61. The Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, empowers the Director of the Enforcement Directorate (ED) to summon any person for examination. What powers does the Director have while conducting the examination?
a) Power to administer oaths
b) Power to issue search warrants
c) Power to seize documents and records
d) All of the above
62. The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) can conduct “surprise inspections” of offices and establishments of public sector undertakings (PSUs) to ensure that proper systems and procedures are in place to prevent corruption. Who can authorize the CVC to conduct a surprise inspection?
a) Central Government
b) Prime Minister of India
c) Chief Vigilance Commissioner
d) Chief Justice of India
63. The Whistleblowers Protection Act, 2014, provides for the establishment of a “Whistleblower Protection Authority” to inquire into complaints against the Competent Authority. Who appoints the Whistleblower Protection Authority?
a) President of India
b) Prime Minister of India
c) Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)
d) Central Government
64. The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, provides for the establishment of a “Special Judge” to try offenses related to corruption. Who can be appointed as a Special Judge?
a) A person who has been in practice as a judge of a High Court for not less than 7 years
b) A person who has been in practice as an advocate for not less than 10 years
c) A person who has held the office of a public prosecutor or an additional public prosecutor for not less than 7 years
d) All of the above
65. The Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988, empowers the government to issue search warrants for the search and seizure of benami properties. Who can authorize the issuance of a search warrant?
a) President of India
b) Prime Minister of India
c) Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)
d) Adjudicating Authority
