GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

RTI ACT 2005

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Section ____ Exemption from disclosure of information Section ____ of the Right to Information Act, 2005 requires the following information not to be provided. ● Information that, if revealed, will adversely affect the country’s integrity, security, sovereignty, scientific and economic interests, and international harmony
A
8
B
9
C
7
D
10
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Exemptions are mentioned in the RTI Act, 2005. Section 8 is important under the Right to Information Act 2005 as it specifies nine grounds under which the information can be exempted from disclosure.

Detailed explanation-2: -section 24 provides almost absolute exemption. In other words, there arises no question of public interest when taken recluse under section 24. These organisations are also exempted from proactive disclosure of their administration under section 4 (1) of the Act.

Detailed explanation-3: -Right to information sought has certain exceptions such as public interest, friendly relations with state and also personal information which does not have anything to do with the work. Right to privacy and right to seek information are two sides of a coin.

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