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Miscellaneous (SSC, Railway, Police & All State exam)Chapter Unit

Major Institutions of India

Institution NameLocationEstablishedKey Features/Functions
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO)Bengaluru, Karnataka1969Responsible for India's space research and satellite programs.
Reserve Bank of India (RBI)Mumbai, Maharashtra1935Central bank of India; regulates monetary policies and banking system.
Election Commission of India (ECI)New Delhi1950Conducts free and fair elections in India.
Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG)New Delhi1858Audits government accounts and ensures financial accountability.
Supreme Court of IndiaNew Delhi1950Apex judicial authority in India.
Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)New Delhi1926Conducts exams for All India Services, Central Services, etc.
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)New Delhi1993Protects and promotes human rights in India.
Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)New Delhi1941 (as Special Police Establishment)Investigates corruption, economic offenses, and high-profile cases.
Indian Institute of Science (IISc)Bengaluru, Karnataka1909Premier institute for advanced scientific and technological research.
Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs)Multiple Locations1951 (first: IIT Kharagpur)Centers of excellence in engineering and technology education.
All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)New Delhi1956Premier medical and research institute in India.
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)New Delhi1958Develops defense technologies and systems for the Indian Armed Forces.
Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI)New Delhi1949Regulates the profession of chartered accountancy in India.
National Institute of Technology (NITs)Multiple Locations1960 (first: NIT Warangal)Leading institutions for engineering and technology education.
National Green Tribunal (NGT)New Delhi2010Adjudicates environmental protection and conservation cases.
Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)New Delhi1964Prevents corruption in government organizations.
Planning Commission (replaced by NITI Aayog)New Delhi1950 (NITI Aayog: 2015)Think tank of the Government of India for policy formulation.
Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR)New Delhi1929Coordinates agricultural education and research in India.
National Statistical Office (NSO)New Delhi1950Responsible for statistical data collection and analysis.
Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS)Hyderabad1999Provides ocean information and tsunami warning systems.
Institution NameLocationEstablishedKey Features/Functions
National Development Council (NDC)New Delhi1952Provides policy recommendations on development and planning.
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR)New Delhi1911Promotes biomedical research in India.
Press Trust of India (PTI)New Delhi1947Largest news agency in India.
Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC)Pune, Maharashtra1988Pioneers advanced computing and IT research in India.
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)Mumbai, Maharashtra1988 (statutory in 1992)Regulates the securities market and protects investor interests.
Indian Railways Institute of Transport Management (IRITM)Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh1966Trains personnel in railway operations and management.
National Dairy Development Board (NDDB)Anand, Gujarat1965Leads India's dairy development, known for Operation Flood.
Food Corporation of India (FCI)New Delhi1965Ensures food security through procurement and distribution of grains.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC)Dehradun, Uttarakhand1956Largest oil and gas exploration and production company in India.
National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT)New Delhi1986Premier institute for fashion design and technology.
Indian Meteorological Department (IMD)New Delhi1875Provides weather forecasts and monitors atmospheric conditions.
Indian Institute of Management (IIMs)Multiple Locations1961 (first: IIM Calcutta)Premier management institutes in India.
Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI)Hyderabad1999Regulates the insurance industry in India.
National Law Universities (NLUs)Multiple Locations1986 (first: NLSIU Bengaluru)Premier institutions for legal education in India.
Atomic Energy Commission of IndiaMumbai, Maharashtra1948Governs atomic energy development and research in India.
National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS)Noida, Uttar Pradesh1989Provides open and distance education at school level.
Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR)New Delhi1972Promotes and funds historical research in India.
Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited (BECIL)Noida, Uttar Pradesh1995Provides project consultancy in broadcasting and communication.
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA)New Delhi1987Finances renewable energy and energy efficiency projects.
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR)New Delhi1942Largest R&D organization in India, focuses on scientific advancements.
Institution NameLocationEstablishedKey Features/Functions
National Informatics Centre (NIC)New Delhi1976Provides e-governance solutions and IT support for government initiatives.
Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR)Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu1971Engages in advanced research in nuclear science.
National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR)Hyderabad1964Promotes rural development through training and research.
Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI)Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh1951Focuses on drug discovery and pharmaceutical research.
Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC)Mumbai, Maharashtra1954Engages in nuclear research and reactor development.
Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT)New Delhi, Kolkata1963Offers education and research in international trade and business.
National Judicial Academy (NJA)Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh1993Trains judicial officers and judges.
National Institute of Oceanography (NIO)Goa1966Conducts research on marine and coastal ecosystems.
National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT)New Delhi1961Develops school curricula, textbooks, and educational resources.
National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC)New Delhi2008Promotes skill development and vocational training programs.
Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI)New Delhi1905Focuses on agricultural research and education.
National Film Development Corporation (NFDC)Mumbai, Maharashtra1975Promotes and finances film production in India.
Indian Statistical Institute (ISI)Kolkata, West Bengal1931Premier institute for statistical research and education.
Sports Authority of India (SAI)New Delhi1984Oversees sports promotion and athlete development.
National Academy of Direct Taxes (NADT)Nagpur, Maharashtra1971Trains Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officers.
Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA)New Delhi1965Conducts research on defense and strategic studies.
National Institute of Design (NID)Ahmedabad, Gujarat1961Premier institute for industrial and graphic design.
National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS)Bengaluru, Karnataka1974Focuses on mental health, neurosciences, and allied fields.
Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB)Hyderabad, Telangana1977Engages in advanced research in cell biology and genetics.
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI)New Delhi1988Responsible for managing the development and maintenance of national highways.

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