Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme
Ministry/Department : Ministry of Water Resources Scheme: Under this scheme, Centre gives loan assistance to the States to help them […]
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Alliance of Small Island States
It is an intergovernmental organisation of low lying coastal and small island nations. Established in 1990 Purpose of the alliance
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Centre for Science and Environment
Non-Profit organisation Based in New Delhi Established in 1980 CSE works as a think tank on environment-development issues in India
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Global Environment Facility
Global Environment Facility It is an independently operating financial organization It was setup as a fund under World Bank in
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Green Climate Fund
It is a fund within the framework of UNFCCC UN backed fund. It is founded to assist developing countries in
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Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: This is an intergovernmental body under the UN It is a scientific body Formed in
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Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services
It is an independent intergovernmental body It was established in Panama City in 2012 It was established to strengthen the
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International Tropical Timber Organisation
It is an intergovernmental organisation that promotes conservation of tropical forest resources and their sustainable management, use and trade Founded in 1985
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International Whaling Commission – UPSC Prelims
International Whaling Commission: It is an international body set up by the terms of the International Convention for the Regulation
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International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
Its full legal name is International Union for Conservation of Nature and Natural Resources. It is an international organisation working in the