UPSC Prelims Marathon 17 July – Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) – 2025

With reference to the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), consider the following statements:
1.The Central Vigilance Commissioner is appointed by the President.
2.The conditions of service of the Central Vigilance Commissioner can be altered after appointment with presidential approval.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

With reference to the organisational structure of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC), consider the following statements:
1.The Chief Technical Examiners’ Wing of the CVC assists in technical audits, evaluates properties, and supports CBI in investigations involving engineering matters.
2.The Commissioners for Departmental Inquiries (CDIs) are responsible for conducting oral inquiries in departmental proceedings initiated against private contractors.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which of the following statements is not correct regarding the advisory role of the CVC?

Consider the following functions of the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC):
1.It may call for reports or information from Central Government authorities.
2.It regulates its own procedure.
3.It can remove officers found guilty of corruption.
Which of the above are correct?

With reference to the Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2011, consider the following statements:
1.The Act provides for the protection of the identity of whistleblowers.
2.The Act empowers the CVC as the competent authority to receive complaints.
3.Disclosures can be made anonymously under the Act and action will be taken.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following statements:
Statement I: Chief Vigilance Officers (CVOs) act as a link between their respective ministries and both the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) and the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).
Statement II: CVOs are responsible for investigating allegations of corruption only when referred by the CVC.
Which one of the following is correct?