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How do civil society organisations contribute to strengthening electoral democracy in India? Assess their role in promoting transparency and accountability. Propose measures to enhance their institutional effectiveness.

Topic: The role of NGOs, SHGs, various groups and associations, donors, charities, institutional and other stakeholders Q4. How do civil society organisations contribute to strengthening electoral democracy in India? Assess their role in promoting transparency and accountability. Propose measures to enhance their institutional effectiveness. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: IE Why the question The …

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UPSC Editorial Analysis: Private Member’s Bills in India

General Studies-2; Topic: Parliament and State Legislatures – structure, functioning, conduct of business, powers & privileges and issues arising out of these.   Private Member’s Bills in India   Introduction The concept of a Private Member’s Bill (PMB) stems from Westminster parliamentary practices, where MPs who are not ministers are allowed to introduce Bills independently. The Indian …

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ADR Report on Criminalization of Politics

Syllabus: Governance Source:  ADR Context: The Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) released its 2025 analysis of 4,092 MLAs from 28 states and 3 Union Territories, revealing alarming levels of criminalization in Indian politics. Data Insights from ADR Report: Overall, India Data: 45% (1,861 MLAs) have declared criminal cases, indicating widespread criminalization in Indian politics. 29% …

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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 25 November 2024

  UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 25 November 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles   InstaLinks :  Insta Links help you think beyond the  current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …

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Constitution Museum

Source:  TOI Context: India’s first Constitution Museum was inaugurated at OP Jindal Global University in Sonipat, Haryana, to commemorate and celebrate the drafting, principles, and evolution of the Indian Constitution. About Indian Constitution Museum: Location: OP Jindal Global University, Sonipat, Haryana. Maintained by: OP Jindal Global University in collaboration with the Centre for Museums. Features: …

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