Modi Prioritizes 'Ease of Life' and Reforms for Citizens
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PM Modi stated 'ease of life' and 'ease of doing business' are top priorities.
Government is in a 'reform express' phase.
Reforms are citizen-centric, not just revenue-centric.
Goal is to remove everyday hurdles for citizens.
MPs were told to share problems faced by citizens.
Need to end the culture of 30-40 page forms and unnecessary paperwork.
Government trusts citizens by allowing self-certification.
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Ease of Life and Ease of Doing Business
Interconnectedness of Ease of Life and Ease of Doing Business initiatives by the government, emphasizing citizen-centric reforms.
Ease of Life & Ease of Doing Business
- ●Citizen-Centric Governance
- ●Economic Reforms
- ●Digital India Initiative
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Governance reforms
Citizen-centric administration
Impact on economic growth
Role of MPs in policy feedback
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1. Consider the following statements regarding the concept of 'Ease of Living': 1. It primarily focuses on improving infrastructure and public services. 2. It encompasses aspects related to environmental sustainability and social inclusion. 3. It is solely measured by economic indicators such as GDP growth. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 and 2 only
- B.2 and 3 only
- C.1 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
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Answer: A
Statements 1 and 2 are correct. 'Ease of Living' is a multi-dimensional concept that includes infrastructure, services, environment, and social aspects. Statement 3 is incorrect as it is not solely measured by economic indicators.
2. In the context of 'Ease of Doing Business' in India, which of the following initiatives is NOT directly related to improving the business environment?
- A.Implementation of the Goods and Services Tax (GST)
- B.Streamlining of environmental clearances
- C.Introduction of the Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC)
- D.Launch of the 'Skill India' Mission
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Answer: D
While the 'Skill India' Mission contributes to the overall economic development, it is not directly related to improving the regulatory and procedural aspects of doing business. GST, streamlining environmental clearances, and IBC directly impact the business environment.
3. Which of the following constitutional provisions empowers Members of Parliament (MPs) to raise issues related to citizen's problems and grievances in the Parliament?
- A.Article 74
- B.Article 105
- C.Article 32
- D.Article 226
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Answer: B
Article 105 deals with the powers, privileges and immunities of Parliament and its members. This includes the right to freedom of speech in Parliament, allowing MPs to raise issues related to citizen's problems.
4. Consider the following statements: 1. The 'Good Governance Index' (GGI) assesses the state of governance in Indian states and Union Territories. 2. The GGI only considers economic indicators to rank the states. 3. The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) is responsible for formulating the GGI. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
- A.1 and 2 only
- B.1 and 3 only
- C.2 and 3 only
- D.1, 2 and 3
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Answer: B
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. The GGI assesses governance and is formulated by DARPG. Statement 2 is incorrect as the GGI considers various sectors beyond just economic indicators.
Source Articles
Welfare of people is topmost priority of govt., says PM - The Hindu
Modi govt converted ease of doing business to unease in doing business: Congress - The Hindu
PM Modi asks districts to set time-bound targets for govt. programmes to increase ease of living - The Hindu
PM Modi: India’s rapidly expanding infrastructure network boosting ‘Ease of Living’ - The Hindu
Modi rolls out labour reforms - The Hindu