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  1. In which of the following cases the Supreme Court observed that Central Bureau of Investigation is a 'Caged Parrot'?Asked in UPPCS Prelims 2015
  2. Who among the following is the head of the Special Investigation Team formed by the Government of India on black money?Asked in UPPSC Upper Mains 2015
  3. Establishment of Central Vigilance Commissioner to advise and guide the Central agencies in the field of vigilance is based on the recommendation of the committee headed by whom ?Asked in MPPSC CS Prelims 2022
  4. Who is the Chairman of TRAI?Asked in APPSC Draughtman 2008
  5. Who is now the CBI chief?Asked in WBCS Main Paper 4 2021
  6. The Central Vigilance Commission was formed on the basis of the recommendations of which of the following committees? (1) Santhanam Committee (2) Kelkar Committee (3) Swaran Singh Committee (4) Bakshi Tek Chand Committee (5) Question not attemptedAsked in ras 2025 2025
  7. The Central Vigilance Commission presents a report every year to which of the following regarding the work done by the Commission? - Question not attemptedAsked in Deputy Jailor 2024
  8. Match List – I with List – II and select the correct answer by using the code given below the lists – List-I | List-II ------- | -------- A. Finance Commission | i. 1964 B. Law Commission | ii. 1950 C. Vigilance Commission | iii. 1955 D. Planning Commission | iv. 1951 Code - A B C D (1) iii ii i iv (2) ii iii i iv (3) iv i ii iii (4) iv iii i iiAsked in School Lecturer (Sanskrit Edu.) 2022 4 2022
  9. Which one among the following is a non- constitutional body ?Asked in Draftsman Examination 2023
  10. Which among the following is NOT correctly matched? Bodies (a) Inter-state Council – (c) Central Vigilance Commission – 1964 (d) Na‐Asked in 1990 (b) National Development Council – 1954 · tional Human Rights Commission – 1993 · RO ARO 2020
  11. Members of the Competition Commission shall be appointed byAsked in Paper I 5
  12. The Commission while inquiring whether an enterprise enjoys dominant position shall have due regard of factorsAsked in Paper I 5
  13. Section 32 of the Competition Act, 2002 dealsAsked in Paper I 5
  14. Penalty for Omission to furnish material information by a party to a combination under the competition Act is provided inAsked in Paper I 5
  15. What is the role/duty of Competition Commission in India (CCI)?Asked in Paper I 6
  16. Competition Commission in India, consists of following persons appointed by the Central GovernmentAsked in Paper I 6
  17. The following cannot be considered as ‘goods’ u/s 2(i) of the Competition ActAsked in Paper I 6
  18. All sums realised by way of penalties under the Competition Act, 2002 are credited toAsked in Paper I 6
  19. Who is the legal representative of the Authority and responsible for the functions listed as in section 10 of the Food, Safety and standard Act, 2006?Asked in Paper I 6
  20. The Chairperson and the members of the Food Authority shall hold officer for a term ofAsked in Paper I 6
  21. Under which of the following section of the food and safety and Standards Act, 2006, FSSAI is empowered to recognize an organisation/ agency for carrying out food safety audit and checking compliance with the Food Safety management SystemsAsked in Paper I 6
  22. The Designated Officer under the Food Safety and Standards Act, 2006, is appointed byAsked in Paper I 6
  23. Chairperson, members and other officers of the Real Estate Regulatory Authority, shall be deemed to beAsked in Paper I 6
  24. Which of the following statement/statements is/are incorrect regarding the Law Commission of India ? I. It is a non-constitutional quasi judicial body. II. One of its functions is to communicate its opinion to the President on subjects relating to legal administration. III. Its reports are not submitted to the Parliament. IV. It has no suo motu decision power to undertake research by itself. Select the answer using the codes given below :Asked in APPSC Group 1 Prelims 2024
  25. Which of the following statements related to the Central Administrative Tribunal are correct ? I. It is a statutory body. II. Its members are drawn from administrative background only. III. It is not bound by the procedure prescribed in the Code of Civil Procedure. IV. Its jurisdiction covers the members of All-India services as well as Central government posts. V. It was set up in 1985. Choose the correct answer using the codes given below :Asked in APPSC Group 1 Prelims 2023