Retired IAS Officer Sanjay Kothari appointed as Central Vigilance Commissioner

On April 25, 2020, retired IAS officer Sanjay Kothari was sworn in as the Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) at Rashtrapati Bhavan. He was sworn in by President Ram Nath Kovind. Highlights Mr Kothari acted as the secretary to the President of India. He was replaced by Mr Kapil Dev Tripathi on April 20, 2020. Mr ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: CVC • Leader of Opposition • PM Modi • Presdient Ram Nath Kovind • Rashtrapathi Bhavan • sardar vallabhai patel • vigilance awareness week

President’s Secretary Sanjay Kothari named the next CVC by PM led panel

The appointment of the CVC (Chief Vigilance Commissioner) was criticized throughout India as the new appointee was a part of the Search Committee. After the wide criticization, President Secretary Sanjay Kothari has now been recommended by the PM led panel. Highlights The Central Vigilance Commission is the premier Government Agency that prevents corruption. It was ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: CBI • Corruption • CVC • Delhi special police establishment act • President

Vigilance Awareness Week

Last week of October is observed as Vigilance Awareness Week under the aegis of Central Vigilance Commission (CVC). This year, the week falls from 28th October, 2019 to 2nd November, 2019. Theme: Integrity-a way of life. The week is to be launched with an Integrity-pledge of the staff and officers of the ministry to fight ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Topics: Corruption • CVC • Health • Ministry of Health • Ministry of Health & family Welfare • vigilance awareness week

SC verdict on reinstating CBI chief Alok Kumar Verma: Key Facts

The Supreme Court of India has reinstated CBI director Alok Kumar Verma, setting aside the Centre’s order to divest him of his powers. The Supreme Court has restrained him from taking any major policy decision till the CVC probe into corruption charges against him is over. Observations made by the Supreme Court The Supreme Court has ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019

Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs

Topics: Alok Kumar Verma • CBI • Chief Justice of India • CLAT • CVC • Delhi Special Police Establishment (DSPE) Act • Leader of Opposition • Prime minister • Supreme Court of India • Vineet Narain verdict

Former NIA chief Sharad Kumar appointed vigilance commissioner in CVC

President Ram Nath Kovind has appointed former National Investigation Agency (NIA) chief Sharad Kumar (62) as vigilance commissioner in Central Vigilance Commission (CVC). He will have term of four years or till he attains the age of 65. Sharad Kumar was IPS officer 1979-batch from Haryana cadre. He had retired in September 2017 after heading ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2018

Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News

Topics: appointments • Central Vigilance Commission • CVC • National • Persons in News • Sharad Kumar • Vigilance Commissioners