56. The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) can exercise its power of superintendence over the functioning of which organizations?
a) Public sector banks
b) Insurance companies
c) Telecom companies
d) All of the above
57. The Whistleblowers Protection Act, 2014, provides for the establishment of a “Public Interest Disclosure Fund” to provide financial assistance to whistleblowers. Who contributes to this fund?
a) Central Government
b) State Governments
c) Public sector undertakings (PSUs)
d) All of the above
58. The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, defines “public servant” as a person who is:
a) Employed in the government
b) Holds an office by virtue of which he is authorized to perform public functions
c) Is in the service or pay of a local authority
d) All of the above
59. The Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988, provides for the confiscation of benami properties without payment of compensation. However, in certain cases, compensation may be paid to the:
a) Person who has lost the benami property
b) Person who provided the consideration for the benami transaction
c) Person who disclosed the benami transaction
d) None of the above
60. The Whistleblowers Protection Act, 2014, provides for the protection of whistleblowers against victimization. What does “victimization” mean in this context?
a) Dismissal from service
b) Demotion in rank or position
c) Transfer or adverse posting
d) All of the above
