Arrange the following acts that promote transparency in governance, in chronological order

A. The Lokpal and Lokayukts Act

B. The Whistle Blowers Protection Act

C. The Prevention of Corruption Act

D. The Right to Information Act

E. The Central Vigilance Commission Act

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

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Answer 1

The correct option is 'C, E, D, A, B'.
Key Points

The Prevention of Corruption Act was enacted in 1988 to combat corruption in government institutions.
The Right to Information Act was passed in 2005, granting citizens the right to access information from public authorities.
The Central Vigilance Commission Act was enacted in 2003 to address corruption and improve vigilance in government organizations.
The Lokpal and Lokayukts Act, which establishes the anti-corruption ombudsman, was passed in 2013.
The Whistle Blowers Protection Act, which provides protection to whistleblowers exposing corruption, was enacted in 2014.

Therefore, the correct chronological order is C, E, D, A, B.