Zoological Survey of India (ZSI)
It is India’s apex organization on animal taxonomy. Its objective is to promote survey, exploration, research and documentation on various […]
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National Institutions
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Indian Meteorological Department (IMD)
Indian Meteorological Department (IMD): It is national meteorological service of the country and chief government agency dealing in everything related
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Press Council of India
The Press Council of India is a statutory body in India that governs the conduct of the print media. Presently, the Council
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National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR)
NCPCR is a statutory body set up in 2007 under Commissions for Protection of Child Rights Act, 2005. Its objective
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Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)
RRBs were set up as government-sponsored, regional based rural lending institutions under Regional Rural Banks Act, 1976. These are financial
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Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)
KVIC is a statutory body formed under the Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act, 1956. It is an apex organization
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National Consumer Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC)
NCDRC is quasi-judicial commission set up under Consumer Protection Act of 1986. It addresses grievances of aggrieved consumer for goods
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Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)
Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC): GEAC is apex body under Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change for regulating manufacturing,
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Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA)
Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA): The Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) is a pension regulatory authority