Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA)


Context:

The Union government  said that certain non-governmental organisations (NGOs) were trying to “change the demography” of the country through foreign funding and this would not be allowed.

Relevance:

GS-II: Polity and Governance (Government Policies & Interventions, Non-Governmental Organisations -NGOs), GS-III: Indian Economy (External Sector, Mobilization of Resources)

Dimensions of the Article:

  1. What is the FCRA?
  2. Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010
  3. Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Act, 2020
  4. Issues Related to FCRA
  5. Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in India
  6. Why have NGOs been controversial recently?
  7. MHA guidelines regarding FCRA and NGOs

What is the FCRA?

Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010

The Foreign Contribution (regulation) Act, 2010 is a consolidating act whose scope is to regulate the acceptance and utilisation of foreign contribution or foreign hospitality by certain individuals or associations or companies and to prohibit acceptance and utilisation of foreign contribution or foreign hospitality for any activities detrimental to the national interest and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Key Points regarding FCRA

Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Act, 2020

Issues Related to FCRA

Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs) in India

Why have NGOs been controversial recently?

 MHA guidelines regarding FCRA and NGOs

-Source: The Hindu


INS Mormugao


Context:

In a boost to the country’s maritime capabilities, INS Mormugao has officially joined the Indian Navy’s fleet, marking a significant milestone for indigenous military expedition.

Relevance:

GS III: Defence

Dimensions of the Article:

  1. What is Project 15B?
  2. What are the capabilities of INS Mormugao?
  3. What is the strategic importance?

What is Project 15B?

What are the capabilities of INS Mormugao?

Sophisticated digital networks:

What is the strategic importance?

-Source: The Hindu


Multi-State Cooperative Societies (MSCS) Act


Context:

Recently, The Lok Sabha referred the Multi-State Co-operative Societies (Amendment) Bill 2022 to a joint committee of Parliament.

Relevance:

GS II: Government Policies and Interventions

Dimensions of the Article:

  1. What are multi-State cooperatives?
  2. Importance of Cooperative Banks
  3. What are the issues with the cooperative sector?
  4. What does the Bill seek to change?

What are multi-State cooperatives?

Importance of Cooperative Banks

The cooperative banking system has to play a critical role in promoting rural finance and is especially suited to Indian conditions.

Various advantages of cooperative credit institutions are given below:

  1. Alternative Credit Source:  The main objective of the cooperative credit movement is to provide an effective alternative to the traditional defective credit system of the village moneylender.
  2. Cheap Rural Credit: Cooperative credit system has cheapened the rural credit by charging comparatively low-interest rates, and has broken the money lender’s monopoly.
  3. Productive Borrowing:  The cultivators used to borrow for consumption and other unproductive purposes. But, now, they mostly borrow for productive purposes.
  4. Encouragement to Saving and Investment: Instead of hoarding money the rural people tend to deposit their savings in cooperative or other banking institutions.
  5. Improvement in Farming Methods: Cooperative credit is available for purchasing improved seeds, chemical fertilizers, modern implements, etc.
  6. Financial Inclusion: They have played a significant role in the financial inclusion of unbanked rural masses. They provide cheap credit to the masses in rural areas

What are the issues with the cooperative sector?

What does the Bill seek to change?

To improve governance:

Central Co-operative Election Authority:

Co-operative Rehabilitation, Reconstruction and Development Fund:

Cooperative Information Officer and a Cooperative Ombudsman:

-Source: The Hindu


Tal Chhapar Sanctuary


Context:

The renowned Tal Chhapar Blackbuck Sanctuary in Churu, Rajasthan, recently secured protection against a state proposal to shrink the area of its Eco Sensitive Zone (ESZ).

Relevance:

GS III: Environment and Ecology

Dimensions of the Article:

  1. About Tal Chhapar Sanctuary
  2. What are Eco-Sensitive Zones?

About Tal Chhapar Sanctuary

What are Eco-Sensitive Zones?

Activities Allowed in ESZs

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