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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Ranjit Sinha, who has died at the age of 68, was the former head of which organization?
A
Central Reserve Police Force
B
State Bank of India
C
Central Bureau of Investigation
D
Reserve Bank of India
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Ranjit Sinha (27 March 1953 – 16 April 2021) was an Indian police officer and was the former Director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

Detailed explanation-2: -He is an IPS officer of 1988 batch Gujarat cadre having rich experience of several field assignments in Gujarat from ASP to ADG. He has been associated with many major investigations during his two stints in CBI. He has been instrumental in drafting of latest manual of CVC as well as CBI.

Detailed explanation-3: -The job profile of a CBI Officer is to investigate high-profile cases in India. The Central Bureau of Investigation is the premier investigating agency of India. It operates under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions, Government of India.

Detailed explanation-4: -CBI now works under the Ministry of Personnel, Pension & Public Grievances, Government of India, and coordinates the investigation on behalf of the Interpol Member countries. For investigation of offences under the Prevention of Corruption Act, CBI vests superintendence to the Central Vigilance Commission.

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