Issues faced during implementation of RTI Act (Polity and Governance)
Discussion on Aviation Sector (economy and Infrastructure)
Elected Autocracy (Polity and Governance)
U.S. FDA nod for rapid, inexpensive saliva test (Science and Technology)
Prelims Pointer
QOD
[{"explanation": "<p>Animal lovers in West Bengal will now be able to watch wildlife from the comfort of their homes with the forest department starting live streaming of animals from Alipore Zoological Garden, Kolkata, and Padmja Naidu Himalayan Zoological Park in Darjeeling.</p>", "question": "<p>Consider the following zoos-</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Kolkata</li>\n<li>Delhi</li>\n<li>Jaipur</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Which of the above have recently gone online?</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5f3a877d7737d45b78021f64", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>1 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f3a877d7737d45b78021f65", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>2 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f3a877d7737d45b78021f66", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "3 only"}, {"option_id": "5f3a877d7737d45b78021f67", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "1 and 2 only"}], "question_id": "5f3a877d7737d45b78021f63"}, {"explanation": "<p>“Information means any material in any form, including records, documents, memos, e-mails, opinions, advices, press releases, circulars, orders, logbooks, contracts, reports, papers, samples, models, data material held in any electronic form and information relating to any private body which can be accessed by a public authority under any other law for the time being in force.</p>", "question": "<p>Consider the following-</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Documents</li>\n<li>Memos</li>\n<li>Logbooks</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Which of the above can be sought under RTI?</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5f3a879d7737d45b759de5bb", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f3a879d7737d45b759de5bc", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>2 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f3a879d7737d45b759de5bd", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "3 only"}, {"option_id": "5f3a879d7737d45b759de5be", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "1 and 2 only"}], "question_id": "5f3a879d7737d45b759de5ba"}, {"explanation": "<p>It means any authority or body or institution of self-government established or constituted:</p>\n<ol>\n<li>by or under the Constitution;</li>\n<li>by any other law made by Parliament;</li>\n<li>by any other law made by State Legislature;</li>\n<li>by notification issued or order made by the appropriate Government.</li>\n</ol>", "question": "<p>Consider the following</p>\n<ol>\n<li>Authority established by Constitution</li>\n<li>Authority established by Law</li>\n<li>Authority established by Executive order</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Which of the above can be designated as a public authority</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5f3a87c97737d45b78021f6b", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 and 2 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f3a87c97737d45b78021f6c", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>2 and 3 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f3a87c97737d45b78021f6d", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "1 and 3 only"}, {"option_id": "5f3a87c97737d45b78021f6e", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "1, 2 and 3"}], "question_id": "5f3a87c97737d45b78021f6a"}, {"explanation": "<p><strong>TENURE</strong> - <strong>Section 13</strong> of the RTI Act, 2005 provided that the Chief Information Commissioner shall hold office for a term of <strong>5 years</strong> from the date on which he enters his office and shall not hold office after he has attained the age of<strong> 65 years. The RTI Amendment Act, 2019 </strong>changes the tenure from 5 years to “for such term as may be prescribed by the Central Government”.<strong> </strong></p>\n<p>Section 13 of the original RTI Act, 2005 stated that salaries, allowances and other terms of service of “the Chief Information Commissioner shall be the same as that of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC)”, and those of an Information Commissioner “shall be the same as that of an Election Commissioner”.</p>\n<p><strong>Salary</strong> - <strong>The 2019 Amendment</strong> has <strong>changed</strong> the terms of service by mentioning that the salaries, allowances and other terms of service of the Chief Information Commissioner and the Information Commissioners <strong>“shall be such as may be prescribed by the Central Government and not equivalent to CEC.</strong> </p>", "question": "<p>The Right to Information (Amendment) Act, 2019 has changed which of the following aspects with respect to office of Chief Information Commissioner? </p>\n<ol>\n<li>Tenure of office</li>\n<li>Salaries and allowances payable to and other terms and conditions of service</li>\n</ol>\n<p>Select the correct answer using the code below: </p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5f3a87f27737d45b7bdac13c", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>1 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f3a87f27737d45b7bdac13d", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>2 only</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f3a87f27737d45b7bdac13e", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "Both 1 and 2"}, {"option_id": "5f3a87f27737d45b7bdac13f", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "Neither 1 nor 2"}], "question_id": "5f3a87f27737d45b7bdac13b"}, {"explanation": "<p>The Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioners shall be appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee consisting of— (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. </p>", "question": "<p>The Chief Information Commissioner shall be appointed by</p>", "options": [{"option_id": "5f3a88197737d45b7e4185db", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "<p>Prime Minister</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f3a88197737d45b7e4185dc", "is_correct_answer": true, "title": "<p>President of India</p>"}, {"option_id": "5f3a88197737d45b7e4185dd", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "Chief Justice of India"}, {"option_id": "5f3a88197737d45b7e4185de", "is_correct_answer": false, "title": "Lokpal"}], "question_id": "5f3a88197737d45b7e4185da"}]
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has denied a Right to Information (RTI) request related to the PM-CARES Fund on the grounds that providing it would “disproportionately divert the resources of the office”. Other issues have also emerged in the way RTI act functions.
Supply Side issues (Applicants side)
Demand Side Issues (PIO)
Adjudicator Side (SIC/CIC
The Right to Information Act
What is Information According to RTI?
What Does Right to Information Mean?
Appellate Authorities
Penalty Provisions
Grounds for denying information
AIRLINES FIGHTING TO STAY AIRBORNE
From dipping into reserves and using cargo flights as a source of revenue, Indian airlines have struggled to stay afloat as COVID-19 fears continue to haunt travellers across the country.
History of Civil Aviation Industry
Growth of Civil Aviation Industry
Growth Drivers
National Civil Aviation Policy 2016
UDAN Scheme
Challenges before the Aviation Industry
Government Intervention
Rising Fuel Prices
High Airport (aeronautical) Charges
INDIA IS MOVING TOWARDS A FORM OF ELECTED AUTOCRACY
According to Justice Shah, dilution of accountability mechanisms during the pandemic is the continuation of a dangerous trend, moving India towards “a form of elected autocracy”
Elected Autocracy
Non-functioning Parliament
Failing Judiciary
Dilution of Executive’s accountability
U.S. FDA NOD FOR RAPID, INEXPENSIVE SALIVA TEST
On August 16, 2020, the United States Food and Drugs Administration authorised the emergency use of saliva based diagnostic test for COVID-19. This is to be a game changer as it provides the results rapidly. The testing method has been named “SALIVA DIRECT”
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