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Who was appointed as the Chairman of India's Lokpal Committee in February 2024 ?

AJustice R. S. Gavai

BJustice A. M. Khanwilkar

CJustice Sanjay Kishan Kaul

DJustice Ajay Rastogi

Answer:

B. Justice A. M. Khanwilkar

Read Explanation:

• AM Khanwilkar is a former Supreme Court judge • Lokpal is India's anti-corruption investigation body • First Lokpal Committee Chairman - Pinaki Chandra Ghose


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