CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Making it easier for citizens to access information from the Supreme Court and file applications under the Right To Information (RTI) Act, the Supreme Court has launched an online RTI portal on November 24.

Detailed explanation-2: -Tamil Nadu became first Indian state to pass RTI law in 1997.

Detailed explanation-3: -First grassroots campaign for the introduction of RTI started by Mazdoor Kisan Shakti Sangathan (MKSS) in 1994. National Campaign for People’s RTI – Formed in 1996; formulated initial draft of RTI law for the Government. Tamil Nadu became first Indian state to pass RTI law in 1997.

Detailed explanation-4: -It is an initiative taken by Department of Personnel and Training, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions to provide a– RTI Portal Gateway to the citizens for quick search of information on the details of first Appellate Authorities, PIOs etc.

Detailed explanation-5: -Sweden is the very first country to provide freedom of information to its citizens through the Freedom of Press Act, which came into force in 1766.