UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 17 January 2026 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: TOI Subject: Polity Context: Shri Praveen Vashista, IPS (Bihar cadre, 1991 batch), has been appointed as Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission and took oath on 16 January 2026. About Central Vigilance Commission (CVC): What it is? The apex integrity and vigilance institution of the Government of India. Mandated to promote integrity, transparency …
Topic: Statutory, regulatory and various quasi-judicial bodies Q4. Assess the role of the Central Vigilance Commission in promoting integrity in public administration and preventing misuse of public office. Suggest measures to strengthen its functional autonomy and public confidence. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: InsightsIAS Why the question: The institutional role and effectiveness of the …
GS Paper 2 Syllabus: Statutory, Regulatory and various Quasi-judicial Bodies Source: TH Context: According to a Parliamentary Committee, existing law governing the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has many limitations and there is a need to enact new legislation to define its status, functions and powers. Background: The CBI was established in 1963 …
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