Lokayukta - Current Affairs Questions and Answers

1)   Which Delhi HC judge has been appointed as the Lokayukta of the capital city?

a. Reva Khetrapal
b. Bilal Nazki
c. Jasbir Singh
d. G. Rohini
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Reva Khetrapal

Explanation:
Delhi HC Reva Khetrapal on 17th December 2015 took oath as the new Lokayukta of Delhi since November 2013 when Justice Manmohan Sarin resigned from office. 4 member panel comprising Lt Governor Najeeb Jung, CM Arvind Kejriwal and CJ of Delhi HC G. Rohini as well as Leader of Opposition Vijendar Gupta unanimously chose Khetrapal.
2)   Who has been appointed as UP’s Lokayukta on December 16, 2015?

a. Justice AP Shah
b. Justice MB Shah
c. Justice CP Thakur
d. Justice Virendra Singh
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Justice Virendra Singh

Explanation:
SC on 16th December 2015 appointed retired judge Justice Virendra Singh as the Lokayukta of UP. A lokayukta is a anti corruption ombudsman. Bench of Justice Ranjan Gogoi and NV Ramana gave approval for the appointment. This is the first time SC has exercised powers to appoint a Lokayukta after orders that a person must be appointed for the position. Current Lokayukta Justice NK Mehrotra has been given multiple extensions before this.

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