2016
|
Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
|
|
|
India
|
|
|
Pakistan
|
|
|
Bangladesh
|
|
|
Sri Lanka
|
Detailed explanation-1: -First RTI law developed by Sweden in 1766.
Detailed explanation-2: -The Right to Information Act will come into force w.e.f. 12th October, 2005. The Act extends to the whole of India except Jammu & Kashmir. It provides a very definite day for its commencement i.e. 120 days from enactment. It shall apply to Public Authorities.
Detailed explanation-3: -The Swedish parliament “Riksdag” is believed to be the first in the world to enact a law on the right to information when it passed the freedom of press act, 1766.
Detailed explanation-4: -The primary aim of the Right to Information Act is to empower the citizens of a country. To achieve this, the government of the country should work to promote transparency and accountability in work done by the Government, eradicate corruption and make the democracy work in favour of the citizens in a real sense.