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Prohibited sub-granting funds to other NGOs. Reduced administrative expense cap from 50% to 20%. Made Aadhaar identification compulsory for office-bearers.  \no In 2025: Increased scrutiny of fund utilisation.  \no Registration & Validity: NGOs must apply online to the MHA, which verifies antecedents through the IB. Registration valid for 5 years; renewable 6 months before expiry.  \no Prohibitions: Barred recipients include political parties, election candidates, legislators, judges, government servants, journalists, media houses, and organisations of political nature.  \no Suspension & Cancellation: Registration can be suspended for up to 180 days. Can be cancelled for false information, misuse/diversion of funds, inactivity for 2+ years, or if deemed against public interest. Once cancelled, re-registration barred for 3 years. Orders can be challenged in the High Court.  \no Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999: Came into effect in 2000, replacing the earlier Foreign Exchange Regulation Act (FERA), 1973.  \no Main Objective: To facilitate external trade and payments and promote the orderly development and maintenance of the foreign exchange market in India.  \no Key Features: Provides the legal framework for transactions involving foreign exchange, securities, and payments.  \no Deals with procedures, formalities, and regulations for cross-border trade and capital flows.  \no Administered by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and the Central Government through the Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance.  \no The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is the main agency responsible for enforcing FEMA as well asthe Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002.  \no FEMA is a civil law.  \nThe National Legal Services Authority (NALSA)  \nOn a petition by NALSA, the Supreme Court directed all States and UTs to frame a uniform policy for the premature release of elderly and terminally ill prisoners within three months.  \no The National Legal Services Authority (NALSA) is a statutory body established under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, to provide free legal aid and ensure equal access to justice for weaker and marginalized sections of society.  \no Structure:  \no NALSA is headquartered at the Supreme Court of India, New Delhi, and functions through State Legal Services Authorities (SLSAs) and High Court Legal Services Committees (HCLSCs).  \no At the grassroots level, it operates through District Legal Services Authorities (DLSAs) and Taluk Legal Services Committees (TLSCs) to implement its policies and provide legal aid.  \no Free Legal Services: Includes payment of court and process fees, legal representation, supply of certified copies of court documents, and preparation of appeals, paper books, printing, and translation of legal documents.  \no Eligible Beneficiaries:  \no Women and children  \no Members of Scheduled Castes (SCs) and Scheduled Tribes (STs)  \no Industrial workmen  \no Persons with disabilities  \no Victims of trafficking in human beings  \no Victims of mass disasters, violence, floods, droughts, earthquakes, and industrial disasters  \no Persons in custody  \no Persons with annual income below the prescribed limit (₹1 lakh; ₹5 lakh for the Supreme Court Legal Services Committee)  \nCAFE Norm","cbCaiq4fDYGKN1zH","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiq4fDYGKN1zH","pdf",1322381,"English","# Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA)\n## Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026\n## Registration, Prohibitions, Suspension & Cancellation\n# Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), 1999\n# National Legal Services Authority (NALSA)\n## Free legal services and eligible beneficiaries\n# CAFE Norms\n## CAFE Phase III draft and comparison with BS VI\n# Consumer Price Index (CPI)","[{\"question\":\"What is the key purpose of the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA)?\",\"answer\":\"FCRA is designed to ensure foreign donations to individuals and organisations in India are received and used consistently with sovereign democratic values, and not misused for activities harmful to national interest.\"},{\"question\":\"What changes are highlighted in recent FCRA amendments (2020 and 2025)?\",\"answer\":\"The 2020 amendments include mandatory SBI Delhi branch accounts, a ban on sub-granting funds to other NGOs, an administrative expense cap reduction, and Aadhaar identification for office-bearers. The 2025 amendments focus on increased scrutiny of how funds are utilised.\"},{\"question\":\"What do CAFE norms require automobile manufacturers to do?\",\"answer\":\"CAFE norms require manufacturers to maintain a prescribed average fuel efficiency (or CO2 emission limit) across all passenger vehicles they sell. The draft CAFE Phase III proposes recognizing ethanol, compressed biogas, and other biofuels from April 2027.\"}]","Lead IAS Daily Bulletin - 17 July | PDF",1789941492,13]