GS Paper II · Governance
NGOs & SHGs Current Affairs for UPSC (GS Paper II)
From the syllabus: Government policies and interventions for development; role of NGOs, SHGs and other stakeholders; governance, transparency and accountability, e-governance, citizens charters; role of civil services in a democracy
Why it matters: Examiners evaluate the grassroots mobilization, financial accountability, and empowerment potential of community organizations and civil society networks.
In the news
October 2026
08 Oct 2026Andhra Pradesh
Women Save Thousands of Crores Under Stree ShaktiChief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu announced that women in Andhra Pradesh have saved approximately 3,550 crore rupees under the Stree Shakti scheme. The initiative has strengthened Self Help Groups (SHGs) by encouraging financial...
September 2026
26 Sep 2026
Digital Maturity and AI Adoption Deficit in Indian Non-ProfitsThe Digital for Nonprofits (D4NP) report reveals that Indian non-governmental organizations score below 50% on digital maturity metrics. While there is emerging interest in utilizing Large Language Models for report writing, many...
07 Sep 2026
Strengthening India's Eye Donation InfrastructureHealth experts have highlighted that the future of corneal transplantation in India depends on robust public-private-NGO partnerships. Despite a high demand for corneal transplants, there is a persistent gap between the number of...
August 2026
17 Aug 2026
Civil Society Groups Call for Redrafting FCRA Amendment BillParliamentary debate surrounding the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, has highlighted demands for redrafting key clauses. Stakeholders argue that overly restrictive compliance measures and stringent approval...
16 Aug 2026
Foreign Contribution Regulation Amendment Bill 2026 Under ScrutinyPublic and civil society debates have intensified surrounding the proposed Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026. Experts and legislative watchdogs are calling for a thorough review by a Joint Parliamentary Committee to...
July 2026
11 Jul 2026
Strengthening the Cooperative Sector for Worker-Centric GrowthPolicy discussions surrounding India's cooperative sector advocate for its revitalization to serve as a worker-centric model of socio-economic development. Aligning cooperative frameworks with modern labor demands can build resilient...
08 Jul 2026
Cooperatives as a Worker-Centric Model of Indian DevelopmentIn the face of jobless growth and persistent rural distress, the cooperative model is being highlighted as a sustainable alternative. Cooperatives empower small-scale producers by aggregating resources, ensuring equitable profit...
06 Jul 2026
Centre to Launch Cooperative Life Insurance FirmThe Union Ministry of Cooperation has announced plans to establish a cooperative life insurance firm modeled after Bharat Taxi. This initiative aims to provide affordable and accessible insurance coverage to workers in the unorganized...
05 Jul 2026
Jirang Farmers’ Cooperative in Meghalaya Becomes Global Export ModelA 433-member organic farmers' producer company in Ri-Bhoi district’s Jirang, Meghalaya, has emerged as a successful model of agricultural collectivization. By pooling resources and standardizing practices, local roadside vendors have...
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6 of our latest questions on this topic.
Question 1 of 6
In Andhra Pradesh, the Stree Shakti scheme has primarily empowered rural and urban women by promoting which of the following?
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