CURRENT AFFAIRS

2020

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which ministry introduced Foreign Contribution(Regulation) Amendment Act, 2020 in parliament that has come into force with effect from Sept 29, 2020?

A	Ministry of Home Affairs
B	Ministry of Corporate Affair
C	Ministry of Finance
D	Ministry of Health and Family Affairs

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) | Ministry of Home Affairs.

Detailed explanation-2: -This was stated by the Minister of State for Home Affairs, Shri Nityanand Rai in a written reply to a question in the Lok Sabha today. The Central Government has notified the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Rules, 2022 vide GSR No.

Detailed explanation-3: -Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA) | Ministry of Home Affairs.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act was amended in 2020 to discourage expenditure by non- government organisations (NGOs) on “unproductive items” such as “inflated staff salaries, posh buildings and office and luxurious vehicles, ” the Ministry of Home Affairs has said in its 2021-22 annual report.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Foreign Contribution Regulation (Amendment) Act, 2020, however, changed this clause to limit the transfer of foreign donations to other citizens. Now, as per this Act, a ‘person’ is defined as any organisation, entity, or registered business.

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