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FCRA license of think tank CPR suspended

In News Ministry of Home Affairs has suspended the FCRA registration of Think tank CPR About The Centre for Policy Research (CPR), a public policy think tank, is facing a tax inquiry from the Indian Income Tax Department. As per notice, its registration under the FCRA had been “suspended for a period of 180 days”. […]

Role of CSR in funding NGOs

In News  Recently ,The evolving role of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in funding Non-Governmental Organisations(NGOs) has been highlighted . Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) The CSR concept in India is governed by Section 135 of the Companies Act, 2013, Schedule VII of the Act and Companies (CSR Policy) Rules, 2014.  The Companies Act encourages companies to […]

World NGO Day

In News Each year World NGO Day is celebrated on February 27th. World NGO Day  About: It is an international day dedicated to recognize, celebrate and honour all non-governmental and nonprofit organisations, and the people behind them that contribute to the society all year around. History: The World NGO (Non-Governmental Organisations) Day assumed its official […]

Curbs on Foreign Funding Under FCRA

In News According to an internal RBI notice, 10 foreign NGOs had been placed in the Prior Reference Category (PRC) of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), 2010. Recently, the government has made both banks and chartered accountants accountable for any unauthorised funds that come through. Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA) FCRA act regulates foreign […]

Hurricane Ida

In News  Recently, Hurricane Ida struck the Louisiana coast in the USA. It is regarded as an extremely dangerous Category 4 storm. What are Hurricanes? They are enormous storms that come with a rotating wind speed of 74 miles per hour.  The rotating wind swirls across the warm water of the tropics and comes with […]

Adoption During Covid-19

In News The second wave of Covid-19 has left many children extremely vulnerable, particularly those who have been orphaned. About the Issue Childline 1098 has been recording a considerably large number of calls for children whose both parents succumbed to Covid-19. Childline 1098 is the national helpline for children. Earlier in May 2021, child rights […]

Changes Recommended in FCRA Rules

In News Recently, the Delhi High Court (HC) has asked the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) to consider a few changes regarding the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA). About FCRA It was first enacted in 1976 and was amended in 2010 and 2020. It is a law enacted by Parliament to regulate foreign contribution (especially […]

Amendment Proposals to PCA Act

In News Recently, the Department of Animal Husbandry and Dairying, under the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying, has held a webinar with various stakeholders to give and seek suggestions on amendments to the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PCA) Act, 1960. About PCA Act It intends to prevent the infliction of unnecessary pain […]

SC on Appointment of CBI Director

In News Recently, the Supreme Court (SC) has told the government that interim appointments to the post of Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) Director cannot go on. Key Highlights Background A petition was filed by Common Cause, objecting to the interim appointment of CBI Director. Common Cause is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization fighting for an […]