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SSC CGL 2019 PYQ — Question 36

SSC CGL - 6th June 2019 - Shift 2 • General Awareness • Q36

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In March 2019, who among the followings was appointed as India's first Lokpal?

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Correct answer: C

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The correct answer is option 3 i.e. Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose.

In March 2019, who among the following was appointed as India's first Lokpal? 

Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose 

Who is Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose? 
  • President Ramnath Kovind administered an oath to P C Ghosh. 
  • Pinaki Chandra Ghose (born 28 May 1952) is currently the Lokpal of India since 23 March 2019. 
  • He is a retired judge of the Supreme Court of India. 
  • He was serving as a member of the National Human Rights Commission when his name was announced for the post of Lokpal chairperson. 
  • Post of Lokpal was created by Lokpal Act, 2013.