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RTI ACT 2005
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Question
[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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a, b and c
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b, c and d
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a and b
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All the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -The Bill was not referred to a Select Committee, with 117 members voting against referring the bill to a select committee, and 75 members voting for it. The Lok Sabha had passed the Right to Information (Amendment) Bill, 2019 on 22nd July.
Detailed explanation-2: -The 2019 amendment bill amended section 13 and section 16 of the RTI Act, 2005. fixed to 5 years or until the age of 65 years whichever is earlier. However, the newly amended bill empowers the Central Government to prescribe the term of office for the commissioners as it may deem fit to the government.
Detailed explanation-3: -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-4: -Parliament passes the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill 2019.