising Haj pilgrimages for Indian pilgrims. · 3 May · GS2 · note
254. AICTE: All India Council of Technical Education · 3 May · GS3 · note
255. Election Commission of India (ECI) is the body responsible for ordering repollings due to electoral offences. · 3 May · GS2 · note
256. The Department of Science and Technology (DST) funded the research on species decline. · 3 May · GS3 · note
257. Department of Telecommunications (DoT): primary body for system development · 2 May · GS3 · note
258. National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA): collaborating body for disaster alerts · 2 May · GS3 · note
259. MPEDA (Marine Products Export Development Authority) is the body attributing the export success to diversification. · 2 May · GS3 · note
260. NIMHANS: The body responsible for operating the Tele-MANAS helpline · 2 May · GS2 · note
261. Heritage Animal Task Force: An organization alleging violations of elephant parading rules. · 2 May · GS3 · note
262. National Green Tribunal (NGT): A specialized body for environmental dispute resolution. · 2 May · GS3 · note
263. Reporters Without Borders (RSF): An international non-governmental organization that publishes the annual Press Freedom Index. · 2 May · GS2 · note
264. US Agency for Global Media (USAGM): The US government agency responsible for international broadcasting. · 2 May · GS2 · note
265. Karnataka Platform-based Gig Workers’ Board: Body responsible for developing the IPGRS portal. · 2 May · GS2 · note
266. Competition Commission of India (CCI) is the statutory body responsible for enforcing the Competition Act. · 2 May · GS2 · note
267. SEBI: Securities and Exchange Board of India is the proposed sole regulator for listed companies in the proposal. · 2 May · GS3 · note
268. Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is the central body overseeing internal security and insurgent dialogues. · 2 May · GS3 · note
269. DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) is the body associated with the manufacturing facility. · 2 May · GS3 · note
270. RGUHS: Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences · 1 May · GS2 · note
271. AERB: Atomic Energy Regulatory Board is the body responsible for safety reviews and assessments of nuclear projects. · 1 May · GS3 · note
272. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited:Theshipbuilder responsible for constructing the Mahendragiri frigate. · 1 May · GS3 · note
273. The program is being implemented by the Karnataka Home Department. · 1 May · GS2 · note
274. IOCL: Indian Oil Corporation Limited is a state-run energy firm in India · 1 May · GS3 · note
275. UN Women · 1 May · GS2 · note
276. Sebi (Securities and Exchange Board of India) is the regulatory body for mutual funds. · 1 May · GS3 · note
277. Department of Stamps and Registration: State body responsible for property registration and stamp duty in Karnataka. · 1 May · GS3 · note

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