Who among the following assumed the position of Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) in May 2023?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Praveen Kumar Srivastava.
Praveen Kumar Srivastava assumed charge as the Central Vigilance Commissioner (CVC) of India in May 2023. He is a 1988-batch Indian Administrative Service (IAS) officer of the Assam-Meghalaya cadre. Before this appointment, he served as the Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission. The CVC is the apex body responsible for promoting integrity and preventing corruption in government offices and public sector organizations.
Other options:
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Amitabh Kant served as India’s G20 Sherpa, not CVC.
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Rajeev Sinha has no link to the CVC position.
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Rajiv Gauba is the Cabinet Secretary of India.