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Question
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The first country in the world to introduce the right to information was-
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USA
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Finland
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Norway
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Sweden
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -Introduction. Over 100 countries around the world have implemented some form of freedom of information legislation. Sweden’s Freedom of the Press Act of 1766 is the oldest in the world.
Detailed explanation-2: -Sweden’s Freedom of the Press Act 1766 (Act) is widely considered the oldest piece of freedom of information legislation in the world.
Detailed explanation-3: -Which was the first country in the World to have enacted a legislation for providing for citizens‘ RTI? Ans: Sweden did so as far back as in December 1766. 2. The Universal Declaration of Human Rights recognises FOI as a part of Freedom of Expression, which is a Fundamental Human Right.
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