Current Affairs Question - 27 April 2019

Explanation :

• In 1976, in the Raj Narain vs. the State of UP, it was held by the Supreme Court that people cannot speak unless they know. Hence, the Right to Information is embedded in Article 19 of the Indian Constitution.
• Disclosure of Personal Information which has no relation with the public Interest can be denied under RTI.

Explanation :

• Section 8 of the RTI Act deals with the exemptions under RTI.
• Information that can lead to incitement of violence, information that can affect the relationship with neighboring countries etc. can be curtailed under Section 8 of RTI Act.

Explanation :

• Section 12(3) of the RTI Act 2005 provides for the appointment of CIC & other ICs:
• i.The Prime Minister, who shall be the Chairperson of the committee;
• ii.The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha ; and
• iii.A Union Cabinet Minister to be nominated by the Prime Minister
• Section 13 of the RTI Act 2005 provides that the Chief Information Commissioner shall hold office for a term of five years from the date on which he enters upon his office and shall not be eligible for reappointment; MPs, MLA etc. are not eligible for the office of CIC.
• CIC has the power of Civil Court (like summoning etc.) when it deals with the matters related to code of Civil Procedure, and its decisions are final and binding on the party.

Explanation :

• The Royal Turtle, also known as Southern River Terrapin (Batagur affinis), is one of the world’s most endangered freshwater turtles and is listed on the IUCN Red List as ‘Critically Endangered’. Hence, statements 1 and 3 are incorrect.
• It is endemic to South-east Asian countries.

Explanation :

All the above cities lie to the East of Bengaluru.