Why in the News?
Shri Praveen Vashista, IPS (Bihar cadre, 1991 batch), has been appointed as Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission and took oath on 16 January 2026.
About Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)
- Apex integrity and vigilance institution of the Government of India
- Mandated to promote integrity, transparency and accountability in public administration
- Prevents corruption in Central Government organisations
Established in
- 1964 through an executive resolution of the Government of India
- Granted statutory status under the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003
Historical background
- Originated from recommendations of the Santhanam Committee (1962 to 1964)
- Initially functioned without statutory backing, limiting enforcement authority
- Became an independent statutory body in 2003, strengthening supervisory and advisory powers
Composition and members
- Central Vigilance Commissioner as Chairperson
- Up to two Vigilance Commissioners as Members
- Appointed by the President of India on recommendation of a high level committee
- Tenure of four years or up to 65 years of age, whichever is earlier
UPSC Prelims Pointers
- Statutory body since 2003
- Superintendence over CBI limited to corruption cases
- Chairperson and Members appointed by the President
- Fixed tenure with age limit
- Nodal authority for whistleblower protection
| [2025] Consider the following statements about Lokpal:Â
I. The power of Lokpal applies to public servants of India, but not to the Indian public servants posted outside India II. The Chairperson or a Member shall not be a Member of the Parliament or a Member of the Legislature of any State or Union Territory, and only the Chief Justice of India, whether incumbent or retired, has to be its Chairperson III. The Chairperson or a Member shall not be a person of less than forty-five years of age on the date of assuming office IV. Lokpal cannot inquire into the allegations of corruption against a sitting Prime Minister of India Which of the statements given above is/are correct? (a) III only (b) II and III (c) I and IV (d) None of the above statements is correct |
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