Q1. The CVC receives information about suspicious transactions under which section of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA)?
- Section 7
- Section 12
- Section 66
- Section 45
Correct Option: 3. Section 66.
Explanation: Under Section 66 of the PMLA, various authorities including the CVC are empowered to receive suspicious transaction reports from the Financial Intelligence Unit.
Q2. Which of the following best characterizes the CVC’s relationship with the CBI under the CVC Act, 2003?
- Superintendence limited to corruption-related investigations
- Operational control over all CBI investigations
- Full administrative control over CBI
- Judicial oversight of CBI functions
Correct Option: 1. Superintendence limited to corruption-related investigations.
Explanation: The CVC’s supervisory role is limited to cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988. It does not control other criminal or administrative CBI functions.
Q3. Which category of complaints under the PIDPI (Whistle Blowers Resolution) is the CVC empowered to reject and take action against the complainant?
- Anonymous complaints with documentary evidence
- Complaints involving state government officers
- Motivated or vexatious complaints
- Repetitive complaints from media outlets
Correct Option: 3. Motivated or vexatious complaints.
Explanation: The CVC is specifically empowered to take action against complainants making malicious, motivated or vexatious complaints under the Whistle Blowers framework.
Q4. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the Chief Technical Examiners’ Wing (CTE) of the CVC?
- It only investigates cyber-related technical frauds.
- It functions under the CBI and reports to the Home Ministry.
- It reviews financial statements of PSUs for irregularities.
- It conducts technical audits and assists in construction-related vigilance.
Correct Option: 4. It conducts technical audits and assists in construction-related vigilance..
Explanation: The CTE Wing is part of the CVC and is responsible for technical audits of civil and construction works and advising on technical aspects in vigilance cases.
Q5. Which of the following best reflects the binding nature of the CVC’s advice to the Central Government?
- Mandatory in all cases
- Binding only in criminal cases
- Advisory in nature; can be overruled with written reasons
- Binding for Group A officers, advisory for others
Correct Option: 3. Advisory in nature; can be overruled with written reasons
Explanation: The CVC’s advice is not binding. However, if the Central Government disagrees, it must record its reasons in writing.