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“Civil society organisations strengthen democracy, but their functioning must remain consistent with national interests.” Discuss the rationale behind regulatory oversight of NGOs receiving foreign funds.

Topic: Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders Q3. “Civil society organisations strengthen democracy, but their functioning must remain consistent with national interests.” Discuss the rationale behind regulatory oversight of NGOs receiving foreign funds. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH …

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“Excessive regulatory delays weaken the service delivery role of NGOs”. How can institutional mechanisms balance scrutiny with continuity of operations?

Topic: Development processes and the development industry- the role of NGOs Q4. “Excessive regulatory delays weaken the service delivery role of NGOs”. How can institutional mechanisms balance scrutiny with continuity of operations? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question The recent MHA directive (Sept 2025) mandating NGOs to apply for FCRA renewal …

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Examine the evolution of India’s policy towards foreign aid since independence. Analyse how the shift from aid-receiving to aid-giving has impacted its international image. Also evaluate the implications of this transition on India’s developmental partnerships with the Global South.

Topic: Bilateral, regional and global groupings and agreements involving India and/or affecting India’s interests Q4. Examine the evolution of India’s policy towards foreign aid since independence. Analyse how the shift from aid-receiving to aid-giving has impacted its international image. Also evaluate the implications of this transition on India’s developmental partnerships with the Global South. (15 …

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UPSC Editorials Quiz : 4 June 2024

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FCRA license of think tank CPR suspended

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Role of NGOs   Source: Indian Express  Context: The Centre suspended the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) license of the Centre for Policy Research (CPR) following prima facie inputs regarding the violation of funding norms.    About CPR: The Government of India recognizes CPR as a not-for-profit society and contributions to the …

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FCRA and NGO

GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Governance   Source: Indian Express  Context: Recently, The Ministry of Home Affairs has cancelled the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) licence of the Rajiv Gandhi Foundation (RGF) and Rajiv Gandhi Charitable Trust (RGCT) for alleged violations of the provisions of the Act. The NGOs came under the scanner in July 2020 …

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Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Role of NGOs.   Context: Representatives of NGOs, middlemen and public servants of Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) division of MHA were recently arrested by the CBI for committing violations of FCRA provisions and facilitating illegal clearances in lieu of bribes”.   What’s the issue? FCRA clearances have been a …

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Amendments to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Role of NGOs.   Context: The Supreme Court on Friday upheld the 2020 amendments made to the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act 2010, which introduced restrictions in the handling of foreign contributions by organizations in India. The judgment came in response to PILs challenging the Foreign Contriubtion(Regulation) Amendment Act 2020(Noel Harper …

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Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 Registation for NGOs:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Role of NGOs.     Context: The Supreme Court has asked 6,000-odd NGOs to go back to the government for redressal of their grievances on non-renewal of their Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) registration. A petition was filed in the court asking the NGOs to be allowed to continue receiving …

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Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010 Registation for NGOs:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Role of NGOs.   Context: Among the 6,000 NGOs that did not have their FCRA registration renewed by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) recently are also included the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD), the Ramakrishna Mission, and Shirdi’s Shri Saibaba Sansthan Trust (SSST).   Please note: The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) …

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Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010:

GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Government Policies and issues arising out of their implementation.   Context: The Union Home Ministry has refused to renew the FCRA registration of Missionaries of Charity (MoC), a Catholic religious congregation set up by Nobel laureate Mother Teresa, as “some adverse inputs were noticed”. The Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) …

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Insights Daily Debates, Day – 58: Are NGOs in India Unfairly Targeted Under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, (FCRA)?

Insights Daily Debates: Day – 58 14 October 2015 Archives Today’s Topic     Are NGOs in India Unfairly Targeted Under the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, (FCRA)? The Hindu Business Standard Indian Express Reference Is government unfairly targeting few NGOs under FCRA act because they are acting against the interest of ruling party? Or because they …

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