DARPG Signed MoU with Malaysia for Cooperation in Digital Governance Systems for 5 Years

Current Context: On 20th August 2024, The Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG) of India has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Malaysia’s Public Service Department (PSD) for cooperation in digital governance systems at Hyderabad House in New Delhi.

• This MoU, effective from August 20, 2024, aims to foster collaboration in several key areas over the next five years:
• Providing citizen-centric services through digital platforms.
• Simplifying and re-engineering government processes for efficient public service delivery.
• Promoting transparency and accountability in public service delivery.
• Human Resource Management (HRM) and Leadership Development (LD).
• Public Sector Management Reforms (PSMR).
• Public grievance redress mechanisms.
• Electronic Governance (E-Governance) and Digital Government (DG).
• A Joint Working Group (JWG) will be established to oversee the implementation of this cooperation.

Question:

1. What is the main purpose of the MoU signed between India’s DARPG and Malaysia’s PSD on August 20, 2024?

• A) To promote tourism between India and Malaysia
• B) To foster cooperation in digital governance systems
• C) To enhance military collaboration
• D) To improve trade relations

Answer: B) The MoU aims to promote collaboration in digital governance systems, focusing on areas such as citizen-centric services, process simplification, transparency, HRM, and more.