Institutions & Bodies in News — August 2026

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

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IMD: India's primary agency for monitoring and forecasting weather and climate. · 31 Aug · GS3 · note
Wadia Institute of Himalayan Geology (WIHG) is a premier institute for Himalayan geological studies. · 31 Aug · GS3 · note
Uttarakhand State Disaster Management Authority (USDMA) is the nodal body for disaster mitigation in the state. · 31 Aug · GS3 · note
Census of India: Conducted by the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner, Ministry of Home Affairs. · 31 Aug · GS2 · note
Hindustan Shipyard Ltd. is themanufacturing entity for the vessel. · 31 Aug · GS3 · note
Aavin: The primary milk cooperative society of Tamil Nadu. · 31 Aug · GS3 · note
NDRRMA (National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority) is the primary disaster body in Nepal. · 31 Aug · GS1 · note
Directorate of Enforcement (ED): The primary agency in India responsible for enforcing the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA). · 31 Aug · GS2 · note
Supreme Court: The apex court of India, headed by the Chief Justice of India. · 31 Aug · GS2 · note
CWMA: Cauvery Water Management Authority regulates water sharing between riparian states · 31 Aug · GS2 · note
CERD: UN body tasked with monitoring the implementation of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. · 31 Aug · GS2 · note
NHRC: National Human Rights Commission of India, an independent statutory body. · 31 Aug · GS2 · note
The meeting aims to establish a political and defence strategic committee. · 31 Aug · GS2 · note
NABARD: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, providing funding for the project. · 31 Aug · GS2 · note
NABARD: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development · 31 Aug · GS2 · note
IRGC: Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, Iran's elite military wing. · 31 Aug · GS2 · note
IFRC: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. · 30 Aug · GS2 · note
SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) is the regulatory body overseeing these market mechanisms. · 30 Aug · GS3 · note
NFSU: National Forensic Sciences University is a deemed university established by the Ministry of Home Affairs. · 29 Aug · GS2 · note
NCLT: National Company Law Tribunal is the quasi-judicial body for insolvency and company law disputes. · 29 Aug · GS3 · note
NCLAT: National Company Law Appellate Tribunal is the first appellate body for NCLT decisions. · 29 Aug · GS3 · note
Department of Homeland Security (DHS): The US agency responsible for immigration enforcement and border security. · 29 Aug · GS2 · note
Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are the primary field-level workers responsible for voter list maintenance. · 29 Aug · GS2 · note
Telangana Foods is a state-owned enterprise in Telangana. · 29 Aug · GS3 · note
SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) is the primary regulator for the securities market in India. · 28 Aug · GS3 · note
NDRF: National Disaster Response Force, a specialized force for responding to natural and man-made disasters. · 28 Aug · GS2 · note
OIC: Organization of Islamic Cooperation, a forum for Islamic nations. · 28 Aug · GS2 · note
NAFED: National Agriculture Cooperative Marketing Federation of India · 28 Aug · GS3 · note
NCCF: National Cooperative Consumers' Federation of India · 28 Aug · GS3 · note
FSSAI: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, the apex body for food safety and standards. · 27 Aug · GS2 · note
The Collegium system is the mechanism for appointing and transferring judges in India. · 27 Aug · GS2 · note
Booth Level Officers (BLOs) are the grassroots level officials responsible for voter list maintenance and election logistics. · 26 Aug · GS2 · note
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is the nodal ministry for internal security and border management. · 26 Aug · GS3 · note
NoRKA: Non-Resident Keralites' Affairs (Kerala) Bill, 1984 established the body to look after the welfare of Keralites living abroad. · 26 Aug · GS2 · note
NoRKA-Roots: The field agency of NoRKA responsible for providing services to the diaspora. · 26 Aug · GS2 · note
The Union Petroleum Ministry oversees the distribution and supply of LPG in India. · 26 Aug · GS3 · note
NDRF: National Disaster Response Force is the specialized force for disaster management in India. · 26 Aug · GS3 · note
CWC: Central Water Commission is the apex body for water resources and flood forecasting in India. · 26 Aug · GS3 · note
UIDAI: Unique Identification Authority of India, responsible for Aadhaar issuance · 26 Aug · GS2 · note
NDRF: National Disaster Response Force, a specialized force for disaster management in India. · 26 Aug · GS2 · note
DRDO: Defence Research and Development Organisation, the R&D wing of the Ministry of Defence. · 26 Aug · GS3 · note
The mandated panel includes a paediatric surgeon/urologist, endocrinologist, social worker/psychologist/intersex activist, and a government representative. · 26 Aug · GS2 · note
AERA: The statutory body responsible for regulating tariffs and charges at airports in India. · 26 Aug · GS3 · note
NPCI: The body responsible for operating the UPI infrastructure in India. · 26 Aug · GS3 · note
The US State Department is the body responsible for imposing these economic sanctions. · 26 Aug · GS2 · note
UNCERD: UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination · 26 Aug · GS2 · note
High Court of Karnataka · 26 Aug · GS3 · note
UPSRTC: Uttar Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation. · 26 Aug · GS2 · note
Union Home Ministry: The body responsible for notifying the name change and issuing the gazette notification. · 26 Aug · GS2 · note
SHIVAA is a digital platform for snake rescue and emergency medical guidance. · 26 Aug · GS2 · note
PRAGATI: A platform for monitoring and expediting infrastructure projects in India. · 26 Aug · GS2 · note
KPSC (Karnataka Public Service Commission) is a state-level body responsible for recruiting civil servants. · 26 Aug · GS2 · note
Allahabad High Court: The highest judicial authority in the state of Uttar Pradesh. · 26 Aug · GS2 · note
Election Commission of India (ECI) is the constitutional body responsible for administering elections in India. · 26 Aug · GS2 · note
NPCI: National Payments Corporation of India, the body responsible for UPI. · 26 Aug · GS3 · note
Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports: The nodal ministry for youth development schemes · 25 Aug · GS2 · note
DRDO: Defence Research and Development Organisation is the primary R&D wing of the Ministry of Defence. · 25 Aug · GS3 · note
IISc Bengaluru: The primary research institution involved in this biotech discovery. · 25 Aug · GS3 · note
Appropriate Authority: The designated body responsible for investigating offences under the PCPNDT Act. · 25 Aug · GS2 · note
CERD: A UN body established to monitor the implementation of the International Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Racial Discrimination. · 25 Aug · GS2 · note
Lok Adalats are statutory bodies established under the Voluntary Arbitration Act, 1940 (now Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987). · 25 Aug · GS2 · note
Lok Adalats provide a forum for Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) and their awards are binding. · 25 Aug · GS2 · note
Sakaala Services is a state-run initiative for citizen-centric service delivery · 25 Aug · GS2 · note
FSSAI: The primary regulatory body for food safety and standards in India. · 25 Aug · GS2 · note
US Treasury Department oversees the imposition of secondary sanctions. · 25 Aug · GS2 · note
NITI Aayog is the nodal body proposing the integration of apprenticeships into mainstream schooling. · 25 Aug · GS2 · note
DGCA: The regulatory body for civil aviation safety in India. · 25 Aug · GS3 · note
FACT (Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore) and RCF (Rashtriya Chemicals and Fertilisers) are major Indian fertiliser producers. · 25 Aug · GS2 · note
NCCF: National Cooperative Consumers Federation of India Ltd is a multi-state cooperative federation. · 25 Aug · GS3 · note
The Speaker of the Lok Sabha is the presiding officer of the Lower House of Parliament. · 25 Aug · GS2 · note
SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization) is a Eurasian political, economic, and security alliance. · 25 Aug · GS2 · note
BRICS is an intergovernmental organization comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. · 25 Aug · GS2 · note
Union Health Ministry: The nodal ministry responsible for medical device regulations in India. · 25 Aug · GS2 · note
NSG: National Security Guard is a counter-terrorism unit under the Ministry of Home Affairs. · 25 Aug · GS3 · note
NITI Aayog: Body responsible for the 16 GW IT load assessment · 25 Aug · GS3 · note
Expert Group for boundary delimitation: Proposed mechanism for operationalizing border stability · 25 Aug · GS2 · note
Joint Parliamentary Committee: Body tasked with reviewing the feasibility of the 'One Nation, One Election' initiative. · 25 Aug · GS2 · note
Food Corporation of India (FCI) is the primary agency for maintaining buffer stocks · 25 Aug · GS3 · note
Election Commission of India (ECI): The constitutional body responsible for administering election processes in India. · 25 Aug · GS2 · note
FSSAI: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, the apex body for food safety standards in India. · 25 Aug · GS2 · note
Periyar Institute of Emerging Technologies is a new institution at Anna University · 25 Aug · GS2 · note
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is the nodal ministry for the National Register of Citizens (NRC). · 25 Aug · GS2 · note
The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) is the authority responsible for preparing and maintaining electoral rolls. · 25 Aug · GS2 · note
INCOIS: Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services, provides ocean information and forecasts. · 25 Aug · GS3 · note
Supreme Court of India: Judiciary overseeing the eligibility and seat allocation for medical specialists · 24 Aug · GS2 · note
Chief Electoral Officer (CEO): State-level officer responsible for the preparation and maintenance of electoral rolls. · 24 Aug · GS2 · note
Booth Level Officer (BLO): The primary field official responsible for updating voter lists and verifying details at the booth level. · 24 Aug · GS2 · note
Electoral Registration Officer (ERO): The officer responsible for the preparation of electoral rolls and the processing of applications for inclusion/deletion. · 24 Aug · GS2 · note
CWMA: Cauvery Water Management Authority is the body tasked with managing water distribution in the Cauvery basin. · 24 Aug · GS2 · note
Election Commission of India (ECI) is the constitutional body responsible for administering elections · 24 Aug · GS2 · note
DAC (Defence Acquisition Council) is the apex body for defense procurement in India. · 24 Aug · GS3 · note
Pay Research Unit operates under the Union Finance Ministry · 24 Aug · GS3 · note
Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) is the representative body for sugar mills in India. · 24 Aug · GS3 · note
BIMSTEC: Bangladesh is the Chairperson of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation. · 24 Aug · GS2 · note
BRICS: India is a member and host of the BRICS Summit Outreach Session on September 12-13, 2026. · 24 Aug · GS2 · note
GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) was established in 1981 as a political, economic, and security grouping. · 24 Aug · GS2 · note
IFMIS: Integrated Financial Management Information System is the primary database for government financial data. · 24 Aug · GS2 · note
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is the constitutional body responsible for administering elections in India. · 24 Aug · GS2 · note
SEBI: The primary regulator for the securities and capital markets in India. · 24 Aug · GS3 · note
Monetary Policy Committee (MPC): The body responsible for determining the RBI's key policy rates. · 24 Aug · GS3 · note
Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) is the primary trade framework being reviewed. · 23 Aug · GS2 · note
IRRPL: A joint venture between Indian and Russian companies established in 2019. · 23 Aug · GS3 · note
Jaish-e-Mohammed is a UN and US-designated terrorist group. · 23 Aug · GS2 · note
KKRDB: Kalyana Karnataka Regional Development Board. · 23 Aug · GS3 · note
The Election Commission of India (ECI) is the constitutional body responsible for voter list maintenance. · 23 Aug · GS2 · note
ISRO: Indian Space Research Organisation, the national space agency of India. · 23 Aug · GS3 · note
NAL: National Aerospace Laboratories, involved in aircraft design and manufacturing. · 23 Aug · GS3 · note
PNGRB: The regulatory body for the oil and natural gas sector in India. · 23 Aug · GS3 · note
The Central Empowered Committee (CEC) is a body often constituted by the Supreme Court to oversee environmental compliance. · 23 Aug · GS3 · note
NCB: Narcotics Control Bureau is the primary agency for enforcing the NDPS Act. · 23 Aug · GS3 · note
IFSCA: International Financial Services Centres Authority is the regulatory body for GIFT City. · 23 Aug · GS3 · note
The Working Mechanism for Consultation on India-China Border Affairs is a bilateral platform for border management. · 23 Aug · GS2 · note
DULT: Directorate of Urban Land Transport, the body responsible for the previous parking policy. · 23 Aug · GS2 · note
Allahabad High Court: One of the oldest High Courts in India, located in Prayagraj. · 23 Aug · GS2 · note
Amicus Curiae: A neutral third party appointed by the court to provide expert advice. · 23 Aug · GS2 · note
National Green Tribunal (NGT): A specialized body for adjudication of environmental disputes. · 23 Aug · GS3 · note
Special Purpose Vehicles (SPVs) will be used to manage the university townships. · 23 Aug · GS2 · note
National Green Tribunal (NGT): A statutory body established to handle environmental protection cases. · 23 Aug · GS3 · note
NIA: National Investigation Agency is the primary counter-terrorism law enforcement agency in India. · 23 Aug · GS3 · note
NGT: National Green Tribunal was established to handle environmental protection and conservation cases. · 22 Aug · GS2 · note
DDA: Delhi Development Authority is the principal agency for land and infrastructure development in Delhi. · 22 Aug · GS2 · note
Ministry of AYUSH: Responsible for the promotion and development of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha, and Homeopathy. · 22 Aug · GS2 · note
Supreme Court of India: The nine-judge bench is interpreting the scope of 'industry' for labor protections. · 22 Aug · GS2 · note
TRAI (Telecom Regulatory Authority of India) is the body providing the subscriber data. · 22 Aug · GS3 · note
Interpol: International Criminal Police Organization that facilitates cross-border law enforcement. · 22 Aug · GS3 · note
Asian Development Bank (ADB): A multilateral development bank providing loans for infrastructure and education projects. · 22 Aug · GS2 · note
CISF: Central Industrial Security Force is a federal paramilitary force under the Ministry of Home Affairs · 22 Aug · GS3 · note
The Central Empowered Committee (CEC) is a body constituted by the Supreme Court to monitor environmental compliance. · 22 Aug · GS3 · note
FSSAI: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India regulates food products and safety standards. · 22 Aug · GS3 · note
Gail India and Gujarat State Petroleum Corp. are state-backed energy entities. · 22 Aug · GS3 · note
SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) is the primary regulator of the securities market in India. · 22 Aug · GS3 · note
IRIGC-TEC: A bilateral body for cooperation in trade, economic, scientific, technological, and cultural sectors between India and Russia. · 22 Aug · GS2 · note
Bar Association of India: Organised the 11th BRICS+ Legal Forum · 22 Aug · GS3 · note
Aaranyak is a Guwahati-based conservation organization. · 22 Aug · GS3 · note
The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial body and the final arbiter on constitutional validity. · 22 Aug · GS2 · note
RBI: The central bank of India responsible for monetary policy and managing inflation. · 22 Aug · GS3 · note
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) provided special support for forex inflows. · 22 Aug · GS3 · note
RBI (Reserve Bank of India) manages the nation's foreign exchange reserves. · 22 Aug · GS3 · note
IRFC (Indian Railway Finance Corporation) is aspecial purpose vehicle for financing railway projects. · 22 Aug · GS3 · note
KEONICS: The agency responsible for developing the KEO PC in Bengaluru. · 22 Aug · GS3 · note
AITUC: All India Trade Union Congress is a major trade union federation in India. · 22 Aug · GS3 · note
The Department of School Education and Literacy manages the selection process for these awards. · 22 Aug · GS2 · note
The Ministry of Consumer Affairs is the nodal body for monitoring and stabilizing commodity prices. · 22 Aug · GS3 · note
BNP: Bangladesh Nationalist Party · 21 Aug · GS2 · note
AERA (Airports Economic Regulatory Authority) is the body responsible for regulating tariffs at airports. · 21 Aug · GS3 · note
ADB: Asian Development Bank is a regional development bank providing loans and technical assistance. · 21 Aug · GS2 · note
The model was showcased at the 6th National Co-ordination Meeting. · 21 Aug · GS3 · note
Greater Bengaluru Authority (GBA) identifies select stretches for peak-hour parking restrictions. · 21 Aug · GS2 · note
Parking Task Force is the approving body for autorickshaw stand relocations. · 21 Aug · GS2 · note
Interpol: International Criminal Police Organization providing global police cooperation. · 21 Aug · GS3 · note
BRICS: An acronym for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. · 21 Aug · GS2 · note
Supreme Court of India: The highest judicial body in India, exercising judicial review. · 21 Aug · GS2 · note
Jharkhand High Court: The highest judicial authority in the state of Jharkhand. · 21 Aug · GS2 · note
Supreme Court of India: The highest judicial body in India. · 21 Aug · GS2 · note
CBSE: Central Board of Secondary Education is the national-level board of education in India. · 21 Aug · GS2 · note
Supreme Court of India: The highest judicial body in India, headed by the Chief Justice of India. · 21 Aug · GS2 · note
The Supreme Court's ruling provides a 'clean slate' for interpreting labour laws under the new code · 21 Aug · GS2 · note
The Electoral Roll is the official list of eligible voters maintained by the Election Commission of India. · 21 Aug · GS2 · note
Chief Electoral Officer (CEO): The highest-ranking official responsible for the conduct of elections in a state. · 21 Aug · GS2 · note
RBI Central Board: The apex decision-making body of the Reserve Bank of India. · 21 Aug · GS3 · note
Department of Telecommunications (DoT): The nodal body for telecom regulations in India. · 21 Aug · GS3 · note
RBI: The central bank of India responsible for monetary policy and managing the FCNR(B) scheme. · 21 Aug · GS3 · note
NCSC: National Commission for Scheduled Castes is a constitutional body under Article 338. · 21 Aug · GS2 · note
Southern Zonal Council: A statutory body for coordinating development and resolving issues among southern states. · 21 Aug · GS2 · note
Inter-State Council: Established under Article 263 of the Constitution to facilitate cooperation between states. · 21 Aug · GS2 · note
NASSCOM: India's premier trade body for the technology and business process management industry. · 21 Aug · GS3 · note
Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) oversees sugar and food processing regulations. · 21 Aug · GS3 · note
National Green Tribunal (NGT) is the primary body for adjudicating environmental disputes in India. · 21 Aug · GS3 · note
National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management (NCSCM) provides technical support for coastal and wetland management. · 21 Aug · GS3 · note
I4C: Government entity involved in reporting scams and cyber-related content. · 21 Aug · GS2 · note
The High Court Bench in Ladakh will be an extension of the Jammu and Kashmir High Court. · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
Supreme Court of India · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
Southern Zonal Council: A body for coordinating development and inter-state issues in Southern India. · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
NMC: National Medical Commission is the regulatory body for medical education and practice in India. · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
CCPA: Central Consumer Protection Authority is the regulatory body for consumer rights in India. · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
Supreme Court of India: The judicial body where the legal challenge against the bill is being moved. · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
High Court of Rajasthan: Took suo moto cognizance of dilapidated school buildings · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
BRICS: Bangladesh is considering participation based on the diplomatic environment · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
SAARC: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation, established in 1985. · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
NPCI: The umbrella organization for operating retail payments and settlement systems in India. · 20 Aug · GS3 · note
JPSC: Jharkhand Public Service Commission is the body responsible for recruiting civil servants in Jharkhand. · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
China manages its embassy in Kabul despite lack of full international recognition for the Taliban · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
2+2 Dialogue: A high-level meeting between the Foreign and Defence Ministers of India and Japan · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
SEBI: Securities and Exchange Board of India, the primary regulator for securities and capital markets in India. · 20 Aug · GS3 · note
Comprehensive Strategic Partnership: A high-level bilateral framework between India and Singapore · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
USCIRF: U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom is a non-governmental organization that monitors religious freedom globally. · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
Bihar State Pollution Control Board: State body responsible for monitoring and regulating environmental pollution. · 20 Aug · GS3 · note
KSEB: Kerala State Electricity Board is the state-owned electricity utility. · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
The bill aligns with the Central Transplantation of Human Organs Act, 2011. · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
UNSC: The United Nations Security Council is the primary international body responsible for maintaining international peace and security. · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
Permanent Mission to the UN: The diplomatic mission representing India's interests at the United Nations. · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
Waqf Board: A statutory body responsible for managing Waqf properties. · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
Central grants are provided by the Union Government to State Governments for local governance. · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
Maharashtra Public Health Department is the nodal body for reporting. · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
RBI: The central bank of India responsible for monetary policy and managing foreign exchange reserves. · 20 Aug · GS3 · note
NCERT: National Council of Educational Research and Training is the apex body for school education in India. · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
Chief Electoral Officer (CEO): The state-level officer responsible for the preparation and maintenance of electoral rolls. · 20 Aug · GS2 · note
Competition Commission of India (CCI): The statutory body responsible for enforcing the Competition Act, 2002. · 20 Aug · GS3 · note
The Revenue Department is the nodal body responsible for issuing the order for pension distribution. · 20 Aug · GS3 · note
CSTEP (Council on Sustainable Ecological Systems and Technologies) conducted the study. · 19 Aug · GS3 · note
Zonal Councils are statutory bodies established to facilitate coordination between the Centre and States. · 19 Aug · GS2 · note
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) oversees the functioning of Zonal Councils. · 19 Aug · GS2 · note
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) issued the circular regarding the order of state songs. · 19 Aug · GS2 · note
ITBP: Indo-Tibetan Border Police, the primary force for guarding the LAC. · 19 Aug · GS2 · note
NMC: National Medical Commission is the apex body regulating medical education and practice in India. · 19 Aug · GS2 · note
Ethics and Medical Registration Board: The body designated to hear appeals regarding medical registration. · 19 Aug · GS2 · note
UGC-NET: Conducted by the University Grants Commission to determine eligibility for Assistant Professor and Junior Research Fellowship. · 19 Aug · GS2 · note
AIIMS: A premier public medical research and tertiary care hospital in New Delhi. · 19 Aug · GS2 · note
Supreme Court of India: The highest judicial body in India with the power of judicial review. · 19 Aug · GS2 · note
Finance Department: Must provide concurrence for decisions with financial implications. · 19 Aug · GS2 · note
MMRDA (Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority) is the nodal agency for the project. · 19 Aug · GS3 · note
Max Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology: Research body involved in the study. · 19 Aug · GS3 · note
NTA: National Testing Agency is the autonomous body responsible for conducting major entrance exams like NEET and JEE. · 19 Aug · GS2 · note
NOAA (National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) monitors marine debris and ocean health. · 19 Aug · GS3 · note
RBI: The central bank of India responsible for monetary policy and banking regulation. · 19 Aug · GS3 · note
KERC: A statutory body responsible for regulating the electricity sector in Karnataka. · 19 Aug · GS2 · note
S&P (Standard & Poor's) provided a 'BBB' rating for the bonds. · 19 Aug · GS3 · note
SEBI is the regulatory body preparing a consultation paper on corporate bond distribution. · 19 Aug · GS3 · note
IAEA: International Atomic Energy Agency, an autonomous organization within the United Nations framework. · 19 Aug · GS2 · note
Madras High Court: The highest judicial authority in the state of Tamil Nadu. · 19 Aug · GS2 · note
The Travancore Devaswom Board initially granted permission subject to Forest official approval. · 19 Aug · GS2 · note
UNHCR: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, a UN agency mandated to protect refugees. · 19 Aug · GS2 · note
Cabinet Sub-committee: A smaller group of ministers appointed to examine specific issues in detail before a final Cabinet decision. · 19 Aug · GS3 · note
Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) is the primary authority responsible for the preparation and maintenance of electoral rolls in a state. · 19 Aug · GS2 · note
VB-G RAM G Act is a Union Government employment guarantee law. · 19 Aug · GS3 · note
JPSC: Jharkhand Public Service Commission is the state body for recruiting civil servants. · 19 Aug · GS2 · note
TDPL: Jharkhand Teachers Recruitment Board (formerly known as Teacher Deployment and Placement Board). · 19 Aug · GS2 · note
NTA (National Testing Agency): An autonomous body responsible for conducting major national-level entrance exams. · 19 Aug · GS2 · note
CISF (Central Industrial Security Force): Responsible for providing security to the relocated NTA offices. · 19 Aug · GS2 · note
Supreme Court of India: The highest judicial body in the country, exercising original, appellate, and advisory jurisdiction. · 19 Aug · GS2 · note
KSHEC: Kerala State Higher Education Council is the nodal body for higher education in Kerala. · 18 Aug · GS2 · note
CSIR: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research is the apex body for scientific research in India. · 18 Aug · GS3 · note
DSIR: Department of Scientific and Industrial Research oversees R&D and industrial development. · 18 Aug · GS3 · note
NITI Aayog: The premier policy think tank of the Government of India. · 18 Aug · GS3 · note
The SRIJAN Defence Portal is the platform used for tracking indigenisation timelines. · 18 Aug · GS3 · note
DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory (ARL): A US military body that funded early quadruped movement breakthroughs. · 18 Aug · GS2 · note
The Union Home Ministry issued a circular on January 28 regarding anthem protocols. · 18 Aug · GS2 · note
Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) is a Pakistan-based militant organization. · 18 Aug · GS3 · note
Meta: Parent company of Instagram and Facebook, currently under regulatory scrutiny regarding CSAM. · 18 Aug · GS2 · note
The Supreme Court of India has the power of judicial review to oversee executive actions. · 18 Aug · GS2 · note
Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) is the head of the Election Commission of India (ECI). · 18 Aug · GS2 · note
SEBI: The primary regulator of the securities and capital markets in India. · 18 Aug · GS3 · note
NNMC: The proposed body responsible for overseeing nursing and midwifery standards in India. · 18 Aug · GS2 · note
Bengaluru–Chennai Industrial Corridor: A key component of India's industrial corridor network. · 18 Aug · GS3 · note
FSDA: Food Safety and Drug Administration is the regulatory body for food safety in Karnataka. · 18 Aug · GS2 · note
State Investigation Agency (SIA) Kashmir is the body responsible for the arrest. · 18 Aug · GS3 · note
BBMP: Bruhat Bengaluru Mahanagara Palike, the municipal corporation of Bengaluru. · 18 Aug · GS2 · note
GBA: Greater Bengaluru Authority, the body overseeing urban development in the region. · 18 Aug · GS2 · note
JSSC: Jharkhand Staff Selection Commission handles non-gazetted posts. · 17 Aug · GS2 · note
Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) is the state-level authority responsible for the preparation and maintenance of electoral rolls. · 17 Aug · GS2 · note
Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) are responsible for municipal administration and property mutation. · 17 Aug · GS2 · note
EMRC: Educational Multimedia Research Centre of Osmania University · 17 Aug · GS3 · note
IIT Bombay is the coordinating body for the Indian Knowledge Systems division project · 17 Aug · GS3 · note
CSIR-IICT: A premier research institute under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research. · 17 Aug · GS3 · note
India-Japan Defence Policy Dialogue: Held in Tokyo on July 13, 2026 · 17 Aug · GS2 · note
Airports Authority of India (AAI) manages the airport infrastructure and operations. · 17 Aug · GS1 · note
UN and international aid groups have flagged the humanitarian crisis in Afghanistan · 17 Aug · GS2 · note
BRICS: An intergovernmental organization comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. · 17 Aug · GS2 · note
AERB: Atomic Energy Regulatory Body is the statutory body responsible for regulating safety and radiation protection in India's nuclear power sector. · 17 Aug · GS2 · note
Joint Director, LSGD: Authority responsible for approving local body loan applications. · 17 Aug · GS3 · note
MoEFCC: Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change is the nodal body for wildlife protection. · 17 Aug · GS3 · note
CWMA: Cauvery Water Management Authority is thebody overseeing water distribution in the Cauvery basin. · 17 Aug · GS2 · note
ICE: Immigration and Customs Enforcement is the US agency responsible for identifying and removing undocumented immigrants. · 17 Aug · GS2 · note
State Nirbhaya Cell: A Kerala state body providing care for survivors of sexual crimes. · 17 Aug · GS2 · note
DRI: Directorate of Revenue Intelligence is the primary intelligence agency for preventing smuggling and trade fraud. · 17 Aug · GS2 · note
Election Commission of India (ECI) is the constitutional body responsible for preparing and maintaining electoral rolls. · 17 Aug · GS2 · note
Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial body in the country. · 17 Aug · GS2 · note
FCNR(B) deposits are foreign currency non-resident deposits held in Indian banks. · 17 Aug · GS3 · note
NMDC: National Mineral Development Corporation Limited, a 'Miniratna' Category-I CPSE · 16 Aug · GS3 · note
RG&CCI: Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India is the nodal body for conducting the national census. · 16 Aug · GS1 · note
Indian Institute of Astrophysics (IIA) is a premier research institute in India. · 16 Aug · GS3 · note
State Authorisation Committee is the body responsible for approving transplant requests · 16 Aug · GS2 · note
Ministry of Civil Aviation: Issued the gazette notifications for the transition of airport operations. · 16 Aug · GS3 · note
FSSAI: The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India is the apex body for food safety and standards. · 16 Aug · GS3 · note
Supreme Court of India: Final arbiter in inter-state river water disputes · 16 Aug · GS2 · note
Extradition treaties are bilateral agreements between countries to return fugitives. · 16 Aug · GS2 · note
CEC (Central Empowered Committee) provides recommendations on environmental and land issues. · 16 Aug · GS3 · note
Implementing Body: Rural Development and Panchayat Raj Department · 16 Aug · GS3 · note
TG SAFE: A newly formed authority in Telangana for food and drug safety. · 16 Aug · GS2 · note
DIPAM: Department of Investment and Public Asset Management, under the Ministry of Finance. · 16 Aug · GS2 · note
DoPT: Department of Personnel and Training, responsible for recruitment and manpower. · 16 Aug · GS2 · note
DoE: Department of Expenditure, handles the budget and financial management. · 16 Aug · GS2 · note
CWLW: Chief Wildlife Warden is the primary authority for wildlife management and enforcement at the state level. · 16 Aug · GS3 · note
CAG: The Comptroller and Auditor General of India is the supreme audit institution of the country. · 16 Aug · GS3 · note
Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL):A prominent public sector shipyard in Mumbai. · 16 Aug · GS3 · note
SCTIMST: Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology is the developing body. · 16 Aug · GS2 · note
CAG: Constitutional body established under Article 148 to audit the accounts of the Union and State governments. · 16 Aug · GS2 · note
National Green Tribunal (NGT): A statutory body established to handle environmental disputes. · 15 Aug · GS3 · note
TNPCB: The state-level body responsible for implementing environmental laws in Tamil Nadu. · 15 Aug · GS3 · note
Income Tax Department: Responsible for administering direct taxes in India. · 15 Aug · GS3 · note
Kerala Forest Research Institute (KFRI) manages seed banks for native species. · 15 Aug · GS3 · note
University of Turku is a public research university in Finland. · 15 Aug · GS2 · note
IPRS: Indian Performing Right Society, a collective management organization for copyright · 15 Aug · GS2 · note
Madurai Bench Bar Association: A professional body representing advocates in the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court. · 15 Aug · GS2 · note
Saraswati Vidya Niketans: centers providing free coaching for entrance exams · 15 Aug · GS2 · note
Bar Council of India (BCI): Statutory body established under the Advocates Act, 1961, to regulate the legal profession. · 15 Aug · GS2 · note
NALSAR: National Academy of Legal Studies and Research, a premier national law university. · 15 Aug · GS2 · note
Supreme Court of India: The apex court and the highest judicial forum in India. · 15 Aug · GS2 · note
Supreme Court of India: The highest judicial forum in India. · 15 Aug · GS2 · note
NHRC: National Human Rights Commission is a statutory body established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. · 15 Aug · GS2 · note
RBI: The Reserve Bank of India is the central bank of India. · 15 Aug · GS3 · note
NCSCM: National Centre for Sustainable Coastal Management is a nodal agency for coastal management. · 15 Aug · GS3 · note
NGT: National Green Tribunal is a specialized body for environmental protection. · 15 Aug · GS3 · note
NCM: National Commission for Minorities is a statutory body established under the National Commission for Minorities Act, 1992. · 15 Aug · GS3 · note
EROs (Electoral Registration Officers) are responsible for the preparation and revision of electoral rolls. · 15 Aug · GS2 · note
MIDC: Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation is the state body responsible for industrial land development. · 15 Aug · GS3 · note
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is the nodal body responsible for the appointment and evaluation of Defence Attachés. · 15 Aug · GS2 · note
Registrar General of India: The primary authority responsible for the census and demographic data collection. · 15 Aug · GS2 · note
Information and Broadcasting Ministry (IB) is the nodal ministry for television and radio regulations in India. · 15 Aug · GS2 · note
Department of Posts: Under the Ministry of Communications. · 15 Aug · GS3 · note
BRICS: A multi-national forum where Dhaka preferred a bilateral meeting over a multilateral interaction. · 14 Aug · GS2 · note
Sebi: The primary regulator for the securities and commodity markets in India. · 14 Aug · GS3 · note
FATF: Financial Action Task Force, an intergovernmental body that sets global standards to prevent money laundering. · 14 Aug · GS3 · note
SEBI: Securities and Exchange Board of India, regulates the securities market. · 14 Aug · GS3 · note
IRDAI: Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India. · 14 Aug · GS3 · note
IFSCA: International Financial Services Centres Authority. · 14 Aug · GS3 · note
PFRDA: Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority. · 14 Aug · GS3 · note
Tata Advanced Systems Limited and NIBE Private Limited are the private entities contracted for the munitions. · 14 Aug · GS3 · note
Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) is the primary source for unemployment data in India. · 14 Aug · GS3 · note
White House: The official residence and workplace of the US President. · 14 Aug · GS2 · note
MCX: Multi Commodity Exchange of India is a premier commodity derivatives exchange. · 14 Aug · GS3 · note
Electoral Rolls are maintained by the Election Commission of India (ECI) and State Election Commissions. · 14 Aug · GS2 · note
SEBI: Statutory body regulating the securities and commodity markets in India · 14 Aug · GS3 · note
DRDO: Defence Research and Development Organisation, the primary R&D wing of the Ministry of Defence. · 14 Aug · GS3 · note
ISS: International Space Station, a collaborative modular space station · 14 Aug · GS3 · note
Kerala Social Security Mission: The body responsible for overseeing social security schemes in the state. · 14 Aug · GS2 · note
World Weather Attribution (WWA) is a global initiative that investigates the links between extreme weather events and climate change. · 14 Aug · GS3 · note
The Registrar General of the High Court oversees the administrative decisions of the court. · 14 Aug · GS1 · note
Food Safety Department: The body responsible for monitoring food quality and safety standards. · 14 Aug · GS2 · note
APPSC: Arunachal Pradesh Public Service Commission is the body responsible for state civil services. · 14 Aug · GS1 · note
Bar Council of India (BCI): The statutory body responsible for regulating the standards of legal practice and education in India. · 14 Aug · GS2 · note
Registrar General of India: The primary authority responsible for conducting the census in India · 14 Aug · GS1 · note
DDA: Delhi Development Authority is the primary agency for land and infrastructure planning in Delhi. · 14 Aug · GS1 · note
Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs: The central body responsible for final approval of the Delhi Master Plan. · 14 Aug · GS1 · note
SAT (Securities Appellate Tribunal) is the first appellate tribunal for securities market disputes. · 14 Aug · GS3 · note
SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) is the primary regulator of the Indian securities market. · 14 Aug · GS3 · note
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) is the nodal ministry for internal security and police forces in India · 14 Aug · GS3 · note
ASI: Archaeological Survey of India is the primary body responsible for archaeological research and protection of cultural heritage in India. · 14 Aug · GS1 · note
FSSAI: Food Safety and Standards Authority of India, the apex body for food safety and standards in India. · 14 Aug · GS2 · note
UPSC: Constitutional body established under Article 315 to recruit for All India Services and Central Services. · 14 Aug · GS2 · note
DULT: Directorate of Urban Land Transport is the body responsible for urban transport planning in Karnataka. · 14 Aug · GS2 · note
The Supreme Court of India has the power of judicial review to strike down executive actions that violate Fundamental Rights. · 14 Aug · GS2 · note
ASHA (Accredited Social Health Activist) workers are frontline health workers in India's rural healthcare system. · 14 Aug · GS2 · note
BCI: The statutory body responsible for regulating legal education and practice in India. · 13 Aug · GS2 · note
Bengaluru Traffic Police: Authority responsible for enforcing parking compliance and issuing fines · 13 Aug · GS3 · note
T-Hub: A prominent startup incubator and innovation hub. · 13 Aug · GS3 · note
Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC): A committee of the Indian Parliament consisting of members from both Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha. · 13 Aug · GS2 · note
ACSEL Technology Forum is the developer of the Tathyakosh platform. · 13 Aug · GS2 · note
HAL (Hindustan Aeronautics Limited) is amajorstate-owned aerospace and defence manufacturing company in India. · 13 Aug · GS3 · note
UNESCO World Heritage Site status is granted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. · 13 Aug · GS3 · note
FCRA: Foreign Contribution Regulation Act regulates the receipt and usage of foreign funds by NGOs in India. · 13 Aug · GS2 · note
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA): The nodal ministry responsible for overseeing FCRA registrations and compliance. · 13 Aug · GS2 · note
UN Security Council: The primary organ of the UN responsible for maintaining international peace and security. · 13 Aug · GS3 · note
The Kerala High Court oversees judicial appeals regarding religious property rights in the state. · 13 Aug · GS2 · note
Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) is the body governing water sharing between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. · 13 Aug · GS2 · note
A Constitution Bench of the Supreme Court consists of at least five judges. · 13 Aug · GS2 · note
KeLSA: Kerala State Legal Services Authority, responsible for organizing Adalats and providing legal aid. · 13 Aug · GS2 · note
Enforcement Directorate (ED): The primary agency in India responsible for investigating money laundering and crimes against foreign exchange. · 13 Aug · GS3 · note
Jio Financial Services: A digital-first Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) · 13 Aug · GS3 · note
DDA (Delhi Development Authority) is the principal planning and land management agency for Delhi. · 13 Aug · GS2 · note
Drugs Control Department is the primary body responsible for monitoring and regulating drug and cosmetic safety in India. · 13 Aug · GS2 · note
ILO: International Labour Organization, a UN agency that sets international labour standards. · 13 Aug · GS3 · note
Telangana High Court: State judicial body overseeing the legality of state government schemes. · 12 Aug · GS2 · note
Rajya Sabha: The Upper House of the Parliament of India. · 12 Aug · GS2 · note
IRCTC: A subsidiary of Indian Railways responsible for catering and tourism services. · 12 Aug · GS3 · note
HYDRAA: A state agency in Telangana tasked with large-scale land and building regularisation. · 12 Aug · GS2 · note
NHAI: National Highways Authority of India · 12 Aug · GS3 · note
Sebi: The primary regulator for the securities and commodity derivatives markets in India. · 12 Aug · GS3 · note
Jio Financial Services is a prominent Indian non-banking financial company (NBFC). · 12 Aug · GS3 · note
DGCA: Directorate General of Civil Aviation is the regulatory body for civil aviation safety in India. · 12 Aug · GS3 · note
AAIB: Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau is the body responsible for investigating aviation accidents in India. · 12 Aug · GS3 · note
NCDC: A statutory body established to provide credit and support to cooperative societies · 12 Aug · GS3 · note
KGBV: Kasturba Gandhi Balika Vidyalayas are residential upper primary schools for girls from disadvantaged backgrounds. · 12 Aug · GS2 · note
Central Crime Branch (CCB): A specialized wing of the police force in Karnataka. · 12 Aug · GS3 · note
Archaeological Survey of India (ASI): The premier organization for archaeological research and protection of cultural heritage in India. · 12 Aug · GS1 · note
Indian Railways is the primary body implementing the safety technology. · 12 Aug · GS3 · note
Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau: The body responsible for investigating aviation-related accidents in India. · 12 Aug · GS3 · note
Controller of Technical Examinations: Body responsible for conducting the technical exams in Kerala. · 12 Aug · GS2 · note
The project is being financed by the European Investment Bank (EIB). · 12 Aug · GS2 · note
Lok Sabha Speaker: The authority to whom the committee report was submitted for consideration. · 12 Aug · GS2 · note
Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC): A committee comprising members from both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha to examine specific bills or issues. · 12 Aug · GS2 · note
Anganwadi centres are part of the Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS) scheme. · 12 Aug · GS2 · note
FCRA: Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act governs the receipt and usage of foreign funds by NGOs in India. · 12 Aug · GS2 · note
ICTP: International Centre for Theoretical Physics is located in Trieste, Italy · 12 Aug · GS3 · note
Supreme Court: The highest judicial body in India, headed by the Chief Justice of India. · 12 Aug · GS2 · note
SDERF (State Disaster Response Force) is involved in rescue operations · 12 Aug · GS3 · note
I4C: Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre is the nodal agency for cybercrime coordination. · 12 Aug · GS3 · note
Lok Sabha Speaker: The authority who constituted the three-member inquiry panel. · 12 Aug · GS2 · note
Heritage Items Protection Cell (HIPC) is a body under the Chandigarh Administration. · 12 Aug · GS1 · note
AIIMS (All India Institute of Medical Sciences) is an autonomous body under the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. · 12 Aug · GS2 · note
Kerala State Commission for Protection of Child Rights is the nodal body for child welfare in the state. · 12 Aug · GS2 · note
Sreenarayanaguru Open University (SGOU) is a state university in Kerala. · 12 Aug · GS2 · note
SEBI: Securities and Exchange Board of India, the regulator for securities and commodity markets. · 12 Aug · GS3 · note
SEBI: Securities and Exchange Board of India, the regulator for securities markets in India. · 12 Aug · GS3 · note
Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA): Body overseeing water distribution and management · 11 Aug · GS2 · note
Karnataka High Court: State High Court for the state of Karnataka. · 11 Aug · GS2 · note
Grievance Appellate Committee (GAC): A body established under the IT Rules to handle complaints regarding content moderation. · 11 Aug · GS2 · note
AICTE: All India Council of Technical Education is the statutory body responsible for regulating technical education in India. · 11 Aug · GS2 · note
NMCG: National Mission for Clean Ganga is the nodal agency for river rejuvenation. · 11 Aug · GS3 · note
The Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) is the constitutional body responsible for auditing state and central government accounts. · 11 Aug · GS3 · note
Anthropic: A private AI safety and research company. · 11 Aug · GS3 · note
Bombay High Court: One of the oldest High Courts in India · 11 Aug · GS2 · note
Election Commission of India (ECI) is the constitutional body responsible for preparing and revising electoral rolls. · 11 Aug · GS2 · note
The Supreme Court of India has the power of judicial review to examine the adequacy of government mechanisms against cyber threats. · 11 Aug · GS3 · note
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE) is the nodal body for these statistics. · 11 Aug · GS3 · note
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA): Responsible for India's foreign relations and diplomatic negotiations with Japan. · 11 Aug · GS1 · note
NFHS: A large-scale, multi-round survey conducted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. · 11 Aug · GS2 · note
Kerala State Drugs Control department is the regulatory body for pharmaceutical sales in the state. · 11 Aug · GS2 · note
Kerala Fisheries Department: State government body responsible for marine resources and fisher welfare. · 11 Aug · GS3 · note
CBI: Central Bureau of Investigation is the premier investigating agency of India. · 11 Aug · GS2 · note
LRS is a scheme managed by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Department of Economic Services. · 11 Aug · GS3 · note
RAW: Research and Analysis Wing, India's external intelligence agency · 11 Aug · GS2 · note
PLFS: Periodic Labour Force Survey is conducted by theUnion Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI). · 11 Aug · GS3 · note
HLCDC: High-Level Committee on Demographic Changes mandated by the Union Home Ministry. · 11 Aug · GS3 · note
Table of Precedence: The official order of precedence for government officials and dignitaries during state functions. · 11 Aug · GS1 · note
UNOG: United Nations Office at Geneva, the UN's European headquarters. · 11 Aug · GS2 · note
District Consumer Dispute Redressal Commissions: Quasi-judicial bodies established to resolve consumer grievances. · 11 Aug · GS2 · note
The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) oversees the preparation and maintenance of electoral rolls. · 11 Aug · GS2 · note
IMD (India Meteorological Department) is the primary agency for monitoring monsoon and rainfall. · 11 Aug · GS3 · note
HR&CE Department: A state government body responsible for the administration of Hindu religious and charitable endowments. · 11 Aug · GS2 · note
National Commission for Women (NCW): A statutory body established to review and recommend measures to secure improvement in the status of women. · 10 Aug · GS2 · note
KSEAB: Karnataka School Examination and Assessment Board · 10 Aug · GS2 · note
Delhi High Court is the highest judicial body in the NCT of Delhi. · 10 Aug · GS2 · note
Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha are the two houses of the Indian Parliament · 10 Aug · GS3 · note
SEBI: Securities and Exchange Board of India, the primary regulator for the securities market in India. · 10 Aug · GS3 · note
SEBI partnered with Google Play to provide verified app labels for trading platforms. · 10 Aug · GS3 · note
Copernicus Climate Change Service: The European Union's Earth observation program. · 10 Aug · GS3 · note
Meta: A multinational technology conglomerate that owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. · 10 Aug · GS3 · note
The bill seeks to improve efficiency and independence in tribunal appointments. · 10 Aug · GS2 · note
NEET: National Eligibility cum Entrance Test for medical admissions · 10 Aug · GS2 · note
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs oversees the Ministry of Home Affairs' functions. · 10 Aug · GS3 · note
NRC: National Register of Citizens is a list of Indian citizens. · 10 Aug · GS2 · note
Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA): Body responsible for managing water distribution. · 10 Aug · GS2 · note
Rule 110 of the Assembly rules allows the Speaker to prohibit debate on specific matters · 10 Aug · GS3 · note
BIMSTEC: Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation · 10 Aug · GS2 · note
Parliamentary panels are committees of the Parliament tasked with overseeing executive actions and expenditures. · 10 Aug · GS3 · note
WMCC: Working Mechanism for Consultation and Coordination on India-China Border Affairs · 10 Aug · GS3 · note
National Digital Livestock Mission (NDLM): A government initiative to create a digital database of livestock for traceability. · 10 Aug · GS2 · note
Zonal Council: A statutory body under the Government of India to promote coordination between states. · 10 Aug · GS2 · note
Registrar General and Census Commissioner of India: The primary authority responsible for conducting the national census. · 10 Aug · GS2 · note
National Awards Portal: The official digital platform for submitting nominations for national awards. · 9 Aug · GS2 · note
Enforcement Directorate (ED): A central agency under the Ministry of Finance responsible for investigating money laundering and other financial crimes. · 9 Aug · GS2 · note
Standing Committee on Defence: A parliamentary committee tasked with examining the ministry's expenditures and policies. · 9 Aug · GS3 · note
CSIR-NEERI: Council of Scientific and Industrial Research - National Environmental Engineering Research Institute · 9 Aug · GS3 · note
District Legal Services Authority (DLSA) is responsible for providing legal aid and victim compensation at the district level. · 9 Aug · GS2 · note
NRTS: Nurses Registration and Tracking System is the national platform for nursing personnel registration. · 9 Aug · GS2 · note
The Collegium system is the mechanism used by the Supreme Court of India to recommend names for judgeships. · 9 Aug · GS2 · note
Madras High Court: The oldest High Court in India, established in 1862. · 9 Aug · GS2 · note
State Law Commission: A statutory body tasked with examining legal reforms and suggesting improvements to the state's legal framework. · 9 Aug · GS2 · note
NPCI (National Payments Corporation of India) is the body responsible for overseeing UPI operations. · 9 Aug · GS3 · note
EEMA: Events and Entertainment Management Association · 9 Aug · GS3 · note
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs: A committee of the Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha. · 9 Aug · GS3 · note
NTA: National Testing Agency is the autonomous body responsible for conducting NEET UG. · 9 Aug · GS2 · note
M.S. Swaminathan Research Foundation (MSSRF) focuses on agricultural research and rural development. · 9 Aug · GS2 · note
CRPF: Central Reserve Police Force assists state police in counter-terrorism and internal security operations. · 9 Aug · GS3 · note
UMMCB: A committee formed by the Karnataka government to address Bengaluru's traffic issues. · 9 Aug · GS3 · note
State Waqf Tribunal: A quasi-judicial body established to adjudicate disputes related to Waqf properties. · 9 Aug · GS2 · note
Election Commission of India (ECI) is the constitutional body responsible for voter list maintenance. · 9 Aug · GS2 · note
Tamil Nadu Coconut Processing Corporation: A new body to support post-harvest infrastructure and exports. · 9 Aug · GS3 · note
SCCL (Singareni Collieries Company Limited) is a major mining company and a Telangana State Public Sector Undertaking. · 9 Aug · GS3 · note
The Telangana Gig Workers Welfare Act is a state-level legislative initiative to provide social security. · 9 Aug · GS2 · note
Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence: A committee of the Lok Sabha/Rajya Sabha to oversee defense expenditures and policies. · 9 Aug · GS3 · note
RBI (Reserve Bank of India) is the primary body managing India's forex reserves. · 9 Aug · GS3 · note
Confederation of Indian Industries (CII): A peak business association in India. · 9 Aug · GS3 · note
IJCCI: Indo-Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry · 9 Aug · GS2 · note
The Andhra Pradesh Electricity Regulatory Commission (APERC) is the state body responsible for regulating electricity tariffs and power procurement. · 9 Aug · GS3 · note
The Central Electricity Authority (CEA) provides the Resource Adequacy Plan for power requirements. · 9 Aug · GS3 · note
ATS: State Anti-Terrorism Squad is the primary agency for investigating terror-related crimes in Maharashtra. · 9 Aug · GS3 · note
Uttar Pradesh Jal Nigam (Rural) is the body responsible for the app's development. · 9 Aug · GS2 · note
ASI (Archaeological Survey of India) is the premier organization for archaeological research and protection of cultural heritage. · 9 Aug · GS1 · note
Parliament Standing Committee on Chemicals and Fertilizers: Oversees the chemical and fertilizer sector's policy and implementation. · 9 Aug · GS3 · note
NWDA: National Water Development Agency is the nodal agency for river linking projects in India. · 9 Aug · GS2 · note
RERA: A statutory body established to ensure transparency and accountability in the real estate sector. · 9 Aug · GS2 · note
NDRF: National Disaster Response Force is a specialized force for disaster management. · 9 Aug · GS3 · note
CISF: Central Industrial Security Force is primarily responsible for guarding critical infrastructure. · 9 Aug · GS3 · note
The proposed university aims to coordinate education and research across traditional medicine systems. · 8 Aug · GS2 · note
NPCI: National Payments Corporation of India, the umbrella organization for operating retail payments in India. · 8 Aug · GS3 · note
The Supreme Court of India is the highest judicial body in the country. · 8 Aug · GS2 · note
DSEL: Department of School Education and Literacy, Karnataka · 8 Aug · GS2 · note
Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) are responsible for fuel quality testing and distribution. · 8 Aug · GS3 · note
NALSA: National Legal Services Authority, established to provide free and competent legal services to the weaker sections of society. · 8 Aug · GS2 · note
Hizb-ul-Mujahideen is a militant group associated with radical literature. · 8 Aug · GS3 · note
Wildlife Institute of India (WII) is a premier autonomous institution for wildlife research and conservation. · 8 Aug · GS3 · note
IMD: India Meteorological Department is the national agency responsible for meteorological observations and forecasting. · 8 Aug · GS1 · note
CWRC (Cauvery Water Regulation Committee): A body established to oversee the implementation of the Cauvery Water Disputes Act. · 8 Aug · GS2 · note
GAD: General Administration Department is the nodal body for administrative reforms in Kerala. · 8 Aug · GS2 · note
DRDO: Defence Research and Development Organisation is the R&D wing of the Ministry of Defence. · 8 Aug · GS3 · note
APSCPCR: State-level body in Andhra Pradesh dedicated to child rights protection. · 8 Aug · GS2 · note
High Courts have the power of judicial review to quash executive orders that violate fundamental rights. · 8 Aug · GS2 · note
Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) is a Central Armed Police Force (CAPF) under the Ministry of Home Affairs. · 8 Aug · GS3 · note
IIM Indore and IIT Kanpur are collaborating on rural water infrastructure modernization. · 8 Aug · GS3 · note
NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) is the primary agency for disaster response in India. · 8 Aug · GS3 · note
ODRAF (Odisha Disaster Rapid Action Force) is a state-specific disaster response force. · 8 Aug · GS3 · note
Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI) is a representative body for Indian seafarers. · 8 Aug · GS2 · note
Bescom: Bangalore Electricity Supply Company Limited, the primary electricity distribution company in Bengaluru. · 8 Aug · GS3 · note
NFSU: National Forensic Sciences University is a premier body for forensic science studies in India · 8 Aug · GS2 · note
MEA: Ministry of External Affairs is the primary body for India's foreign policy. · 8 Aug · GS2 · note
Supreme Court of India: The highest judicial forum in India, exercising judicial review. · 8 Aug · GS2 · note
Food and Drug Administration (FDA): State-level body responsible for regulating food and drug safety. · 8 Aug · GS2 · note
Payments Council of India: A body overseeing the regulatory framework of payment systems. · 8 Aug · GS3 · note
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA): Responsible for India's foreign policy and bilateral relations · 8 Aug · GS2 · note
SEIAA: State-level bodies responsible for assessing environmental impacts of projects. · 8 Aug · GS3 · note
State Pollution Control Boards: Responsible for monitoring water discharge and pollution at data centers. · 8 Aug · GS3 · note
Survey of India: The national survey agency of India responsible for mapping and geographical data. · 7 Aug · GS2 · note
Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is the regulatory body responsible for monitoring food and drug safety in Maharashtra. · 7 Aug · GS2 · note
UGC: The primary body responsible for maintaining standards of higher education in India. · 7 Aug · GS2 · note
The World Bank is the primary assisting international body for this initiative. · 7 Aug · GS3 · note
The Chief Commissioner will serve as the central coordinating authority for the five commissionerates. · 7 Aug · GS1 · note
United Way Hyderabad partnered with the Handlooms and Textiles Department for a Design Resource Centre. · 7 Aug · GS3 · note
DGMA: Directorate General of Maritime Administration is the nodal body for maritime safety in India. · 7 Aug · GS2 · note
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA): The nodal ministry responsible for administering the FCRA. · 7 Aug · GS2 · note
I4C (Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre) is the nodal agency for coordinating cybercrime response. · 7 Aug · GS3 · note
UN Secretary-General: Head of the United Nations. · 7 Aug · GS2 · note
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights: Leads the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR). · 7 Aug · GS2 · note
RBI: The central bank of India responsible for regulating the banking sector and monetary policy. · 7 Aug · GS3 · note
NHLML (National Highways Logistics Management Limited) is the body responsible for developing WSAs. · 7 Aug · GS3 · note
NHLML is a wholly-owned company of the National Highways Authority of India (NHAI). · 7 Aug · GS3 · note
Digital Open Universities: New educational model approved by the Punjab Cabinet to expand access. · 7 Aug · GS2 · note
RBI: The central bank of India responsible for regulating the monetary system and NBFCs. · 7 Aug · GS3 · note
MSME: Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises are key drivers of industrial growth and employment in India. · 7 Aug · GS3 · note
AI Security Institute (AISI) is a UK-based body involved in AI safety testing. · 7 Aug · GS3 · note
CBSA: Canada Border Services Agency is the body responsible for immigration and border integrity. · 7 Aug · GS2 · note
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India passed the bill via voice vote. · 6 Aug · GS3 · note
NORINCO: A major Chinese state-owned defense conglomerate. · 6 Aug · GS2 · note
NTCA (National Tiger Conservation Authority) is the statutory body for tiger conservation in India. · 6 Aug · GS3 · note
HAL: Apublic sector undertaking under the Ministry of Defence. · 6 Aug · GS3 · note
IIT Goa, NIT Goa, and BITS Pilani are key academic partners for Goa's AI Centre of Excellence. · 6 Aug · GS3 · note
PwC (PricewaterhouseCoopers) is a global professional services network acting as a Transaction Advisor. · 6 Aug · GS2 · note
Airports Authority of India (AAI): A statutory body under the Ministry of Civil Aviation. · 6 Aug · GS3 · note
State Election Commission: Responsible for preparing and revising electoral rolls in the state. · 6 Aug · GS2 · note
SDRF: State Disaster Response Force is a specialized unit for disaster management in Uttarakhand. · 6 Aug · GS3 · note
NDRF: National Disaster Response Force operates under theMinistry of Home Affairs. · 6 Aug · GS3 · note
Registration Department: The state body responsible for recording property ownership and legal documents. · 6 Aug · GS2 · note
Information Commission: The body responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Right to Information Act. · 5 Aug · GS2 · note
Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) is the body responsible for approving high-level civil service appointments and extensions. · 5 Aug · GS2 · note
The Bill was moved by the Ministry of Finance in the Lok Sabha. · 5 Aug · GS2 · note
The Parliamentary Committee of Communications and Information Technology is a body overseeing digital communication policies. · 5 Aug · GS2 · note
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA): The primary body responsible for India's foreign policy and maritime security coordination. · 5 Aug · GS2 · note
RBI: The central bank of India responsible for regulating the payment ecosystem. · 5 Aug · GS3 · note
Supreme Court of India: The highest judicial body in the country. · 5 Aug · GS2 · note
Bombay High Court: A High Court in the state of Maharashtra. · 5 Aug · GS3 · note
IMD: India's primary agency for meteorological observations and forecasting. · 5 Aug · GS3 · note
RBI: The central bank of India responsible for monetary policy and maintaining price stability. · 5 Aug · GS3 · note
Bezos Earth Fund: A private environmental fund established by Jeff Bezos. · 5 Aug · GS2 · note
Kudumbashree: A community-based poverty eradication project and women's empowerment mission in Kerala. · 5 Aug · GS3 · note
National Medical Commission (NMC) is the regulatory body for medical education in India · 5 Aug · GS2 · note
Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) division is a wing of the Union Ministry of Education · 5 Aug · GS3 · note
NTA: National Testing Agency is the body responsible for conducting the NEET exam. · 5 Aug · GS3 · note
NABARD: National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development, a wholly-owned subsidiary of RBI · 5 Aug · GS3 · note
National Green Tribunal (NGT) is a specialized body for environmental dispute resolution. · 5 Aug · GS2 · note
The Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) is the primary authority responsible for the preparation and maintenance of electoral rolls. · 5 Aug · GS2 · note
Kerala University of Fisheries and Ocean Studies (Kufos): The primary institution involved in the taxonomic identification. · 5 Aug · GS3 · note
Gavi: The Vaccine Alliance, a public-private partnership providing funding and technical support for immunization. · 5 Aug · GS2 · note
The vetting process is conducted via a classified benchmarking system under the US executive order. · 5 Aug · GS3 · note
LIC (Life Insurance Corporation of India) is a government-owned insurance giant · 5 Aug · GS3 · note
IMD: India Meteorological Department is the primary agency for monitoring and forecasting weather. · 4 Aug · GS3 · note
SDRF: State Disaster Response Force is the state-level counterpart to the NDRF. · 4 Aug · GS3 · note
I4C: Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre, a nodal agency for cybercrime management. · 4 Aug · GS3 · note
Kerala Engineering Research Institute (KERI) is the body that conducted the study. · 4 Aug · GS3 · note
SDRF (State Disaster Response Fund) and NDRF (National Disaster Response Fund) provide coverage for heatwaves. · 4 Aug · GS2 · note
Gavi: The Vaccine Alliance, a public-private partnership to increase access to immunization. · 4 Aug · GS2 · note
The airport was developed under the Public-Private Partnership (PPP) model on a Design, Build, Finance, Operate and Transfer (DBFOT) basis. · 4 Aug · GS2 · note
Special Intensive Revision (SIR) is a process conducted by the Election Commission to update and clean electoral rolls. · 4 Aug · GS2 · note
IARC: International Agency for Research on Cancer, a specialized agency of the WHO. · 4 Aug · GS3 · note
National Board of Wildlife (NBWL) is the body responsible for wildlife conservation and management. · 4 Aug · GS3 · note
Registrar General of India: Head of the Office of the Registrar General and Census Commissioner · 4 Aug · GS1 · note
FSSAI: The regulatory body responsible for setting food safety standards in India. · 4 Aug · GS2 · note
National Institute of Nutrition (NIN): Body providing dietary guidelines for health and nutrition. · 4 Aug · GS2 · note
Amnesty International is a global non-governmental organization focused on human rights. · 4 Aug · GS2 · note
Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) is an international non-profit focused on press freedom. · 4 Aug · GS2 · note
NDA Parliamentary Party: A political grouping within the Lok Sabha representing the ruling alliance. · 4 Aug · GS2 · note
Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB): A statutory body responsible for managing the administration of various temples in the Travancore region. · 4 Aug · GS1 · note
Bloomberg: A global financial data and news company whose index inclusion affects capital flows. · 4 Aug · GS3 · note
Central Water Commission (CWC): Responsible for the appraisal of water resources projects and irrigation schemes. · 4 Aug · GS3 · note
Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal (CWDT):The adjudicatory body for water sharing disputes in the Cauvery River basin. · 4 Aug · GS3 · note
National Blood Policy: Guidelines for blood collection, storage, and distribution in India. · 4 Aug · GS2 · note
DIPAM: Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade · 4 Aug · GS3 · note
SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) mandates minimum public shareholding for listed companies. · 3 Aug · GS3 · note
Medical Counselling Committee (MCC): Body responsible for coordinating medical and dental seat allotment in India. · 3 Aug · GS2 · note
Karnataka Examinations Authority (KEA): State body responsible for conducting entrance exams and counselling in Karnataka. · 3 Aug · GS2 · note
State Environment Impact Assessment Authority: Body responsible for environmental clearance of projects. · 3 Aug · GS3 · note
State Expert Appraisal Committee: Technical body providing expert advice on environmental impacts. · 3 Aug · GS3 · note
IMD: India Meteorological Department issues weather alerts like Orange, Yellow, and Red. · 3 Aug · GS1 · note
ICRISAT: An international research organization focused on improving agriculture in dry-land regions. · 3 Aug · GS3 · note
Windfall tax is a levy on 'excess' profits from commodities like oil and coal. · 3 Aug · GS3 · note
MCD: Municipal Corporation of Delhi, responsible for civic bodies and municipal services. · 3 Aug · GS2 · note
NDMC: New Delhi Municipal Council, the local body for the New Delhi area. · 3 Aug · GS2 · note
Punjab and Haryana High Court: State High Court for Punjab and Haryana · 3 Aug · GS3 · note
Pay Commissions are established by the Government of India to review the emoluments and allowances of central government employees. · 3 Aug · GS3 · note
DAH (Development Assistance for Health) peaked during the COVID-19 pandemic. · 3 Aug · GS2 · note
Departmental restructuring is a tool used by the executive to improve administrative efficiency. · 3 Aug · GS2 · note
CEPA: A proposed trade agreement to eliminate/reduce tariffs and liberalize trade in goods and services. · 3 Aug · GS2 · note
ASDMA: Assam State Disaster Management Authority. · 3 Aug · GS2 · note
University of New South Wales (UNSW) is the Australian partner for the solar manufacturing initiative. · 2 Aug · GS2 · note
NDRF (National Disaster Response Force) norms are being used as the benchmark for declaring drought status. · 2 Aug · GS3 · note
UNESCO World Heritage Committee is the body responsible for designating World Heritage Sites. · 2 Aug · GS1 · note
NDRF: A specialized force for disaster response under the Ministry of Home Affairs. · 2 Aug · GS3 · note
The system was first piloted at Rabindranath Tagore Medical College, Udaipur. · 2 Aug · GS2 · note
SDRF: State Disaster Response Fund is a fund shared by the Centre and States for immediate relief. · 2 Aug · GS3 · note
Inter-Ministerial Central Teams are deputed by theUnion Government to assess disaster damage and needs. · 2 Aug · GS3 · note
Karnataka High Court: The highest judicial authority in the state of Karnataka. · 2 Aug · GS2 · note
MCC: Medical Counselling Committee is the body responsible for coordinating AIQ admissions. · 2 Aug · GS2 · note
NHAI: National Highways Authority of India is the primary body responsible for the development and maintenance of National Highways. · 2 Aug · GS3 · note
India Autism Centre (IAC) is a body based in Kolkata. · 1 Aug · GS2 · note
CAPF: Central Armed Police Forces include BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, and SSB. · 1 Aug · GS3 · note
The National Security Advisor is acadre of the Prime Minister's Office (PMO). · 1 Aug · GS3 · note
Goldman Sachs introduced the BRICS acronym in 2001. · 1 Aug · GS3 · note
ARAI (Automotive Research Association of India) is the body that conducted the study. · 1 Aug · GS3 · note
RBI: The central bank of India responsible for monetary policy and currency stability. · 1 Aug · GS3 · note
Lok Sabha: The lower house of the Parliament of India where the bill is set to be introduced. · 1 Aug · GS2 · note
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA): Responsible for managing bilateral agreements and corridor protocols. · 1 Aug · GS2 · note
Kerala High Court: The highest judicial body in the state of Kerala. · 1 Aug · GS3 · note
Ministry of External Affairs (MEA): Responsible for India's foreign policy and diplomatic relations. · 1 Aug · GS2 · note
WMO: World Meteorological Organization is the UN agency responsible for international cooperation on weather, climate, and water. · 1 Aug · GS2 · note
IMD: India Meteorological Department provides weather forecasts and warnings. · 1 Aug · GS3 · note
The US House of Representatives is the next body to consider the legislation. · 1 Aug · GS2 · note

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