Praveen Vashista appointed Vigilance Commissioner in Central Vigilance Commission

Exam-focused facts from the 18 January 2026 current affairs briefing.

Key facts

Praveen Vashista, 1991-batch IPS officer of Bihar cadre, was sworn in as Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC).
He took voluntary retirement from the post of Special Secretary (Internal Security) in the Ministry of Home Affairs before the appointment.
As per the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003, Vigilance Commissioners hold office for four years or until they attain the age of 65 years.