Lokpal of India celebrates its first Foundation Day
The Lokpal of India held its first Foundation Day on 16 January 2025 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, with Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna as Chief Guest.
Summary
The Lokpal of India celebrated its Foundation Day for the first time on 16 January 2025 at the Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi, with Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna as Chief Guest. The date marks the establishment of the Lokpal on 16 January 2014, when Section 3 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 came into force. Lokpal Chairperson Justice A.M. Khanwilkar described the institution as a milestone born of a civil society movement for an anti-corruption ombudsman. Former Supreme Court judge N. Santosh Hegde and Attorney General R. Venkataramani attended, and Anna Hazare joined virtually.
Key facts
- Date and venue
- 16 January 2025, Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi
- Edition
- First Foundation Day
- Chief Guest
- Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna
- Established
- 16 January 2014, under Section 3 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013
- Chairperson
- Justice A.M. Khanwilkar
- Joined virtually
- Anna Hazare
Practice MCQs 3 questions
Who was the Chief Guest at the first Foundation Day of the Lokpal of India on 16 January 2025?
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Correct answer: C — Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna
PIB (Lokpal): the Foundation Day was held in the presence of Chief Justice of India Sanjiv Khanna as Chief Guest; the Attorney General attended as a dignitary.
The Lokpal of India was established on 16 January 2014 by the coming into force of which provision?
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Correct answer: B — Section 3 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013
PIB: the Lokpal was established by the coming into force of Section 3 of the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, on 16.01.2014.
Who was the Chairperson of the Lokpal of India at its first Foundation Day in January 2025?
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Correct answer: D — Justice A.M. Khanwilkar
PIB: the Chairperson, Lokpal of India, Justice A.M. Khanwilkar, addressed the function; Justice Lingappa Narayana Swami spoke as a Member, and Justice N. Santosh Hegde attended as a former Supreme Court judge.