Page-26 of General Studies
University Grants Commission of India (UGC)
The University Grants Commission (UGC) is a statutory body established by the Government of India in 1956 under the Ministry of Education (formerly the Ministry of Human Resource Development). The UGC is responsible for the coordination, determination, and maintenance of ..
IUCN Red list of Threatened Species
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List of Threatened Species, also known as the IUCN Red List, is the world’s most comprehensive inventory of the global conservation status of plant and animal species. It is a critical ..
Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology
The Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM) is a premier research institute in India, dedicated to the study of atmospheric and climate sciences. Established in 1962, it operates under the Ministry of Earth Sciences, Government of India, and is headquartered ..
Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports is a branch of the Government of India that is responsible for the development and promotion of youth affairs and sports in the country. The ministry was established in May 2000 as a ..
All India Institute of Medical Sciences
The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) is a group of autonomous public medical universities and research institutes across India. AIIMS New Delhi, the primary institute, was established in 1956 as an institution of national importance by an Act ..
Ministry of Environment Forests and Climate Change
The Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) is a ministry of the Government of India responsible for planning, promoting, coordinating, and overseeing the implementation of India’s environmental and forestry policies and programmes. The ministry is also the nodal ..
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment is a government ministry in India that is responsible for the welfare, social justice, and empowerment of disadvantaged and marginalized communities. The ministry was established in May 1998 with the objective of ensuring ..
Film and Television Institute of India
The Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) is a premier film institute located in Pune, Maharashtra. Established in 1960, it is one of the oldest and most respected film schools in India, known for its contribution to the Indian ..