The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) was established in February 1964 via an executive resolution based on the recommendations of the Committee on Prevention of Corruption, chaired by K. Santhanam (1962–1964). In response to directives issued by the Supreme Court in the landmark Vineet Narain v. Union of India (1997) judgment to ensure institutional independence for vigilance bodies, Parliament enacted the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003, conferring statutory status upon the commission. The CVC is a multi-member apex vigilance body comprising a Central Vigilance Commissioner and not more than two Vigilance Commissioners. Appointments are made by presidential warrant following recommendations of a high-powered committee consisting of the Prime Minister (Chairperson), the Minister of Home Affairs, and the Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha. Members serve a term of four years or until attaining 65 years of age. Under Section 8 of the CVC Act, 2003, the Commission exercises superintendence over the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) regarding offenses investigated under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. The CBI derives its investigative police powers from the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act, 1946. In CBI v. RR Kishore (2023), the Supreme Court reiterated the striking down of Section 6A of the DSPE Act.
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The CVC was established in 1964 on recommendations of the K. Santhanam Committee and granted statutory status via the CVC Act, 2003.
The selection committee for CVC consists of the Prime Minister, Union Minister of Home Affairs, and Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
The Central Vigilance Commissioner and Vigilance Commissioners hold office for a 4-year term or until reaching 65 years of age, and are ineligible for further government employment.
The CVC exercises superintendence over the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) for offenses under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988.
The CBI operates under the Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act, 1946, whose Section 6A requirement for prior approval was invalidated by the Supreme Court.
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1ID: GK-INST-00361
hardNHRC, NCW, NCSC, NCST & CIC
Under Section 8(1) of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003, what superintendence jurisdiction is exercised by the CVC over the Delhi Special Police Establishment (CBI)?
Verified Explanation
Section 8(1)(a) of the CVC Act, 2003 confers on the CVC the power of superintendence over the Delhi Special Police Establishment (CBI) specifically in relation to corruption investigations under the PC Act, 1988.
2ID: GK-INST-00406
easyNHRC, NCW, NCSC, NCST & CIC
On the recommendations of which anti-corruption committee chaired by K. Santhanam was the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) initially set up in February 1964?
Verified Explanation
The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) was set up by the Government of India in February 1964 on the recommendations of the Committee on Prevention of Corruption chaired by K. Santhanam.
3ID: GK-INST-00467
easyNHRC, NCW, NCSC, NCST & CIC
Under the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003, what is the term of office prescribed for the Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC)?
Verified Explanation
Under Section 5(1) of the CVC Act 2003, the Central Vigilance Commissioner holds office for a term of 4 years from the date of entering office or until attaining the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
4ID: GK-INST-00527
easyNHRC, NCW, NCSC, NCST & CIC
On the recommendations of which committee was the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) initially set up in 1964?
Verified Explanation
The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) was set up in February 1964 on the recommendations of the Committee on Prevention of Corruption, headed by K. Santhanam, to advise and guide central government agencies in vigilance matters.
5ID: GK-INST-00592
mediumNHRC, NCW, NCSC, NCST & CIC
On the recommendations of which anti-corruption committee was the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) initially established by an executive resolution in February 1964?
Verified Explanation
The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) was set up in February 1964 on the recommendations of the Committee on Prevention of Corruption chaired by K. Santhanam, and was subsequently granted statutory status by the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003.
6ID: GK-INST-00039
mediumNHRC, NCW, NCSC, NCST & CIC
Under the Central Vigilance Commission Act 2003, the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) was established based on the recommendations of which historic committee?
Verified Explanation
The Central Vigilance Commission was set up by the Government of India in February 1964 following the recommendations of the Committee on Prevention of Corruption, headed by K. Santhanam.
7ID: GK-INST-00414
mediumNHRC, NCW, NCSC, NCST & CIC
Who comprise the statutory 3-member Selection Committee that recommends the appointment of the Central Vigilance Commissioner under Section 4 of the CVC Act, 2003?
Verified Explanation
Section 4(1) of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 provides that the Central Vigilance Commissioner and Vigilance Commissioners are appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee comprising the PM (Chair), Minister of Home Affairs, and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha.
8ID: GK-INST-00471
mediumNHRC, NCW, NCSC, NCST & CIC
Which committee's landmark recommendations in 1964 led to the initial creation of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) via an executive resolution?
Verified Explanation
The Central Vigilance Commission was originally set up by the Government in February 1964 on the recommendations of the Committee on Prevention of Corruption chaired by K. Santhanam.
9ID: GK-POL-00648
hardConstitutional & Statutory Bodies
The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) was originally established in February 1964 pursuant to the recommendations of which anti-corruption committee?
Verified Explanation
The Committee on Prevention of Corruption (headed by K. Santhanam, 1962–1964) recommended the creation of the CVC; it was later conferred statutory status by the CVC Act, 2003.
10ID: GK-POL-00587
hardConstitutional & Statutory Bodies
The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) was initially constituted in 1964 pursuant to the recommendations of which committee on prevention of corruption?
Verified Explanation
The Central Vigilance Commission was set up in February 1964 following the recommendations of the Committee on Prevention of Corruption chaired by K. Santhanam.
11ID: GK-INST-00059
hardNHRC, NCW, NCSC, NCST & CIC
Under the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003, who comprises the statutory three-member Selection Committee for appointing the Central Vigilance Commissioner?
Verified Explanation
Section 4(1) of the CVC Act, 2003 specifies that the Central Vigilance Commissioner and Vigilance Commissioners are appointed by the President on the recommendation of a Committee consisting of the PM, Home Minister, and Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha.
12ID: GK-INST-00146
mediumNHRC, NCW, NCSC, NCST & CIC
Under the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003, what is the statutory term of office for the Central Vigilance Commissioner?
Verified Explanation
Under Section 5(1) of the CVC Act, 2003, the Central Vigilance Commissioner and Vigilance Commissioners hold office for a term of 4 years from the date on which they enter office or until attaining 65 years.
13ID: GK-INST-00219
mediumNHRC, NCW, NCSC, NCST & CIC
Under the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003, what is the maximum number of Vigilance Commissioners (in addition to the Central Vigilance Commissioner) that can be appointed?
Verified Explanation
Section 3(2) of the CVC Act, 2003 specifies that the Central Vigilance Commission shall consist of a Central Vigilance Commissioner (Chairperson) and not more than two Vigilance Commissioners (Members).
14ID: GK-INST-00277
mediumNHRC, NCW, NCSC, NCST & CIC
Under Section 4(1) of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003, who chairs the high-powered statutory committee that recommends the appointment of the Central Vigilance Commissioner to the President?
Verified Explanation
Section 4(1) of the CVC Act, 2003 states that the CVC and Vigilance Commissioners are appointed by the President upon the recommendation of a Committee consisting of the Prime Minister (Chairperson), Minister of Home Affairs, and Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha.
15ID: GK-INST-00288
hardNHRC, NCW, NCSC, NCST & CIC
Under Section 5(1) of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003, what is the statutory term of office and age ceiling for the Central Vigilance Commissioner and Vigilance Commissioners?
Verified Explanation
Section 5(1) of the CVC Act, 2003 states that the Central Vigilance Commissioner and Vigilance Commissioners shall hold office for a term of 4 years from the date of entering office or until attaining 65 years of age, and are ineligible for further government employment.
16ID: GK-INST-00472
mediumNHRC, NCW, NCSC, NCST & CIC
Who heads the high-level Selection Committee that recommends the appointment of the Central Vigilance Commissioner and Vigilance Commissioners to the President?
Verified Explanation
Under Section 4(1) of the CVC Act 2003, the Selection Committee consists of: the Prime Minister (Chairperson), the Minister of Home Affairs, and the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha.
17ID: GK-INST-00532
mediumNHRC, NCW, NCSC, NCST & CIC
Under the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003, what is the term of office of the Central Vigilance Commissioner?
Verified Explanation
Under Section 5(1) of the CVC Act, 2003, the Central Vigilance Commissioner and the Vigilance Commissioners hold office for a term of 4 years from the date of entering office or till they attain the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier.
18ID: GK-POL-00116
mediumConstitutional Bodies
The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) was established in 1964 based on the recommendations of which committee on corruption prevention?
Verified Explanation
The K. Santhanam Committee recommended the establishment of the CVC to tackle corruption in central governmental administration.
19ID: GK-POL-01044
mediumConstitutional & Statutory Bodies of India
Under the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003, in relation to which domain does the CVC exercise superintendence over the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)?
Verified Explanation
Section 8(1) of the CVC Act, 2003 empowers the Central Vigilance Commission to exercise superintendence over the Delhi Special Police Establishment (CBI) specifically for investigations under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. In general administrative matters, CBI remains under DoPT.
20ID: GK-POL-00845
hardConstitutional & Statutory Bodies of India
The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) was accorded statutory status by the CVC Act, 2003. What is the tenure of the Central Vigilance Commissioner?
Verified Explanation
Under Section 5(1) of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003, the Central Vigilance Commissioner and Vigilance Commissioners hold office for a term of 4 years from the date of entering office or until attaining the age of 65 years, whichever is earlier, and are not eligible for reappointment.
21ID: GK-POL-00946
hardConstitutional & Statutory Bodies of India
On the recommendations of which committee was the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) initially established in 1964?
Verified Explanation
The Central Vigilance Commission was established in February 1964 on the recommendations of the Committee on Prevention of Corruption chaired by K. Santhanam. It was conferred statutory status by the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003.
22ID: GK-INST-00121
hardNHRC, NCW, NCSC, NCST & CIC
Under Section 4 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, which dignitary is NOT a member of the statutory Selection Committee for recommending the appointment of the Lokpal?
Verified Explanation
Under Section 4(1) of the Lokpal Act, 2013, the Selection Committee comprises: 1. PM (Chairperson), 2. Speaker of Lok Sabha, 3. Leader of Opposition in Lok Sabha, 4. Chief Justice of India (or nominee SC Judge), and 5. An eminent jurist nominated by the President. The CVC is not a member.