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📅 Date: 29 April 2025
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🖊️ #QuestionNo_223
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Word Limit: 150 words
Q. Discuss the role of the Right to Information (RTI) Act in promoting transparency and accountability in governance.
सार्वजनिक जीवन में पारदर्शिता और जवाबदेही को बढ़ावा देने में सूचना का अधिकार (RTI) अधिनियम की भूमिका पर चर्चा करें।
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The Key Demand of the Question:
✅ Introduction (30 words):
Define RTI as a legal tool for citizens to seek information from government bodies.
Mention its role in fostering transparency in governance.
परिचय (30 शब्द):
सूचना का अधिकार (RTI) को नागरिकों को सरकारी संस्थाओं से जानकारी प्राप्त करने का कानूनी अधिकार बताएं।
सरकार में पारदर्शिता को बढ़ावा देने में इसकी भूमिका पर प्रकाश डालें।
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✅ Body (Main Part) (100 words):
Explain how RTI has empowered citizens to hold public officials accountable.
Discuss the impact of RTI in reducing corruption and increasing efficiency in governance.
Mention key provisions of the RTI Act, like the time frame for response, penalties, and exceptions.
Highlight recent examples where RTI has been used to uncover malpractices.
मुख्य भाग (100 शब्द):
समझाएं कि कैसे RTI ने नागरिकों को सार्वजनिक अधिकारियों को जिम्मेदार ठहराने का अधिकार दिया है।
RTI के प्रभाव को भ्रष्टाचार को घटाने और सरकारी कार्यों में दक्षता बढ़ाने में बताएं।
RTI अधिनियम की मुख्य धाराओं का उल्लेख करें, जैसे, जवाब देने के लिए समय सीमा, दंड, और अपवाद।
RTI के माध्यम से हाल ही में हुई भ्रष्टाचार या कुप्रथाओं की खोज के उदाहरण दें।
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✅ Conclusion (20 words):
Emphasize the role of RTI in strengthening democratic governance by promoting accountability and reducing corruption.
निष्कर्ष (20 शब्द):
जवाबदेही को बढ़ावा देने और भ्रष्टाचार को घटाने के द्वारा RTI की भूमिका पर बल दें।
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📝 ReadyIAS LAW 2025 🏆
(Learn Answer Writing)
📅 Date: 29 April 2025
🏷️ Subject: Governance
✍️ Peer Review your answers at: @readyiasaw
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🖊️ #QuestionNo_223
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Word Limit: 150 words
Q. Discuss the role of the Right to Information (RTI) Act in promoting transparency and accountability in governance.
सार्वजनिक जीवन में पारदर्शिता और जवाबदेही को बढ़ावा देने में सूचना का अधिकार (RTI) अधिनियम की भूमिका पर चर्चा करें।
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The Key Demand of the Question:
✅ Introduction (30 words):
Define RTI as a legal tool for citizens to seek information from government bodies.
Mention its role in fostering transparency in governance.
परिचय (30 शब्द):
सूचना का अधिकार (RTI) को नागरिकों को सरकारी संस्थाओं से जानकारी प्राप्त करने का कानूनी अधिकार बताएं।
सरकार में पारदर्शिता को बढ़ावा देने में इसकी भूमिका पर प्रकाश डालें।
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✅ Body (Main Part) (100 words):
Explain how RTI has empowered citizens to hold public officials accountable.
Discuss the impact of RTI in reducing corruption and increasing efficiency in governance.
Mention key provisions of the RTI Act, like the time frame for response, penalties, and exceptions.
Highlight recent examples where RTI has been used to uncover malpractices.
मुख्य भाग (100 शब्द):
समझाएं कि कैसे RTI ने नागरिकों को सार्वजनिक अधिकारियों को जिम्मेदार ठहराने का अधिकार दिया है।
RTI के प्रभाव को भ्रष्टाचार को घटाने और सरकारी कार्यों में दक्षता बढ़ाने में बताएं।
RTI अधिनियम की मुख्य धाराओं का उल्लेख करें, जैसे, जवाब देने के लिए समय सीमा, दंड, और अपवाद।
RTI के माध्यम से हाल ही में हुई भ्रष्टाचार या कुप्रथाओं की खोज के उदाहरण दें।
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✅ Conclusion (20 words):
Emphasize the role of RTI in strengthening democratic governance by promoting accountability and reducing corruption.
निष्कर्ष (20 शब्द):
जवाबदेही को बढ़ावा देने और भ्रष्टाचार को घटाने के द्वारा RTI की भूमिका पर बल दें।
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#Day3 – GS2 | Constitution & Judiciary
Q. Disturbing public order or inciting violence cannot be allowed under the garb of the freedom of speech and expression. Discuss with the help of the recent Supreme Court judgment on hate speech. (250 words)
✅ Directive & Syllabus Scope
Directive: Discuss – present key dimensions with legal and constitutional backing
GS2 Syllabus: Indian Constitution – Fundamental Rights; Public Order; Hate Speech; Judiciary
📝 Model Answer
🔹 Introduction
The Indian Constitution guarantees freedom of speech under Article 19(1)(a), but Article 19(2) allows the state to impose reasonable restrictions for maintaining public order. Hate speech, which disrupts harmony, falls outside the protective scope of free expression.
🔹 Constitutional and Legal Context
Public Order as a Limitation: Speech leading to violence, communal disharmony, or incitement is not protected.
Section 153A and 295A of IPC: Criminalize hate speech that promotes enmity or insults religious sentiments.
🔹 Supreme Court Interventions
Pravasi Bhalai Sangathan v. Union of India (2014):
Recognized the danger of hate speech; urged the legislature to enact stricter laws.
Shreya Singhal v. Union of India (2015):
Clarified that only speech leading to incitement of violence can be curtailed.
Amish Devgan v. Union of India (2020):
Distinguished between free speech and hate speech based on context, intent, and likely impact.
Shaheen Abdulla v. Union of India (2023):
Directed suo motu registration of FIRs for hate speech. Held that selective inaction violates constitutional principles.
🔹 Way Forward
Strengthen independent enforcement of existing laws
Encourage responsible speech in public discourse
Ensure non-partisan action against all forms of hate, irrespective of origin
🔹 Conclusion
The Supreme Court has drawn a clear line: Freedom of speech cannot shield hate or harm. Safeguarding constitutional values requires upholding both liberty and law.
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#Day3 – GS2 | Constitution & Judiciary
Q. Disturbing public order or inciting violence cannot be allowed under the garb of the freedom of speech and expression. Discuss with the help of the recent Supreme Court judgment on hate speech. (250 words)
✅ Directive & Syllabus Scope
Directive: Discuss – present key dimensions with legal and constitutional backing
GS2 Syllabus: Indian Constitution – Fundamental Rights; Public Order; Hate Speech; Judiciary
📝 Model Answer
🔹 Introduction
The Indian Constitution guarantees freedom of speech under Article 19(1)(a), but Article 19(2) allows the state to impose reasonable restrictions for maintaining public order. Hate speech, which disrupts harmony, falls outside the protective scope of free expression.
🔹 Constitutional and Legal Context
Public Order as a Limitation: Speech leading to violence, communal disharmony, or incitement is not protected.
Section 153A and 295A of IPC: Criminalize hate speech that promotes enmity or insults religious sentiments.
🔹 Supreme Court Interventions
Pravasi Bhalai Sangathan v. Union of India (2014):
Recognized the danger of hate speech; urged the legislature to enact stricter laws.
Shreya Singhal v. Union of India (2015):
Clarified that only speech leading to incitement of violence can be curtailed.
Amish Devgan v. Union of India (2020):
Distinguished between free speech and hate speech based on context, intent, and likely impact.
Shaheen Abdulla v. Union of India (2023):
Directed suo motu registration of FIRs for hate speech. Held that selective inaction violates constitutional principles.
🔹 Way Forward
Strengthen independent enforcement of existing laws
Encourage responsible speech in public discourse
Ensure non-partisan action against all forms of hate, irrespective of origin
🔹 Conclusion
The Supreme Court has drawn a clear line: Freedom of speech cannot shield hate or harm. Safeguarding constitutional values requires upholding both liberty and law.
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