31. The Whistleblowers Protection Act, 2014, provides for the establishment of a “Competent Authority” to receive and inquire into public interest disclosures. This authority is responsible for ensuring the confidentiality of the identity of the whistleblower. Which entity appoints the Competent Authority?
a) President of India
b) Prime Minister of India
c) Central Vigilance Commission (CVC)
d) Chief Justice of India
32. The Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act, 2010, prohibits the acceptance of foreign contributions by:
a) Political parties
b) Election candidates
c) Judges of the Supreme Court
d) All of the above
33. The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, empowers the government to establish special courts to try offenses related to corruption. These special courts are called:
a) Anti-Corruption Courts
b) Special Investigation Courts
c) Corruption Prevention Courts
d) Special CBI Courts
34. The Whistleblowers Protection Act, 2014, provides for penalties for false or frivolous complaints made by whistleblowers. What is the maximum penalty that can be imposed for making false or frivolous complaints?
a) Rs. 10,000
b) Rs. 1 lakh
c) Rs. 5 lakhs
d) Rs. 10 lakhs
35. The Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988, empowers the government to extend the provisions of the Act to certain corporations established by:
a) Central Government
b) State Government
c) Both Central and State Governments
d) None of the above
