Current Affairs - Awards and Honours - Discussion

Shri Praveen Vashista, a 1991-batch IPS officer of the Bihar cadre, has been appointed as Vigilance Commissioner in the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC). He assumed office on 16 January 2026, bringing over three decades of experience in policing, the CBI, internal security, and economic offence investigations. His career includes key roles in Bihar’s law enforcement as SP and IG, as well as central deputation positions in the Ministry of Home Affairs involving internal security and national policy. This appointment strengthens India’s anti-corruption framework, ensuring experienced oversight and integrity administration at the national level.