Consider the following statements regarding the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005:1.The Act mandates a 30-day timeline for general information disclosures and 48 hours for matters involving life and liberty.2.Information Commissions are constitutional bodies established directly under Article 280 of the Constitution of India.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
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Daily news quiz · 13 October 2026
Prelims-style MCQs from the 13 October 2026 daily news summary. Choose an option to see if you are right — two questions on each topic.
Under Section 20 of the Right to Information (RTI) Act, 2005, which of the following authorities is empowered to penalize a Public Information Officer (PIO) for unreasonable delays in providing information?
Consider the following statements regarding the Genetic Engineering Appraisal Committee (GEAC):1.GEAC functions under the administrative control of the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare.2.It is responsible for approving the environmental release of Genetically Modified (GM) organisms.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
In the context of agricultural biotechnology and environmental regulation in India, what does the term 'Herbicide-Tolerant Crops' refer to?
Consider the following statements regarding renewable energy regulation in India:1.Renewable energy generation holds 'Must-Run' statutory status under Grid Code regulations, barring grid security emergencies.2.Grid curtailment refers to the mandatory increase of power generation to handle sudden urban electricity shortages.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
What is the primary function of a Pumped Storage Project (PSP) in the context of electrical power grids?
Consider the statutory application forms used by the Election Commission of India for electoral roll maintenance:1.Form 6 is used for new voter registrations.2.Form 7 is used exclusively for correcting spelling mistakes in existing voter entries.Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Which of the following statutory forms is specifically designated for overseas electors seeking registration in the Indian electoral roll?