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  1. Which body in India does the regulation of Insurance Sector ?Asked in CGPSC Prelims Exam 2012
  2. Which of the following statements are true about GST Council? 1. The quorum for its meeting is 50% of the total members. 2. Central Government shall have weightage of 2/3rd of the votes and State Governments shall have 1/3rd weightage of the votes. 3. Council’s decisions are taken by the majority of not less than 3/4th of the weightage votes of the members present and voting. 4. Only the finance minister of the States can represent the State in the GST meetings.Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2018
  3. Central Information Commission falls under....................... Ministry of Government of India.Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2018
  4. Union Public Service Commission is not consulted in the matters related to the .........c.cc........Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2018
  5. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Quasi Judicial Bodies? A quasi Judicial body enjoys Powers and Procedures as those of a court. Normally Tribunals enjoy these features. Central Information Commission is a quasi Judicial body. Their powers are limited to a very specific area.Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2021
  6. Which of the following statements is INCOR‐ RECT regarding The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI)?Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 2 2021
  7. Which of the following statements are correct? 1. A foreign film imported to India does not need a CBFC certification. 2. Dubbed film from one language to another needs CBFC certification. 3. S category certificate films are restricted to specialized audiences.Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2022
  8. Which of the following statements are correct regarding Administrative Tribunals? 1. In pursuance of the Article 323A , the Parliament has passed the Administrative Tribunals Act in 1985. 2. There will be a Chairman, Vice-Chairman and 25 members in the Central Administrative Tribunal 3. The Chairman will be appointed by the Ministry of Home, GOI 4. The Chairman, and members of the State Administrative Tribunals are appointed by the President after consultation with the concerned state governorAsked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2022
  9. Which of the following bodies have the leader of the Opposition in Rajya Sabha, in their appointment committees?Asked in GPSC Prelims CSP 1 2023
  10. Which of the following statements are true about Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)? I. It was first established in 1997. II. It is a statutory body. III. It was established to regulate telecom services, including fixation/revising tariffs. IV. Its headquarters is located in Mumbai. Select the correct answer :Asked in JPSC CS Prelims 2024
  11. Who among the following can impose the penalty under Section 20 of Right to Information Act ?Asked in MPPSC CS Prelims 2021
  12. Which of the following statements regarding the Central Information Commission is correct?Asked in MPSC CS Prelims 2020
  13. The tenure of Central Information Commissioner isAsked in RPSC RAS Prelims 2016
  14. Which of the following sections of the Right to Information Act is not related to the functions and powers of the Central Information Commission ?Asked in RPSC RAS Prelims 2023
  15. Consider the following statements on State Information Commission. Find out incorrect statement: (i) The Commission consists of Chief Information Commissioner and not more than 5 Information Commissioner. (ii) The State Information Commissioners are not eligible for reappointment. (iii) The Governor can remove the State Information Commissioner. (iv) High Court Chief Justice is one of the members of the committee which recommends State Information Commissioner.Asked in TNPSC CS Prelims 2024
  16. Which of the following recommended for the establishment of the Public Record Offices as an independent authority by both, the Government of India and State Governments ?Asked in TSPSC Group 1 Prelims 2023
  17. In which year the Central Information Commission was established ?Asked in UKPSC CS Prelims 2021
  18. Which of the following statements about the Right to Information Act, 2005 is/are correct ? There shall be not more than twelve (12) Information Commissioners. The Chief Information Commissioner shall hold office for a term of five years. The Chief Information Commissioner is eligible for reappointment. Select the correct answer using the code given below :Asked in UPSC CAPF 2023
  19. “मा गृधः कस्यǔस्विद्धनिम ्” (Ma Gridhah Kasyasvidhanam) is the motto ofAsked in UPSC CISF AC EXE 2020
  20. Which among the following institutions is not considered as 'Public Authority' under the RTI Act, 2005?Asked in UPSC Combined Section Officer 2019 20
  21. Consider the following statements with reference to the disposal of request under the RTI Act, 2005 : 1. As expeditiously as possible, in any case, within 30 days of the receipt of the request, provide the information on payment of such fee as may be prescribed. 2. As expeditiously as possible, in any case, within 30 days of the receipt of the request, reject the request for any of the reasons specified in Sections 8 and 9. Which of the above statements is/are correct?Asked in UPSC Combined Section Officer 2019 20
  22. Which one of the following is not correct pertaining to the exemption from disclosure of information?Asked in UPSC Combined Section Officer 2019 20
  23. Consider the following statements with respect to the 'third party information' under the RTI Act, 2005: 1. The PIO can disclose the confidential information supplied by a third party without inviting the third party to make submission in the matter. 2. The third party has a right to make an appeal to the Department Appellate Authority against the decision of the PIO. 3. If not satisfied with the decision of the Department Appellate Authority, a second appeal can be made to the concerned Information Commission. 4. The PIO cannot disclose third party information unless the procedure prescribed in Section 11. Which of the above statements are correct?Asked in UPSC Combined Section Officer 2019 20
  24. Who among the following is not in the committee to recommend for the appointment of the Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioner by the President of India?Asked in UPSC Combined Section Officer 2019 20
  25. Consider the following statements with reference to the penalties under the RTI Act, 2005: 1. As mentioned in Section 20(1), the Central Information Commission or the State Information Commission shall impose a penalty of two hundred and fifty rupees each day till application is received or information is furnished, however, the total amount of such penalty shall not exceed twenty five thousands. 2. As the case may be, the Central Public Information Officer or the State Public Information Officer shall be given a reasonable opportunity of being heard before any penalty is imposed. Which of the above statements is/are correct?Asked in UPSC Combined Section Officer 2019 20