Indian Policy and Historical Initiatives

A test used to determine the extent to which individuals or objects share characteristics or have similar properties, especially in a legal context to establish a relationship or link.

The authority responsible for setting and enforcing standards for news broadcasting and digital media.

Financial instruments used to channel political donations.

Local cooperative organizations in agriculture that provide credit and other financial services to farmers.

A government initiative promoting urban parks in India.

A legal right that protects individuals from being compelled to provide evidence against themselves in a legal proceeding.

A map-based resource that documents landslide-prone areas in India.

A tropical cyclone that formed and affected certain regions.

A festival celebrating the 212th birth anniversary of Shri Shri Harichand Thakur, founder of the Matua religious sect.

A sect of Vaishnavite Scheduled castes in Bengal.

Founder of the Matua religious sect, born in 1812.

A Sikkim festival held at Tashiding Monastery, predicting future events based on the water level in a sacred pot.

Sikkim monastery where the Bumchu festival takes place.

Calendar system used to determine dates of festivals like Bumchu.

Bumchu festival's water level in a pot signifies future events in Sikkim (e.g., drought, disease).

Historical figure associated with the origin of the Bumchu festival.

The body responsible for conducting elections in India. It ensures free and fair elections and maintains the electoral roll.

The head of the Election Commission of India. The CEC is appointed by the President on the advice of the Prime Minister.

The President appoints the CEC on the advice of the Prime Minister.

The CEC holds office for six years or until they reach the age of 65, whichever comes first.

A commission set up to review Centre-State relations in India.

The right of consumers to repair or modify their electronic devices without relying solely on the manufacturer's services.

A US law requiring vehicle manufacturers to provide information and tools to allow consumers to repair their own vehicles.

Members of the Election Commission of India who assist the CEC in conducting elections.

A significant Scheduled Caste community in West Bengal, making up the second-largest population of this group in the state.

An online platform launched by the Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) to map and preserve the Vedic heritage of India.

An organization founded in 1905 by Shyamji Krishna Varma in London to advocate for Indian independence.

A London-based institution founded by Shyamji Krishna Varma to provide a platform for Indian students to oppose British rule.

A prominent Indian nationalist and revolutionary who played a crucial role in the Indian freedom struggle.

An ancient practice of reciting Vedic scriptures, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage of India.

An autonomous institution under the Ministry of Culture in India dedicated to promoting and preserving Indian art and culture.

A socio-religious movement founded by Dayanand Saraswati, advocating for social reform and the revival of Vedic Hinduism.

An operation by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) to extradite fugitives hiding abroad who are involved in criminal activities.

The Financial Intelligence Unit of India, an independent body focused on combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and other financial crimes.

An international organization that facilitates cooperation between law enforcement agencies worldwide, helping to track down criminals across borders.

The process of disguising illegal funds as legitimate income to conceal their origin and allow them to be used for criminal activities.

Providing funds to support terrorist organizations and their operations.

A financial institution that specialized in the tech start-up industry, which collapsed in 2023, marking a major event in the banking sector.

A situation where many depositors withdraw their money from a bank at the same time, fearing its stability, which can ultimately lead to the bank's collapse.

A council in India that oversees the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU-IND) and plays a role in coordinating economic intelligence efforts.

A 10-year plan (2022-2031) aimed at helping the 46 Least Developed Countries (LDCs) achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

A set of 17 goals adopted by the United Nations in 2015 to achieve a better and more sustainable future for all by 2030.

Countries that face significant structural challenges and are categorized as having low levels of income, human assets, and economic vulnerability.

An agreement brokered by the UN and Turkey in 2022 to allow Ukrainian grain exports blocked by Russia-Ukraine war to reach global markets.

An organization established to oversee the implementation of the Black Sea Grain Initiative, with Russia, Ukraine, UN, and Turkey as members.

The protection of computer systems and networks from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction.

Essential systems and assets that are vital for the functioning of a society, like power grids, water systems, and communication networks.

Aid provided to people in need following disasters or conflicts, including food, shelter, and medical care.