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2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Vigilance Awareness Week was observed across India beginning from _________
A
2 November
B
6 May
C
21 December
D
31 October
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -1999, declares that the week beginning from 31st October every year should be observed as the Vigilance Awareness Week. The significance of 31st October is that it is the birthday of the Bismarck of India, Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel.

Detailed explanation-2: -The ‘Vigilance Awareness Week’ commenced with taking Integrity Pledge on 31st October, 2022. Various activities viz.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Indian government introduced the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) in the year 1964. The commission was set up on the recommendation of K. Santhanam Committee on Prevention of Corruption. It was originally introduced through an executive resolution.

Detailed explanation-4: -The purpose of Vigilance Awareness Week is to generate awareness in the public at large about the ill effects of corruption.

Detailed explanation-5: -Nittoor Srinivasa Rau was selected as the first Chief Vigilance Commissioner of India.

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