RIGHT TO INFORMATION (RTI)

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1. What did the Supreme Court recently direct the Centre and State governments to do?

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A. To fill the vacancies in the Central Information Commission (CIC) and State Information Commission (SIC)

B. To amend the Right to Information (RTI) Act 2005

C. To appoint new members to the Central Information Commission (CIC)

D. To abolish the Central Information Commission (CIC) and State Information Commission (SIC)

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2. According to the Supreme Court, what will happen if the vacancies in the Central Information Commission (CIC) and State Information Commission (SIC) are not filled?

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A. The Right to Information (RTI) Act 2005 will become invalid

B. The Central Information Commission (CIC) and State Information Commission (SIC) will be dissolved

C. The Supreme Court will take over the responsibilities of the Central Information Commission (CIC) and State Information Commission (SIC)

D. The disposal of appeals/complaints will be delayed

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3. When was the Central Information Commission (CIC) constituted?

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A. 2002

B. 2005

C. 2019

D. 1986

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4. What is the jurisdiction of the Central Information Commission (CIC)?

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A. Over all Central Public Authorities

B. Over all State Public Authorities

C. Over all Central and State Public Authorities

D. Over all non-Government organizations

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5. What is the term of office for the Central Information Commission (CIC) and Information Commissioners (ICs) according to the RTI (Amendment) Act, 2019?

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A. 3 years

B. 5 years

C. 10 years

D. Until retirement age

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6. What did the RTI (Amendment) Act, 2019 change regarding the tenure of the Central Information Commission (CIC) and Information Commissioners (ICs)?

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A. Increased the tenure from 3 years to 5 years

B. Decreased the tenure from 5 years to 3 years

C. Removed the fixed tenure and retirement age

D. Extended the retirement age to 70 years

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7. Which agency is responsible for the implementation of the RTI Act?

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A. Department of Personnel and Training (DoPT)

B. Central Information Commission (CIC)

C. State Information Commission (SIC)

D. Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions

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8. What does the term "public authority" mean according to the RTI Act?

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A. Any authority or body established by the Constitution

B. Any authority or body established by Parliament/State Legislature

C. Any authority or body established by the appropriate Government

D. All of the above

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9. What information should be disclosed by Public Authorities on a suo motu or proactive basis?

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A. Information related to national security

B. Information related to corruption cases

C. Information related to commercial secrets

D. Information specified in Section 4(1)(b) of the RTI Act

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10. What are some of the exemptions under the RTI Act?

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A. Information that would endanger national security

B. Information that would cause a breach of privilege of Parliament or State Legislature

C. Information received in confidence from foreign government

D. All of the above

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