Topic: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation.
2. Enumerate the major provisions of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), 2010. Do you think the recent Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment, 2020 is adversely affecting the work of NGOs? State your opinion. (250 words).
Difficulty level: Tough
Reference: The Hindu , Insights on India , Insights on India
Why the question:
The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on April 19 conducted searches at the Delhi office of Oxfam India, following the registration of a case against the organisation and its office-bearers, alleging violation of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA).
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the major provisions of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) and the impact of recent amendment on the functioning of NGOs.
Directive word:
Discuss – This is an all-encompassing directive – you must debate on paper by going through the details of the issues concerned by examining each one of them. You must give reasons for both for and against arguments.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by aims and objectives behind FCRA, 2010.
Body:
In the first part, write about the major features of FCRA, 2010.
Next, write about the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment, 2020 and what it changes it introduced. Mention its impact on the functioning of the NGOs. Cite arguments to show both positive and negative impact of the above.
Conclusion:
Conclude by balanced opinion forward.
