Who was appointed the first Lokpal of India in 2019?

Correct option is D

The correct answer is (d) Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose
Explanation:
. Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose, a retired judge of the Supreme Court of India, was appointed as the first Lokpal of India in March 2019.
. His appointment marked the first implementation of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013.
. He took oath of office on 23 March 2019, administered by the President of India.
. The Lokpal functions as the anti-corruption ombudsman for the Union Government.
. The office investigates allegations of corruption against public functionaries, including the Prime Minister under certain conditions.
Information Booster:
. The Lokpal selection committee consists of the Prime Minister, Chief Justice of India (or nominee), Lok Sabha Speaker, Leader of Opposition and an eminent jurist.
. The Lokpal has a Chairperson and up to 8 members (judicial and non-judicial).
Additional Knowledge:
Justice Dipak Mishra (Option a)
. Former Chief Justice of India.
. He was not appointed as Lokpal.
Justice Dilip Bhosale (Option b)
. Former Chief Justice of Allahabad High Court.
. Not associated with the Lokpal appointment.
Justice Ajaykumar Tripathi (Option c)
. Appointed as a Judicial Member of the Lokpal.
. He was not the Chairperson of Lokpal.