Radha Krishna Mathur, CIC - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Which of the following statements is/are correct about CIC?

1. CIC has been appointed for term of five years from the date on which they enter upon their office(s) or till they attain the age of sixty five years, whichever is earlier.
2. CIC is eligible for reappointment.

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Only 1

Explanation:
- CIC is not eligible for reappointment.
- Former Defence Secretary RK Mathur was sworn in as the eighth Chief Information Commissioner.
- The Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led selection committee has selected Mathur as the new CIC.
- The committee also includes Finance Minister Arun Jaitley and leader of Congress party in Lok Sabha, Mallikarjun Kharge, as its members.
RK Mathur will succeed Vijai Sharma.
- The Commission is made up of one chief and 10 Information Commissioners.
2)   Who has been sworn in as a Eighth CIC on 5th January 2016?

a. RK Mathur
b. RK Singh
c. Basant Seth
d. Sharat Sabharwal
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: RK Mathur

Explanation:
Former defence secretary RK Mathur has been sworn in as 8th CIC by President Pranab Mukherjee in Delhi. As the CIC, Mr. Mathur will have tenure of about three years, till he attains the age of 65 years. The Central Information Commission has been headless twice since the BJP government came to power in 2014. At present there are 7 information commissioners with 3 posts lying vacant.
3)   Which of the following statements is/are correct about Chief Information Commissioner?

1. The committee compromising of PM, Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha and chief justice of SC appoints CIC.
2.CIC is eligible for reappointment

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: None

Explanation:
- The Chief Information Commissioner and Information Commissioners are appointed by the President on the recommendation of a committee consisting of—
1. The Prime Minister, who shall be the Chairperson of the committee;
2. The Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha; and
3. A Union Cabinet Minister to be nominated by the Prime Minister.

- CIC has been appointed for term of five years from the date on which they enter upon their office(s) or till they attain the age of sixty five years, whichever is earlier.
- CIC is not eligible for reappointment.

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