Miscellaneous (SSC, Railway, Police & All State exam)Chapter Unit
Major Institutions of India
| Institution Name | Location | Established | Key Features/Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) | Bengaluru, Karnataka | 1969 | Responsible for India's space research and satellite programs. |
| Reserve Bank of India (RBI) | Mumbai, Maharashtra | 1935 | Central bank of India; regulates monetary policies and banking system. |
| Election Commission of India (ECI) | New Delhi | 1950 | Conducts free and fair elections in India. |
| Comptroller and Auditor General of India (CAG) | New Delhi | 1858 | Audits government accounts and ensures financial accountability. |
| Supreme Court of India | New Delhi | 1950 | Apex judicial authority in India. |
| Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) | New Delhi | 1926 | Conducts exams for All India Services, Central Services, etc. |
| National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) | New Delhi | 1993 | Protects and promotes human rights in India. |
| Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) | New Delhi | 1941 (as Special Police Establishment) | Investigates corruption, economic offenses, and high-profile cases. |
| Indian Institute of Science (IISc) | Bengaluru, Karnataka | 1909 | Premier institute for advanced scientific and technological research. |
| Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) | Multiple Locations | 1951 (first: IIT Kharagpur) | Centers of excellence in engineering and technology education. |
| All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) | New Delhi | 1956 | Premier medical and research institute in India. |
| Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) | New Delhi | 1958 | Develops defense technologies and systems for the Indian Armed Forces. |
| Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) | New Delhi | 1949 | Regulates the profession of chartered accountancy in India. |
| National Institute of Technology (NITs) | Multiple Locations | 1960 (first: NIT Warangal) | Leading institutions for engineering and technology education. |
| National Green Tribunal (NGT) | New Delhi | 2010 | Adjudicates environmental protection and conservation cases. |
| Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) | New Delhi | 1964 | Prevents corruption in government organizations. |
| Planning Commission (replaced by NITI Aayog) | New Delhi | 1950 (NITI Aayog: 2015) | Think tank of the Government of India for policy formulation. |
| Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) | New Delhi | 1929 | Coordinates agricultural education and research in India. |
| National Statistical Office (NSO) | New Delhi | 1950 | Responsible for statistical data collection and analysis. |
| Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS) | Hyderabad | 1999 | Provides ocean information and tsunami warning systems. |
| Institution Name | Location | Established | Key Features/Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Development Council (NDC) | New Delhi | 1952 | Provides policy recommendations on development and planning. |
| Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) | New Delhi | 1911 | Promotes biomedical research in India. |
| Press Trust of India (PTI) | New Delhi | 1947 | Largest news agency in India. |
| Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) | Pune, Maharashtra | 1988 | Pioneers advanced computing and IT research in India. |
| Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) | Mumbai, Maharashtra | 1988 (statutory in 1992) | Regulates the securities market and protects investor interests. |
| Indian Railways Institute of Transport Management (IRITM) | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | 1966 | Trains personnel in railway operations and management. |
| National Dairy Development Board (NDDB) | Anand, Gujarat | 1965 | Leads India's dairy development, known for Operation Flood. |
| Food Corporation of India (FCI) | New Delhi | 1965 | Ensures food security through procurement and distribution of grains. |
| Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) | Dehradun, Uttarakhand | 1956 | Largest oil and gas exploration and production company in India. |
| National Institute of Fashion Technology (NIFT) | New Delhi | 1986 | Premier institute for fashion design and technology. |
| Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) | New Delhi | 1875 | Provides weather forecasts and monitors atmospheric conditions. |
| Indian Institute of Management (IIMs) | Multiple Locations | 1961 (first: IIM Calcutta) | Premier management institutes in India. |
| Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) | Hyderabad | 1999 | Regulates the insurance industry in India. |
| National Law Universities (NLUs) | Multiple Locations | 1986 (first: NLSIU Bengaluru) | Premier institutions for legal education in India. |
| Atomic Energy Commission of India | Mumbai, Maharashtra | 1948 | Governs atomic energy development and research in India. |
| National Institute of Open Schooling (NIOS) | Noida, Uttar Pradesh | 1989 | Provides open and distance education at school level. |
| Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) | New Delhi | 1972 | Promotes and funds historical research in India. |
| Broadcast Engineering Consultants India Limited (BECIL) | Noida, Uttar Pradesh | 1995 | Provides project consultancy in broadcasting and communication. |
| Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency (IREDA) | New Delhi | 1987 | Finances renewable energy and energy efficiency projects. |
| Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) | New Delhi | 1942 | Largest R&D organization in India, focuses on scientific advancements. |
| Institution Name | Location | Established | Key Features/Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Informatics Centre (NIC) | New Delhi | 1976 | Provides e-governance solutions and IT support for government initiatives. |
| Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research (IGCAR) | Kalpakkam, Tamil Nadu | 1971 | Engages in advanced research in nuclear science. |
| National Institute of Rural Development and Panchayati Raj (NIRDPR) | Hyderabad | 1964 | Promotes rural development through training and research. |
| Central Drug Research Institute (CDRI) | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh | 1951 | Focuses on drug discovery and pharmaceutical research. |
| Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC) | Mumbai, Maharashtra | 1954 | Engages in nuclear research and reactor development. |
| Indian Institute of Foreign Trade (IIFT) | New Delhi, Kolkata | 1963 | Offers education and research in international trade and business. |
| National Judicial Academy (NJA) | Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh | 1993 | Trains judicial officers and judges. |
| National Institute of Oceanography (NIO) | Goa | 1966 | Conducts research on marine and coastal ecosystems. |
| National Council of Educational Research and Training (NCERT) | New Delhi | 1961 | Develops school curricula, textbooks, and educational resources. |
| National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) | New Delhi | 2008 | Promotes skill development and vocational training programs. |
| Indian Agricultural Research Institute (IARI) | New Delhi | 1905 | Focuses on agricultural research and education. |
| National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) | Mumbai, Maharashtra | 1975 | Promotes and finances film production in India. |
| Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) | Kolkata, West Bengal | 1931 | Premier institute for statistical research and education. |
| Sports Authority of India (SAI) | New Delhi | 1984 | Oversees sports promotion and athlete development. |
| National Academy of Direct Taxes (NADT) | Nagpur, Maharashtra | 1971 | Trains Indian Revenue Service (IRS) officers. |
| Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA) | New Delhi | 1965 | Conducts research on defense and strategic studies. |
| National Institute of Design (NID) | Ahmedabad, Gujarat | 1961 | Premier institute for industrial and graphic design. |
| National Institute of Mental Health and Neurosciences (NIMHANS) | Bengaluru, Karnataka | 1974 | Focuses on mental health, neurosciences, and allied fields. |
| Centre for Cellular and Molecular Biology (CCMB) | Hyderabad, Telangana | 1977 | Engages in advanced research in cell biology and genetics. |
| National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) | New Delhi | 1988 | Responsible for managing the development and maintenance of national highways. |