The National Human Rights Commission is authorized to
1. Enquire suo motu in cases of human rights violation
2. Intervene in a proceeding involving an allegation of human rights pending before a court of India
3. Take action against those guilty of human rights violation
4. Tender constitutional interpretations of human rights provisions in the Constitution when requested by President
Choose the correct answer using the codes below.
Consider the following statements about the powers of the NHRC:
Assertion (A): The NHRC can prosecute the persons found guilty for grave violation of human rights.
Reason (R): It has all the powers of a regular court in India and its proceedings have a judicial character.
In the context of the statements above, which of these is correct?
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The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) can be handed over cases about
1. National and transnational organized crime
2. Protection of the environment
3. Conservation and protection of arts, antiques, and heritage of India
4. Offences of Economic and Cyber domains
Select the correct answer using the codes below.
Consider the following statements.
1. The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) was set up by a resolution of the Ministry of Home Affairs.
2. Later, it was transferred to the Ministry of Personnel and now it enjoys the status of a statutory authority
Which of these statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements.
1. The CBI is the main investigating agency of the Central Government
2. It plays an important role in the prevention of corruption and maintaining integrity in the administration
3. It also assists the Central Vigilance Commission and Lokpal
Which of these statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements about Chief Vigilance Commissioner and Central Vigilance Commissioners:
1. After their tenure, they are not eligible for further employment under the Central or state government.
2. The president can remove the Central Vigilance Commissioner or any vigilance commissioner anytime
Which of these statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements.
1. The CVC has to present annually to the President a report on its performance.
2. The President places this report, within 3 months, before each House of Parliament
Which of these statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements.
1. The Central Information Commission was established by the Central Government in 2005
2. It was constituted through an Official Gazette Notification under the provisions of the Right to
Information Act, 2005
3. Hence, it is not a constitutional body
Which of these statements is/are correct?
Consider the following statements.
1. The Central Information Commission is a high powered independent body that inter alia
looks into the complaints made to it and decide the appeals
2. It entertains complaints and appeals about offices under the central government only
Which of these statements is/are correct?
The appointment committee of the central information commission consists of:
1. Prime Minister
2. Leader of opposition in the Lok Sabha
3. Union Home minister
Choose from the following options.