Q100. Who became Central Vigilance Commissioner in May 2023?
[SSC MTS, 30 Oct 2024 Shift 1]
(A) G. C. Murmu
(B) Amit Khare
(C) Suresh N. Patel
(D) P. K. Srivastava
Answer: (D) P. K. Srivastava
Explanation: P. K. Srivastava refers to Praveen Kumar Srivastava, the Central Vigilance Commissioner appointed in 2023. The CVC is the Union’s apex vigilance institution established in 1964 and accorded statutory status in 2003.
Q99. Who was appointed Director of the CBI in May 2023?
[SSC MTS, 5 Nov 2024 Shift 2]
(A) Praveen Sood
(B) Debadatta Chand
(C) Shantanu Roy
(D) Rakesh Asthana
Answer: (A) Praveen Sood
Explanation: Praveen Sood, a senior Karnataka-cadre IPS officer, became CBI Director in May 2023. The agency investigates corruption, serious economic crime and other cases within its jurisdiction or referred by competent authorities.
Q98. In May 2023, Praveen Sood was appointed Director of which organisation?
[SSC GD Constable, 21 Feb 2024 Shift 4]
(A) World Bank
(B) Central Bureau of Investigation
(C) Central Reserve Police Force
(D) Federal Bureau of Investigation
Answer: (B) Central Bureau of Investigation
Explanation: Praveen Sood moved from leadership of Karnataka Police to become CBI Director in 2023. The organisation handles complex national investigations and operates through powers conferred by the Delhi Special Police Establishment Act.
Q97. Which Lokpal selection committee members are correct:
1. CJI,
2. Rajya Sabha Chairman,
3. Lok Sabha Speaker,
4. Lok Sabha opposition leader?
[UPPSC PCS Prelims 2024]
(A) 2, 3 and 4
(B) 1, 2, 3 and 4
(C) 1, 2 and 3
(D) 1, 3 and 4
Answer: (D) 1, 3 and 4
Explanation: The Lokpal selection committee includes the Chief Justice of India or nominee, Lok Sabha Speaker and opposition leader, along with the Prime Minister and an eminent jurist. The Rajya Sabha Chairman is excluded.
Q96. In which country was the ombudsman institution first established?
[SSC MTS, 11 Nov 2024 Shift 1]
(A) New Zealand
(B) Norway
(C) Britain
(D) Sweden
Answer: (D) Sweden
Explanation: Sweden established the modern parliamentary ombudsman in 1809. The concept later influenced India’s Lokpal and Lokayuktas, which investigate complaints of corruption and maladministration by designated public authorities.
Q95. Who was appointed Chairperson of the Lokpal in February 2024?
[RRB Technician Grade III, 29 Dec 2024 Shift 1]
(A) Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar
(B) Justice Manmohan
(C) Justice Suresh Kumar Kait
(D) Justice Rajiv Shakdher
Answer: (A) Justice Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar
Explanation: Retired Supreme Court judge Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar was appointed Lokpal chairperson in February 2024. The post heads India’s national anti-corruption ombudsman, established under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013.
Q94. Who was appointed Chairperson of the Lokpal in February 2024?
[Jammu and Kashmir High Court Junior Assistant, 29 Apr 2024]
(A) Lingappa Narayana Swamy
(B) B. V. Nagarathna
(C) Ritu Raj Awasthi
(D) Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar
Answer: (D) Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar
Explanation: Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar, previously a Supreme Court judge, was named Lokpal chairperson during February 2024. The institution has jurisdiction to examine corruption allegations against specified Union-level public functionaries.
Q93. Which are non-constitutional bodies:
1. Tribunals,
2. NIA,
3. CCI,
4. Law Commission,
5. NCST,
6. CAG?
[OPSC OAS Prelims, 15 Dec 2024]
(A) 1, 5 and 6
(B) 2, 3 and 4
(C) 3, 5 and 6
(D) 2, 4 and 5
Answer: (B) 2, 3 and 4
Explanation: NIA and CCI are statutory institutions, while the Law Commission is established by executive action. NCST and CAG have constitutional status; the classification depends on how each institution obtains its legal authority.
Q92. Which agency investigates terrorism and related offences in India?
[Maharashtra Police Constable Dhule, 7 Jul 2024]
(A) NIA
(B) NSG
(C) CIA
(D) IB
Answer: (A) NIA
Explanation: The National Investigation Agency is India’s dedicated central counter-terrorism investigative body. Created under the NIA Act, 2008, it investigates scheduled offences affecting national security and may take up cases across state boundaries.
Q91. What is the full form of NIA?
[UP Police Constable, 18 Feb 2024 Shift 2]
(A) National Incubation Agency
(B) Naval Investigation Agency
(C) New Investigation Agency
(D) National Investigation Agency
Answer: (D) National Investigation Agency
Explanation: NIA stands for National Investigation Agency. The institution was established under the 2008 NIA Act after the Mumbai terror attacks to investigate and prosecute specified offences involving terrorism and national security.
