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Recipients of the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal

The Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) is a military decoration awarded by the Government of India to recognize “distinguished service of an exceptional order” to all ranks of the Indian Armed Forces. It is the second-highest peacetime military award in ..

Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR)

The Council of Scientific & Industrial Research (CSIR) is a premier research and development organization in India, established in 1942 as an autonomous body under the Ministry of Science and Technology. CSIR is known for its cutting-edge research and innovative ..

Board of Control for Cricket in India

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is the national governing body for cricket in India. It was founded in December 1928 as a society registered under the Tamil Nadu Societies Registration Act. The BCCI is responsible for ..

Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare

The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) is a ministry of the Government of India responsible for formulating, implementing, and monitoring policies related to public health, medical education, and family welfare in India. The ministry aims to improve ..

Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) is a ministry of the Government of India responsible for formulating and administering policies, coordinating the activities of various central government agencies, state governments, and other nodal authorities to ensure the development ..

Financial Action Task Force on Money Laundering

The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) is an intergovernmental organization founded in 1989 on the initiative of the G7 countries to develop policies and standards for combating money laundering, terrorist financing, and other related threats to the integrity of the ..