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Literal meaning of 'Lokpal' is ____________.
The correct answer is the Caretaker of the people.The term "Lokpal" was coined by Dr. L.M.Singhvi in 1963. The concept of a constitutional ombudsman was first proposed in parliament by Law Minister Ashoke Kumar Sen in the early 1960s.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.An institution called Lokpal at the centre and Lokayukta in each state will be set up.The Lokpal has jurisdiction to inquire into allegations of corruption against anyone who is or has been Prime Minister, or a Minister in the Union government, or a Member of Parliament, as well as officials of the Union government under Groups A, B, C, and D.The current Chairperson of Lokpal is Pinaki Chandra Ghose (Oct-2020).
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