National Tiger Conservation Authority National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) is a statutory body under the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change. It was established in 2005 following the recommendations of the Tiger Task Force. It was constituted under enabling provisions of the Wildlife (Protection) Act, 1972, as amended in 2006, for strengthening tiger conservation,

Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) The Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative (IPOI) was first suggested by Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the 14th East Asian Summit. It is also part of the SAGAR mission to expand and facilitate regional cooperation of India’s maritime neighbours. What is the aim of the Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative? The Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative’s objective

Central Information Commission (CIC)  The Supreme Court has directed the Union of India and all States to file status reports on the latest developments regarding vacancies and pendency in the Central Information Commission (CIC) and State Information Commissions (SICs). Key Points AboutCentral Information Commission (CIC): Establishment: TheCIC was established by the Central Government in 2005, under the provisions of the Right to Information Act (2005). It is not a constitutional body. Members: It consists of a Chief Information Commissioner and not more than ten Information Commissioners. Appointment:They are appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee consisting of the Prime Minister as Chairperson, the Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and a Union Cabinet Minister nominated by the Prime  Jurisdiction:The jurisdiction of the Commission extends over all Central Public Authorities. Tenure:The Chief Information Commissioner and an Information Commissioner shall hold office for such term as prescribed by the Central Government or until they attain