Institutions & Bodies in News — July 2026

1. NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) and SDRF (State Disaster Response Force) are the primary agencies for flood relief. · 31 Jul · GS3 · note
2. SECI (Solar Energy Corporation of India): The nodal agency for implementing the scheme. · 31 Jul · GS3 · note
3. SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) is the primary regulator of the securities market in India. · 31 Jul · GS3 · note
4. NSE (National Stock Exchange) is one of the largest equity, currency, and derivatives exchanges in the world. · 31 Jul · GS3 · note
5. India Meteorological Department (IMD) is the nodal agency for monsoon forecasting. · 31 Jul · GS3 · note
6. The initiative is spearheaded by the Ministry of Development of North-East Region. · 31 Jul · GS3 · note
7. Bloomberg Index Services Ltd (BISL) manages the Bloomberg Global Aggregate Index · 31 Jul · GS3 · note
8. Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) is the nodal ministry for India's IT policy. · 31 Jul · GS2 · note
9. CBI: Central Bureau of Investigation, the premier investigating agency of India. · 31 Jul · GS2 · note
10. CAG: Comptroller and Auditor General of India, the supreme audit institution. · 31 Jul · GS2 · note
11. PAC: Public Accounts Committee, a parliamentary committee that examines the appropriation of funds and expenditure by the government. · 31 Jul · GS2 · note
12. The US Senate advanced the bill, which must now proceed to the House of Representatives. · 31 Jul · GS2 · note
13. Sessions Courts can be designated as fast-track courts under this bill · 31 Jul · GS2 · note
14. The Chief Justice of India (CJI) is the highest judicial officer in India. · 31 Jul · GS2 · note
15. The Election Commission of India is an independent constitutional body. · 31 Jul · GS2 · note
16. CAG: A constitutional body established under Article 148 of the Indian Constitution. · 31 Jul · GS2 · note
17. IUCN: International Union for Conservation of Nature is the global authority on the status of the natural world. · 31 Jul · GS3 · note
18. Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) is the premier organization for zoological research in India. · 31 Jul · GS3 · note
19. CCS: Cabinet Committee on Security is a high-level committee chaired by the Prime Minister to oversee national security matters. · 31 Jul · GS2 · note
20. CBI: Central Bureau of Investigation, a premier investigating agency under the Ministry of Home Affairs. · 31 Jul · GS2 · note
21. IMD (India Meteorological Department) is the primary agency for weather forecasting and flood warnings. · 31 Jul · GS1 · note
22. FDA: The Food and Drug Administration is the regulatory body responsible for food safety and drug monitoring in Maharashtra. · 31 Jul · GS2 · note
23. CCS: Cabinet Committee on Security is a high-level committee chaired by the Prime Minister to oversee internal security, external aggression, and defense. · 30 Jul · GS2 · note
24. The bill establishes special fast-track courts and a dedicated task force for investigations. · 30 Jul · GS2 · note
25. CWMA: Cauvery Water Management Authority is the body responsible for implementing the final award on Cauvery water sharing. · 30 Jul · GS3 · note
26. Karnataka High Court: The judicial body hearing the petition regarding reproductive rights. · 30 Jul · GS2 · note
27. NDRF: National Disaster Response Force, a specialized force for disaster management. · 30 Jul · GS3 · note
28. SDRF: State Disaster Response Force, state-level units for disaster response. · 30 Jul · GS3 · note
29. NCL (Non-Creamy Layer) certificates are required for OBC reservation benefits in central and state institutions. · 30 Jul · GS2 · note
30. Supreme Court of India: The highest judicial body in the country. · 30 Jul · GS2 · note
31. University of Western Australia to establish an India campus under UGC regulations · 30 Jul · GS3 · note
32. Revenue Augmentation Committee: tasked with improving tax administration and expenditure efficiency · 30 Jul · GS3 · note
33. IRGC: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Iran's elite military wing. · 30 Jul · GS2 · note
34. ODRAF: Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force, a state-level disaster response unit. · 30 Jul · GS1 · note
35. IRDAI: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India is the apex body regulating the insurance sector. · 30 Jul · GS3 · note
36. IRDAI: Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India, the apex body regulating the insurance sector. · 30 Jul · GS3 · note
37. World Gold Council (WGC): International body reporting on gold demand and prices · 30 Jul · GS3 · note
38. Supreme Court of India: The highest judicial body in India. · 30 Jul · GS2 · note
39. The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Coal, Mines and Steel oversees the coal and steel sectors. · 30 Jul · GS3 · note
40. NEET UG is a national-level entrance exam for undergraduate medical courses · 30 Jul · GS3 · note
41. Delhi Jal Board (DJB) is the primary agency responsible for water supply and sewage treatment in Delhi. · 30 Jul · GS2 · note
42. Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) is a major public sector shipbuilder in India. · 30 Jul · GS3 · note
43. KSRTC (Kerala State Road Transport Corporation) is a state-owned transport undertaking. · 30 Jul · GS2 · note
44. MoEF&CC: Ministry responsible for formulating environmental policies and granting clearances. · 30 Jul · GS3 · note
45. Vegfed: A cooperative federation for the production and marketing of vegetables. · 30 Jul · GS2 · note
46. Union Road Transport and Highways Ministry oversees National Highway projects · 30 Jul · GS3 · note
47. NHAI: National Highways Authority of India, responsible for the management and development of National Highways. · 30 Jul · GS3 · note
48. CAQM: Commission for Air Quality Management in National Capital Region and Adjoining Areas · 30 Jul · GS3 · note
49. National Mission Management Unit (NMMU) oversees the mission's implementation. · 30 Jul · GS2 · note
50. The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial body in the country. · 30 Jul · GS2 · note
51. Delhi High Court: Judicial body overseeing the legality of the vaccination drive · 30 Jul · GS2 · note
52. FSSAI: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India regulates food safety and standards in India. · 30 Jul · GS2 · note
53. SPG: Special Protection Group, the agency responsible for the security of the Prime Minister. · 30 Jul · GS2 · note
54. Supreme Court of India: The apex court which has the power of judicial review over executive actions and legislative acts. · 29 Jul · GS2 · note
55. MoSPI (Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation) is the body responsible for releasing ISP data. · 29 Jul · GS3 · note
56. ISKCON: An international religious organization involved in meal distribution in this context. · 29 Jul · GS2 · note
57. ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India) and SIAM (Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers) are key bodies involved in testing. · 29 Jul · GS3 · note
58. Directorate General of Shipping: The Indian government body responsible for maritime safety and advisories. · 29 Jul · GS2 · note
59. IRDAI: The statutory body responsible for regulating and promoting the insurance and re-insurance industries in India. · 29 Jul · GS3 · note
60. MeitY (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology) is the nodal ministry for regulating IT platforms in India. · 29 Jul · GS3 · note
61. National Trust: An autonomous body under the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment to provide support to persons with autism, cerebral palsy, mental retardation, and multiple disabilities. · 29 Jul · GS2 · note
62. CDSCO: The national regulatory body for cosmetics, drugs, and medical devices in India. · 29 Jul · GS2 · note
63. Lok Ayukta: A statutory body in Kerala to investigate corruption and maladministration. · 29 Jul · GS2 · note
64. Registrar of Cooperative Societies: The authority responsible for the registration and regulation of cooperative societies. · 29 Jul · GS2 · note
65. CENTCOM: United States Central Command, responsible for military operations in the Middle East. · 29 Jul · GS2 · note
66. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) regulates the FCNR deposit scheme and swap covers · 29 Jul · GS3 · note
67. RBI (Reserve Bank of India) is the primary body responsible for setting the policy rate. · 29 Jul · GS3 · note
68. SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) is the primary regulator for capital markets in India. · 29 Jul · GS3 · note
69. IITM (Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology): Located in Pune, focuses on tropical meteorology · 29 Jul · GS3 · note
70. CEEW (Council on Energy, Environment and Water): Research body involved in heat preparedness PMU · 29 Jul · GS3 · note
71. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA): The nodal ministry for India's foreign policy · 29 Jul · GS2 · note
72. Meta Platforms: Parent company of Instagram and Facebook. · 29 Jul · GS3 · note
73. Election Commission: Responsible for the preparation and maintenance of electoral rolls. · 29 Jul · GS2 · note
74. NMC: National Medical Commission is the apex regulator for medical education in India. · 29 Jul · GS2 · note
75. The rail transit is governed by the India-Nepal Rail Transit Protocol. · 29 Jul · GS2 · note
76. MoEFCC: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is the nodal body for declaring ESAs. · 29 Jul · GS3 · note
77. UNEP (United Nations Environment Programme) advocates for conservation over restoration due to the long recovery times of mangrove ecosystems. · 28 Jul · GS3 · note
78. The Supreme Court of India acts as the guardian of fundamental rights against state excesses. · 28 Jul · GS2 · note
79. Fast-track courts are to be established to adjudicate pending and new paper leak cases. · 28 Jul · GS2 · note
80. The 14th Finance Commission (2015–2020) recommended the creation of 1,800 Fast Track Courts. · 28 Jul · GS2 · note
81. Health Ministry supports menstrual health through various schemes · 28 Jul · GS2 · note
82. The Karnataka High Court is the highest judicial authority in the state of Karnataka. · 28 Jul · GS2 · note
83. SIT: Special Investigation Team is typically constituted to investigate complex cases or human rights violations. · 28 Jul · GS2 · note
84. Hoover Institution: A public policy think tank based at Stanford University. · 28 Jul · GS2 · note
85. Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Department: State government body responsible for livestock health and veterinary services. · 28 Jul · GS3 · note
86. RBI: Provides dedicated facilities for concessional swaps to manage liquidity and government securities. · 28 Jul · GS3 · note
87. RBI: The primary regulatory body for cooperative banks and the central bank of India. · 28 Jul · GS3 · note
88. High Court of Karnataka: State judicial body with original jurisdiction over certain matters. · 28 Jul · GS3 · note
89. FIEO (Federation of Indian Export Organisations) is the body advising Indian exporters on compliance. · 27 Jul · GS3 · note
90. HPMC (Himachal Pradesh State Marketing Corporation) is the primary agency for procurement · 27 Jul · GS3 · note
91. HIMFED (Himachal Pradesh State Federation of Marketing and Development) may assist in apple procurement · 27 Jul · GS3 · note
92. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA): Primary body for India's diplomatic relations and summoning of foreign envoys · 27 Jul · GS2 · note
93. Speaker of the Lok Sabha: Holds the authority to decide on disqualification petitions under the Tenth Schedule. · 27 Jul · GS2 · note
94. BRBNMPL: A subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) involved in banknote manufacturing. · 27 Jul · GS3 · note
95. Fast-track courts: Specialized judicial bodies established to expedite cases of examination fraud. · 27 Jul · GS2 · note
96. CBDT (Central Board of Direct Taxes) is the body issuing crypto-reporting guidance. · 27 Jul · GS3 · note
97. Supreme Court of India is the authority considering pan-India guidelines for protest management · 27 Jul · GS2 · note
98. Special Public Prosecutors: Proposed to be appointed specifically for handling examination-related offenses. · 27 Jul · GS2 · note
99. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is providing the financial assistance for the project. · 27 Jul · GS3 · note
100. Indo-Israel Training Centre: Provides technical training for agricultural diversification · 27 Jul · GS3 · note
101. RBI: Responsible for monetary policy and managing capital flows. · 27 Jul · GS3 · note
102. Syllabus-cum-curriculum committee: State-level body formed by West Bengal government · 27 Jul · GS2 · note
103. IHFC: Technology Innovation Hub Foundation for IoT and IoE located at IIT Delhi · 27 Jul · GS3 · note
104. Nepal Rastra Bank (NRB) is the central bank of Nepal. · 26 Jul · GS2 · note
105. ISRO: Space research agency under the Department of Space · 26 Jul · GS2 · note
106. Babbar Khalsa International (BKI): A militant organization primarily active in the Punjab region. · 26 Jul · GS3 · note
107. Quad: A strategic security dialogue between India, USA, Japan, and Australia. · 26 Jul · GS2 · note
108. UNESCO World Heritage Committee: Held its 48th session in Busan, South Korea, in July 2026. · 26 Jul · GS1 · note
109. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are the primary field-level workers responsible for voter list maintenance · 26 Jul · GS2 · note
110. Google and Intel are identified as key technology partners for the curriculum. · 26 Jul · GS3 · note
111. APSDMA: Andhra Pradesh State Disaster Management Authority · 26 Jul · GS3 · note
112. ASDMA: The nodal agency for disaster management and relief operations in the state of Assam. · 26 Jul · GS3 · note
113. Panchayat Affairs Minister: Dilip Ghosh (West Bengal Government). · 26 Jul · GS2 · note
114. USTR: Office of the United States Trade Representative, responsible for trade policy and negotiations. · 26 Jul · GS2 · note
115. Fast-track courts to be established in every state for examination-related offenses · 25 Jul · GS2 · note
116. NHAI: National Highways Authority of India is the primary body for highway development in India. · 25 Jul · GS3 · note
117. I4C: Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre is a nodal agency for coordinating cybercrime response. · 25 Jul · GS3 · note
118. IFF: Internet Freedom Foundation is a non-profit organization advocating for digital rights in India. · 25 Jul · GS3 · note
119. UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. · 25 Jul · GS2 · note
120. World Bank: International financial institution providing loans and grants to low-income countries. · 25 Jul · GS2 · note
121. Claude: A family of large language models (LLMs) developed by Anthropic. · 25 Jul · GS3 · note
122. Supreme Court of India: The apex court of India, tasked with protecting the right to a fair trial under Article 21. · 25 Jul · GS2 · note
123. Election Commission of India (ECI) is the constitutional body responsible for administering elections to Parliament and State Legislatures. · 25 Jul · GS3 · note
124. Anna Sahayata: An AI-enabled grievance redressal platform for PDS beneficiaries. · 25 Jul · GS2 · note
125. UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: Head of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). · 25 Jul · GS2 · note
126. NDRF: National Disaster Response Force, a specialized force for disaster management in India · 25 Jul · GS3 · note
127. Karnataka High Court: State High Court overseeing judicial review of central legislation. · 25 Jul · GS3 · note
128. Justice (Retd) Ranjana Prakash Desai: Chairperson of the Chhattisgarh UCC drafting committee · 25 Jul · GS2 · note
129. Hugging Face: A major platform and repository for hosting and sharing AI models and datasets. · 25 Jul · GS3 · note
130. Flood Forecasting Division: Pakistan's agency responsible for flood monitoring and advisories · 25 Jul · GS2 · note
131. Fast Track Courts (FTCs) are specialized courts established to speed up the disposal of specific types of cases. · 25 Jul · GS2 · note
132. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is the nodal ministry for India's foreign policy and water diplomacy · 25 Jul · GS2 · note
133. KSDMA: Kerala State Disaster Management Authority is the nodal agency for disaster response in the state. · 25 Jul · GS3 · note
134. SDRF: State Disaster Response Force, state-level units for disaster mitigation. · 24 Jul · GS3 · note
135. National Medical Commission (NMC) is the body responsible for the seat matrix and medical education standards. · 24 Jul · GS2 · note
136. India Post operates under the Ministry of Communications and Rural Development. · 24 Jul · GS3 · note
137. NHSRCL: National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited is thespecial purpose vehicle for high-speed rail projects in India. · 24 Jul · GS3 · note
138. National Building Code (NBC): Provides technical standards for building safety and fire prevention in India · 24 Jul · GS1 · note
139. NTA: National Testing Agency is an autonomous body responsible for conducting major entrance exams like NEET and JEE. · 24 Jul · GS2 · note
140. SEBI: Securities and Exchange Board of India, the primary regulator for the securities market in India. · 24 Jul · GS3 · note
141. I4C (Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre) is a nodal agency for coordinating cybercrime response and information sharing. · 24 Jul · GS3 · note
142. BARC: Broadcast Audience Research Council, the primary body for measuring TV viewership in India. · 24 Jul · GS2 · note
143. TRAI: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, which previously set guidelines on TRP methodologies. · 24 Jul · GS2 · note
144. Delhi High Court: Exercised jurisdiction over the first major AI copyright dispute in India. · 24 Jul · GS3 · note
145. Central Pay Commission (CPC): A body constituted by the Government of India to review and recommend changes to the pay structure of central government employees. · 24 Jul · GS3 · note
146. Abraham Accords: Agreements aimed at normalizing relations between Israel and Arab nations. · 24 Jul · GS2 · note
147. OpenAI is an American artificial intelligence research organization headquartered in San Francisco. · 24 Jul · GS3 · note
148. IRCTC: A subsidiary of Indian Railways responsible for online ticketing and catering. · 24 Jul · GS3 · note
149. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) manages India's gold reserves · 24 Jul · GS3 · note
150. SRO: A non-governmental body that regulates its own members' conduct within a specific industry. · 24 Jul · GS3 · note
151. RBI: The central bank of India responsible for monetary policy and banking regulation. · 24 Jul · GS3 · note
152. SEBI: The statutory body regulating securities and capital markets in India. · 24 Jul · GS3 · note
153. NSE (National Stock Exchange) released the Market Pulse report · 24 Jul · GS3 · note
154. NIA: National Investigation Agency, a central agency under the Ministry of Home Affairs. · 24 Jul · GS2 · note
155. BSF: Border Security Force, responsible for guarding India's international borders. · 24 Jul · GS2 · note
156. DRDO: Defence Research and Development Organisation, the R&D wing of the Ministry of Defence · 24 Jul · GS3 · note
157. Delhi Police is the primary agency responsible for maintaining law and order in the National Capital Territory of Delhi. · 24 Jul · GS3 · note
158. Cabinet Secretariat: The nodal body responsible for coordinating the execution of Cabinet decisions. · 24 Jul · GS2 · note
159. East Asia Summit (EAS): A primary forum for regional cooperation involving ASEAN members and partners like India, Australia, and Japan. · 24 Jul · GS2 · note
160. ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF): An intergovernmental forum for security dialogue in the Asia-Pacific region. · 24 Jul · GS2 · note
161. NTA: National Testing Agency is the body responsible for conducting entrance examinations like NEET and JEE. · 24 Jul · GS2 · note
162. UGC: University Grants Commission is the statutory body responsible for maintaining standards of higher education. · 24 Jul · GS2 · note
163. CTF 154: A maritime task force operating under the Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) framework. · 24 Jul · GS2 · note
164. Combined Maritime Forces (CMF): Amultinational naval-led security organization based in Bahrain. · 24 Jul · GS2 · note
165. CBI:The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is the primary agency tasked with investigating these high-profile leak cases. · 24 Jul · GS2 · note
166. US and UK: Primary military actors currently intervening to protect commercial shipping in the Red Sea. · 23 Jul · GS2 · note
167. SDRF: State Disaster Response Force, state-level units for localized disaster response · 23 Jul · GS1 · note
168. Lok Sabha Speaker: Presides over the Lower House and maintains order and decorum. · 23 Jul · GS2 · note
169. AI Safety Institute (AISI): A UK government body established to research and oversee the safety of frontier AI models. · 23 Jul · GS3 · note
170. Africa CDC: The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention is the primary public health agency for the African Union. · 23 Jul · GS2 · note
171. OSTP: The Office of Science and Technology Policy is a US government body advising the President on science and technology. · 23 Jul · GS2 · note
172. Cochin Shipyard Ltd: A major public sector shipbuilder under the Ministry of Defence. · 23 Jul · GS3 · note
173. HYDRAA: State agency in Telangana responsible for land and infrastructure development. · 23 Jul · GS3 · note
174. IMD: India Meteorological Department is the primary agency for monitoring and forecasting weather patterns. · 23 Jul · GS3 · note
175. Supreme Court: The highest judicial body in India, empowered to issue directions for environmental protection. · 23 Jul · GS3 · note
176. The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the central monetary authority responsible for stabilizing the rupee. · 23 Jul · GS3 · note
177. NDRF: National Disaster Response Force, a multi-agency force for disaster response. · 23 Jul · GS3 · note
178. SDRF: State Disaster Response Force, established at the state level to assist in local calamities. · 23 Jul · GS3 · note
179. Karnataka High Court: State judiciary overseeing the writ petition. · 23 Jul · GS2 · note
180. UNESCO Ethical AI Framework: The international standard used to align the state's AI curriculum. · 23 Jul · GS3 · note
181. Cochin Shipyard Ltd.: A major public sector shipyard in Kerala responsible for naval vessel construction. · 23 Jul · GS3 · note
182. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) is the central bank responsible for maintaining forex reserves and monetary stability. · 23 Jul · GS3 · note
183. ICMR: Indian Council of Medical Research, the apex body for biomedical research in India. · 23 Jul · GS2 · note
184. CDSCO: Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation, the national regulatory body for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices. · 23 Jul · GS2 · note
185. RBI: The central bank manages forex reserves and intervenes to stabilize the exchange rate · 23 Jul · GS3 · note
186. Press Information Bureau (PIB): The nodal agency of the Government of India to disseminate information to the media. · 23 Jul · GS2 · note
187. NITI Aayog: National Institution for Transforming India, a premier policy think tank · 23 Jul · GS3 · note
188. Appointments Committee of the Cabinet: Body responsible for appointing high-level officials · 23 Jul · GS3 · note
189. Enforcement Directorate (ED): Statutory body established under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). · 22 Jul · GS2 · note
190. India Meteorological Department (IMD): The primary agency responsible for forecasting heavy rains and flood warnings in India. · 22 Jul · GS3 · note
191. ASEAN: Regional organization where the meeting occurred on the sidelines · 22 Jul · GS2 · note
192. NITI Aayog: National Institution for Transforming India, serves as the premier policy think tank of the Government of India. · 22 Jul · GS2 · note
193. Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC): The body responsible for appointing high-level officials like the CEO of NITI Aayog. · 22 Jul · GS2 · note
194. UNODC: United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime · 22 Jul · GS3 · note
195. Kerala State Pollution Control Board (PCB) is the state-level regulatory body for environmental protection. · 22 Jul · GS3 · note
196. Bengaluru Solid Waste Management Limited (BSWML) is the body responsible for managing the Mittaganahalli landfill. · 22 Jul · GS3 · note
197. Allahabad High Court is the principal High Court of Uttar Pradesh · 22 Jul · GS4 · note
198. International Astronomical Union (IAU): The global authority for naming and classifying celestial bodies. · 22 Jul · GS3 · note
199. NHSRCL: National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited is theentity responsible for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad High Speed Rail project. · 22 Jul · GS3 · note
200. The trade agreement is being negotiated between the governments of India and the United States. · 22 Jul · GS3 · note
201. IMD: India Meteorological Department, the national agency responsible for meteorological observations and forecasting. · 22 Jul · GS3 · note
202. CAT (Central Administrative Tribunal) adjudicates disputes related to recruitment and promotion of civil servants. · 22 Jul · GS2 · note
203. Supreme Court of India: The highest judicial body and the final court of appeal under the Constitution of India. · 22 Jul · GS2 · note
204. The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) is the primary body for auditing government expenditure and accountability in India. · 22 Jul · GS2 · note
205. FSDA: Food Safety and Drug Administration is the state-level body responsible for food safety enforcement. · 22 Jul · GS2 · note
206. ASEAN: Association of Southeast Asian Nations, a regional intergovernmental organization. · 22 Jul · GS2 · note
207. WTO: World Trade Organization, a global body that regulates and facilitates international trade. · 22 Jul · GS3 · note
208. Kerala State Human Rights Commission: A statutory body established to protect and promote human rights in the state of Kerala. · 22 Jul · GS2 · note
209. NABARD: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, provides refinance to RRBs and Cooperative Banks. · 22 Jul · GS3 · note
210. CSIR-CFTRI: Central Scientific Laboratories - Central Food Technological Research Institute, located in Mysuru. · 22 Jul · GS3 · note
211. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA): Responsible for India's foreign policy and managing refugee status. · 22 Jul · GS2 · note
212. India Meteorological Department (IMD): The national agency responsible for meteorological observations and forecasting. · 22 Jul · GS3 · note
213. RBI: Responsible for publishing and overseeing the Foreign Exchange Management (Foreign Investment) Rules. · 22 Jul · GS3 · note
214. DPIIT: The nodal body responsible for interpreting foreign investment policy provisions in India. · 22 Jul · GS3 · note
215. National Biodiversity Authority (NBA): Statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. · 22 Jul · GS3 · note
216. People’s Biodiversity Register (PBR): A tool for documenting local biodiversity and traditional knowledge at the community level. · 22 Jul · GS3 · note
217. India and China are both significant contributors to UN peacekeeping missions · 22 Jul · GS2 · note
218. Assam Rifles is a paramilitary force under the Ministry of Home Affairs · 22 Jul · GS3 · note
219. Travancore Devaswom Board: The statutory body responsible for the administration of several temples in the Travancore region of Kerala. · 22 Jul · GS1 · note
220. NDMA (National Disaster Management Authority) is the nodal body for disaster management guidelines in India. · 22 Jul · GS3 · note
221. PMJAY: Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana is the central umbrella scheme for health insurance. · 22 Jul · GS2 · note
222. GeM (Government e-Marketplace): Portal used for procurement of scooters and accessories · 22 Jul · GS2 · note
223. UDISE+ (Unified District Information System for Education Plus): Central management information system for real-time school data · 22 Jul · GS2 · note
224. IRENA (International Renewable Energy Agency) provides data on global renewable energy capacity. · 22 Jul · GS3 · note
225. UNFCCC (United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change) is the primary international treaty for climate action. · 22 Jul · GS3 · note
226. IMD: Indian Meteorological Department is the primary agency for weather forecasting and climate monitoring in India. · 22 Jul · GS1 · note
227. Survey of India: The national survey and mapping agency of the Government of India. · 22 Jul · GS2 · note
228. IAEA: International Atomic Energy Agency, the global watchdog for nuclear non-proliferation. · 22 Jul · GS2 · note
229. MSSRF: M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation is a non-profit research organization in India. · 22 Jul · GS2 · note
230. Pakistan is currently acting as a key mediator in the diplomatic talks between Iran and the United States. · 21 Jul · GS2 · note
231. UPSRTC: Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation. · 21 Jul · GS3 · note
232. CAQM: Commission for Air Quality Management (statutory body for NCR and adjoining areas). · 21 Jul · GS3 · note
233. Spear Corps: A specialized Indian Army formation involved in flood relief and rescue operations. · 21 Jul · GS3 · note
234. US State Department: Responsible for issuing visa bulletins and managing immigration policy · 21 Jul · GS2 · note
235. United Nations (UN) is the body responsible for the hunger monitoring report · 21 Jul · GS2 · note
236. The Index of Core Industries (ICI) tracks the output of key industrial sectors in India. · 21 Jul · GS3 · note
237. India Ports Global Limited (IPGL): New Delhi-backed entity managing Chabahar port operations since 2018. · 21 Jul · GS2 · note
238. MFIN: The body responsible for establishing microfinance guardrails and industry standards · 21 Jul · GS3 · note
239. ICFRE: Indian Council for Forestry Research and Education, a body involved in forestry research and management. · 21 Jul · GS3 · note
240. Samagra Shikshana-Karnataka (SSK) is the nodal body for school education in the state. · 21 Jul · GS3 · note
241. Kerala High Court: State judiciary body overseeing judicial review of police actions. · 21 Jul · GS3 · note
242. NHPC: National Hydroelectric Project Corporation Limited, a central public sector undertaking · 21 Jul · GS3 · note
243. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are the primary field-level workers responsible for voter list maintenance and polling station management. · 21 Jul · GS2 · note
244. The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) is the state-level authority responsible for the conduct of elections and electoral roll maintenance. · 21 Jul · GS2 · note
245. Combined Maritime Forces (CMF) is a multinational naval partnership. · 21 Jul · GS2 · note
246. Combined Task Force 154 (CTF 154) is a maritime security coalition. · 21 Jul · GS2 · note
247. Utkal University: Conducted the interdisciplinary research on tribal health · 21 Jul · GS2 · note
248. Bangladesh International Crimes Tribunal (BICT): Established to prosecute those responsible for crimes against humanity during the 1971 liberation war. · 21 Jul · GS2 · note
249. State Election Commission: Constitutional body responsible for conducting and supervising elections to Panchayats and municipalities. · 21 Jul · GS2 · note
250. RBI: The central bank of India responsible for regulating the monetary system and foreign exchange. · 21 Jul · GS3 · note
251. US Central Command (CENTCOM) is the military command responsible for Middle East operations. · 20 Jul · GS2 · note
252. Central Information Commission (CIC): An independent body to adjudicate RTI appeals. · 20 Jul · GS2 · note
253. NASA (National Aeronautics and Space Administration) and ESA (European Space Agency) are the primary agencies involved. · 20 Jul · GS3 · note
254. Madras High Court: The oldest High Court in India, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. · 20 Jul · GS2 · note
255. MHADA: Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority is the body empowered to oversee redevelopment of cessed buildings. · 20 Jul · GS2 · note
256. Supreme Court of India: The apex court of the country, whose decisions are binding on all other courts. · 20 Jul · GS2 · note
257. KSERC: Kerala State Electricity Regulatory Commission is the statutory body regulating electricity tariffs and distribution in Kerala. · 20 Jul · GS3 · note
258. NVVNL: NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam Ltd is a subsidiary of NTPC engaged in power trading. · 20 Jul · GS3 · note
259. NHAI: National Highways Authority of India, an autonomous agency under the Ministry of Road Transport and Highways. · 20 Jul · GS3 · note
260. NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) is the primary agency for disaster response in India. · 20 Jul · GS3 · note
261. US Central Command (CENTCOM): The US military command responsible for the Middle East and Central Asia. · 20 Jul · GS2 · note
262. Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC): Iran's elite military branch responsible for national security and regional influence. · 20 Jul · GS2 · note
263. Central Administrative Tribunal (CAT) is a quasi-judicial body for resolving service matters of central government employees. · 20 Jul · GS2 · note
264. BSES: A private power distribution company operating in Delhi. · 20 Jul · GS3 · note
265. CEMS is a monitoring mechanism managed by the Finance Department of Kerala · 20 Jul · GS2 · note
266. Supreme Court (Number of Judges) Amendment: Relates to the judicial composition and strength of the apex court. · 20 Jul · GS2 · note
267. MPC: The Monetary Policy Committee is the body responsible for determining the benchmark interest rates in India. · 20 Jul · GS3 · note
268. ICMR-INDIAB: Indian Council of Medical Research - India BioGenome and Health Research · 20 Jul · GS2 · note
269. The committee was formed by the Maharashtra State Government during the 2025 monsoon session. · 20 Jul · GS2 · note
270. WELL Labs: The organization responsible for launching the Lake Rejuvenation Framework. · 20 Jul · GS3 · note
271. Commissioner of Collegiate Education: State-level authority overseeing higher education standards in Telangana. · 20 Jul · GS2 · note
272. Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE): A statutory body under the Ministry of Power, Government of India. · 19 Jul · GS3 · note
273. EESL: Energy Efficiency Services Limited, a public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Power. · 19 Jul · GS3 · note
274. The 2014 Civil Nuclear Cooperation Agreement governs the framework for nuclear trade between India and Australia · 19 Jul · GS2 · note
275. Northern Railway's Delhi Division manages the hydrogen train operations. · 19 Jul · GS3 · note
276. ISRO: The primary space agency of India providing support to private space entities. · 19 Jul · GS3 · note
277. India Meteorological Department (IMD): The agency responsible for issuing red and orange alerts for monsoon conditions. · 19 Jul · GS1 · note
278. NTA: National Testing Agency is the autonomous body responsible for conducting major entrance exams like NEET and JEE. · 19 Jul · GS2 · note
279. IIMs: Autonomous bodies established by the Government of India to provide management education. · 19 Jul · GS3 · note
280. IMD: India Meteorological Department, responsible for providing weather forecasts and warnings. · 19 Jul · GS3 · note
281. Supreme Court of India: The highest judicial body in India, exercising appellate jurisdiction. · 19 Jul · GS2 · note
282. ACCI: Afghanistan Chamber of Commerce and Investment · 19 Jul · GS2 · note
283. NHAI (National Highways Authority of India) is the body responsible for the proposed road widening. · 19 Jul · GS3 · note
284. MoSPI: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation · 19 Jul · GS2 · note
285. CCTNS: A national database for recording and sharing crime-related information across police stations. · 19 Jul · GS3 · note
286. National Green Tribunal (NGT): A specialized body for adjudication of environmental disputes. · 19 Jul · GS3 · note
287. Tamil Nadu State Wetland Authority (TNSWA): State body responsible for wetland conservation. · 19 Jul · GS3 · note
288. US Central Command (CENTCOM): A unified combatant command of the US Armed Forces responsible for the Middle East. · 19 Jul · GS2 · note
289. RBI: The regulatory body responsible for issuing directions on NPA management and SNFA disposal. · 19 Jul · GS3 · note
290. KSEB: Kerala State Electricity Board, the state's primary power utility · 19 Jul · GS3 · note
291. NHSRCL: National High Speed Rail Corporation Limited is thespecial purpose vehicle for the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train project. · 19 Jul · GS3 · note
292. Election Commission of India (ECI) is a constitutional body established under Article 324. · 19 Jul · GS2 · note
293. ECI is responsible for the preparation and revision of electoral rolls. · 19 Jul · GS2 · note
294. CURE: The specific administrative limits designated for the pilot enforcement phase of the TGFADCA. · 19 Jul · GS2 · note
295. State Narcotics Control Bureau (State NCB) is a specialized wing under the Excise Department of Kerala · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
296. NMC: National Medical Commission is the apex body regulating medical education in India · 18 Jul · GS2 · note
297. Border Security Force (BSF): The primary agency responsible for guarding India's international borders. · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
298. CPCB: Central Pollution Control Board is the primary regulatory body for waste management in India · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
299. HSFC: Human Space Flight Centre is a specialized unit under the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
300. SCTIMST: A premier medical research institute located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
301. NCTE: National Council for Teacher Education is the statutory body for regulating teacher education in India · 18 Jul · GS2 · note
302. UGC: University Grants Commission oversees higher education standards and recognition · 18 Jul · GS2 · note
303. WRI India (World Resources Institute) developed the Excel-based estimation tool · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
304. NPCIL: Nuclear Power Corporation of India Ltd, a public sector undertaking under the Department of Atomic Energy. · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
305. National Film Awards: Recognizes excellence in the field of Indian cinema across various categories. · 18 Jul · GS1 · note
306. CBSE: A national-level board of education in India · 18 Jul · GS2 · note
307. Lokayukta: A statutory body in Karnataka (and other states) tasked with investigating corruption and administrative lapses. · 18 Jul · GS2 · note
308. KFCSCL: Karnataka Food and Civil Supplies Corporation Limited, the state agency responsible for PDS operations. · 18 Jul · GS2 · note
309. BEML: A central public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Defence responsible for manufacturing railway and defense equipment. · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
310. EPFO: Employees' Provident Fund Organisation, the primary body for managing social security funds for workers in India. · 18 Jul · GS2 · note
311. ISRO: Indian Space Research Organisation, the national space agency of India · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
312. SIT: Special Investigation Team formed by the UP Government on June 13, 2024 · 18 Jul · GS2 · note
313. Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust: The body managing the Ayodhya Ram Temple · 18 Jul · GS2 · note
314. Supreme Court of India: The highest judicial body in India, established in 1950. · 18 Jul · GS2 · note
315. NCRTC (National Capital Region Transport Corporation) is thebody responsible for the RRTS project. · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
316. SEBI: Statutory body established to regulate the securities and commodity markets in India. · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
317. GPSC: Gujarat Public Service Commission is the state agency responsible for recruiting civil servants in Gujarat. · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
318. IN-SPACe (Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre) is the nodal agency for private space sector regulation in India. · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
319. Department of Homeland Security (DHS): The US federal agency responsible for preventing terrorist activities and managing immigration · 18 Jul · GS2 · note
320. APSEZ: Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone is the private entity co-developing the port infrastructure. · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
321. AMFI: Association of Mutual Funds in India, a self-regulatory body for the mutual fund industry · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
322. SEBI: Securities and Exchange Board of India, the primary regulator for securities markets in India · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
323. CENTCOM: United States Central Command, responsible for US military operations in the Middle East. · 18 Jul · GS2 · note
324. NITI Aayog: NITI Aayog is the premier policy think-tank of the Government of India. · 18 Jul · GS2 · note
325. Nasscom: The apex trade body for the Indian IT-BPM industry. · 18 Jul · GS2 · note
326. IAMAI: Internet and Mobile Association of India, a non-profit trade body for the internet industry. · 18 Jul · GS2 · note
327. Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is a premier autonomous institution for wildlife research and conservation. · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
328. BRBNMPL: A subsidiary of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) involved in printing banknotes. · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
329. SPMCIL: Security Printing and Minting Corporation of India, responsible for high-security printing. · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
330. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA): The nodal ministry for managing the bilateral rail cooperation with Japan. · 18 Jul · GS2 · note
331. CDSCO: The national regulatory body for cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices in India. · 18 Jul · GS2 · note
332. WMDA: Wullar-Manasbal Development Authority is the body responsible for lake conservation and development. · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
333. Karnataka Education Department: State body responsible for teacher recruitment rules · 18 Jul · GS2 · note
334. Urban Observatory (UO): A proposed data-gathering hub for real-time urban metrics in Gujarat. · 18 Jul · GS2 · note
335. PFRDA: Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority is the statutory body regulating the pension sector in India. · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
336. NRSC: National Remote Sensing Centre, an autonomous body under the Department of Space. · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
337. Lockheed Martin: The US aerospace and defense company responsible for manufacturing the MH-60R Seahawk. · 18 Jul · GS2 · note
338. Coir Board: A statutory body under the Ministry of MSME responsible for the development of the coir industry. · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
339. Registrar General of India (RGI): The primary authority responsible for the registration of births and deaths in India. · 18 Jul · GS2 · note
340. Ministry of Home Affairs: The nodal ministry responsible for the administration of birth and death registration. · 18 Jul · GS2 · note
341. Niti Aayog: The premier policy think tank of the Government of India. · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
342. The Election Commission of India (ECI) is an independent constitutional body · 18 Jul · GS2 · note
343. INSTC: International North-South Transport Corridor, a multi-modal network connecting India, Iran, and Russia. · 18 Jul · GS2 · note
344. State Assembly: The legislative body of Meghalaya responsible for passing state-level resolutions and laws. · 18 Jul · GS3 · note
345. Supreme Court of India: The highest judicial body and the final court of appeal under the Constitution. · 18 Jul · GS2 · note
346. Supreme Court of India: The highest judicial body in India, exercising judicial review. · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
347. CCPA: Central Consumer Protection Authority is the regulatory body for consumer rights in India · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
348. Bharat Gold Mines Limited (BGML) is the entity previously responsible for Ramagiri operations. · 17 Jul · GS3 · note
349. I4C: Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre is a nodal agency for coordinating cybercrime response. · 17 Jul · GS3 · note
350. The initiative operates under an advisory committee of academic experts · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
351. The program aims to shift borrowers from private money lenders and microfinance institutions to formal banking channels · 17 Jul · GS3 · note
352. Indian Railways: A statutory body under the Ministry of Railways. · 17 Jul · GS3 · note
353. Supreme Court of India: Has the power to take suo motu cognizance of matters of public importance. · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
354. Australian institutions currently house various Indian cultural artefacts · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
355. Delhi High Court is the judicial body hearing the challenge against police surveillance. · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
356. CBFC: Central Board of Film Certification is the statutory body responsible for certifying films for public exhibition in India. · 17 Jul · GS1 · note
357. U.S. Embassy in India is the primary diplomatic mission for visa processing in the region. · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
358. NMC: National Medical Commission is the regulatory body for medical education in India. · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
359. ASIO (Australian Security Intelligence Organisation) is Australia's domestic intelligence agency. · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
360. The Full Court of the Supreme Court includes the Chief Justice of India and all other judges of the Supreme Court. · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
361. Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA): The newly established Iranian body overseeing recommended passage routes. · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
362. IRDAI: The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India is the statutory body regulating the insurance sector. · 17 Jul · GS3 · note
363. FCNR(B) deposits are held by banks and swapped with the RBI to manage foreign currency liquidity. · 17 Jul · GS3 · note
364. DGMA: Directorate General of Maritime Administration operates under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
365. IFC-IOR: Information Fusion Centre–Indian Ocean Region is a maritime security hub for the Indian Ocean · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
366. DHCBA: Delhi High Court Bar Association · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
367. Serum Institute of India (SII): World's largest vaccine manufacturer based in Pune, Maharashtra. · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
368. The Karnataka State CCSR Monitoring Committee is chaired by the Chief Minister. · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
369. GRAP: Graded Response Action Plan is the emergency measure to control air pollution in Delhi. · 17 Jul · GS3 · note
370. IAMAI: Internet and Mobile Association of India is an industry body representing digital platforms. · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
371. CRPF: Central Reserve Police Force is a federal paramilitary force under the Ministry of Home Affairs · 17 Jul · GS3 · note
372. CoBRA: Commando Battalion for Resolute Action is a specialized wing of the CRPF for jungle warfare · 17 Jul · GS3 · note
373. Assam Rifles: The oldest paramilitary force of India, primarily responsible for guarding the North-Eastern borders · 17 Jul · GS3 · note
374. NPL (National Physical Laboratory): Primary body for establishing national standards in India. · 17 Jul · GS3 · note
375. The policy requires a centralized portal for real-time monitoring of app-based transport services. · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
376. National Testing Agency (NTA): An autonomous body under the Ministry of Education responsible for conducting major entrance exams like NEET and JEE. · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
377. EHCT: Employees Health Care Trust is the body responsible for managing health schemes for Telangana state employees. · 17 Jul · GS2 · note
378. UK Department for Business and Trade (DBT) is the UK counterpart for the agreement · 16 Jul · GS2 · note
379. MCC: Medical Counselling Committee handles the allocation of seats under the All India Quota. · 16 Jul · GS2 · note
380. The exercise is hosted/led by the Royal Australian Air Force. · 16 Jul · GS2 · note
381. IMD: India Meteorological Department, the national agency responsible for forecasting rainfall and extreme weather events. · 16 Jul · GS3 · note
382. CERT-In (Indian Computer Emergency Response Team) is the national nodal agency for responding to computer security incidents. · 16 Jul · GS3 · note
383. NPCIL: Nuclear Power Corporation of India Limited, a public sector undertaking under the Department of Atomic Energy · 16 Jul · GS3 · note
384. CBSE: Central Board of Secondary Education, an autonomous national-level board of education in India · 16 Jul · GS2 · note
385. World Bank: Multilateral development bank that recently adjusted its climate finance targets · 16 Jul · GS2 · note
386. UNHCR (UN Refugee Agency) and IOM (International Organization for Migration) are the primary bodies monitoring the crisis. · 16 Jul · GS2 · note
387. ISRO: Indian Space Research Organisation, under the Department of Space (DoS). · 16 Jul · GS3 · note
388. Enforcement Directorate (ED): A central agency under the Ministry of Finance responsible for investigating money laundering and foreign exchange violations. · 16 Jul · GS3 · note
389. Anti-Terror Squad (ATS): A state-level specialized police unit formed to combat terrorism. · 16 Jul · GS3 · note
390. Anganwadi centres are the primary delivery points for supplementary nutrition under the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) framework. · 16 Jul · GS2 · note
391. MSETCL (Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited) is a state-owned power transmission utility. · 16 Jul · GS3 · note
392. Climate Central is a United States-based climate advocacy group. · 16 Jul · GS3 · note
393. Federal Reserve: The central banking system of the United States · 16 Jul · GS2 · note
394. European Commission: The executive branch of the European Union responsible for proposing legislation and implementing EU policies. · 16 Jul · GS2 · note
395. CAG: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is the supreme audit institution of the country. · 16 Jul · GS2 · note
396. RBI: The central bank of India responsible for monetary policy and inflation targeting. · 16 Jul · GS3 · note
397. NPT: Non-Proliferation Treaty, which Australia previously used as a criterion for uranium exports · 16 Jul · GS2 · note
398. RBI: The regulatory body responsible for approving the appointment of chairpersons in private sector banks. · 16 Jul · GS3 · note
399. IIT Bombay: An Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education. · 16 Jul · GS3 · note
400. SEBI: Securities and Exchange Board of India, a statutory body established under the SEBI Act, 1992 · 16 Jul · GS3 · note
401. Central Zoo Authority (CZA): Statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change to regulate zoos and safari parks. · 16 Jul · GS2 · note
402. Central Empowered Committee (CEC): Body established to oversee environmental clearances and compliance in sensitive zones. · 16 Jul · GS2 · note
403. DCGI: Drug Controller General of India is the national regulatory authority for pharmaceuticals in India. · 16 Jul · GS2 · note
404. All India Deep Sea Fishers’ Association: A representative body for deep-sea fishing interests in India · 16 Jul · GS3 · note
405. Ministry of Rural Development: The nodal ministry responsible for the implementation of MGNREGS. · 16 Jul · GS3 · note
406. India-EU Trade and Technology Council: A bilateral forum to coordinate on trade and technology cooperation. · 16 Jul · GS2 · note
407. Bharat Chamber of Commerce is a private body representing Indian business interests. · 15 Jul · GS3 · note
408. SEBI: Statutory body established under the SEBI Act, 1992, to regulate the securities market. · 15 Jul · GS2 · note
409. The monitoring committee is a court-mandated body tasked with addressing racial discrimination against Northeastern Indians. · 15 Jul · GS1 · note
410. Food Safety and Drugs Control Administration: State-level body responsible for monitoring food quality and drug safety. · 15 Jul · GS2 · note
411. ITBP: Indo-Tibetan Border Police, a central armed police force responsible for border guarding. · 15 Jul · GS1 · note
412. Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA): Chaired by the Prime Minister · 15 Jul · GS3 · note
413. Pew Research Center: A non-profit 'fact tank' that conducts opinion polling and demographic research. · 15 Jul · GS2 · note
414. NDDB: National Dairy Development Board operates under the Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying · 15 Jul · GS3 · note
415. BSF: Border Security Force is the primary agency for guarding India's international borders. · 15 Jul · GS3 · note
416. State Finance Commission (SFC): A constitutional body under Article 243-I and 243-Y to recommend distribution of taxes between State and local bodies · 15 Jul · GS3 · note
417. CBSE: Central Board of Secondary Education, an autonomous national board of education in India · 15 Jul · GS2 · note
418. CWRC: Cauvery Water Regulation Committee is the body responsible for managing water sharing between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. · 15 Jul · GS2 · note
419. NCDEX: National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited is a major commodity derivatives exchange in India. · 15 Jul · GS3 · note
420. LIGO: Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory, located in Washington and Louisiana, USA. · 15 Jul · GS3 · note
421. Virgo and KAGRA: International gravitational wave detectors collaborating with LIGO. · 15 Jul · GS3 · note
422. EPFO: Employees must obtain an EPFO certificate to claim the exemption under the DCC. · 15 Jul · GS2 · note
423. Grievance Redressal Authorities: Established at the departmental level to handle service-related complaints. · 15 Jul · GS2 · note
424. US Centcom: United States Central Command, responsible for military operations in the Middle East. · 15 Jul · GS2 · note
425. The Institute for Strategic Dialogue (ISD) is a UK-based independent non-profit organization focused on security and policy. · 15 Jul · GS3 · note
426. FINRA: A private corporation that acts as a self-regulatory organization for brokerage firms and exchange markets in the US. · 15 Jul · GS3 · note
427. MSRDC: Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation is a state-level body involved in infrastructure. · 15 Jul · GS3 · note
428. Ministry of Road Transport and Highways: Responsible for formulating road safety and vehicle standards · 15 Jul · GS3 · note
429. The Banker is a prominent financial publication providing global banking rankings · 15 Jul · GS3 · note
430. RBI (Reserve Bank of India) approval is mandatory for foreign investment in Indian banks. · 15 Jul · GS3 · note
431. Chris Bryant: UK Minister for Trade Policy overseeing the agreement implementation · 15 Jul · GS2 · note
432. ASDMA: Assam State Disaster Management Authority is the nodal agency for disaster response in the state. · 15 Jul · GS3 · note
433. LAHDC: An autonomous body in Ladakh with executive powers over local governance issues. · 15 Jul · GS2 · note
434. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA): Responsible for issuing passports and managing India's foreign relations. · 15 Jul · GS2 · note
435. Sangeet Natak Akademi: The national academy for music, dance, and theatre in India. · 15 Jul · GS1 · note
436. ESIC (Employees' State Insurance Corporation) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Labour and Employment. · 15 Jul · GS2 · note
437. Registration Committee: The body responsible for evaluating the safety and efficacy of pesticides under the Insecticides Act. · 15 Jul · GS3 · note
438. FCNR (B): Foreign Currency Non-Resident (Bank) accounts are used by non-residents to park funds in Indian banks · 15 Jul · GS3 · note
439. Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is the body responsible for archaeological research and preservation · 15 Jul · GS1 · note
440. MPC: The Monetary Policy Committee of the RBI is responsible for determining the benchmark repo rate. · 15 Jul · GS3 · note
441. RPF (Railway Protection Force) is the primary security agency for railway property. · 15 Jul · GS3 · note
442. The Supreme Court of India has the power of judicial review over legislative amendments to ensure they do not violate the 'Basic Structure' of the Constitution. · 15 Jul · GS2 · note
443. Election Commission of India (ECI) is the constitutional body responsible for administering elections in India. · 15 Jul · GS2 · note
444. Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE): The nodal ministry for renewable energy in India. · 15 Jul · GS3 · note
445. National Judicial Academy (NJA): An autonomous body established to provide judicial training to judges in India. · 15 Jul · GS2 · note
446. RBI: The central bank of India responsible for regulating the banking sector and monetary policy. · 15 Jul · GS3 · note
447. SEBI, IRDAI, and PFRDA: The respective regulatory bodies for mutual funds, insurance companies, and pension funds. · 15 Jul · GS3 · note
448. MoPSW: Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways, responsible for maritime safety and shipping policy. · 14 Jul · GS2 · note
449. National Green Tribunal (NGT) is a quasi-judicial body for environmental protection · 14 Jul · GS3 · note
450. Department of Health Research (DHR): The nodal body responsible for the draft policy. · 14 Jul · GS2 · note
451. MoSPI: Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation is the nodal body for releasing national statistics. · 14 Jul · GS3 · note
452. MahaTransco: Maharashtra State Electricity Transmission Company Limited, the body seeking the clearance. · 14 Jul · GS3 · note
453. IUCAA: Inter-University Centre for Astronomy and Astrophysics, located in Pune, India. · 14 Jul · GS3 · note
454. CAG (Comptroller and Auditor General) is the supreme audit institution of India. · 14 Jul · GS2 · note
455. The Beaver Trust is the conservation organisation responsible for the reintroduction project. · 14 Jul · GS3 · note
456. Supreme Court of India: The highest judicial body in India, exercising judicial review and original jurisdiction. · 14 Jul · GS2 · note
457. US Central Command (CENTCOM): The military command responsible for overseeing US military operations in the Middle East. · 14 Jul · GS2 · note
458. DGCA: Directorate General of Civil Aviation is the regulatory body for civil aviation in India · 14 Jul · GS3 · note
459. CBSE: A national-level board for schools in India, headquartered in Delhi. · 14 Jul · GS2 · note
460. Archaeological Survey of India (ASI): Statutory body under the Ministry of Culture responsible for archaeological research and preservation. · 14 Jul · GS1 · note
461. TMREIS stands for Telangana Minority Residential Educational Institutions Society. · 14 Jul · GS2 · note
462. UNSC: The United Nations Security Council is the primary international body responsible for maintaining international peace and security. · 14 Jul · GS2 · note
463. UN Secretary-General: The chief administrative officer of the United Nations. · 14 Jul · GS2 · note
464. Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA): The body seeking the election deadline extension. · 14 Jul · GS2 · note
465. Foreigners Tribunals: Quasi-judicial bodies established to determine the citizenship status of individuals in Assam. · 14 Jul · GS3 · note
466. Punjab and Haryana High Court is the principal judicial body for the states of Punjab and Haryana. · 14 Jul · GS3 · note
467. IMD: India's primary agency for monitoring and forecasting rainfall and tropical cyclones. · 14 Jul · GS3 · note
468. Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas (MoPNG) is the nodal ministry for LPG policy in India · 14 Jul · GS3 · note
469. NSE (National Stock Exchange) is the primary platform for the IPO listing. · 14 Jul · GS3 · note
470. Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA): An independent research organization tracking energy and emissions. · 14 Jul · GS3 · note
471. Chief Election Commissioner: Gyanesh Kumar (attended the conference) · 14 Jul · GS3 · note
472. Supreme Court of India: The apex court that stayed the Calcutta High Court's 2015 verdict on March 14, 2016. · 14 Jul · GS2 · note
473. IN-SPACe: Indian National Space Promotion and Authorization Centre, the nodal agency for private sector space activities. · 14 Jul · GS3 · note
474. SIDBI Venture Capital: The venture capital arm of the Small Industries Development Bank of India. · 14 Jul · GS3 · note
475. Election Commission of India (ECI) is the constitutional body responsible for the preparation and maintenance of electoral rolls. · 14 Jul · GS2 · note
476. NCERT: National Council of Educational Research and Training is an autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education. · 14 Jul · GS2 · note
477. Clubs must be registered under the Karnataka Societies Act. · 14 Jul · GS2 · note
478. CENTCOM: United States Central Command, responsible for the Middle East, Central Asia, and parts of South Asia. · 13 Jul · GS2 · note
479. ANRE: Agency for Natural Resources and Energy (Japan) supports the development of these solar technologies. · 13 Jul · GS3 · note
480. Prayas: A non-profit organization and think tank that conducts studies on power sector reforms in India. · 13 Jul · GS3 · note
481. KIIFB: A state-level infrastructure investment fund in Kerala designed to pool resources for large-scale projects. · 13 Jul · GS2 · note
482. IMD: India's primary agency for meteorological observations and forecasting. · 13 Jul · GS3 · note
483. The USTR is the principal trade negotiator for the United States. · 13 Jul · GS2 · note
484. FSSAI: The primary regulatory body for food safety and standards in India. · 13 Jul · GS2 · note
485. Foundation for Economic Development (FED): A non-profit organization involved in economic research and policy analysis. · 13 Jul · GS3 · note
486. RITES: A Mini Ratna Category-I Public Sector Enterprise under the Ministry of Railways. · 13 Jul · GS1 · note
487. Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) is the body responsible for protecting and preserving cultural heritage sites · 13 Jul · GS1 · note
488. RCEP: Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (India is currently not a member) · 13 Jul · GS2 · note
489. CPTPP: Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership · 13 Jul · GS2 · note
490. IRGC: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is an elite branch of the Iranian Armed Forces. · 13 Jul · GS2 · note
491. US Department of Energy (DoE): The federal agency responsible for nuclear energy regulation and investment in the US. · 13 Jul · GS3 · note
492. NaBFID (National Bank for Financing Infrastructure) provides transaction advisory and support for municipal bonds. · 13 Jul · GS3 · note
493. District Development Councils (DDCs) are local bodies designed to facilitate grassroots governance in Jammu and Kashmir. · 13 Jul · GS2 · note
494. Independent mechanism: Proposed body to enforce reasonable tariffs and address passenger grievances. · 13 Jul · GS3 · note
495. Form 26AS and AIS (Annual Information Statement) are the primary tools for verifying TDS and crypto transactions. · 13 Jul · GS3 · note
496. Sudha Gopalakrishnan Brain Centre (SGBC) is a research facility at IIT-Madras · 13 Jul · GS3 · note
497. IMD: India Meteorological Department is the primary agency for monitoring and forecasting monsoon patterns. · 13 Jul · GS1 · note
498. NABARD: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, provides financing for rural infrastructure. · 13 Jul · GS2 · note
499. ICAR: Indian Council of Agricultural Research, the apex body for agricultural research in India. · 13 Jul · GS2 · note
500. Kerala Water Authority (KWA): The state body responsible for water supply and management in Kerala. · 13 Jul · GS3 · note
501. Integral Coach Factory (ICF): A production unit of the Ministry of Railways located in Chennai. · 13 Jul · GS3 · note
502. MHADA: Maharashtra Housing and Area Development Authority, a state body for housing and urban planning. · 13 Jul · GS2 · note
503. Kerala Water Authority (KWA): State body responsible for water supply and sewerage management in Kerala · 12 Jul · GS3 · note
504. CAQM: Commission for Air Quality Management is a statutory body established to oversee air quality management in the NCR. · 12 Jul · GS3 · note
505. ICMR: Indian Council of Medical Research is the apex body for biomedical research in India. · 12 Jul · GS2 · note
506. Election Commission of India (ECI) manages voter registration via Form 6 · 12 Jul · GS2 · note
507. CAG (Comptroller and Auditor General of India) is the supreme audit institution of India. · 12 Jul · GS3 · note
508. Ways and Means Advances (WMA) are short-term credit facilities provided by the RBI to the government to meet temporary mismatches in receipts and payments. · 12 Jul · GS3 · note
509. Tehsils are administrative units responsible for land records and revenue collection in India. · 12 Jul · GS1 · note
510. NSE: National Stock Exchange of India, a premier stock exchange in India. · 12 Jul · GS3 · note
511. MSCI and FTSE: Global stock market indices used to track international investment flows. · 12 Jul · GS3 · note
512. US Central Command (CENTCOM): A unified combatant command of the United States Armed Forces responsible for the Middle East. · 12 Jul · GS2 · note
513. National Institute of Agricultural Marketing (NIAM): A premier institute for agricultural marketing and management. · 12 Jul · GS3 · note
514. The Election Commission of India (ECI) is the constitutional body responsible for administering elections. · 12 Jul · GS2 · note
515. IDC: Inter-Departmental Committee tasked with reviewing content for national security implications. · 12 Jul · GS3 · note
516. USTR: The United States Trade Representative is the principal trade negotiator for the United States. · 12 Jul · GS2 · note
517. APEDA: Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Development Authority, an autonomous body under the Ministry of Commerce. · 12 Jul · GS2 · note
518. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL): A prominent public sector shipyard under the Ministry of Defence. · 12 Jul · GS3 · note
519. Century Club: A private club in Bengaluru operating on government-provided land since 1913. · 12 Jul · GS2 · note
520. The Ministry of Railways granted the operational sanction for the project on May 22, 2024. · 12 Jul · GS3 · note
521. The initiative is a component of the 'Saat Nischay-3' state development program. · 12 Jul · GS2 · note
522. IRDAI: Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India, the apex regulator for the insurance sector. · 12 Jul · GS3 · note
523. RBI: Reserve Bank of India, which monitors systemic risks to asset-liability management in financial sectors. · 12 Jul · GS3 · note
524. Archaeological Survey of India (ASI): The apex body for archaeological research and conservation in India. · 12 Jul · GS2 · note
525. CBCI: Catholic Bishops Conference of India, a representative body of the Catholic Church in India · 12 Jul · GS2 · note
526. Interpol Red Corner Notice: A request issued by one country to another to locate and apprehend a person wanted for extradition or prosecution. · 11 Jul · GS3 · note
527. State Investigation Agency (SIA): The primary investigative body for crimes in the Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. · 11 Jul · GS3 · note
528. UN Special Rapporteurs are independent experts appointed by the UN Human Rights Council to monitor and report on human rights. · 11 Jul · GS2 · note
529. BMC: Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation is the local governing body for Mumbai. · 11 Jul · GS3 · note
530. UN Women: A United Nations entity dedicated to gender equality and the empowerment of women. · 11 Jul · GS2 · note
531. FSSAI: The apex regulatory body in India responsible for the safety and standards of food products. · 11 Jul · GS2 · note
532. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) is the primaryshipbuilder for this project. · 11 Jul · GS3 · note
533. Telegram is a cloud-based instant messaging service known for its end-to-end encryption and large group capabilities. · 11 Jul · GS3 · note
534. MEA (Ministry of External Affairs) is the nodal ministry for passport issuance and consular services. · 11 Jul · GS2 · note
535. Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY): The nodal ministry responsible for implementing IT Act regulations. · 11 Jul · GS3 · note
536. Strategic Partnership: A formal diplomatic status elevating bilateral cooperation beyond standard trade ties · 11 Jul · GS2 · note
537. ECI: Constitutional body responsible for administering elections to Parliament and State Legislatures. · 11 Jul · GS2 · note
538. CAG: Comptroller and Auditor General of India, an independent constitutional body under Article 148. · 11 Jul · GS3 · note
539. Inter-Departmental Committee (IDC): A body tasked with reviewing content for potential threats to national integrity. · 11 Jul · GS3 · note
540. National Green Tribunal (NGT): A specialized body for adjudication of environmental disputes and cases related to all issues under the Environment (Protection) Act, 1986. · 11 Jul · GS3 · note
541. Tamil Nadu Pollution Control Board (TNPCB): A state-level body responsible for implementing pollution control measures and monitoring industrial waste. · 11 Jul · GS3 · note
542. The bill introduces third-party verification to ensure transparency in business approvals. · 11 Jul · GS3 · note
543. CAG: Constitutional body established under Article 148 to audit all expenditure from the Consolidated Fund of India and State Governments. · 11 Jul · GS2 · note
544. Joint Committee of Parliament: Body tasked with examining Bills on simultaneous elections · 11 Jul · GS2 · note
545. Guwahati Satellite City Development Authority is the body overseeing the project's planning and execution · 11 Jul · GS3 · note
546. State Disaster Management Authority (SDMA): State-level body responsible for disaster response and relief · 11 Jul · GS3 · note
547. SAARC (South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation) was established in 1985 · 11 Jul · GS2 · note
548. SEBI: The primary regulator for the securities and capital markets in India. · 10 Jul · GS3 · note
549. TRAI: Telecom Regulatory Authority of India, a statutory body regulating the telecommunications sector. · 10 Jul · GS3 · note
550. NBWL: National Board for Wildlife is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. · 10 Jul · GS3 · note
551. NARCL: National Asset Reconstruction Company Ltd is aNCLT-mandated body to resolve stressed assets. · 10 Jul · GS3 · note
552. NCLT: National Company Law Tribunal handles insolvency and bankruptcy cases in India. · 10 Jul · GS3 · note
553. The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) is the nodal ministry for regulating messaging platforms in India. · 10 Jul · GS3 · note
554. Future of India Foundation: The body responsible for the report on regional economic disparities. · 10 Jul · GS3 · note
555. Kerala High Court: The judicial body overseeing the suo motu proceedings. · 10 Jul · GS1 · note
556. Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP): The national police service of Canada. · 10 Jul · GS2 · note
557. National Statistics Office (NSO) is the body responsible for reporting these labor statistics · 10 Jul · GS1 · note
558. CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) funds are the primary funding mechanism for the initial phase of this initiative. · 10 Jul · GS2 · note
559. Australia is a key supplier of uranium for India's civil nuclear power projects · 10 Jul · GS2 · note
560. National Board for Wildlife (NBWL): Statutory body established under the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972 · 10 Jul · GS3 · note
561. Dixon Technologies (India) Limited is a major Indian electronics manufacturing company. · 10 Jul · GS3 · note
562. Indus Waters Treaty (1960) governs the distribution of three perennial rivers (Indus, Jhelum, Chenab) and three tributaries (Ravi, Beas, Sutlej). · 10 Jul · GS2 · note
563. MCD: Municipal Corporation of Delhi is the primary local government body responsible for civic administration in Delhi. · 10 Jul · GS2 · note
564. Sajjam: A volunteer disaster response force launched by Chengalayi grama panchayat, Kerala. · 10 Jul · GS2 · note
565. AISHE: All India Survey on Higher Education is the primary source for higher education statistics in India. · 10 Jul · GS2 · note
566. Department of Science and Technology: The nodal body overseeing policy implementation. · 9 Jul · GS3 · note
567. NATO: North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a collective defense alliance of 32 member states · 9 Jul · GS2 · note
568. RBI: The central bank of India responsible for conducting the Survey on International Trade in Banking Services (ITBS) · 9 Jul · GS3 · note
569. Revenue Department, Government of Maharashtra · 9 Jul · GS2 · note
570. IAEA: International body responsible for nuclear safeguards and safety standards. · 9 Jul · GS2 · note
571. Inmarsat is a global satellite communications company that partnered with BSNL for this device. · 9 Jul · GS3 · note
572. MeitY: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology is the nodal body for IT regulations in India · 9 Jul · GS3 · note
573. Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) is a senior position in the Ministry of Finance, India. · 9 Jul · GS3 · note
574. POAC: A UK-based independent body that reviews the government's decision to proscribe organizations. · 9 Jul · GS2 · note
575. CoBRA: A specialized unit of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) trained for jungle warfare and counter-insurgency. · 9 Jul · GS3 · note
576. Assam Rifles: A paramilitary force of the Ministry of Home Affairs, primarily responsible for guarding India's borders. · 9 Jul · GS3 · note
577. Australia is a major global supplier of uranium and critical minerals · 9 Jul · GS2 · note
578. AISHE (All India Survey on Higher Education) is the primary data source for higher education statistics in India. · 9 Jul · GS2 · note
579. IMD (India Meteorological Department) is the primary agency responsible for monitoring and forecasting monsoon patterns in India. · 9 Jul · GS1 · note
580. Madras High Court: A High Court in India with jurisdiction over the state of Tamil Nadu. · 9 Jul · GS2 · note
581. The Supreme Court of India has the power to refer matters to a larger bench for resolving conflicting judicial precedents. · 9 Jul · GS2 · note
582. NSDL and CDSL are the two primary central securities depositories in India. · 9 Jul · GS3 · note
583. IRGC: The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps is Iran's elite military branch responsible for internal and external security. · 9 Jul · GS2 · note
584. National Level Meetings serve as a mechanism for bilateral security coordination between India and Myanmar. · 9 Jul · GS2 · note
585. EPFO: Employees' Provident Fund Organisation is the primary body managing the fund · 9 Jul · GS3 · note
586. EPFO: Statutory body under the Ministry of Labour and Employment responsible for managing provident funds. · 9 Jul · GS3 · note
587. RBI: The Reserve Bank of India regulates the pricing and hedging mechanisms for FCNR-B deposits. · 9 Jul · GS3 · note
588. MEA: Ministry of External Affairs is the nodal ministry for India's foreign policy and international cooperation. · 9 Jul · GS2 · note
589. CISF: Central Industrial Security Force, a federal paramilitary force under the Ministry of Home Affairs. · 9 Jul · GS3 · note
590. AAI: Airports Authority of India, the principal public sector enterprise for management of civil aviation infrastructure. · 9 Jul · GS3 · note
591. ADB: Asian Development Bank is a regional development bank providing loans and technical assistance to developing countries. · 9 Jul · GS2 · note
592. NFHS: National Family Health Survey is a large-scale health survey conducted in India. · 9 Jul · GS2 · note
593. Medical Boards: Bodies mandated to review and provide oversight for the withdrawal of life support. · 9 Jul · GS2 · note
594. The Department of School Education and Literacy operates under the Union Ministry of Education. · 9 Jul · GS2 · note
595. Information Commission: Statutory body responsible for overseeing the Right to Information Act, 2005 · 9 Jul · GS2 · note
596. National Critical Mineral Mission (NCMM) is India's initiative to secure critical mineral supply chains. · 9 Jul · GS2 · note
597. FRRO: Foreign Regional Registration Offices are established to monitor and regulate the stay of foreign nationals. · 8 Jul · GS3 · note
598. India Meteorological Department (IMD): The primary agency responsible for monitoring and forecasting monsoon patterns in India. · 8 Jul · GS3 · note
599. RCMP: Royal Canadian Mounted Police is the national police service of Canada. · 8 Jul · GS2 · note
600. DRDO: Operates under the Ministry of Defence to develop advanced defense technologies. · 8 Jul · GS3 · note
601. IMF (International Monetary Fund) is the primary global body providing these economic forecasts. · 8 Jul · GS3 · note
602. Madras High Court: The highest judicial authority in the state of Tamil Nadu. · 8 Jul · GS2 · note
603. NCERT: An autonomous organization under the Ministry of Education responsible for school curriculum. · 8 Jul · GS2 · note
604. Tribunals: Quasi-judicial bodies established to adjudicate specific disputes like industrial or tax matters. · 8 Jul · GS2 · note
605. VACB: The Kerala Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau is the state agency responsible for investigating corruption and illicit wealth. · 8 Jul · GS2 · note
606. India-Australia Annual Summit: A high-level bilateral meeting to discuss trade and strategic cooperation · 8 Jul · GS2 · note
607. Geological Survey of India (GSI): The nodal agency for geological mapping and landslide classification in India. · 8 Jul · GS3 · note
608. CRDA: Andhra Pradesh Capital Region Development Authority is the body overseeing the Amaravati capital development. · 8 Jul · GS3 · note
609. Cochin Shipyard: A major public sector undertaking (PSU) under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways. · 8 Jul · GS3 · note
610. National Green Tribunal (NGT): A specialized body for environmental dispute resolution. · 8 Jul · GS3 · note
611. IMD: India Meteorological Department is the primary agency responsible for monitoring and forecasting monsoon patterns. · 8 Jul · GS1 · note
612. DCPCR: A statutory body in Delhi responsible for monitoring child rights and protection laws. · 8 Jul · GS2 · note
613. IIM Bangalore: An Institute of National Importance under the Ministry of Education. · 8 Jul · GS2 · note
614. NWDT: Narmada Water Disputes Tribunal was established in 1969 to adjudicate water sharing among riparian states. · 8 Jul · GS2 · note
615. Bar Council of India (BCI): Statutory body established under the Advocates Act, 1961, to regulate the legal profession. · 8 Jul · GS2 · note
616. Indian Bar Association (IBA): A non-governmental organization representing the interests of lawyers in India. · 8 Jul · GS2 · note
617. US sanctions waivers: Temporary exemptions granted by the US Treasury to allow specific trade or energy flows despite broader embargoes. · 8 Jul · GS2 · note
618. NBFCs (Non-Banking Financial Companies) are regulated by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). · 8 Jul · GS3 · note
619. UDISE+ (Unified District Information System for Education Plus) is the primary platform for collecting school education data in India. · 8 Jul · GS2 · note
620. Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB): The primary agency in India responsible for and drug trafficking control. · 8 Jul · GS2 · note
621. ACMA: Automotive Component Manufacturers Association of India. · 8 Jul · GS3 · note
622. IMD: India Meteorological Department is the primary agency for monitoring and forecasting weather and climate. · 8 Jul · GS1 · note
623. NDRF: National Disaster Response Force operates under theMinistry of Home Affairs (MHA). · 8 Jul · GS1 · note
624. ICAR: Indian Council of Agricultural Research is the apex body for agricultural research in India · 8 Jul · GS3 · note
625. UN Global Dialogue on AI Governance: A multilateral platform for shaping AI standards and collective responsibility. · 8 Jul · GS2 · note
626. Women Farmer Empowerment Council: Body established to oversee the implementation of the bill's provisions. · 8 Jul · GS3 · note
627. Indian Meteorological Department (IMD): The primary agency responsible for monitoring and forecasting monsoon patterns in India. · 8 Jul · GS3 · note
628. STAR 3.0: The upgraded technological framework for property registration in Tamil Nadu. · 8 Jul · GS2 · note
629. NCDEX: National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange, a major platform for commodity trading in India · 7 Jul · GS3 · note
630. Archaeological Survey of India (ASI): Statutory body under the Ministry of Culture responsible for archaeological research and protection of cultural heritage. · 7 Jul · GS1 · note
631. CATMi: Confederation of ATM Industry, an industry body representing ATM operators · 7 Jul · GS3 · note
632. TRCMRP: The Teesta River Comprehensive Management and Restoration Project is the specific framework for river management. · 7 Jul · GS2 · note
633. Public Service Vehicle (PSV) badges are required for commercial transport operations · 7 Jul · GS2 · note
634. The School Education Department (pre-university) is the nodal body for PU college administration in Karnataka. · 7 Jul · GS2 · note
635. IMD (India Meteorological Department) and Central Water Commission are the primary bodies monitoring rainfall and water resources. · 7 Jul · GS1 · note
636. Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) released the 2024 report on household labor. · 7 Jul · GS1 · note
637. Kerala State Disaster Management Authority (KSDMA) is tasked with conducting scientific studies on waterlogging in Kalpetta. · 7 Jul · GS3 · note
638. NCRB: National Crime Records Bureau, responsible for collecting and analyzing crime data in India · 7 Jul · GS2 · note
639. BPR&D: Bureau of Police Research and Development, focuses on police training and modernization · 7 Jul · GS2 · note
640. SVPNPA: Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy, the premier training institute for police officers · 7 Jul · GS2 · note
641. FTSE Russell: A UK-based index provider whose reviews significantly influence global capital flows into emerging markets. · 7 Jul · GS3 · note
642. Madras Bar Association (MBA): A professional body representing advocates in the Madras High Court · 7 Jul · GS1 · note
643. The Census of India is the primary agency responsible for conducting the national population count. · 7 Jul · GS1 · note
644. DGMA: Directorate General of Maritime Administration is the regulatory body for maritime safety and well-being in India · 7 Jul · GS2 · note
645. Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is the nodal ministry for designating individuals as terrorists in India. · 7 Jul · GS3 · note
646. State Bank of India (SBI) economists conducted the analysis on the impact of these welfare schemes. · 7 Jul · GS3 · note
647. Delhi High Court: A High Court in India with jurisdiction over the NCT of Delhi. · 6 Jul · GS2 · note
648. Cochin Shipyard is a leading Indian shipbuilding company involved in defense and commercial vessels. · 6 Jul · GS3 · note
649. CWGC: Commonwealth War Graves Commission is responsible for the upkeep of war cemeteries and memorials. · 6 Jul · GS1 · note
650. NASA: National Aeronautics and Space Administration (USA). · 6 Jul · GS2 · note
651. CERN: European Organization for Nuclear Research, headquartered in Switzerland/France. · 6 Jul · GS3 · note
652. DAC: The Defense Acquisition Council is the apex body for defense procurement in India. · 6 Jul · GS3 · note
653. ARDE: Armament Research and Development Establishment, a laboratory under DRDO. · 6 Jul · GS3 · note
654. CAPFs: Includes CRPF, ITBP, SSB, and NSG for potential procurement. · 6 Jul · GS3 · note
655. MoSPI (Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation) is the nodal body for the report. · 6 Jul · GS3 · note
656. Waqf Board: A statutory body responsible for the management of Waqf properties (lands/buildings held by Muslim religious endowments). · 6 Jul · GS2 · note
657. Bank of Baroda is a leading Indian public sector bank · 6 Jul · GS3 · note
658. NPCI: An umbrella organization for operating retail payments and financial information networks in India. · 6 Jul · GS3 · note
659. SWIFT: A global member-owned cooperative providing secure messaging services for financial institutions. · 6 Jul · GS3 · note
660. IMD: India's primary agency for monitoring and forecasting weather, climate, and hydrological conditions. · 6 Jul · GS1 · note
661. NATO: North Atlantic Treaty Organization, a collective defense alliance · 6 Jul · GS2 · note
662. Snake Research Institute (SRI) is a state-run body in Gujarat for venom research. · 5 Jul · GS2 · note
663. JAXA: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency, the national aerospace agency of Japan. · 5 Jul · GS3 · note
664. Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB): The primary Indian agency responsible for and drug trafficking control. · 5 Jul · GS2 · note
665. Airports Authority of India (AAI): The body responsible for developing the Jodhpur Airport terminal. · 5 Jul · GS2 · note
666. Digital Sky: The single-window platform for drone-related permissions and airspace management · 5 Jul · GS3 · note
667. The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) is the primary authority responsible for the preparation and maintenance of electoral rolls. · 5 Jul · GS2 · note
668. North Bengal Development Department is the lead agency for the scheme's execution. · 5 Jul · GS3 · note
669. University of Delhi (DU): A central university in India · 5 Jul · GS2 · note
670. BWSSB: The Bangalore Water Supply and Sewerage Board is the primary body managing water supply and sewerage in Bengaluru. · 5 Jul · GS1 · note
671. Delhi Transco Limited: State utility responsible for overseeing EV charging infrastructure · 5 Jul · GS2 · note
672. APMC: Agriculture Produce Market Committee determines crop loss compensation rates under the new Gujarat guidelines. · 5 Jul · GS3 · note
673. SelectUSA: A US government initiative to promote investment from foreign companies · 5 Jul · GS2 · note
674. India-EU Trade and Technology Council: A bilateral forum for trade and tech cooperation · 4 Jul · GS2 · note
675. KSCPCR: Karnataka State Commission for Protection of Child Rights · 4 Jul · GS2 · note
676. NCPCR: National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (Central body) · 4 Jul · GS2 · note
677. Northeast Frontier Railway (NFR): The railway zone responsible for the operation and maintenance of the new MEMU train. · 4 Jul · GS2 · note
678. International adoption is increasingly treated as a 'last resort' under current global regulatory frameworks. · 4 Jul · GS2 · note
679. Praja Seva Department: A state-level grievance redressal body in Karnataka · 4 Jul · GS2 · note
680. DDA: Delhi Development Authority is the principal planning agency for Delhi. · 4 Jul · GS1 · note
681. Indo-Pacific Command: A US military command responsible for maritime and land operations in the Indo-Pacific region. · 4 Jul · GS2 · note
682. The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial body for interpreting constitutional rights. · 4 Jul · GS2 · note
683. UAPA: Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967, provides the legal framework for designating individuals as terrorists. · 4 Jul · GS3 · note
684. Externment orders are typically issued under the Bombay Prevention of Riots Act or similar state-specific security legislation. · 4 Jul · GS2 · note
685. Election Commission of India (ECI) is the constitutional body responsible for conducting elections in India. · 4 Jul · GS2 · note
686. Market Rate Committee (MRC): A body established by the Gujarat government to determine actual market prices for land. · 4 Jul · GS3 · note
687. APTEL: Appellate Tribunal for Electricity is a quasi-judicial body for electricity disputes. · 4 Jul · GS2 · note
688. DERC: Delhi Electricity Regulatory Commission is the state-level regulator for power tariffs and distribution. · 4 Jul · GS2 · note
689. CAG: Comptroller and Auditor General of India is the supreme audit institution of the Union. · 4 Jul · GS2 · note
690. IHI Corporation is a Japanese corporation involved in the industrial development project. · 4 Jul · GS3 · note
691. World Bank Group representatives were present during the signing of the MoC. · 4 Jul · GS3 · note
692. World Meteorological Organization (WMO): A specialized agency of the United Nationsfocused on meteorology, climatology, and hydrology. · 4 Jul · GS3 · note
693. Delhi High Court: A state-level High Court in India. · 4 Jul · GS2 · note
694. UNEP: United Nations Environment Programme, the leading global authority on environmental issues. · 4 Jul · GS2 · note
695. Bar Council of India: Statutory body established under the Advocates Act, 1961, to regulate the legal profession. · 4 Jul · GS3 · note
696. Gujarat ATS: State-level anti-terrorism unit under the State Home Department · 4 Jul · GS3 · note
697. The Department of Energy (DOE) oversees the pilot program for nuclear energy acceleration. · 4 Jul · GS3 · note
698. Forest Research Institute (FRI) is located in Dehradun, Uttarakhand · 4 Jul · GS3 · note
699. APSCHE: The state body responsible for coordinating and regulating higher education in Andhra Pradesh. · 3 Jul · GS2 · note
700. The World Bank is providing financial and technical support for the project. · 3 Jul · GS3 · note
701. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the regulatory body responsible for food safety and drug monitoring in Maharashtra. · 3 Jul · GS2 · note
702. Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA): Responsible for internal security and administrative matters in Union Territories. · 3 Jul · GS2 · note
703. Copernicus: The European Union's Earth observation programme providing climate data · 3 Jul · GS3 · note
704. LME: London Metal Exchange is a global commodity exchange for metals and industrial metals. · 3 Jul · GS3 · note
705. The 'registration committee' is the body responsible for vetting applications following the 2020 restrictions. · 3 Jul · GS3 · note
706. JICA: Japan International Cooperation Agency, a multilateral agency providing technical cooperation. · 3 Jul · GS3 · note
707. Allahabad High Court: The High Court of Judicature at Allahabad. · 3 Jul · GS2 · note
708. High Court of Karnataka: State judiciary overseeing the implementation of state-specific labor laws. · 3 Jul · GS2 · note
709. Defence Acquisition Council (DAC): The apex body for approving major defense procurements in India. · 3 Jul · GS3 · note
710. Nayara Energy is an Indian oil refining and marketing company · 3 Jul · GS2 · note
711. The Water and Climate Lab at IIT Gandhinagar is the body monitoring these rainfall patterns. · 3 Jul · GS3 · note
712. IIT Madras and IIT Kanpur: Primary academic institutions collaborating on the cybersecurity curriculum. · 3 Jul · GS3 · note
713. Kerala University of Health Sciences (KUHS): State university for health sciences in Kerala · 3 Jul · GS2 · note
714. IFSCA: The International Financial Services Centres Authority is the statutory body regulating GIFT City. · 3 Jul · GS3 · note
715. FSSAI: Formed under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, to ensure safe and wholesome food. · 3 Jul · GS3 · note
716. UIDAI: The nodal agency responsible for issuing Aadhaar numbers and managing the Unique Identification Authority of India's database. · 3 Jul · GS3 · note
717. WMO: The World Meteorological Organization is the UN agency responsible for international cooperation on weather, climate, and water. · 3 Jul · GS3 · note
718. Externment is a process where a person is prohibited from entering a specific area for a specified period. · 3 Jul · GS2 · note
719. WMO: World Meteorological Organization is the UN agency responsible for monitoring global weather and climate. · 3 Jul · GS1 · note
720. India Meteorological Department (IMD) is the primary agency responsible for monitoring and forecasting monsoon patterns. · 3 Jul · GS1 · note
721. MEA: Ministry of External Affairs is the nodal ministry for issuing passports and managing external relations. · 3 Jul · GS2 · note
722. Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) is the local urban body responsible for civic administration in Surat. · 3 Jul · GS2 · note
723. VPN providers are being brought under a framework similar to social media intermediaries. · 3 Jul · GS3 · note
724. Centrally Licensed Approving Authority (CLAA): The body now responsible for licensing stem cell and gene therapies. · 3 Jul · GS2 · note
725. JNCASR: Jawaharlal Nehru Centre for Advanced Scientific Research is located in Bengaluru · 3 Jul · GS3 · note
726. RBI: The Reserve Bank of India is the central bank of India responsible for monetary policy and banking regulation. · 3 Jul · GS3 · note
727. SEBI: The Securities and Exchange Board of India is the primary regulator for the securities market. · 3 Jul · GS3 · note
728. Support officers will be appointed at both District and Taluka levels to assist women farmers. · 3 Jul · GS3 · note
729. 16th Finance Commission: The body providing recommendations on the fiscal federalism and implementation of state schemes. · 3 Jul · GS2 · note
730. Grid India: The primary body responsible for managing the national power grid and issuing fuel security advisories. · 3 Jul · GS3 · note
731. IMD: The official agency responsible for meteorological forecasting and rainfall data in India. · 3 Jul · GS3 · note
732. CPEC: China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a flagship project of China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). · 3 Jul · GS2 · note
733. Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are the primary field-level workers responsible for updating electoral rolls. · 2 Jul · GS2 · note
734. DCIR: Deccan Centre for International Relations · 2 Jul · GS2 · note
735. EPFO: Employees' Provident Fund Organisation is the primary body managing social security for workers in India. · 2 Jul · GS3 · note
736. MeitY (Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology) is the nodal ministry for IT regulations in India · 2 Jul · GS3 · note
737. ICAC: Indian Consular Application Centres are outsourced entities facilitating passport and visa services. · 2 Jul · GS2 · note
738. BCIM Corridor: A proposed multi-modal transport network connecting Bangladesh, China, India, and Myanmar. · 2 Jul · GS2 · note
739. India Meteorological Department (IMD) provides monsoon forecasting · 2 Jul · GS3 · note
740. Department of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare reports national sowing statistics · 2 Jul · GS3 · note
741. APWRIMS: State-level body for monitoring water resources in Andhra Pradesh · 2 Jul · GS1 · note
742. Delhi Police Special Cell: The specialized unit responsible for investigating crimes related to terrorism and organized crime in the NCT of Delhi. · 2 Jul · GS3 · note
743. Kerala State Legal Services Authority: Body responsible for providing free legal services and promoting legal awareness in Kerala. · 2 Jul · GS2 · note
744. The Jammu and Kashmir and Ladakh High Court has jurisdiction over the Union Territory of J&K and Ladakh. · 2 Jul · GS2 · note
745. SBI Funds Management Ltd and Quant Mutual Fund are key institutional investors in the textile sector · 2 Jul · GS3 · note
746. The India-US Civil Nuclear Agreement serves as a foundational pillar for modern bilateral cooperation. · 2 Jul · GS2 · note
747. NDRF: National Disaster Response Force operates under theMinistry of Home Affairs · 2 Jul · GS2 · note
748. SDRF: State Disaster Response Force is the state-level counterpart to the NDRF · 2 Jul · GS2 · note
749. Family Court: A court of limited jurisdiction dealing with matrimonial disputes · 2 Jul · GS1 · note
750. The tiger reintroduction program is managed under the Project Tiger initiative by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. · 2 Jul · GS3 · note
751. GRIT: Collaborative body involved in the Viksit Gujarat roadmap · 2 Jul · GS3 · note
752. HLCDC: A committee formed by the Ministry of Home Affairs to study demographic changes. · 2 Jul · GS1 · note
753. Election Commission of India (ECI): The body from which the committee will request voter roll data. · 2 Jul · GS1 · note
754. Assam Rifles: A Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) primarily responsible for border-area security. · 2 Jul · GS3 · note
755. Kerala High Court: The judicial body that initiated the suo motu Public Interest Litigation (PIL). · 1 Jul · GS3 · note
756. Civil Registration System (CRS) is the primary mechanism for recording births and deaths in India. · 1 Jul · GS2 · note
757. Supreme Court of India: The apex judicial body overseeing the petition regarding prison conditions. · 1 Jul · GS2 · note
758. Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA): The nodal ministry in India for internal security and cybercrime oversight. · 1 Jul · GS3 · note
759. Defence Acquisition Council (DAC): The apex body for defense procurement in India. · 1 Jul · GS3 · note
760. AYUSH: Ministry of AYUSH oversees Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy · 1 Jul · GS3 · note
761. Ministry of External Affairs (MEA): The primary body responsible for India's foreign policy and diplomatic relations. · 1 Jul · GS2 · note
762. Delhi Government is the primary body implementing the EV policy and charging infrastructure · 1 Jul · GS2 · note
763. Minority Education Authority: Body responsible for reviewing applications based on minority character and financial standing. · 1 Jul · GS2 · note
764. BSE (Bombay Stock Exchange) is the primary body launching the index · 1 Jul · GS3 · note
765. SEBI: The primary regulator for the securities market in India, established under the SEBI Act, 1992. · 1 Jul · GS3 · note
766. The scheme was launched in Gujarat on June 27, 2024. · 1 Jul · GS2 · note
767. KSEB (Kerala State Electricity Board) is the state body responsible for managing hydroelectric projects in Kerala. · 1 Jul · GS1 · note
768. NMC: National Medical Commission is the apex regulatory body for medical education and practice in India. · 1 Jul · GS2 · note
769. GST Appellate Tribunal (GSTAT) became operational in 2023 · 1 Jul · GS3 · note
770. The UN independent panel consists of 40 cross-regional experts. · 1 Jul · GS3 · note
771. CBFC: Central Board of Film Certification is the statutory body responsible for certifying films in India. · 1 Jul · GS2 · note
772. Prasar Bharati: India's public service broadcaster, under the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. · 1 Jul · GS2 · note
773. KRDCL: Kerala Rail Development Corporation Limited is the appointed project management consultant. · 1 Jul · GS2 · note
774. Enforcement Directorate (ED): Primary agency for investigating money laundering and foreign exchange violations. · 1 Jul · GS3 · note
775. Copernicus Marine Service is a component of the European Union's Copernicus programme. · 1 Jul · GS3 · note
776. Consumer Protection Act, 1986: Provides a statutory framework for consumer redressal in India. · 1 Jul · GS2 · note
777. US Department of Commerce: The federal agency responsible for regulating the export of dual-use technologies, including advanced AI. · 1 Jul · GS3 · note
778. BRICS: An intergovernmental organization comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa (expanded in 2024). · 1 Jul · GS2 · note
779. The Commerce and Industry Ministry is the nodal authority for initiating anti-dumping investigations in India. · 1 Jul · GS3 · note
780. RBI: The central bank of India responsible for maintaining monetary stability and issuing the Financial Stability Report. · 1 Jul · GS3 · note
781. India Meteorological Department (IMD) is the primary agency for monitoring and forecasting monsoon patterns in India · 1 Jul · GS1 · note
782. KIIFB: Kerala Infrastructure Investment Fund Board, aspecial purpose vehicle for infrastructure projects · 1 Jul · GS3 · note
783. Council of the European Union: One of the primary decision-making bodies of the European Union · 1 Jul · GS2 · note
784. Finance Ministry: Responsible for formulating and implementing windfall gains tax policies · 1 Jul · GS3 · note
785. NHAI: National Highways Authority of India, the primary body responsible for the expressway construction. · 1 Jul · GS3 · note
786. BESCOM, MESCOM, HESCOM, GESCOM, and CESC: State-run electricity distribution companies in Karnataka. · 1 Jul · GS2 · note
787. Petroleum Planning & Analysis Cell (PPAC) provides data on India's oil basket prices. · 1 Jul · GS2 · note
788. Forest Department: State body responsible for forest conservation and timber regulation · 1 Jul · GS3 · note
789. Direct Benefit Transfer (DBT): Mechanism used by the Delhi Government to ensure incentives reach eligible buyers directly. · 1 Jul · GS3 · note
790. Supreme Court of India: The apex court of the country, with original, appellate, and advisory jurisdiction. · 1 Jul · GS2 · note
791. RBI: The central bank of India responsible for maintaining monetary stability and regulating the banking sector. · 1 Jul · GS3 · note
792. IMD: The primary agency in India responsible for meteorological observations and forecasting. · 1 Jul · GS3 · note
793. IRDAI: The statutory body responsible for regulating and promoting the insurance industry in India. · 1 Jul · GS3 · note
794. India Meteorological Department (IMD) is the national agency responsible for monitoring and forecasting monsoon patterns. · 1 Jul · GS3 · note
795. BPCL: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited is acentral public sector undertaking under the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. · 1 Jul · GS3 · note
796. Pacific Command: Renamed from US Indo-Pacific Command · 1 Jul · GS2 · note

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