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The correct answer is 19 (7).

Key Points

Right to Information Act, 2005:

• The right to information is a fundamental right under Article 19 (1) of the Indian Constitution.
• In 1976, in the Raj Narain vs the State of Uttar Pradesh case, the Supreme Court ruled that the Right to information will be treated as a fundamental right under article 19.
• The act is one of the most important acts which empowers ordinary citizens to question the government and its working.
• This has been widely used by citizens and media to uncover corruption, progress in government work, expense-related information, etc.
• All constitutional authorities, agencies, owned and controlled, also those organisations which are substantially financed by the government come under the purview of the act.
• The act also mandates public authorities of union government or state government, to provide timely responses to the citizens’ request for information.

Section 19 (7) of the Act: Appeal

• The decision of the Central Information Commission or State Information Commission, as the case may be, shall be binding. Hence, option 1 is correct.

The correct answer is No age criteria.

Key Points

RTI Act 2005:

• RTI Act is not only to be used by those above 18 years of age. “There is no restriction on the age limit.
• The Act allows a citizen of India to file the application
• The RTI Bill was passed in Parliament and come into force on October 12, 2005.​
• The basic objective of the RTI Act is to empower the citizens, promote transparency and accountability in the working of the Government, contain corruption, and make our democracy work for the people in the real sense.
• Any citizen may request information about the activities of the Public authority i.e. Government authority.  
• The information can be obtained within 30 days from the date of request in normal cases and in the matter of life or liberty of a person, information can be obtained within 48 hours from the time of the request.
• Certain information is prohibited under Section 8.
• An appeal against the decision of the Central Information Commission or State Information Commission can be made to an officer who is senior in rank.
• There is a nominal application that is needed to be paid to get information under the RTI application.
• The nominal fee to get the information is Rs. 10 for every application as per Rule 3 of the RTI Rules, 2005.

The Correct Answer is Indian Space Research Organization

Key Points 

• RTI Act, 2005 was enacted on 12 October 2005.
• Section 8 and 9 mention the types of information that can be exempt whereas Section 24 specifies the information that is exempted related to specific organizations.
• Schedule 2 of the RTI Act 2005 mentions following organizations are exempt from the act:-

1. IB
2. R&AW
3. Directorate of Revenue Intelligence
4. Central Economic Intelligence Bureau
5. ED
6. NCB
7. Aviation Research Centre
8. Special Frontier Force
9. BSF
10. CRPF
11. Indo-Tibetan Border Police
12. CISF
13. NSG
14. Assam Rifles
15. Sashastra Seema Bal
16. Directorate General of Income Tax
17. National Technical Research Organization
18. Financial Intelligence Unit India
19. Special Protection Group
20. DRDO
21. Border Road Development Board
22. National Security Council Secretariat
23. CBI
24. NIA
25. National Intelligence Grid
26. Strategic Forces Command

Important Points

• The Right to Information is a tool that every person in India can use to find out information that can make their lives better.
• India initiated the enactment of the Right to Information Act in the year 2005.
• ​Right to Information Act 2005 mandates timely response to citizen requests for Government information.
• It is an initiative taken by the Department of Personnel and Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances, and Pensions.
• The main object of the Right to Information Act is to empower the citizens, promote transparency and accountability in the working of the Government, contain corruption, and make our democracy work for the people in a real sense.
• Sweden is the first country to pass the Right to Information Act.

The correct answer is 6

Key Points 

Right to Information Act, 2005:

• The RTI Act, of 2005 empowers the citizen to question the secrecy and abuse of power practised in governance.
• RTI information can be regarded as a public good, for it is relevant to the interests of citizens and is a crucial pillar for the functioning of a transparent and vibrant democracy.
• Section 6 of the Act: Request for obtaining information
  • A person, who desires to obtain any information under this Act shall make a request in writing or through electronic means in English or Hindi or in the official language of the area in which the application is being made, accompanying such fee as may be
    prescribed. Hence, statement (a) is correct.
  • An applicant making request for information shall not be required to give any reason for requesting the information or any other personal details except those that may be necessary for contacting him. 
• ​Section 7 of the Act: Disposal of the request.
  • ​Provided that the fee prescribed under sub-section (1) of section 6 and sub-sections (1) and (5) of section 7 shall be reasonable and no such fee shall be charged from the persons who are below the poverty line as may be determined by the appropriate Government. 

The correct answer is 15

Key Points

RTI Act, 2005:

• The Right to Information (RTI) was first introduced in the year 2005.
• The Act received Presidential assent on 15th June 2005.
• The RTI Act came into force on 12th October 2005.
• The Right to Information is a tool to find out information that can make their lives better.
• It mandates timely response to citizen requests for Government information.
• Its main objective is to empower the citizens, promote transparency and accountability.
• It aims to contain corruption and make our democracy work for the people in a real sense.
• Only individual citizens of India have the right to seek information under the provisions of the Right to Information Act, 2005.

Thus, only an individual citizen can seek information under the RTI Act, 2005.

Additional Information

• There are only 2 schedules in RTI Act 2005.
• Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan is the organization that was instrumental in the passage of the RTI Act.
• The first RTI application in India was submitted by Shahid Raza Burney.
• Sweden is the first country to pass the Right to Information Act.

The correct answer is Rs 2,000.

Key Points

• The fine for extinguishing public lamps may extend to Rs 2,000 as per Section 141 of The Electricity Act, 2003.
• Section 141 Electricity Act 2003:
  •  Extinguishing public lamps.
  • Whoever, maliciously extinguishes any public lamp shall be punishable with a fine which may extend to two thousand rupees. 
• The  Electricity Act 2003 of Parliament received the assent of the President on the 26th of May, 2003.
  • An Act to consolidate the laws relating to the generation, transmission, distribution, trading, and use of electricity and generally for taking measures conducive to the development of the electricity industry, promoting competition therein, protecting the interest of consumers, and supply of electricity to all areas.
  • Rationalization of electricity tariff, ensuring transparent policies regarding subsidies, promotion of efficient and environmentally benign policies, the constitution of Central Electricity Authority, Regulatory Commissions, and establishment of Appellate Tribunal and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. 

The correct answer is 1965.

• Official Languages Act, 1963: 
  • This Act may be called the Official Languages Act, 1963.
  • Section 3 shall come into force on the 26th day of January, 1965 and the remaining provisions of this Act shall come into force on such date as the Central Government may, by notification in the Official Gazette, appoint and different dates may be prescribed for different provisions of this act.

Important Points

• Definitions - In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires -
  • (a) "appointed day", in relation to section 3, means the 26th day of January 1965 and in relation to any other provision of this Act, means the day on which that provision comes into force;
  • (b) "Hindi" means Hindi in Devanagari Script.
• The continuance of the English language for the official purposes of the Union and for use in Parliament.

The correct answer is October 2005.

Key Points

• The Right to Information is a tool, which every person in India can use to find out information that can make their lives better.
• India initiated the enactment of the Right to Information Act in the year 2005.
• ​Right to Information Act 2005 mandates timely response to citizen requests for Government information.
• The Act was passed by the Indian Parliament on 12th May 2005.
• The Act received Presidential assent on 15th June 2005.
• The RTI Act came into force on 12th October 2005.

Important Points

• Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan is the organization that was instrumental in the passage of the RTI Act.
• Central and State Information commissions consist of a chief information commissioner and not more than 10 information commissioners.
• The first RTI application in India was submitted by Shahid Raza Burney.
• There are only 2 schedules in RTI Act 2005.
• The modified form of the RTI Act was passed in February 2011.
• The main object of the Right to Information Act is to empower the citizens, promote transparency and accountability in the working of the Government, contain corruption, and make our democracy work for the people in a real sense.
• Sweden is the first country to pass the Right to Information Act.

The correct answer is 1959.

Key Points

• Year of Enactment: The Arms Act was enacted by the Parliament of India in the year 1959.
• Purpose: The act was implemented to regulate the acquisition, possession, manufacture, sale, import, and export of arms and ammunition in India.
  • License Requirement: According to this act, citizens are required to obtain a valid license to manufacture, sell, or possess firearms.
• Penalties: The act specifies penalties for the possession, acquisition or carrying of illegal arms or ammunition.
  • The penalties can include imprisonment and/or fines.
• Amendments: Over the years, the act has been amended several times to address emerging challenges and to strengthen the provisions concerning the possession and usage of arms and ammunition in the country.

Additional Information

The correct answer is 1961.

Key Points

• Dowry Prohibition Act was enacted on July 1, 1961:
  • Its purpose was to prevent the giving and receiving of dowry.
  • According to the Dowry Prohibition Act, "dowry" means any property or valuable security given or agreed to be given directly or indirectly.
  • The Dowry Prohibition Act is applicable to persons of all religions in India.
  • Punishment for violation of law is 5 years imprisonment and Rs 15000/- or the value of dowry whichever is higher. 

The correct answer is 8(1).

Key Points

• The Constituent Assembly was recognised by Section 8(1) of the Indian Independence Act, 1947. 
• Under the Plan, the members of the 1946 Provincial Legislative Assemblies, who were elected by the limited franchise, would select the members of the Constituent Assembly through a single transferrable vote.

Additional Information

• The Indian Independence Act, 1947:
  • It was based upon the Mountbatten Plan of 3rd June 1947 and was passed by the British parliament on July 5, 1947.
  • It received royal assent on July 18, 1947.
  • It declared India as an independent and sovereign state
  • It provided for the partition of India and the creation of two new dominions- India and Pakistan
  • It abolished the position of secretary of state for India
  • It abolished the office of the viceroy and provided for each dominion, a governor-general, who was to be appointed by the British King on the advice of the dominion cabinet
  • It empowered the constituent assemblies of the two dominions to frame and adopt any constitution for their respective nations and to repeal any act of the British parliament, including the independence act itself. 
  • The constituent assemblies were empowered to legislate for their respective dominions till the new constitutions were drafted and enforced.  
  • It granted the princely states the freedom to join either of the dominions or to remain independent.  
  • Governance of each dominion was to be conducted based on the provisions of the GoI act, 1935
  • British monarchs could no longer ask for bills or veto them. However, this was reserved for Governor-General.
  • The Constitutional Assemblies of the two nations would enjoy their respective legislative authorities.
  • The British emperor would no longer be called the Emperor of India.
  • The Indian Independence Act, of 1947 was repealed by the Constitution of India. 

The correct answer is 1961.

Key Points

• The Dowry Prohibition Act was passed in India in 1961.
• The Act prohibits the giving or taking of dowry in India and provides penalties for offenders.
• The Act was enacted to curb the practice of dowry, which is a social evil in India that has resulted in the exploitation and harassment of women.
• The Act is enforced by the Indian police and legal system.
• The Act has been amended over the years to strengthen its provisions and increase the penalties for offenders.

Additional Information

The correct answer is National Commission for Scheduled Tribes.

Key Points

• The Eighty-ninth Amendment Act, 2003 of the Indian Constitution established the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes.
• The Commission was established to protect the interests of the Scheduled Tribes and to ensure their development.
• The Commission has the following powers and functions:
  • To investigate and monitor the implementation of safeguards provided for the Scheduled Tribes under the Constitution and other laws.
  • To inquire into specific complaints of deprivation of rights and safeguards of the Scheduled Tribes.
  • To advise the Central Government and State Governments on all matters relating to the welfare of the Scheduled Tribes.
  • To make recommendations for the protection, development and advancement of the Scheduled Tribes.
  • To publish reports on its activities and findings.
• The Commission is headed by a Chairperson who is appointed by the President of India.
• The Chairperson is assisted by a Vice-Chairperson and a few members.
• The Commission has its headquarters in New Delhi and has regional offices in different parts of the country.

Important Points

The correct answer is 2003.

Key Points

• The Electricity Act 2003:
  • It is an Act of the Parliament of India enacted to transform the power sector in India.
  • It is an act to consolidate the laws relating to the generation, transmission, distribution, trading and use of electricity and generally for taking measures conducive to the development of the electricity industry, promoting competition therein, protecting the interest of consumers and supply of electricity to all areas, rationalization of electricity tariff, ensuring transparent policies regarding subsidies, promotion of efficient and environmentally benign policies.
  • This act was amended in 2007 and was introduced in Lok Sabha on August 8, 2022.

Important Points 

• Energy Conservation Act 2001
  • The Act is to provide for the efficient use of energy and its conservation and for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.
  • It extends to the whole of India except the state of Jammu and Kashmir.

The correct answer is 2009.

Key Points

• The Right to Education (RTE) Act 2009 was enacted in the Parliament of India on 4 August 2009.
• The title RTE incorporates free and compulsory.
• It comes under Article 21(A) of the Constitution of India.
• This act states the primary vision and the importance of free and compulsory education for children aged between 6-14 years. 

Important Points

• This act came into force on 1 April 2010.
• With this act's enforcement, India became one of the 135 countries; making education a fundamental right.
• Compulsory education’ casts an obligation on the appropriate Government and local authorities to provide and ensure admission, attendance and completion of elementary education by all children in the 6-14 age group.