1971 India-Pakistan War

The 1971 India-Pakistan War, also known as the Bangladesh Liberation War, was a military confrontation between India and Pakistan that occurred from 3 December to 16 December 1971. The war resulted in the independence of East Pakistan as the People’s ..

15th Finance Commission

The 15th Finance Commission, constituted by the President of India in November 2017, is a constitutional body established under Article 280 of the Indian Constitution. Its primary task is to recommend the distribution of tax revenues between the Union and ..

Ministry of Information and Broadcasting

The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) is a ministry of the Government of India responsible for the formulation and administration of rules, regulations, and laws related to information, broadcasting, the press, and films in India. The ministry is also ..

United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations (UN) and serves as the main deliberative, policymaking, and representative body of the organization. It is the only UN organ in which all ..

Department of Science and Technology

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) is a department within the Ministry of Science and Technology of the Government of India. It was established in May 1971 with the objective of promoting research and development (R&D) in various fields ..

National Mission for Clean Ganga

The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) is a flagship programme launched by the Government of India in June 2014 with the twin objectives of effective abatement of pollution and conservation and rejuvenation of the River Ganga. The mission is ..

Types of Universities and Colleges in India

India has a rich history of higher education, with the establishment of the first university, Nalanda, dating back to the 5th century CE. Today, India has one of the largest higher education systems in the world, with over 1,000 universities ..

Khadi and Village Industries Commission

The Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is a statutory body formed by the Government of India, under the Act of Parliament, ‘Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act of 1956’. It is an apex organisation under the Ministry of Micro, ..

Appointments Committee of the Cabinet

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) is a high-level committee of the Government of India responsible for making appointments to key positions in the central government, including senior civil service posts, departmental heads, and senior positions in public sector ..

United Nations General Assembly Observers

The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) is one of the six principal organs of the United Nations (UN) and serves as the main deliberative, policymaking, and representative body of the organisation. In addition to the 193 member states, the UNGA ..