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International Film Festival of India (IFFI)

4/7/2021

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Established                : 1952
Organised                  : Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting and the Government of Goa
Hosting Country       : India
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Started way back in 1952, the first ever IFFI was organized by Government of India, with the patronage of the first Prime Minister of India – Pt. Jawaharlal Nehru. The International Film Festival of India (IFFI) aims at providing a common platform to the cinemas across the world to project the excellence of the art of film making. This India’s most prestigious festival is also the first International Film Festival held anywhere in Asia.
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Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE)

4/7/2021

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BEE is a statutory body under Ministry of Power which is mandated to implement policy and programmes in energy efficiency and conservation. The objective of such initiatives is to reduce energy intensity in our country by optimizing energy demand and reduce emissions of greenhouse gases (GHG) which are responsible for global warming and climate change. ​
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Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)

4/7/2021

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The Securities and Exchange Board of India is the regulatory body for securities and commodity market in India under the jurisdiction of Ministry of Finance, Government of India. It was established on 12 April 1988 and given Statutory Powers on 30 January 1992 through the SEBI Act, 1992.
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Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS)

4/7/2021

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Established                                 : 1947
Govt Body type                           : Statutory Body

The BIS is the successor of the Indian Standards Institution (ISI), which was created in 1947 to ensure quality control and competitive efficiency in the rapid industrialization expected in the early decades of India’s independence. ​The Bureau of Indian Standards is the national Standards Body of India working under the aegis of Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution, Government of India. It is established by the Bureau of Indian Standards Act, 1986 which came into effect on 23 December 1986.
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Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC)

4/7/2021

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Established                         : 1957
Under Aegis of                    : Union Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises

The Khadi and Village Industries Commission is a statutory body formed in April 1957 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, Small and Medium Enterprises, with regard to khadi and village industries within India, which seeks to - "plan, promote, facilitate, organise and assist in the establishment and development of khadi and village industries in the rural areas in coordination with other agencies engaged in rural development.
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Indian Ocean Naval Symposium

1/7/2021

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The Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) is a series of biennial meetings between the littoral states of the Indian Ocean region. It provides a forum to increase maritime security cooperation, discuss regional maritime issues, and promote friendly relationships among the member states. The symposium was first held in 2008 with India as host.
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National Physical Laboratory (CSIR–NPL)

1/7/2021

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The National Physical Laboratory was one of the earliest national laboratories set up under the Council of Scientific & Industrial Research. Jawaharlal Nehru laid the foundation stone of NPL on 4 January 1947.The CSIR- National Physical Laboratory  is the measurement standards laboratory of India. It maintains standards of SI units in India and calibrates the national standards of weights and measures.
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Central Drugs Standard Control Organization

1/7/2021

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The Central Drugs Standard Control Organization (CDSCO) plays an important role in safeguarding and enhancing public health by ensuring the quality, safety, and efficacy of drugs, cosmetics, and medical devices. It is the Central Drug Authority for fulfilling functions allocated by the Central Government under the Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940.
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Geographical indication (GI) Tag

30/6/2021

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Geographical indication (GI) Tag is a name or sign used on products which corresponds to a specific geographical location or origin (e.g., a town, region, or country). The use of a geographical indication, as an indication of the product's source, acts as a certification that the product possesses certain qualities, is made according to traditional methods, or enjoys a good reputation due to its geographical origin.
​At the International level: Geographical indication (GI) covered Under
  • Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property, geographical indications are covered as an element of IPRs.
  • Geographical indication (GI) are also covered under the World Trade Organization (WTO) Trade Related Aspects of Intellectual Property Rights (TRIPS) Agreement,1995 which was part of the Agreements concluding the Uruguay Round of GATT negotiations.
India, as a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), enacted the Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration & Protection)Act, 1999 has come into force with effect from 15th September 2003.​This Act seeks to provide for the registration and better protection of geographical indications relating to goods in India. The Act would be administered by the Controller General of Patents, Designs and Trade Marks- who is the Registrar of Geographical Indications. The Geographical Indications Registry would be located at Chennai.
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List of UNESCO World Heritage Sites

22/3/2021

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All the sites under the Ministry are conserved as per ASI’s Conservation Policy and are in good shape.
  1. Agra Fort (1983) Uttar Pradesh
  2. Ajanta Caves (1983) Maharashtra
  3. Ellora Caves (1983) Maharashtra
  4. Taj Mahal (1983) Uttar Pradesh
  5. Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram (1984) Tamil Nadu
  6. Sun Temple, Konark (1984) Odisha
  7. Churches and Convents of Goa (1986) Goa
  8. FatehpurSikri (1986) Uttar Pradesh
  9. Group of Monuments at Hampi (1986) Karnataka
  10. Khajuraho, Group of Temples (1986) Madhya Pradesh
  11. Elephanta Caves ( 1987) Maharashtra
  12. Great Living Chola Temples at Thanjavur, Gangaikondacholapuram and Darasuram (1987 & 2004) Tamil Nadu
  13. Group of Monuments at Pattadakal (1987) Karnataka
  14. Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi (1989) Madhya Pradesh
  15. Humayun’s Tomb, Delhi (1993) Delhi
  16. QutbMinar and its Monuments, Delhi (1993) Delhi
  17. Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka (2003) Madhya Pradesh
  18. Champaner-Pavagarh Archaeological Park (2004) Gujarat
  19. Red Fort Complex, Delhi (2007) Delhi
  20. Hill Forts of Rajasthan(Kumbhalgarh, Jaisalmer and Ranthambhore, Amber and Gagron Forts) (2013) 
  21. Rani-ki-Vav (The Queen’s Stepwell) at Patan (2014) Gujarat
  22. Archaeological Site of NalandaMahavihara(Nalanda University) at Nalanda (2016) Bihar​
  23. Mountain Railways of India Darjeeling,(1999), Nilgiri (2005), Kalka-Shimla (2008) West Bengal, Tamil Nadu, Himachal Pradesh
  24. ChhatrapatiShivaji Terminus (formerly Victoria Terminus) (2004) Maharashtra
  25. Mahabodhi Temple Complex at Bodh Gaya, (2002) Bihar
  26. The JantarMantar, Jaipur (2010) Rajasthan
  27. The Architectural Work of Le Corbusier, an Outstanding Contribution to the Modern Movement (2016) Chandigarh
  28. Historic City of Ahmedabad (2017) Gujarat
  29. Victorian and Art Deco Ensemble of Mumbai (2018) Govt of Maharashtra
  30. Jaipur City, Rajasthan (2019) Govt of Rajasthan
  31. Kaziranga National Park (1985) Assam
  32. Keoladeo National Park (1985) Rajasthan
  33. Manas Wildlife Sanctuary (1985) Assam
  34. Sunderbans National Park (1987) West Bengal
  35. Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks (1988, 2005) Uttarakhand
  36. Western Ghats (2012) Karnataka, Kerala, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu
  37. Great Himalayan National Park (2014) Himachal Pradesh
  38. Khangchendzonga National Park (2016) Sikkim
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