Greenpeace, FCRA - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following is/are true?

1) Now foreign firms cannot fund political parties and NGOs in India.
2) The Representation of People Act bars political parties from receiving foreign funds.

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both 1 and 2
d. Neither 1 nor 2
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only 2

Explanation:

  • The amended Foreign Contribution Regulation Act (FCRA), 2010 which was brought in through the Finance Bill route, will help foreign origin companies to fund NGOs here as well has enable them to give donations to political parties.
  • Such funding will now bypass government scrutiny.
2)   The government has blocked foreign fundings to Greenpeace India with immediate effect by suspending its registration for____ months.

a. One
b. Two
c. Six
d. Ten
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Six

Explanation:
The decision was taken by the Home Ministry on 9th Apr’15 after it was found that the NGO has prejudicially affected the public interests and economic interests of the country in violation of the Foreign Contribution Regulation Act. According to the show cause notice served by the ministry, the licence of Greenpeace India will be cancelled permanently if it fails to make a satisfactory presentation to the government.

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