This Exam covers topics such as the establishment, composition, powers, functions, tenure, and conditions of service of the Central Information Commission, as well as other specific details.

1. Establishment of the Central Information Commission: Details on the year of establishment and the legal foundation under which the Commission was constituted (Right to Information Act, 2005).
2. Nature and Status: Explanation of the Commission as an independent, high-powered body and its role in handling complaints and appeals under the Central Government and Union Territories.
3. Composition of the Commission: Information on the number of members, including the Chief Information Commissioner and up to ten Information Commissioners, and their qualifications and the process of their appointment.
4. Appointment Process: Details about the process of appointment of the Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioners, the appointing authority (President), and the recommending committee.
5. Tenure and Service Conditions: Information on the term limits for the Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioners, age criteria, reappointment eligibility, and conditions for removal.
6. Removal of Information Commissioners: Circumstances under which the President can remove the Chief Information Commissioner or Information Commissioners, including misconduct, insolvency, conviction, etc.
7. Powers and Functions of the Commission: The various powers granted to the Central Information Commission, including inquiry powers, civil court-like authority, suo-motu powers, handling of complaints, securing compliance, and more.
8. Role in Ensuring Transparency: The role of the Commission in securing transparency, ensuring access to information, and its authority to impose penalties and recommend disciplinary action.
9. Annual Report and Recommendations: The requirement for the Commission to submit an annual report to the Central Government and its ability to recommend steps to ensure conformity to the Right to Information Act.
10. Judicial Review and Appeals: Information on the judicial review process of the Commission’s decisions and possible avenues for appeal, such as approaching the High Court or the Supreme Court.

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