Q110. When was the National Human Rights Commission constituted in India?
[UP Police Assistant Operator, 5 Feb 2024 Shift 1]
(A) 1952
(B) 1912
(C) 1993
(D) 1922
Answer: (C) 1993
Explanation: The NHRC was constituted in 1993 and is based in New Delhi. Its mandate extends to protecting life, liberty, equality and dignity through investigation of complaints, advisory recommendations and human rights education.
Q109. Where is the headquarters of the National Human Rights Commission located?
[UP Police Constable, 17 Feb 2024 Shift 2]
(A) New Delhi
(B) Bengaluru
(C) Mysuru
(D) Mumbai
Answer: (A) New Delhi
Explanation: The NHRC has its headquarters in New Delhi. As the national statutory human rights body, it processes allegations of rights violations and issues recommendations, while state commissions operate within their own jurisdictions.
Q108. Which section of the Protection of Human Rights Act defines human rights relating to life, liberty, equality and dignity?
[UP Police Assistant Operator, 8 Feb 2024 Shift 1]
(A) Section 2(d)
(B) Section 144
(C) Section 90
(D) Section 302
Answer: (A) Section 2(d)
Explanation: Section 2(d) contains the definition of human rights under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993. It covers specified rights guaranteed by the Constitution or recognised in enforceable international covenants.
Q107. What is the maximum number of Information Commissioners besides the Chief Information Commissioner?
[MPSC Rajyaseva Prelims, 1 Dec 2024]
(A) Five
(B) Ten
(C) Six
(D) Eight
Answer: (B) Ten
Explanation: Under Section 12 of the RTI Act, the Central Information Commission consists of the Chief Information Commissioner and not more than ten Information Commissioners. It adjudicates access-to-information matters involving central public authorities.
Q106. Who was the Central Vigilance Commissioner as of October 2023?
[SSC GD Constable, 29 Feb 2024 Shift 4]
(A) Pradeep Kumar
(B) Praveen Kumar Srivastava
(C) H. J. Dora
(D) Suresh N. Patel
Answer: (B) Praveen Kumar Srivastava
Explanation: Praveen Kumar Srivastava became Central Vigilance Commissioner in May 2023. He was therefore serving at the reference date; the office heads the statutory body supervising vigilance activities under central government institutions.
Q105. Who was sworn in as Central Vigilance Commissioner on 29 May 2023?
[SSC CHSL Tier I, 1 Jul 2024 Shift 3]
(A) Praveen Kumar Srivastava
(B) Arti C. Srivastava
(C) Sarvan Kumar
(D) Uday Veer Singh
Answer: (A) Praveen Kumar Srivastava
Explanation: Praveen Kumar Srivastava took the oath as Central Vigilance Commissioner on 29 May 2023. The commission monitors vigilance administration in central organisations and derives its statutory authority from the CVC Act, 2003.
Q104. Who was the Central Vigilance Commissioner as of November 2023?
[IB ACIO Grade II, 18 Jan 2024 Shift 1]
(A) Praveen Kumar Srivastava
(B) Brijesh Kumar Rai
(C) Umashankar Dash
(D) Sarthak Sarangi
Answer: (A) Praveen Kumar Srivastava
Explanation: Praveen Kumar Srivastava assumed leadership of the CVC in May 2023. The date in the question distinguishes this appointment from his predecessor; the commission’s broader mandate is corruption prevention and vigilance oversight.
Q103. Who assumed the position of Central Vigilance Commissioner in May 2023?
[SSC MTS, 5 Nov 2024 Shift 1]
(A) Praveen Kumar Srivastava
(B) Rajiv Gauba
(C) Rajeev Sinha
(D) Amitabh Kant
Answer: (A) Praveen Kumar Srivastava
Explanation: Praveen Kumar Srivastava was appointed CVC chief during May 2023. His office leads a commission with responsibility for central vigilance supervision, review and advice concerning integrity in public administration.
Q102. In May 2023, who was sworn in as the Central Vigilance Commissioner?
[SSC MTS, 12 Nov 2024 Shift 3]
(A) Samuel Joseph
(B) Praveen Kumar Srivastava
(C) Ram Manohar Singh
(D) Dayal Yadav
Answer: (B) Praveen Kumar Srivastava
Explanation: The officeholder was Praveen Kumar Srivastava, appointed after the tenure of Suresh N. Patel. CVC’s role concerns integrity and anti-corruption oversight within central public-sector organisations and selected investigating matters.
Q101. What was the theme of Vigilance Awareness Week 2022?
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(A) Vigilant India, Prosperous India
(B) Corruption Free India for a Developed Nation
(C) Independent India at 75: Self-Reliance with Integrity
(D) Integrity: A Way of Life
Answer: (B) Corruption Free India for a Developed Nation
Explanation: The 2022 Vigilance Awareness Week theme called for a corruption-free India as part of national development. The CVC coordinates awareness activities promoting ethical conduct, transparency and accountability in public administration.
