GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -The world’s first freedom of information legislation was adopted by the Swedish parliament in 1766.

Detailed explanation-2: -First RTI law developed by Sweden in 1766.

Detailed explanation-3: -The law, which forms part of Sweden’s constitution, recognises that press freedom is contingent upon access to information and states “to that end free access should be allowed to all archives, for the purpose of copying such documents in loco or obtaining certified copies of them”.

Detailed explanation-4: -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.