Correct option is A
The correct answer is: (a) Praveen Kumar Srivastava
Explanation:
Shri Praveen Kumar Srivastava, a 1988-batch IAS officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, was sworn in as the Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) on 29 May 2023. Prior to this, he served as Vigilance Commissioner and officiated as acting CVC from 25 December 2022.
Shri Praveen Kumar Srivastava, a 1988-batch IAS officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre, was sworn in as the Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) on 29 May 2023. Prior to this, he served as Vigilance Commissioner and officiated as acting CVC from 25 December 2022.
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• The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) is an autonomous body established in 1964 to address governmental corruption.
• The CVC was accorded statutory status by the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003.
• The Commission comprises a Central Vigilance Commissioner and up to two Vigilance Commissioners.
• The CVC is appointed by the President of India on the recommendation of a committee consisting of the Prime Minister, Home Minister, and Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha.
• The tenure of the CVC is 4 years or until the age of 65, whichever is earlier.
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