86. The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is responsible for reviewing the progress of investigations conducted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) in cases of corruption. Who supervises the functioning of the CBI?
a) Central Government
b) Supreme Court of India
c) Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)
d) President of India
87. The Whistleblowers Protection Act, 2014, provides for the establishment of a “Public Interest Disclosure Facilitation Cell” to assist whistleblowers in making public interest disclosures. This cell operates under the administrative control of the:
a) Central Government
b) State Government
c) Competent Authority
d) Whistleblower Protection Authority
88. The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, defines “criminal misconduct” as any act or omission which amounts to:
a) Obtaining any valuable thing or pecuniary advantage
b) Obtaining any valuable thing or pecuniary advantage by abusing his position as a public servant
c) Obtaining any valuable thing or pecuniary advantage by a corrupt or illegal means
d) All of the above
89. 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
90. 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
