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51. According to the provisions of the Right to Information Act, 2005, which one of the following statements is correct ?Asked in UPSC SO Steno 2017
52. Which of the following statements is/are correct under the Right to Information Act, 2005 ? 1. It is not necessary to supply all kinds of information. 2. Information pertaining to corruption in Central Reserve Police Force must be supplied. 3. Information pertaining to violation of human rights in Intelligence Bureau must be supplied. Select the correct answer using the code given below :Asked in UPSC SO Steno 2017
53. Information under the Right to Information Act, 2005 cannot be denied on which one of the following grounds/cases ?Asked in UPSC SO Steno 2017
54. Consider the following statements regarding the functions of RTI cell: 1. The cell will be a single reference point to receive applications, appeals, complaints and decisions of Central Information Commission. 2. The cell will ensure uploading of all applications and appeals received by it on the RTI-MIS. 3. The cell will ensure uploading of all complaints and decisions of CIC on the DMIS (computerised diary system). Which of the above statements are correct?Asked in UPSC SO Steno 2018
55. Consider the following statements regarding the monitoring of RTI applications and appeals: 1. Annual reports as prescribed by the CIC. 2. A quarterly report regarding disposal and receipts including CPIO-wise analysis of disposal. 3. A bi-monthly report of all RTI requests received and disposed off during the period with a comparative picture. Which of the above statements are correct?Asked in UPSC SO Steno 2018
56. According to which one of the following sections of RTI Act, 2005, any complaint made against an officer of the Government and any possible action the authorities might have taken on the complaint, qualifies as personal information within the meaning of the section ?Asked in UPSC SO Steno 2018
57. Consider the following statements regarding the standard format for providing information : 1. RTI application number, date and date of its receipt in the public authority. 2. The name, designation, official telephone number and email ID of the CPIO. Which of the above statements is/are correct ?Asked in UPSC SO Steno 2018
58. Which one of the following sections of RTI Act, 2005 casts a responsibility on the Government of States to develop and organize educational programmes to advance the understanding of the public about exercise of their right to information ?Asked in UPSC SO Steno 2018
59. Which one of the following sections of RTI Act, 2005, provides that the first appellate authority should dispose off the appeal within thirty days of the receipt of the appeal ?Asked in UPSC SO Steno 2018
60. It is obligatory for all the public authorities under which one of the following Sections of the RTI Act, 2005 to publish all relevant facts while formulating important policies and announcing decisions affecting the public ?Asked in UPSC SO Steno 2018
61. Which one of the following sections of RTI Act, 2005, gives power to the Central Information Commission to require the concerned public authority to compensate the complainant for any loss or other detriment suffered?Asked in UPSC SO Steno 2018
62. In compliance with the provisions of which one of the following sections of the RTI Act, 2005, is it advised that public authorities may proactively disclose the details of foreign and domestic official tours undertaken by minister(s) and officials of the rank of Joint Secretary to the Government of India and above and the heads of the Departments, since 1st January 2012?Asked in UPSC SO Steno 2018
63. Which one of the following Sections of RTI Act, 2005 lays down the information which should be disclosed by public authorities on a suo motu or proactive basis?Asked in UPSC SO Steno 2018
64. The disclosure of information may be made keeping in mind the provisions of which of the following Sections of the RTI Act, 2005?Asked in UPSC SO Steno 2018
65. CAG paras dealing with information about the issues of sovereignty and integrity of India, the security, strategic, scientific or economic interests of the State and information covered under which one of the following Sections of the RTI Act, 2005 is exempted from disclosure?Asked in UPSC SO Steno 2018
66. Who among the following cannot be the State Chief Information Commissioner or State Information Commissioner ?Asked in MPPSC CS Prelims 2022
67. The Union Public Service Commission constituted a committee in July 2000 to review the civil services examination under the chairmanship of :Asked in MPPSC CS Prelims 2023
68. As per the provisions of Right to Information Act, the State Chief Information Commissioner is appointed by the Governor, on the recommendations of a committee comprising of,Asked in APPSC Group II Mains paper 1 2025
69. Who of the following administers the Oath of Office to the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) of India?Asked in Computer Programmer 2021
70. Who is the Chairman of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)?Asked in ECONOMIC INVESTIGATOR(EO) 2019
71. When was the Central Information Commission established ?Asked in Government Polytechnic Lecturer Group B Exam 2015 16 2015
72. The chair person of the State Electricity Regulatory Commission shall not hold office after the age ofAsked in Paper I 5
73. The Chief Electrical Inspector shall be appointed byAsked in Paper I 5
74. Central Electricity Authority shall consist ofAsked in Paper I 5
75. Penalty for failure to comply with directions of the Commission and Director General isAsked in Paper I 6