National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR)
The National Bureau of Fish Genetic Resources (NBFGR) in India, a unit of the Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR), recently discovered two new eel…
National Organisations / Government Agencies
Central Building Research Institute (CBRI)
The Central Building Research Institute (CBRI), in January 2024, identified 14 high-risk zones in Joshimath, India, due to severe land subsidence. This situation has rendered…
Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC)
The Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC) in India, functioning under the Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, is currently in the spotlight due to…
Indian Navy Marine Commandos (MARCOS)
The Indian Navy Marine Commandos, also known as MARCOS or the Marine Commando Force, are the special forces of the Indian Navy, established in February…
Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI)
The Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) is a statutory body established by the Government of India in 1986, responsible for the development and regulation…
Supreme Court Legal Services Committee
The Supreme Court Legal Services Committee (SCLSC) in India, established in 1987, primarily focuses on providing free legal aid to marginalized and weaker sections of…
NewSpace India Limited (NSIL)
NewSpace India Limited (NSIL), established on March 6, 2019, under India’s Department of Space, serves as the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organisation…
Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS)
The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) is an autonomous body under India’s Ministry of AYUSH, established to promote research in Ayurveda and…
National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM)
The National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM), established in 2020, is a statutory and regulatory body in India responsible for framing policies and…
