Who among the following became the first Lokpal of India?

Explanation

The correct answer is Pinaki Chandra Ghose. Key Points Pinaki Chandra Ghose became the first Lokpal of India. Justice Pradip Kumar Mohanty is currently the Lokpal of India. He is a retired judge of the Supreme Court of India. On 28 May 2022,Shri Justice Pradip Kumar Mohanty was appointed as the acting Chairperson of the Lokpal after the superannuation of the first Lokpal chairperson Pinaki Chandra Ghose. Important Points A Lokpal is an anti-corruption authority or body of ombudsman who represents the public interest in the Republic of India. The Lokpal has jurisdiction over the central government to inquire into allegations of corruption against its public functionaries and for matters connected to corruption. The Lokpal is responsible for enquiring into corruption charges at the national level while the Lokayukta performs the same function at the state level. The Lokpal consists of a Chairperson and eight members. Four of the judicial members have been former Chief Justices of different High Courts and the four non-judicial members have been from All India Services/Central Services.