CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Chairperson of Lokpal , Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose today inaugurated a digital Platform for Management of Complaints called Lokpal Online in New Delhi. The digital platform can be accessed by all citizens of the country and complaints can be filed from anywhere, anytime at www.lokpalonline.gov.in.

Detailed explanation-2: -The current Chairperson of Lokpal is Pradip Kumar Mohanty. The Lokpal has jurisdiction over central government to inquire into allegations of corruption against its public functionaries and for matters connected to corruption.

Detailed explanation-3: -About Lokpal The Act came into force on 16th January, 2014 and has been amended once in 2016 since its notification. Vide notification dated 26th May 2022, Shri Justice Pradip Kumar Mohanty, Member (Judicial) has been authorised to act as the Chairperson, Lokpal with effect from 28th May,2022.

Detailed explanation-4: -Pinaki Chandra Ghose (born 28 May 1952) was the 1st Lokpal of India serving since 23 March 2019 to 27 May 2022. He is a retired judge of the Supreme Court of India.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Lokayukta (also Lok Ayukta) ( lokāyukta, “civil commissioner") is the Indian Parliamentary Ombudsman, executed into power, through and for, each of the State Governments of India.