India’s Foreign Policy Palestine's full membership India has voted in favour of a draft resolution at the UNGA that seeks full membership of Palestine in the United Nations.
The resolution which was brought by UAE got 143 votes in favour, including India.
The resolution determined that the State of Palestine is qualified for membership in the United Nations per Article 4 of the Charter of the United Nations. About United Nations General Assembly ✓ Headquarters - New York ✓ Formation – 1945 Recent Court Verdicts Exemptions to Right to Information (RTI) Act
The Delhi High Court recently held that a public authority cannot deny information under the Right to Information (RTI) Act on the grounds that the information sought is “bulky”.
Section 8 of RTI Act deals with exemption from disclosure of information. ✓ Section 8 (1) mentions exemptions against furnishing information under RTI Act. ✓ Section 8 (2) provides for disclosure of information exempted under Official Secrets Act, 1923 if larger public interest is served. About RTI Act, 2005
It is derived from the fundamental right of freedom of speech and expression under Article 19 of the Constitution.
Aim - To empower the citizens, promote transparency and accountability in the working of the Government