Facts for Prelims (FFP)
Source: Hindustan Times
Context: A committee led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has selected Supreme Court judge Ajay Manikrao Khanwilkar as the new chairperson of Lokpal, and Aeratu S. Rajeev, managing director of Bank of Maharashtra, as the Vigilance Commissioner
Lokpal is an anti-corruption authority or body of ombudsman that represents the public interest. The Lokpal Act was passed in 2013 and came into force on January 16, 2014. The Lokpal’s purpose is to inquire into allegations of corruption against public functionaries
