GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

RTI ACT 2005

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Preamble to the RTI Act states that transparency of information is vital to:
A
Eradicate corruption
B
Contain corruption
C
Promote corruption
D
Measure corruption
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Transparency means that decisions taken and their enforcement are done in a manner that follows rules and regulations. It also means that information is freely available and directly accessible to those who will be affected by such decisions and their enforcement.

Detailed explanation-2: -Greater Transparency in functioning of public authorities; 2. Informed citizenry for promotion of partnership between citizens and the Government in decision making process; 3. Improvement in accountability and performance of the Government; 4. Reduction in corruption in the Government departments.

Detailed explanation-3: -RTI act has ushered in transparency: It empowered the people to question, audit, review, examine, and assess government acts and decisions to ensure that these are consistent with the principles of public interests, good governance and justice.

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