Q14 · UPPSC current affairs · 7 September 2026 · PIB · National Commission for Safai Karamcharis

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The Ministry responsible for appointing the Chairperson and members of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK) is:

A Ministry of Home Affairs
B Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
C Ministry of Rural Development
D Ministry of Labour and Employment

Correct answer: (b) Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment

Explanation

Option B is correct because the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment appointed the new office bearers to the NCSK. The other ministries listed do not have administrative jurisdiction over this commission.

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  1. 2024 · Q130 · UPPGS

    According to the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 the Lokpal would be appointed by the President after obtaining the recommendations of a Selection Committee, with the Prime Minister as chairperson and consisting, among others, of the following: 1. Chief Justice of India or a Supreme Court Judge nominated by him 2. Chairman of the Rajya Sabha 3. Speaker of the Lok Sabha 4. Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Select the correct answer from the codes given below:

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