NGO - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   What is the number of NGOs whose licenses have been cancelled by Centre Government for violation of Foreign Contribution Regulation Act?

a. 4000
b. 4470
c. 5530
d. 6532
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 4470

Explanation:
The Ministry had issued notices to the NGOs for not filing annual returns. In March this year, government banned 30 NGOs from receiving foreign funds after adverse reports about their activities. These are part of 69 NGOs which have been prohibited by the government from receiving foreign funds under Foreign Contributions Regulation Act.