Lokpal
/ˈləʊkpɑːl/noun
उच्चारण लोक्पाल
लोकपाल
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[C, usually singular]
(in India) an independent official body at the national level that investigates complaints of corruption against public servants, including ministers and the Prime Minister
लोकपाल
- Anna Hazare led a nationwide movement demanding a strong Lokpal.
- Complaints against central government officials can be sent to the Lokpal.
Synonyms ombudsman
≈Synonyms and antonyms
Synonyms
?Which word?
Do not confuse the Lokpal (at the national level) and a Lokayukta (at the state level).
Lokpal (राष्ट्रीय स्तर) और Lokayukta (राज्य स्तर) में confuse न करें।
⌂Word origin and word building
From Sanskrit lok (people) and pal (protector).
यह Sanskrit के lok (लोग) और pal (रक्षक) से बना है।
✓In the exam
General knowledge
The Lokpal was set up under the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013, and Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose became the first Lokpal in 2019.
GK: Lokpal की स्थापना Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 के तहत हुई और Justice Pinaki Chandra Ghose 2019 में पहले Lokpal बने।