51. The Whistleblowers Protection Act, 2014, provides for the establishment of a “Liaison Officer” in each public authority to receive public interest disclosures. The Liaison Officer is responsible for forwarding the disclosures to the:
a) Competent Authority
b) Chief Vigilance Commissioner
c) Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
d) Whistleblower Protection Authority
52. The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, empowers the government to appoint a “Special Public Prosecutor” for conducting the prosecution of corruption cases. Who can be appointed as a Special Public Prosecutor?
a) A person who has been in practice as an advocate for not less than 7 years
b) A person who has held the office of a public prosecutor or an additional public prosecutor for not less than 7 years
c) A person who is qualified to be a judge of a High Court
d) All of the above
53. The Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988, provides for the establishment of an “Appellate Tribunal” to hear appeals against orders passed by the Adjudicating Authority. Who appoints the Appellate Tribunal?
a) President of India
b) Prime Minister of India
c) Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)
d) Central Government
54. The Whistleblowers Protection Act, 2014, defines “public interest disclosure” as a disclosure made by a whistleblower in good faith and in the public interest. What does “in good faith” mean in this context?
a) The disclosure is made with honest intention
b) The disclosure is made without malice or ulterior motive
c) The whistleblower reasonably believes that the information disclosed is true
d) All of the above
55.The Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, defines “proceeds of crime” as any property derived or obtained, directly or indirectly, by any person as a result of criminal activity. What does “property” include in this context?
a) Immovable property
b) Movable property
c) Tangible property
d) All of the above
