Institutions & Bodies in News — June 2026

527 institutions & bodies, for Prelims revision. Each links to its full note.

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IMD: India's primary agency for meteorological observations and monsoon forecasting. · 30 Jun · GS3 · note
BPCL: A central public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. · 30 Jun · GS3 · note
NHRC: National Human Rights Commission is a statutory body established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993 · 30 Jun · GS2 · note
TNPCB: Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board is the state authority responsible for environmental protection and pollution control · 30 Jun · GS2 · note
Directorate of Industrial Safety and Health: State body responsible for enforcing the Factories Act and safety protocols · 30 Jun · GS2 · note
NDRF: National Disaster Response Force is the specialized force for disaster management in India. · 30 Jun · GS2 · note
TSCPCR: State-level body in Telangana responsible for child rights protection · 30 Jun · GS2 · note
National Defence Academy (NDA): The premier training institute for officers of the Indian Armed Forces. · 30 Jun · GS3 · note
DRDO: Defence Research and Development Organisation is the R&D wing of the Ministry of Defence. · 30 Jun · GS3 · note
WTO Appellate Body: The body whose functionality is being undermined by the shift toward unilateral economic statecraft. · 30 Jun · GS2 · note
Information Disorder Tracking Unit: A specialized unit in Karnataka for tracking fake news and fact-checking digital content. · 30 Jun · GS2 · note
The unit is being integrated into a legal cell and an enforcement agency under the Home Department. · 30 Jun · GS2 · note
National Medical Commission (NMC): The apex regulatory body for medical education and practice in India. · 30 Jun · GS2 · note
EPFO: Employee Provident Fund Organisation, responsible for managing social security funds for workers. · 30 Jun · GS3 · note
UIDAI: Unique Identification Authority of India, the nodal agency for Aadhaar. · 30 Jun · GS3 · note
Chief Electoral Officer (CEO): Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of electoral rolls in a specific state/UT. · 30 Jun · GS2 · note
NEET: Conducted by the National Testing Agency (NTA) under the Ministry of Education · 30 Jun · GS2 · note
RBI: The central bank of India responsible for regulating the monetary system and banking sector. · 30 Jun · GS3 · note
S&P, Moody’s, and Fitch are the primary global agencies providing sovereign credit ratings. · 30 Jun · GS3 · note
CareEdge Ratings is a prominent Indian credit rating agency. · 30 Jun · GS3 · note
Quad: A strategic security dialogue between India, USA, Japan, and Australia. · 30 Jun · GS2 · note
NASA's Planetary Defense Coordination Office: Responsible for monitoring and mitigating asteroid threats. · 30 Jun · GS3 · note
Karnataka Sahitya Academy: A state-sponsored body dedicated to the promotion of literature and cultural heritage. · 30 Jun · GS1 · note
Chinese Foreign Ministry: Reaffirmed that its cooperation with Bangladesh is independent of third-party interests. · 30 Jun · GS2 · note
CBSE: A national-level board for secondary education in India · 30 Jun · GS2 · note
Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS) is a prominent Indian non-governmental organization for conservation. · 30 Jun · GS3 · note
Maharashtra State Blood Transfusion Council (SBTC): State body overseeing blood center compliance. · 30 Jun · GS2 · note
DRDO: Defence Research and Development Organisation, under the Ministry of Defence. · 30 Jun · GS3 · note
Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) is the nodal ministry for the Indian film and broadcasting sector · 30 Jun · GS3 · note
Minimum wages are typically governed by the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 · 30 Jun · GS3 · note
PRC issuance in Karnataka is handled by local authorities as per the new guidelines. · 30 Jun · GS2 · note
IDEA: International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, chaired by India. · 30 Jun · GS2 · note
Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB): The primary agency in India responsible for and enforcement against drug trafficking. · 30 Jun · GS3 · note
ECI: Constitutional body established under Article 324 to conduct and supervise elections to Parliament and State Legislatures. · 30 Jun · GS2 · note
APCRDA: The body responsible for the development of the capital region in Andhra Pradesh. · 29 Jun · GS3 · note
United Nations Independent International Commission of Inquiry on Occupied Palestinian Territory: A UN-mandated body investigating human rights violations. · 29 Jun · GS2 · note
China has increased its diplomatic and security footprint in the Middle East · 29 Jun · GS2 · note
IMD: India Meteorological Department is the primary agency for monitoring and forecasting monsoon patterns. · 29 Jun · GS1 · note
IIT Ropar: An Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education. · 29 Jun · GS3 · note
ECI: The apex body responsible for administering elections and maintaining electoral rolls in India. · 29 Jun · GS2 · note
ALMM: A regulatory list used by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy to qualify solar modules for government projects. · 29 Jun · GS3 · note
NCLT (National Company Law Tribunal) and SEBI are key regulatory bodies required for merger approval. · 29 Jun · GS3 · note
PFC and REC are Maharatna/Miniratna (implied) public sector undertakings under the Ministry of Power. · 29 Jun · GS3 · note
CBSE: Central Board of Secondary Education is the national-level board for schools in India. · 29 Jun · GS2 · note
The US and Iran are engaged in renewed talks to end the ongoing conflict following a ceasefire signed in 2024. · 29 Jun · GS2 · note
RBI: The central bank of India responsible for monetary policy and managing foreign exchange reserves · 29 Jun · GS3 · note
India Meteorological Department (IMD): The primary agency responsible for monitoring and forecasting monsoon patterns. · 29 Jun · GS1 · note
Apparel Export Promotion Council (AEPC): Body responsible for promoting the export of apparel and textiles. · 29 Jun · GS3 · note
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA): Responsible for India's foreign policy and travel advisories · 29 Jun · GS2 · note
AICTE: The statutory body responsible for approving and regulating technical education in India. · 29 Jun · GS3 · note
Panchayats and Municipal Corporations: Local government bodies responsible for maintaining urban infrastructure in India. · 29 Jun · GS2 · note
The bill proposes an advisory board comprising former judges to review detention cases. · 29 Jun · GS2 · note
Border Roads Organisation (BRO): An organization under the Ministry of Defence responsible for infrastructure in border areas. · 29 Jun · GS1 · note
NIOS: National Institute of Open Schooling is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education. · 29 Jun · GS2 · note
IIT Madras Research Park: A technology incubator and research hub for deep-tech startups in India. · 29 Jun · GS3 · note
TNPDCL: The Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited is the state body responsible for power distribution. · 28 Jun · GS3 · note
Northeast Frontier Railways: The railway zone responsible for rail infrastructure in the Northeast region. · 28 Jun · GS1 · note
ASDMA: The state-level body responsible for disaster management in Assam. · 28 Jun · GS1 · note
Hezbollah: Non-state actor and militant group in Lebanon · 28 Jun · GS2 · note
The Group of Ministers (GoM) reviewed licensing frameworks from Maharashtra, Telangana, Karnataka, and Delhi. · 28 Jun · GS3 · note
Xinhua News Agency: State-run news agency of the People's Republic of China · 28 Jun · GS2 · note
Directorate General of Shipping (DGS): The nodal agency for maritime shipping and seafarer safety in India. · 28 Jun · GS2 · note
IISc Bengaluru: An autonomous public research university and a premier institute for higher education and research in India. · 28 Jun · GS3 · note
TOP500: The global ranking list for the world's fastest supercomputers · 28 Jun · GS2 · note
India Meteorological Department (IMD): The national agency responsible for meteorological observations and forecasting in India. · 28 Jun · GS3 · note
The Transport Department is the nodal body for vehicle regulation in Delhi · 28 Jun · GS2 · note
NSE: National Stock Exchange of India, a premier stock exchange in India. · 28 Jun · GS3 · note
SEBI: Securities and Exchange Board of India, the primary regulator for securities and commodity markets in India. · 28 Jun · GS3 · note
BSE: Bombay Stock Exchange, the oldest stock exchange in Asia. · 28 Jun · GS3 · note
Union Rural Development Ministry: The nodal ministry responsible for rural employment schemes. · 28 Jun · GS3 · note
EPFL: École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne is a Swiss research institution involved in LC3 development. · 28 Jun · GS3 · note
National Center for Seismology (NCS): The nodal agency in India for monitoring seismic activity and providing earthquake alerts. · 28 Jun · GS2 · note
MSEC: Maharashtra State Examination Council is the body responsible for conducting the Maha TET · 28 Jun · GS2 · note
OFAC: Office of Foreign Assets Control is a department of the U.S. Department of the Treasury. · 28 Jun · GS2 · note
Central intelligence agencies are involved in tracing the origin of the threat communication. · 28 Jun · GS3 · note
Regulatory oversight: Drug authorities review and prohibit unsafe or irrational formulations in India. · 27 Jun · GS3 · note
NHSRCL: National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited is thebody responsible for executing high-speed rail projects in India. · 27 Jun · GS3 · note
TGHCL: Telangana Housing Corporation Limited is the state body responsible for implementing the Indiramma Indlu housing scheme. · 27 Jun · GS2 · note
C-DAC: Centre for Development of Advanced Computing, an R&D organization under theMinistry of Electronics and Information Technology. · 27 Jun · GS2 · note
NHA: National Health Authority, the implementation agency for Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. · 27 Jun · GS2 · note
National Centre for Seismology (NCS): The nodal agency in India for monitoring and reporting seismic activity. · 27 Jun · GS2 · note
SERP (Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty) is the agency entrusted with disability welfare and loans in Telangana. · 27 Jun · GS2 · note
WHO: World Health Organization declares Public Health Emergencies of International Concern (PHEIC). · 27 Jun · GS2 · note
Medical College Hospitals (MCHs): Tertiary healthcare centers providing specialized medical services. · 27 Jun · GS2 · note
APCHFW: Andhra Pradesh Commissionerate of Health and Family Welfare oversees the immunization drive. · 27 Jun · GS2 · note
NSE: A premier stock exchange in India, listed on the BSE and NSE itself. · 27 Jun · GS3 · note
National War Memorial: Located in New Delhi, it commemorates the sacrifices of Indian Armed Forces personnel. · 27 Jun · GS3 · note
Kerala State Biodiversity Board: State-level body responsible for implementing the Biological Diversity Act, 2002 · 27 Jun · GS3 · note
UNHRC: United Nations Human Rights Council, based in Geneva, Switzerland. · 27 Jun · GS2 · note
National Horticulture Board (NHB): An autonomous body under the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare. · 27 Jun · GS3 · note
UNESCO World Heritage: International body that recognizes sites of outstanding universal value. · 27 Jun · GS1 · note
OFAC: The Office of Foreign Assets Control is a division of the US Department of the Treasury. · 27 Jun · GS2 · note
National War Memorial: Located in New Delhi, it serves as a site to honor the sacrifice of Indian armed forces personnel. · 27 Jun · GS3 · note
MDBs: Multilateral Development Banks (e.g., World Bank, ADB) are key sources of international climate finance · 27 Jun · GS3 · note
Sample Registration System (SRS) is the primary source of birth and death statistics in India. · 27 Jun · GS1 · note
APSCHE: Andhra Pradesh State Council of Higher Education · 27 Jun · GS2 · note
Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB): The nodal agency for countering major drug-related crimes in India. · 27 Jun · GS3 · note
CDSCO: Theprimary national regulatory body for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices in India. · 27 Jun · GS2 · note
WHO: The United Nations agency responsible for international public health. · 27 Jun · GS2 · note
Hezbollah: A Lebanese political and militant group active in the conflict. · 27 Jun · GS2 · note
Maharashtra Public Health and Family Welfare department: Responsible for implementing the reward scheme for whistleblowers. · 27 Jun · GS2 · note
ISRO (Indian Space Research Organisation) is the national space agency of India. · 26 Jun · GS3 · note
IMO: International Maritime Organization is the UN agency responsible for regulating shipping safety and security. · 26 Jun · GS2 · note
NVVNL: NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Limited is the implementing body for the Hubballi waste-to-energy project. · 26 Jun · GS3 · note
Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai: Former Supreme Court Judge leading the Chhattisgarh UCC committee · 26 Jun · GS2 · note
Election Commission of India (ECI) is the constitutional body responsible for preparing and maintaining electoral rolls. · 26 Jun · GS2 · note
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulates the issuance and trading of government securities and bond markets. · 26 Jun · GS3 · note
Coastal Regulation Zone (CRZ) rules regulate activities and construction in coastal areas of India. · 26 Jun · GS3 · note
CCIL (Clearing Corporation of India Limited) provides data on benchmark yields. · 26 Jun · GS3 · note
Toshakhana: A repository for gifts received by government officials from foreign states or organizations. · 26 Jun · GS2 · note
MEA: Ministry of External Affairs is the nodal ministry for India's foreign policy and international relations. · 26 Jun · GS2 · note
Election Commission of India (ECI): Constitutional body established under Article 324. · 26 Jun · GS2 · note
WHO: World Health Organization, a specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health. · 26 Jun · GS2 · note
Airawat Research Foundation (ARF) is a research body associated with IIT-Kanpur. · 26 Jun · GS3 · note
Mining Trust: A newly proposed body in Chhattisgarh for scientific exploration of mineral resources. · 26 Jun · GS3 · note
DDMA (District Disaster Management Authority) is the primary body responsible for disaster response at the district level. · 26 Jun · GS3 · note
IMF: An international organization headquartered in Washington D.C. that provides loans and financial advice. · 26 Jun · GS3 · note
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA): The nodal ministry responsible for passport issuance and rules. · 26 Jun · GS2 · note
SDRF: State Disaster Response Force is a specialized force for disaster management. · 25 Jun · GS2 · note
The Special Task Force of the Assam Police is the agency responsible for the rescue operation. · 25 Jun · GS3 · note
CBSE: Central Board of Secondary Education, an autonomous national board of education in India · 25 Jun · GS2 · note
RBI: The central bank of India responsible for monetary policy and banking regulation · 25 Jun · GS3 · note
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is the apex body for archaeological research and conservation in India. · 25 Jun · GS1 · note
PIB: Press Information Bureau is the nodal agency for disseminating government information. · 25 Jun · GS3 · note
Ministry of Jal Shakti is the nodal ministry for dam management and water resources in India. · 25 Jun · GS3 · note
MEA: Ministry of External Affairs oversees passport issuance and international representation. · 25 Jun · GS2 · note
DIAL: Delhi International Airport Limited is the operator of the Indira Gandhi International Airport. · 25 Jun · GS2 · note
Delhi Fire Service (DFS) is the primary agency responsible for fire prevention and emergency response in the NCT of Delhi. · 25 Jun · GS1 · note
RBI: The Reserve Bank of India is the primary regulator of the NBFC sector in India. · 25 Jun · GS3 · note
Shangri-La Dialogue: An annual forum for defense ministers and security experts held in Singapore · 25 Jun · GS2 · note
HUDCO (Housing and Urban Development Corporation) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. · 25 Jun · GS2 · note
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is the premier organization for archaeological research and conservation of cultural heritage. · 25 Jun · GS2 · note
Central Information Commission (CIC): The apex body for overseeing RTI implementation and handling appeals. · 25 Jun · GS2 · note
Kasturirangan Committee:A high-level committee tasked with identifying Ecologically Sensitive Areas (ESAs) in the Western Ghats. · 25 Jun · GS3 · note
INTACH: Indian National Trust for Art and Cultural Heritage is a non-profit organization dedicated to heritage preservation. · 25 Jun · GS1 · note
GCC: A regional intergovernmental political and economic alliance of Arab states (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, UAE, and now included others). · 25 Jun · GS2 · note
IAEA: The International Atomic Energy Agency, headquartered in Vienna, responsible for nuclear non-proliferation and safety. · 25 Jun · GS2 · note
J&K Police is the primary law enforcement agency responsible for maintaining public order in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir · 25 Jun · GS3 · note
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is the nodal ministry for passport issuance and visa policy · 25 Jun · GS2 · note
DDA: Delhi Development Authority, responsible for land management and urban planning in Delhi. · 25 Jun · GS2 · note
DDMA: Delhi Disaster Management Authority, the nodal agency for disaster response and safety protocols. · 25 Jun · GS2 · note
MCD: Municipal Corporation of Delhi is the primary local body responsible for municipal solid waste management in Delhi. · 25 Jun · GS3 · note
The Department of Rural Development and Panchayat Raj is the nodal body for the mission in Karnataka. · 25 Jun · GS3 · note
The EU-India Human Rights Dialogue is a bilateral mechanism for cooperation on human rights issues. · 25 Jun · GS2 · note
RBI: The central bank of India responsible for regulating the banking sector and monetary policy · 24 Jun · GS3 · note
Public Accounts Committee (PAC): A parliamentary committee that examines the appropriation of funds and the efficiency of expenditure by the government. · 24 Jun · GS2 · note
BRICS: An intergovernmental organization comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa · 24 Jun · GS2 · note
Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory: A UN-mandated body investigating violations of international law. · 24 Jun · GS2 · note
CAPF: Central Armed Police Forces are deployed for internal security and pilgrimage safety. · 24 Jun · GS3 · note
UK-India Business Council: A platform for fostering trade and investment between the two nations · 24 Jun · GS2 · note
IAEA: International Atomic Energy Agency, headquartered in Vienna, Austria · 24 Jun · GS2 · note
TNPDCL (Tamil Nadu Power Distribution Corporation Limited) is the primary body managing power distribution in the state · 24 Jun · GS3 · note
IMD: India Meteorological Department is the primary agency for weather forecasting and climate monitoring. · 24 Jun · GS3 · note
Supreme Court: The highest judicial body in India, exercising judicial review over executive schemes. · 24 Jun · GS2 · note
Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are the primary field-level personnel responsible for electoral roll maintenance. · 24 Jun · GS2 · note
CAG (Comptroller and Auditor General) is the supreme audit institution of India, reporting to the President. · 24 Jun · GS3 · note
Labour codes are implemented at the state level, requiring state-specific rules for enforcement. · 24 Jun · GS3 · note
Internal Complaints Committee (ICC): A mandatory body under the PoSH Act for organizations with 10 or more employees. · 24 Jun · GS2 · note
SBI: State Bank of India is the largest public sector bank in India. · 24 Jun · GS3 · note
IRFC: Indian Rail Finance Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Indian Railways. · 24 Jun · GS3 · note
BRICS: An intergovernmental organization comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (plus new members). · 24 Jun · GS2 · note
Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) is the primary agency for monsoon forecasting in India · 24 Jun · GS3 · note
CWMA: Cauvery Water Management Authority is the body overseeing the distribution of Cauvery river water. · 23 Jun · GS2 · note
PPAC: Petroleum Planning & Analysis Cell is the nodal agency for monitoring and analyzing petroleum prices in India. · 23 Jun · GS3 · note
Karnataka High Court: The judicial body that issued the ruling on reproductive autonomy. · 23 Jun · GS2 · note
Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) is the primary civic body responsible for waste management in Delhi. · 23 Jun · GS3 · note
DHS: The Department of Homeland Security is the US federal agency responsible for preventing terrorist activities and managing immigration. · 23 Jun · GS2 · note
Executive Steering Group (ESG): A bilateral mechanism between India and the UK to oversee defense cooperation. · 23 Jun · GS2 · note
KIIFB: A Kerala state government initiative to pool resources for infrastructure projects. · 23 Jun · GS3 · note
CAG: An independent constitutional authority in India responsible for auditing all receipts and expenditures of the Government of India and State Governments. · 23 Jun · GS3 · note
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is the primary body responsible for archaeological research and preservation in India · 23 Jun · GS1 · note
US Department of the Treasury: Responsible for managing frozen assets and economic sanctions. · 23 Jun · GS2 · note
NAFED: National Cooperative For Agriculture Production, a body under the Ministry of Cooperation. · 23 Jun · GS3 · note
NCCF: National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India, involved in procurement and distribution. · 23 Jun · GS3 · note
EV supply chain resilience is a key objective of India's manufacturing policy · 23 Jun · GS3 · note
BRICS: A multilateral grouping of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and UAE). · 23 Jun · GS2 · note
The US Trade Representative (USTR) is the principal official responsible for US trade policy · 23 Jun · GS2 · note
CISF: Central Industrial Security Force, a constabulary force under the Ministry of Home Affairs. · 23 Jun · GS3 · note
TReDS: A platform to facilitate the discounting of trade receivables for MSMEs. · 23 Jun · GS3 · note
UNCTAD: United Nations Conference on Trade and Development, the body that reported India's leadership. · 23 Jun · GS3 · note
RBI: The Reserve Bank of India is India's central bank responsible for monetary policy. · 23 Jun · GS3 · note
FCI: The Food Corporation of India is a statutory body under the Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution. · 23 Jun · GS3 · note
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA): The central ministry responsible for immigration and coastal security in India. · 23 Jun · GS2 · note
State Mental Health Authority: A proposed body to oversee mental health infrastructure and rehabilitation in Kerala. · 23 Jun · GS2 · note
National Green Tribunal (NGT): A specialized body for adjudication of environmental disputes in India. · 23 Jun · GS3 · note
Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA): The planning and development body for the Chennai metropolitan area. · 23 Jun · GS3 · note
The initiative is a state-level legislative measure by the Delhi Government · 22 Jun · GS2 · note
Chief Election Officer (CEO): The primary official responsible for the conduct of elections and electoral roll maintenance in a state. · 22 Jun · GS2 · note
ASI: The Archaeological Survey of India is the premier organization for archaeological research and preservation. · 22 Jun · GS3 · note
UPSC: Constitutional body established under Article 315 to conduct examinations for All India Services. · 22 Jun · GS2 · note
SSC: Statutory body responsible for recruiting staff for various posts in the Government of India. · 22 Jun · GS2 · note
DoPT: Department of Personnel and Training oversees the management of civil services and government human resources. · 22 Jun · GS2 · note
A high-level committee and a de-confliction cell were established to manage regional military operations. · 22 Jun · GS2 · note
NSE: India's largest equity and derivatives exchange, regulated by SEBI. · 22 Jun · GS3 · note
CBSE: Central Board of Secondary Education, an autonomous national-level board and exam board and national-level board of education in India. · 22 Jun · GS2 · note
National Testing Agency (NTA): An autonomous body responsible for conducting major entrance exams like NEET and JEE. · 22 Jun · GS2 · note
USPACOM: The United States Pacific Command is a component command of the US Indo-Pacific Command · 22 Jun · GS2 · note
CISF: A Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) under the Ministry of Home Affairs · 22 Jun · GS3 · note
NIA (National Investigation Agency): India's primary counter-terrorism and cyber-crime investigative body. · 22 Jun · GS3 · note
Solicitor General of India: The highest law officer in the country below the Attorney General of India. · 22 Jun · GS2 · note
Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC): A high-level committee that recommends the appointment of certain high-ranking officials. · 22 Jun · GS2 · note
Chatham House: A UK-based independent royal institute and think tank involved in maritime strategy analysis. · 22 Jun · GS2 · note
Anthropological Survey of India (AnSI): A body under the Ministry of Culture responsible for anthropological research. · 21 Jun · GS1 · note
Birbal Sahni Institute of Palaeosciences (BSIP): A premier institute for palaeosciences located in Lucknow. · 21 Jun · GS1 · note
The US Supreme Court ruled against the imposition of reciprocal tariffs · 21 Jun · GS2 · note
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) conducts securities auctions to facilitate state market borrowings · 21 Jun · GS3 · note
NTA: National Testing Agency is the autonomous body responsible for conducting NEET-UG. · 21 Jun · GS2 · note
CBI: The Central Bureau of Investigation is the agency currently investigating the paper leak allegations. · 21 Jun · GS2 · note
TNPCB: State-level body responsible for monitoring industrial pollution and enforcing environmental laws in Tamil Nadu · 21 Jun · GS3 · note
KREDL: Karnataka Renewable Energy Development Board is the state body responsible for promoting renewable energy. · 21 Jun · GS3 · note
NIFT: National Institute of Fashion Technology, establishing a campus in Amaravati for textile development. · 21 Jun · GS3 · note
High Courts have the power of judicial review to examine the legality of administrative actions and state-run institutions. · 21 Jun · GS2 · note
Ministry of Shipping: Oversees maritime safety and navigation for India-flagged vessels. · 21 Jun · GS2 · note
The Ministry of Labour and Employment is the nodal ministry for the PM-VBRY scheme. · 21 Jun · GS3 · note
TNFRS: Tamil Nadu Fire and Rescue Services is the state agency responsible for fire-fighting and rescue operations. · 21 Jun · GS2 · note
Electoral Registration Officers (EROs) are responsible for the preparation and maintenance of electoral rolls. · 20 Jun · GS2 · note
NTA: National Testing Agency is the autonomous body responsible for conducting major entrance exams like NEET and JEE. · 20 Jun · GS3 · note
CENTCOM: United States Central Command, responsible for military operations in the Middle East. · 20 Jun · GS2 · note
District Industries Centres (DICs): State-level bodies responsible for promoting and developing small-scale industries. · 20 Jun · GS3 · note
NSE Clearing Ltd (NCL): clears 88% of cash market trades and 91% of equity derivatives · 20 Jun · GS3 · note
HR&CE: The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department manages temples in Tamil Nadu. · 20 Jun · GS2 · note
Public Investment Fund (PIF) is a sovereign wealth fund of Saudi Arabia. · 20 Jun · GS3 · note
Supreme Court of India: Exercised judicial review to interpret pedestrian rights under the Motor Vehicles Act · 20 Jun · GS2 · note
BRICS: An intergovernmental organization comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (expanded to include Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and UAE). · 20 Jun · GS2 · note
Seven leading institutions are designated as lead centers for the scheme's implementation. · 20 Jun · GS3 · note
FATF: An intergovernmental body established to set standards and promote effective implementation of anti-money laundering and counter-terrorist financing measures. · 20 Jun · GS2 · note
Indian Council of Forestry Research and Education (ICFRE): An autonomous body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. · 20 Jun · GS3 · note
CSIR-Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) is a premier research institute located in Hyderabad. · 20 Jun · GS2 · note
The admission process is facilitated through a dedicated government portal for higher education. · 20 Jun · GS2 · note
SEBI: Established by the Securities and Exchange Board of India Act, 1992, to regulate the securities market. · 20 Jun · GS3 · note
Tourism as a priority sector: Aims to provide industrial benefits like subsidies and infrastructure support. · 20 Jun · GS3 · note
Fisheries development in the state involves stakeholders including traditional fishermen, private players, and cooperative societies. · 20 Jun · GS3 · note
Anganwadi Centres: Part of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme providing food, preschool education, and primary healthcare. · 20 Jun · GS2 · note
NABARD: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, provides credit and development support to rural areas. · 20 Jun · GS3 · note
Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks: The authority responsible for the registration of IPR in India. · 20 Jun · GS3 · note
CBSE: Central Board of Secondary Education, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Education. · 20 Jun · GS2 · note
Directorate of Enforcement (ED): Primary agency for enforcing the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA) and Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). · 20 Jun · GS3 · note
Reserve Bank of India (RBI): The central bank responsible for regulating foreign exchange and monetary policy in India. · 20 Jun · GS3 · note
The Prevention of Honour Killings Commission is a state-level body established by the Government of Tamil Nadu. · 20 Jun · GS2 · note
The state government is implementing stricter scrutiny of bank accounts receiving welfare benefits. · 20 Jun · GS2 · note
NIA: National Investigation Agency is the primary counter-terrorism law enforcement agency in India. · 20 Jun · GS3 · note
CRPF: Central Reserve Police Force is a central armed police force under the Ministry of Home Affairs. · 20 Jun · GS3 · note
IIIT-B: International Institute of Information Technology, Bangalore · 20 Jun · GS2 · note
Central Transaction Monitoring Cells: Proposed mechanism for banks to prevent digital financial fraud · 19 Jun · GS3 · note
FICCI, ICCI, and ASSOCHAM: Major Indian industry bodies representing manufacturing, commerce, and trade. · 19 Jun · GS3 · note
Warship Design Bureau is the specialized body for naval vessel design in India. · 19 Jun · GS3 · note
Record of Rights (RoR): A primary document in land administration detailing ownership, possession, and liabilities. · 19 Jun · GS1 · note
Election Commission of India (ECI) is the constitutional body responsible for the preparation and revision of electoral rolls. · 19 Jun · GS2 · note
Switzerland: Often serves as a neutral venue for international diplomatic negotiations · 19 Jun · GS2 · note
Directorate of Enforcement (ED): Primary agency for investigating money laundering and FEMA violations. · 19 Jun · GS3 · note
Bharat Forge Limited: An Indian manufacturer entering the marine gas turbine business. · 19 Jun · GS3 · note
Institute for the Study of War (ISW): A Washington-based think tank tracking military strikes in the region. · 19 Jun · GS2 · note
The MOU serves as an interim agreement to ease sanctions and resume Iranian exports. · 19 Jun · GS2 · note
UAPA: Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, used to combat terrorism and insurgency. · 19 Jun · GS3 · note
Public Works Department (PWD): State government body responsible for infrastructure and public works · 19 Jun · GS3 · note
Permanent Mission of India to the UN: Represents India's interests at the UN headquarters in New York. · 19 Jun · GS2 · note
Kerala Legislative Assembly: The body where the proposed anti-ragging legislation was introduced. · 19 Jun · GS2 · note
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is the primary agency responsible for monitoring and forecasting monsoon patterns in India. · 19 Jun · GS1 · note
NSE: National Stock Exchange of India, a primary stock exchange in India · 19 Jun · GS3 · note
Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal: A tribunal established to adjudicate the distribution of water from the Cauvery River among Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala, and Puducherry. · 19 Jun · GS2 · note
Ministry of Information Technology (MeitY): The nodal ministry for India's IT policy and cyber security. · 19 Jun · GS3 · note
RBI: The central bank of India responsible for monetary policy and liquidity management. · 19 Jun · GS3 · note
IAEA Incident and Emergency Centre is located in Vienna, Austria · 19 Jun · GS3 · note
CMDA: Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority is the primary planning body for the Chennai Metropolitan Area. · 19 Jun · GS3 · note
SEIAA (State Environment Impact Assessment Authority) is the body responsible for environmental clearances at the state level. · 19 Jun · GS3 · note
Tamil Nadu State Wetland Authority is the specific body overseeing wetland conservation in the state. · 19 Jun · GS3 · note
I4C: Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre is a nodal agency for coordinating cybercrime response. · 19 Jun · GS3 · note
MNRE: Ministry of New and Renewable Energy, the nodal ministry for India's renewable energy policies · 19 Jun · GS2 · note
NHAI: National Highway Authority of India is the nodal agency for the development and maintenance of National Highways. · 19 Jun · GS3 · note
Hydrological monitoring: Systems used to track water flow, levels, and sediment transport for flood management. · 19 Jun · GS2 · note
G7: A forum of seven of the world's advanced economies (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK, USA). · 19 Jun · GS2 · note
The CAG is the supreme audit institution of India, reporting on state finances and expenditures. · 19 Jun · GS3 · note
SEBI: Statutory body established to regulate the securities and commodity markets in India. · 18 Jun · GS3 · note
MeitY (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology) is the nodal ministry for regulating social media and digital platforms in India. · 18 Jun · GS3 · note
TAPS is designed to replace the existing Contributory Pension Scheme in Tamil Nadu. · 18 Jun · GS2 · note
Karnataka High Court: A state high court in India with jurisdiction over the state of Karnataka. · 18 Jun · GS2 · note
SEBI: Securities and Exchange Board of India, the primary regulator of the securities market. · 18 Jun · GS3 · note
FAR (Fully Accessible Route): A mechanism allowing FPIs to invest in government securities without specific restrictions. · 18 Jun · GS3 · note
Assam Rifles: A Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) primarily responsible for internal security and counter-insurgency. · 18 Jun · GS3 · note
IAEA: International Atomic Energy Agency, headquartered in Vienna, monitors global nuclear safety. · 18 Jun · GS2 · note
SEBI: The primary regulator for the securities and capital markets in India. · 18 Jun · GS3 · note
NSE: A leading stock exchange in India, established in 1992. · 18 Jun · GS3 · note
Federal Reserve: The central banking system of the United States · 18 Jun · GS3 · note
The Secretary General is the administrative head responsible for the functioning of the Supreme Court Registry. · 18 Jun · GS2 · note
PPP Model: A collaborative framework where private entities provide infrastructure/funding while the government provides land/regulatory support. · 18 Jun · GS2 · note
Inter-Governmental Consultations (IGC): A bilateral mechanism for India and Germany to discuss economic and strategic cooperation. · 18 Jun · GS2 · note
AERB: The primary body responsible for safety authorization and regulation of nuclear facilities in India. · 18 Jun · GS3 · note
NHAI: National Highways Authority of India, responsible for the management and development of National Highways. · 18 Jun · GS3 · note
ATS: Anti-Terrorism Squad is a state-level specialized police unit in India. · 18 Jun · GS3 · note
CETA includes specific provisions for MSMEs, startups, and innovation support. · 18 Jun · GS2 · note
Department of Defence Production (DDP) oversees the manufacturing and procurement of defence equipment · 17 Jun · GS3 · note
Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) are state-owned enterprises involved in defence manufacturing · 17 Jun · GS3 · note
ASEAN: Regional intergovernmental organization where India and Thailand seek to enhance cooperation · 17 Jun · GS2 · note
IMF, World Bank, and ADB are the primary international bodies overseeing Sri Lanka's structural reform roadmap · 17 Jun · GS2 · note
IFSCA: The regulatory body for the International Financial Services Centres (IFCs) in India. · 17 Jun · GS3 · note
White Paper: A formal government document outlining policy goals, problems, and proposed solutions for a specific issue. · 17 Jun · GS3 · note
USPACOM: The oldest and largest of the United States' unified combatant commands. · 17 Jun · GS2 · note
CUET: A national-level entrance exam for admission to undergraduate programs in Central Universities. · 17 Jun · GS2 · note
Delhi High Court: The judicial body where Telegram filed its petition for relief against the government ban. · 17 Jun · GS3 · note
NHAI: National Highways Authority of India, responsible for highway development. · 17 Jun · GS3 · note
CONCOR: Container Corporation of India Ltd, a leading logistics and container freight company. · 17 Jun · GS3 · note
NABARD: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, a premier development bank. · 17 Jun · GS3 · note
G7 (Group of Seven) is an intergovernmental forum of seven of the world's advanced economies · 17 Jun · GS2 · note
BRICS is an acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa · 17 Jun · GS2 · note
RBI: The central bank of India responsible for monetary policy and regulation of the financial system. · 17 Jun · GS3 · note
Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB): The primary agency in India responsible for the enforcement of the NDPS Act. · 17 Jun · GS3 · note
IIT Delhi: An Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education. · 17 Jun · GS2 · note
IMD: Indian Meteorological Department is the primary agency responsible for monitoring and forecasting monsoon patterns in India. · 16 Jun · GS3 · note
ISI: Pakistan's premier intelligence agency responsible for external and internal security. · 16 Jun · GS3 · note
RAAF: Royal Australian Air Force is the primary host of Exercise Pitch Black. · 16 Jun · GS2 · note
RBI: The Reserve Bank of India is India's central bank and the primary regulator of the monetary system. · 16 Jun · GS3 · note
NTA: National Testing Agency is the autonomous body responsible for conducting NEET and JEE exams. · 16 Jun · GS3 · note
CAG: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is the supreme audit institution of the country. · 16 Jun · GS3 · note
National Testing Agency (NTA): An autonomous body under the Ministry of Education responsible for conducting major entrance exams like NEET and JEE. · 16 Jun · GS2 · note
NIA: A central agency established to investigate and prosecute crimes affecting the sovereignty, unity, and integrity of India. · 16 Jun · GS3 · note
Telegram: A cloud-based instant messaging service and social media platform. · 16 Jun · GS3 · note
IREL (Indian Rare Earths Limited) is a Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Mines. · 16 Jun · GS2 · note
The deal involves international investment vehicles and mechanisms for monitoring uranium stockpile reductions. · 16 Jun · GS2 · note
NCERT: National Council of Educational Research and Training, an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education. · 16 Jun · GS1 · note
Iran's National Security Council (NSC) oversees the country's security and defense policies. · 16 Jun · GS2 · note
Election Commission of India (ECI) is the body responsible for recognizing political parties and their internal splits. · 16 Jun · GS2 · note
The Speaker of the Legislative Assembly holds the authority to decide on the membership of legislators and party recognition. · 16 Jun · GS2 · note
Supreme Court of India issued notice to the Union Government and Punjab State Government. · 16 Jun · GS2 · note
DDA: Delhi Development Authority is the principal agency for land, planning, and development in Delhi. · 16 Jun · GS1 · note
MoHUA: Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs is the nodal ministry for urban planning and housing in India. · 16 Jun · GS1 · note
IIT Delhi and IIT Kanpur were key academic contributors to the policy feedback. · 16 Jun · GS3 · note
KSEB: Kerala State Electricity Board is the state-owned electricity utility · 16 Jun · GS3 · note
Reuters Institute: A global think tank and academic research center based in the UK. · 16 Jun · GS1 · note
WHO: World Health Organization, the global authority for health standards. · 16 Jun · GS3 · note
MSRTC: Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation is the state-owned bus service provider. · 15 Jun · GS2 · note
BEST (Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport) is the primary bus service provider in Mumbai. · 15 Jun · GS3 · note
High Courts in India have the power of judicial review over administrative and executive actions. · 15 Jun · GS2 · note
The Railway Board is the nodal body responsible for approving route revisions and train operations. · 15 Jun · GS3 · note
G7: Group of seven industrialized nations (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK, USA) · 15 Jun · GS2 · note
The US Congress holds the authority to approve any final agreement regarding Iran's nuclear program. · 15 Jun · GS2 · note
NSE: National Stock Exchange of India, a leading equity, currency, and derivatives exchange · 15 Jun · GS3 · note
US Central Command (CENTCOM): The US military command responsible for operations in the Middle East and Central Asia. · 15 Jun · GS2 · note
UNESCO World Heritage Convention: A multilateral treaty to identify and protect sites of outstanding universal value. · 15 Jun · GS2 · note
Memory of the World Programme: A UNESCO initiative to preserve documentary heritage and archives. · 15 Jun · GS2 · note
KGBVs: Residential schools for girls from disadvantaged backgrounds, established under the Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan. · 15 Jun · GS2 · note
The Forest Department is the primary nodal agency responsible for wildlife management and human-wildlife conflict mitigation. · 14 Jun · GS3 · note
KGBV: Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalaya, a residential school for girls from disadvantaged backgrounds · 14 Jun · GS2 · note
The Indian Army is a component of the Ministry of Defence (MoD). · 14 Jun · GS3 · note
CAG: An independent constitutional body established under Article 148 of the Constitution of India. · 14 Jun · GS2 · note
NDA (National Defence Academy) is the premier training institution for officer cadets of the Indian Armed Forces. · 14 Jun · GS3 · note
HR&CE: The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department is a state government body in Tamil Nadu. · 14 Jun · GS2 · note
NTA: National Testing Agency is the autonomous body responsible for conducting major national-level entrance and eligibility tests in India. · 14 Jun · GS2 · note
iGOT Karmayogi Bharat: An online platform for capacity building and training of government officials, part of the Mission Karmayogi initiative. · 14 Jun · GS2 · note
IORA: A regional organization of countries from around the Indian Ocean and other connected regions. · 14 Jun · GS2 · note
Press Club of India (PCI): A non-profit organization representing the interests of journalists and the press. · 14 Jun · GS2 · note
Supreme Court of India: Highest judicial body overseeing motor accident compensation guidelines · 14 Jun · GS2 · note
Apex Committee on the return and rehabilitation of Kashmiri Pandits: A government body tasked with facilitating the resettlement of the community · 14 Jun · GS2 · note
NHSRCL: National High-Speed Rail Corporation Limited is thespecial purpose vehicle for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High-Speed Rail project. · 14 Jun · GS3 · note
National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) is the nodal agency for river rejuvenation in India · 14 Jun · GS3 · note
UNFPA (United Nations Population Fund) is the agency responsible for the report. · 14 Jun · GS1 · note
Election Commission of India: Responsible for allotting reserved symbols to recognized national and state parties. · 13 Jun · GS2 · note
Reserve Bank of India: The central bank of India responsible for monetary policy and managing foreign exchange. · 13 Jun · GS2 · note
Aided colleges are private educational institutions that receive financial assistance from the government. · 13 Jun · GS2 · note
HMWS&SB: Hyderabad Metropolitan Water Supply & Sewerage Board is the primary body for water management in the city. · 13 Jun · GS3 · note
IAEA: The International Atomic Energy Agency, which provides international oversight and cooperation on nuclear energy. · 13 Jun · GS3 · note
National Health Mission (NHM) is the primary body for public health infrastructure in India. · 13 Jun · GS2 · note
Charge d’affaires: A diplomat who acts as a temporary head of a diplomatic mission in the absence of an ambassador · 13 Jun · GS2 · note
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM): The US military command responsible for operations in the Middle East and Central Asia. · 13 Jun · GS2 · note
DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation): The primary agency responsible for India's missile and defence technology · 13 Jun · GS3 · note
MDBs: Multilateral Development Banks like the World Bank and IMF provide long-term financing for infrastructure and development. · 13 Jun · GS3 · note
UGC (University Grants Commission): The apex regulatory body for higher education in India. · 13 Jun · GS2 · note
Consumer Commission: A quasi-judicial body under the Consumer Protection Act to resolve grievances against service providers. · 13 Jun · GS2 · note
Pakistan is acting as a mediator in the current US-Iran ceasefire negotiations. · 13 Jun · GS2 · note
Aadhaar is managed by the Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) · 13 Jun · GS3 · note
Union Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievancies and Pensions: Responsible for the administration of civil services in India. · 10 Jun · GS2 · note
University Grants Commission (UGC): The body whose Chairman, Vineet Joshi, handed over the LoAs. · 10 Jun · GS2 · note
Nepal Plant Quarantine and Pesticide Management Centre acts as Nepal's National Plant Protection Organisation · 10 Jun · GS2 · note
CENTCOM: US military command responsible for the attack · 10 Jun · GS2 · note
IMO: International Maritime Organization condemned the attack · 10 Jun · GS2 · note
NDMA: National Disaster Management Authority is the apex body for disaster management in India · 10 Jun · GS3 · note
High Court of Karnataka · 10 Jun · GS2 · note
Ministry of Agriculture: Body responsible for requesting fertilizer subsidy allocations · 10 Jun · GS3 · note
SEBI: Securities and Exchange Board of India · 10 Jun · GS3 · note
Private medical college associations in Karnataka have previously argued for fee increases despite existing caps on maximum charges. · 10 Jun · GS2 · note
Joint Awami Action Committee (JAAC) is the body campaigning for economic reforms in the region. · 10 Jun · GS2 · note
Task Force 59: The US Navy unit responsible for overseeing unmanned vessels and AI-powered drones. · 10 Jun · GS2 · note
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the government implemented measures to encourage foreign investment in debt markets. · 10 Jun · GS3 · note
CPAI: Capital Products Association of India · 10 Jun · GS3 · note
India-EFTA Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) and India-EU FTA are key trade agreements mentioned. · 10 Jun · GS3 · note
US Central Command (CENTCOM): The US military command responsible for the missile strike. · 10 Jun · GS2 · note
CSIR-CFTRI: Central Food Technological Research Institute located in Mysuru · 9 Jun · GS3 · note
Ghost Diving and Healthy Seas are organizations involved in marine ecosystem protection. · 9 Jun · GS3 · note
NHRC: National Human Rights Commission · 9 Jun · GS3 · note
TRAI: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India · 9 Jun · GS3 · note
CSIR: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research · 9 Jun · GS3 · note
CFTRI: Central Food Technological Research Institute · 9 Jun · GS3 · note
NAL: National Aerospace Laboratories · 9 Jun · GS3 · note
FSSAI: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India · 9 Jun · GS3 · note
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development: The Nepalese body responsible for the import ban · 9 Jun · GS2 · note
Financial Commissioner Revenue and Disaster Management Department: Department in Haryana responsible for land records and disaster management · 9 Jun · GS2 · note
SIPRI: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute · 9 Jun · GS3 · note
DVF: District Voluntary Force, a state-level paramilitary force in Odisha. · 9 Jun · GS3 · note
BSF: Border Security Force, involved in the search operation in Malkangiri. · 9 Jun · GS3 · note
Haryana State Pollution Control Board: The body responsible for reporting progress on effluent-tapping and treatment infrastructure. · 9 Jun · GS3 · note
SERP: Society for Elimination of Rural Poverty · 9 Jun · GS3 · note
NCRB: National Crime Records Bureau provides the data for the suicide rate decline · 9 Jun · GS2 · note
Gujarat Livelihood Promotion Company is the body responsible for training community resource persons. · 9 Jun · GS3 · note
MIDC (Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation) granted new borrowing powers via ordinance · 9 Jun · GS3 · note
FIIDS: Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies. · 9 Jun · GS2 · note
Indiaspora: An organization representing the Indian diaspora. · 9 Jun · GS2 · note
The Bureau of Immigration is the government body providing data on the arrival and departure of foreign nationals. · 9 Jun · GS3 · note
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is collaborating with law-enforcement agencies to investigate voter fraud. · 9 Jun · GS3 · note
US Central Command (CENTCOM) conducted the precision strike. · 9 Jun · GS2 · note
The Bombay High Court struck down the demand notices and declared related orders invalid. · 9 Jun · GS3 · note
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the body that issued the revised GDP growth forecast for 2026-27. · 9 Jun · GS3 · note
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the body responsible for reporting current account data · 9 Jun · GS3 · note
The National Health Authority (NHA) is the body responsible for implementing the scheme. · 9 Jun · GS2 · note
KRESMA: A group of solar manufacturers and developers · 8 Jun · GS3 · note
Bombay High Court: The highest judicial authority in the state of Maharashtra. · 8 Jun · GS3 · note
Delhi High Court: Judicial body that stayed the eviction order until June 12. · 8 Jun · GS3 · note
UN Security Council: Forum where India's rebuke of Pakistan's airstrikes was delivered · 8 Jun · GS2 · note
Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI) received distress messages from the sailors. · 8 Jun · GS2 · note
Supreme Court: Issued directives for minimum wage determination · 8 Jun · GS3 · note
PPPAC is a Finance Ministry body · 8 Jun · GS3 · note
Public Investment Board (PIB) cleared the project · 8 Jun · GS3 · note
CRRI: Central Road Research Institute provides technical support in road engineering and asset management. · 8 Jun · GS3 · note
SPA: School of Planning and Architecture provides guidance on urban design and green infrastructure. · 8 Jun · GS3 · note
KABIL: A joint venture between NALCO and Hindustan Copper Ltd. (HCL) · 8 Jun · GS3 · note
BIS: Bank for International Settlements · 8 Jun · GS3 · note
National Security Council (NSC): U.S. body where Sebastian Gorka serves as a counter-terrorism official · 8 Jun · GS2 · note
RVNL: Rail Vikas Nigam Limited · 7 Jun · GS3 · note
Contract awarded to: BEML, Kinet Railway Solutions, and a consortium of Titagarh Rail Systems Limited and Bharat Heavy Engineering Limited (BHEL) · 7 Jun · GS3 · note
UNIFIL: United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon · 7 Jun · GS2 · note
The Transplant Authority of Tamil Nadu (TRANSTAN) manages organ donation initiatives in the state · 7 Jun · GS2 · note
Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA): An organization focused on strengthening democratic institutions and legislative collaboration. · 7 Jun · GS2 · note
NHIDCL: National Highways & Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd. · 7 Jun · GS3 · note
The 8th India-Indonesia Joint Commission Meeting was co-chaired by S. Jaishankar and Sugiono. · 7 Jun · GS2 · note
National Family Health Survey (NFHS) is conducted by the Union Health Ministry. · 7 Jun · GS2 · note
Colombo Process: Regional consultative forum for managing foreign employment and workforce mobility in Asian countries · 7 Jun · GS2 · note
NAFED: National Agricultural Cooperative Marketing Federation of India Ltd · 7 Jun · GS3 · note
NCCF: National Cooperative Consumers’ Federation of India Ltd · 7 Jun · GS3 · note
TGMSIDC: Telangana Medical Services and Infrastructure Development Corporation · 7 Jun · GS3 · note
30th State Seed Sub-Committee for the Release of New Crop Varieties: The body responsible for the official release of the variety · 7 Jun · GS3 · note
KDEM: Karnataka Digital Economy Mission is the body managing the startup ecosystem in the state. · 7 Jun · GS3 · note
NHAI: National Highways Authority of India · 7 Jun · GS3 · note
The survey is being conducted by district magistrates under the order of the Bengal government. · 6 Jun · GS2 · note
S. Jaishankar: Serving as India's External Affairs Minister. · 6 Jun · GS2 · note
I4C: Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre. · 6 Jun · GS3 · note
NCIIPC: National Critical Information Infrastructure Protection Centre. · 6 Jun · GS3 · note
Economic Advisory Council (EAC-PM): Advisory body to the Prime Minister · 6 Jun · GS3 · note
DCMS: A platform developed by the Kerala High Court's IT Directorate to manage case lifecycles. · 6 Jun · GS2 · note
CATMi: Confederation of ATM Industry · 6 Jun · GS3 · note
Agri Stack: A platform by the Agriculture Ministry for farmers. · 6 Jun · GS3 · note
e-Jagriti: A portal by the Consumer Affairs Ministry for filing complaints. · 6 Jun · GS3 · note
National Testing Agency (NTA): Body responsible for preparing JEE ranks and category declarations. · 6 Jun · GS2 · note
TNGCC: Tamil Nadu Green Climate Company · 6 Jun · GS3 · note
Supreme Court of India: The apex court that overturned the Telangana High Court's decision. · 6 Jun · GS2 · note
Ministry of Jal Shakti: The central ministry overseeing water resources and irrigation in India · 6 Jun · GS3 · note
INCOIS: Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services · 6 Jun · GS3 · note
Supreme Court of India: The apex court that overturned the Madras High Court's decision. · 6 Jun · GS2 · note
United Sangtam Likhum Pumji (USLP) is the apex tribal body of the Sangtam Naga community. · 6 Jun · GS3 · note
Sigma: A Delhi-based social research organization responsible for conducting NFHS-6. · 6 Jun · GS2 · note
Oil India Ltd. is the entity responsible for the offshore gas discovery · 6 Jun · GS3 · note
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the body responsible for the FY27 growth forecast. · 6 Jun · GS3 · note
FCNR(B) deposits are a mechanism for attracting foreign investment into Indian banks · 6 Jun · GS3 · note
USTR: Office of the United States Trade Representative · 5 Jun · GS2 · note
CBSE: Central Board of Secondary Education, the national-level board of education in India. · 5 Jun · GS3 · note
UN 2005 Military Gender Advocate of the Year Award: Recognizes efforts to promote women in peacekeeping · 5 Jun · GS2 · note
UNOPS: United Nations Office for Project Services, involved in the India-Denmark water governance partnership. · 5 Jun · GS2 · note
Danish Environmental Protection Agency: Key partner in the Green Strategic Partnership with India. · 5 Jun · GS2 · note
IMD: India Meteorological Department is the official agency for weather forecasting and monsoon tracking. · 5 Jun · GS3 · note
Court of Arbitration: India declared its proceedings regarding IWT projects as null and void. · 5 Jun · GS2 · note
NDRF: National Disaster Response Force · 5 Jun · GS3 · note
SDRF: State Disaster Response Force · 5 Jun · GS3 · note
Mawani: Saudi Ports Authority · 5 Jun · GS2 · note
RBI: Announced expansion of the Fully Accessible Route (FAR) for government bonds. · 5 Jun · GS3 · note
North Eastern Council (NEC) held its 73rd plenary session in Shillong · 5 Jun · GS2 · note
GSCO: India-U.K. Critical Minerals Global Supply Chain Observatory launched to monitor supply chains. · 5 Jun · GS2 · note
NCST: National Commission for Scheduled Tribes · 5 Jun · GS2 · note
MPEDA: Marine Products Export Development Authority · 4 Jun · GS3 · note
EIA: Export Inspection Agency · 4 Jun · GS3 · note
Agri Stack: A digital platform launched by the Agriculture Ministry. · 4 Jun · GS3 · note
e-Jagriti: A portal launched by the Consumer Affairs Ministry. · 4 Jun · GS3 · note
IMD: India Meteorological Department is the agency responsible for monsoon forecasting. · 4 Jun · GS3 · note
WMO: World Meteorological Organization issued the warning on El Niño development. · 4 Jun · GS3 · note
National Foundation for American Policy is the body that released the study. · 4 Jun · GS3 · note
IMTMA: Indian Machine Tool Manufacturers Association · 4 Jun · GS2 · note
The scheme was approved by the Union Cabinet of the Indian government. · 4 Jun · GS3 · note
DMK and Trinamool Congress are regional parties being consulted for the delimitation process. · 4 Jun · GS2 · note
The Institute for Progress and the Foundation for American Innovation organized the letter. · 4 Jun · GS3 · note
Delft University of Technology: The institution where the Bee-Nav system was developed. · 4 Jun · GS3 · note
Bar Council of India (BCI): The statutory body empowered to set standards for professional conduct and etiquette for advocates. · 4 Jun · GS2 · note
SEBI: Securities and Exchange Board of India, the primary regulator for the securities market in India · 4 Jun · GS3 · note
UNGA: The United Nations General Assembly presidency is elected by member states · 4 Jun · GS2 · note
KIIFB: Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board is a state-level investment body · 4 Jun · GS3 · note
Manthan: An initiative of the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India. · 4 Jun · GS3 · note
IRCTC: Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation · 4 Jun · GS3 · note
ITMS (Intelligent Traffic Management System) is being implemented for technology-based traffic monitoring in Bihar. · 3 Jun · GS3 · note
Quad: A strategic grouping consisting of India, Japan, Australia, and the United States · 3 Jun · GS2 · note
The National Capital Region Planning Board (NCRPB) is the implementing body for the scheme. · 3 Jun · GS3 · note
MoSPI: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation is the nodal body for DDP estimation guidelines. · 3 Jun · GS3 · note
ADB: Asian Development Bank · 3 Jun · GS3 · note
International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) is an organization involved in monitoring plastic pollution. · 3 Jun · GS3 · note
CENTCOM: The US military command that reported the strikes as a self-defense measure. · 3 Jun · GS2 · note
United States Trade Representative (USTR): Body proposing the new trade tariffs. · 3 Jun · GS2 · note
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is the primary agency responsible for monsoon forecasting in India. · 3 Jun · GS3 · note
The audit is being conducted by a three-member committee appointed by the Bihar Education Department · 3 Jun · GS2 · note
Ladakh Buddhist Association (LBA) is a civil society group in Ladakh. · 3 Jun · GS2 · note
National Family Health Survey (NFHS) is the primary source for maternal and child health data in India · 3 Jun · GS2 · note
Election Commission: The body ordered by the Supreme Court to refer cases for the SIR exercise. · 3 Jun · GS2 · note
Madhya Pradesh Passenger Transport and Infrastructure Limited: The body responsible for the bus service · 3 Jun · GS3 · note
National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) supports tiger translocation and conservation · 2 Jun · GS3 · note
The European Union (EU) and Pakistan issued a joint statement regarding Kashmir which was contested by India. · 2 Jun · GS2 · note
AIIB: Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank · 2 Jun · GS3 · note
NDB: New Development Bank · 2 Jun · GS3 · note
National Securities Depository Ltd. (NSDL) reported the investment figures · 2 Jun · GS3 · note
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) is the UN agency responsible for monitoring global weather patterns. · 2 Jun · GS3 · note
Special Cell: A specialized unit of the Delhi Police tasked with investigating crimes related to terrorism and organized crime. · 2 Jun · GS3 · note
NHSRCL: National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited is thebody executing the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project · 2 Jun · GS3 · note
Punjab and Haryana High Court: State High Court overseeing Haryana and Punjab · 2 Jun · GS2 · note
MPEDA: Marine Products Export Development Authority is the nodal agency for seafood exports. · 2 Jun · GS3 · note
Delhi Jal Board (DJB) is the agency responsible for water management in Delhi · 1 Jun · GS2 · note
US Central Command (CENTCOM): The body responsible for communicating with commercial ships for safe transit. · 1 Jun · GS2 · note
Chief Commissioner for Persons with Disabilities (CCPD) is the body responsible for making disability-related recommendations · 1 Jun · GS2 · note
India Cellular and Electronics Association (ICEA) pledged investment in the state · 1 Jun · GS3 · note
Wildlife Institute of India: Body responsible for assessing project impact and recommending mitigation measures. · 1 Jun · GS3 · note
NIA: National Investigation Agency is the primary agency for investigating terror-related crimes in India · 1 Jun · GS3 · note
IRGC: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps · 1 Jun · GS2 · note
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the regulatory body overseeing the digital lending ecosystem. · 1 Jun · GS3 · note
US Department of Commerce: The body responsible for clarifying and enforcing export control rules on AI chips. · 1 Jun · GS3 · note
The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court upheld the dismissal of police constable Ghulam Mohammad Tantray. · 1 Jun · GS2 · note
National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA): Body responsible for tiger conservation and corridor identification · 1 Jun · GS3 · note

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