1. current central vigilance commissioner : Suresh N.

Patel
2. when was central vigilance commission was set up : Feb 1964
3. Committee on Prevention of Corruption, headed by Shri K. Santhanam Committee
4. The Central Act was passed by the Indian Parliament on 12 May 2005 and received
Presidential assent on 15 June 2005
5. At present, the fee for requesting information through an RTI application from the
CPIO of Central public authorities is Rs. 10/-.
6. Maharashtra was the first state to introduce the institution of Lokayukta through The
Lokayukta and Upa-Lokayuktas Act in 1971.
7. Vigilance Awareness Week (VAW) is being celebrated every year and coincides with
the birthday of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel.
8. When was vigilance awareness week started? 1999
9. Nittoor Srinivasa Rau, was selected as the first Chief Vigilance Commissioner of
India in 1964.
10. The Central Vigilance Commission is an independent body that is only responsible
for the Parliament. So it is not controlled by any Ministry/Department.
11. Central vigilance commissioner is assisted by 2 vigilance commissioners
12. RTI reply by PIO within 30 days ; 2 days if life or liberty of any person is involved
13. Right to Information Act, 2005 came into force on which of the following date? 12
October 2005
14. The Right to Information Act, 2005 replaced which Act? Freedom of Information
Act, 2002
15. An Indian National can file a First Appeal free of cost if the information is not
received within 30 days or in case of unsatisfied information provided by the
department.