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Corruption and Maladministration — Prelims Questions

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Q1medium

Which of the following statements regarding the Prevention of Corruption (Amendment) Act, 2018, is/are correct? 1. It criminalizes the act of giving a bribe. 2. It mandates prior sanction for investigation against public servants, even after retirement. 3. It introduced a fixed tenure for the Director of CBI. Select the correct answer using the code given below:

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Which of the following institutions/bodies are mandated to inquire into allegations of corruption against public functionaries in India? 1. Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) 2. Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) 3. Lokpal 4. Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) Select the correct answer using the code given below:

Q3easy

The Supreme Court's judgment in the Vineet Narain case (1998) is significant for:

Q4medium

Which of the following is NOT a direct impact of corruption and maladministration on internal security?

Q5hard

Consider the following statements regarding the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC): 1. India ratified UNCAC in 2011. 2. It is the only legally binding universal anti-corruption instrument. 3. It primarily focuses on asset recovery and international cooperation, excluding preventive measures. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?