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Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)

Subject: Polity

Book: Indian Polity by M. Laxmikanth

A statutory body (2003 Act) emerging from the Santhanam Committee’s recommendations to address corruption in the executive. The CVC supervises the vigilance administration in central government departments and public sector undertakings. It can inquire or cause inquiries into allegations of corruption, forwarding cases to the CBI or other agencies. The Commission, appointed by the President on the recommendation of a high-level committee, is meant to be an independent watchdog, though it lacks direct prosecution powers. By coordinating with departmental vigilance officers, it fosters a clean administrative culture, ensuring deterrence against bribery and misuse of public office.

Practice Questions

Who is considered the "father of the Indian Constitution"?

आपातकाल की घोषणा किस अनुच्छेद के तहत की जा सकती है?

संसद के अधिवेशन की अवधि किस आधार पर निर्धारित होती है?

राज्य सरकारों के अधिकार किस अनुच्छेद में वर्णित हैं?

लोकसभा के सदस्यों के लिए न्यूनतम योग्यता क्या है?

विधेयक पारित करने की प्रक्रिया किस प्रावधान के अंतर्गत आती है?

Which article of the Indian Constitution guarantees the right to life and personal liberty?

विधान सभा अध्यक्ष की योग्यता किस आधार पर निर्धारित होती है?

Which of the following is a Fundamental Duty under the Indian Constitution?

Which of the following is NOT a power of the President of India?