Arrange the following statutory bodies in the ascending order on the basis of their establishment in India.

1. National Human Rights Commission

2. Central Vigilance Commission

3. National Investigation Agency

4. National Commission for Woman

5. Central Information Commission

Question

Question

This question was previously asked in

AAI Junior Assistant (Fire Service) Official Paper (Held On: 21 Apr, 2025 Shift 1)

Answer 1

The correct answer is 2-4-1-5-3.

Key Points

Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) was established in 1964 to address governmental corruption and oversee vigilance activities.
The National Commission for Women (NCW) was constituted in 1992 to safeguard women’s rights and promote gender equality.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) was formed in 1993 to protect and promote human rights.
The Central Information Commission (CIC) came into existence in 2005 under the Right to Information Act, 2005.
The National Investigation Agency (NIA) was established in 2008 following the 26/11 Mumbai terror attacks to combat terrorism in India.

Additional Information

Central Vigilance Commission (CVC):
- An autonomous body established on the recommendation of the Santhanam Committee to curb corruption in public administration.
- It operates independently of any executive authority and is free from government control.
National Commission for Women (NCW):
- Set up under the National Commission for Women Act, 1990.
- It reviews constitutional and legal safeguards for women and advises on policy matters affecting women.
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC):
- Established under the Protection of Human Rights Act, 1993.
- It investigates complaints of human rights violations by public servants and recommends remedial measures.
Central Information Commission (CIC):
- Constituted under the Right to Information Act, 2005.
- It ensures transparency and accountability in the functioning of public authorities.
National Investigation Agency (NIA):
- Established under the NIA Act, 2008, as a central agency to investigate and prosecute offenses related to terrorism and national security.
- Empowered to take up cases across states without prior permission from state governments.