CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -FCRA Registration of TTD, Ramakrishna Mission and Shirdi Saibaba Sansthan Not Renewed. NGOs that have an FCRA registration can receive foreign contributions for social, educational, religious, economic and cultural purposes.

Detailed explanation-2: -Charitable Trusts, Societies, Section 8 Company that receive foreign contribution or donation from foreign sources are required to obtain registration under Section 6(1) of Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 2010. Such a registration under the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act, 2010 is called a FCRA registration.

Detailed explanation-3: -That number now stands at 16, 000.

Detailed explanation-4: -Secretary to the Government of India, Ministry of Home Affairs, Foreigners Division (FCRA Wing) NDCC-II Building, Jai Singh Road New Delhi-110001. (2) Part B (To be filled by applicant giving intimation about Foreign Contribution (Articles) Account/ Foreign Contribution (Securities) Account) 1.