CURRENT AFFAIRS

2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following bank is now under the purview of RTI Act and CVC guidelines?
A
Jammu & Kashmir Bank
B
Punjab National Bank
C
Syndicate Bank
D
Karnataka Bank
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -In a far-reaching decision, the Jammu and Kashmir bank has been brought under the purview of the Right to Information (RTI) act, the Chief Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) guidelines and the State Legislature, an official said Friday.

Detailed explanation-2: -Established in 1938, the J&K Bank Ltd is the only state government promoted bank in the country, with the Jammu and Kashmir government currently holding 59.3 per cent of the shares.

Detailed explanation-3: -J&K Bank has designated 944 officers as Assistant public information officers (APIO’s) under Right to Information Act, 2005 who shall receive and forward the RTI applications/Appeals to the designated PIO and Appellate Authority.

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