The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Act

Source: NIESubject: Government Act and Policies Context: The Ladakh administration created 17 new tehsils, raising the Union Territory's total to 32, and plans to extend the Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Act benefits to all seven newly designated districts through suitable legal provisions. LAHDC About The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC) Act: What …

Kerala Declare Free from Extreme Poverty

Context: On Kerala Piravi Day, Chief Minister declared Kerala free from extreme poverty, marking India’s first state-level success in achieving this milestone through a four-year Extreme Poverty Eradication Programme (EPEP). About Kerala Declare Free from Extreme Poverty: What is Extreme Poverty? According to the World Bank (2025 revision), individuals living on less than $3 per …

Evaluate the interface between Self-help Group (SHG) institutions and Panchayati Raj bodies in rural service delivery. Identify the administrative burdens placed on SHG animators. How can India professionalise their role without compromising community trust?

Topic: The role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders. Q4. Evaluate the interface between Self-help Group (SHG) institutions and Panchayati Raj bodies in rural service delivery. Identify the administrative burdens placed on SHG animators. How can India professionalise their role without compromising community trust? (15 M) Difficulty Level: …