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Governance & Civil ServicesEXAMINEYear 202315 Marks
Concept / Statute•Directive•Institution / Stakeholder
Development processes in India are characterized by increasing role of civil society organizations and SHGs. Discuss their contribution in women empowerment.
Exact Syllabus Pointer
E-governance, citizen charters, transparency, accountability, RTI, role of civil services in democracy, NGO/SHG roles.
Connected Questions Across All Papers
Discovered through overlapping concepts: Self-Help Groups (SHGs), Civil Society Organizations, Women Microfinance
Recurring Theme Trend: “Self-Help Groups (SHGs)”
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