PGLAW 2019 Panjab University Entrance Exam With Answers

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15.

Who Has Been Appointed As The First Lokpal Of India ?

A: Deepak Mishra
B: Madam Lokur
C: Markandey Katju
D: Pinaki Chandra Ghose

The answer is: D

Explanation

The correct answer is D: Pinaki Chandra Ghose.

Pinaki Chandra Ghose was appointed as the first Lokpal of India on March 19, 2019. Lokpal is an anti-corruption ombudsman that was established under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013. The Lokpal is responsible for receiving and investigating complaints of corruption against public officials, including the Prime Minister of India.

Pinaki Chandra Ghose is a former judge of the Supreme Court of India. He served as a judge of the Supreme Court from 2013 to 2017, and prior to that, he was the Chief Justice of the Andhra Pradesh High Court and the Odisha High Court. He has also served as a member of the National Human Rights Commission.