Lateral Entry in Civil Services – UPSC GS2
Lateral Entry: The term lateral entry relates to the appointment of specialists, mainly those from the private sector, in government organisations. Government is looking […]
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Governance
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Section 66A of IT Act still in use – UPSC GS2
What is the issue? Section 66A of the IT Act was struck down as unconstitutional six years ago. For the
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Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000 – UPSC GS2
Context: In 2015, the Supreme Court: Struck down Section 66A of the Information Technology (IT) Act, 2000, as unconstitutional in
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Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) – UPSC GS2
The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has asked all NGOs seeking foreign donations to open a designated FCRA account at
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NSA’s remarks on Civil Society NSA’s remarks on Civil Society – UPSC GS2
Context: National Security Adviser made following remarks: People cannot feel safe and secure if law enforcers are weak, corrupt and
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Need to strengthen Civil Society – UPSC GS2
Civil Society in India: India’s civil society consists of Grassroots organisations that connect to the last mile and provide essential services
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Social Stock Exchange – UPSC GS2
Context The Securities and Exchange Board’s (SEBI) working group has submitted its report with recommendations regarding the structure, mechanisms, and
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Civil Society and Good Governance – UPSC GS2
Civil society’s functional contribution to good governance could be: Watchdog — against violation of human rights and governing deficiencies. Advocate
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Transparency Vs Privacy of Individuals – UPSC GS2
An open and transparent government that also respects every citizen’s right to privacy is not a contradiction rather a fundamental
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Right to Know Vs Official Secrets Act – UPSC GS2
Context A High Level Committee (HLC) chaired by a retired judge of the Gauhati High Court was constituted by the