1. Which day is observed as International Anti-Corruption Day every year?
[A] December 7
[B] December 8
[C] December 9
[D] December 10
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Correct Answer: C [December 9]
Notes:
December 9th marks International Anti-Corruption Day to raise awareness about corruption and promote collective action against it. Corruption in India affects both public and private sectors, manifesting as bribery, embezzlement, nepotism, and misuse of power. It undermines economic growth, erodes public trust, weakens the rule of law, and impacts citizens’ welfare. Transparency International’s Corruption Perceptions Index ranks India 80th among 180 countries, highlighting the issue’s seriousness.
2. Who was arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission on March 9th?
[A] Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak
[B] Former Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad
[C] Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin
[D] Current Malaysian Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob
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Correct Answer: C [Former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin]
Notes:
The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission on 9 March arrested former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on the charges of corruption.
3. Consider the following pillars of Indo-Pacific Economic Framework:
- Supply-chain resilience
- Clean energy, decarbonisation & infrastructure
- Taxation & anti-corruption
- Fair & resilient trade.
Recently, India has agreed to which of the above pillars?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 2, 3 & 4
[C] Only 1, 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2, 3 & 4
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Correct Answer: C [Only 1, 2 & 3]
Notes:- Recently, the Minister of Commerce & Industry addressed the Indo-Pacific Economic FrameworkMinisterial meeting in the US, where India decided to stay away from the Fair & resilient trade Pillar.
- Indo-Pacific Economic Framework is a US-led initiative that aims to strengthen economic partnership among participating countries to enhance resilience, sustainability, inclusiveness, economic growth, fairness, and competitiveness in the Indo-Pacific region.
- The IPEF is not a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) but allows members to negotiate the parts they want to. The negotiations will be along four main “pillars”.
- Supply-chain resilience
- Clean energy, decarbonisation & infrastructure
- Taxation & anti-corruption
- Fair & resilient trade.
- Currently, India and 13 countries located in the Pacific Ocean are its members,
- Australia, Brunei, Fiji, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, United States, and Vietnam.
4. On what day does the globe celebrate International Anti-Corruption Day?
[A] December 9
[B] December 10
[C] December 11
[D] December 12
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Correct Answer: A [December 9]
Notes:
The world celebrate International Anti-Corruption Day on December 9. The main motive behind marking this day is to spread awareness about a corruption-free society.
5. What is the theme of Anti-Corruption Day in 2022?
[A] Your right, your role: say no to corruption
[B] Break the Corruption Chain
[C] United Against Corruption
[D] Uniting the world against corruption
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Correct Answer: D [Uniting the world against corruption]
Notes:
This year, the theme for International Anti-Corruption Day is “Uniting the world against corruption.”
6. When is the ‘International Anti-Corruption Day’ observed?
[A] 3 December
[B] 5 December
[C] 7 December
[D] 9 December
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Correct Answer: D [9 December ]
Notes:
International Anti-Corruption Day is observed on 9 December, with the theme of ‘Uniting the World against Corruption’.
The 2022 International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD) seeks to highlight the crucial link between anti-corruption and peace, security, and development. It also marks the start of twentieth anniversary of the UN Convention against Corruption (UNCAC).
7. अंतर्राष्ट्रीय भ्रष्टाचार विरोधी दिवस (International Anti-Corruption Day) कब मनाया जाता है?
[A] 3 दिसंबर
[B] 5 दिसंबर
[C] 7 दिसंबर
[D] 9 दिसंबर
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Correct Answer: D [9 दिसंबर]
Notes:
अंतर्राष्ट्रीय भ्रष्टाचार विरोधी दिवस (International Anti-Corruption Day) 9 दिसंबर को ‘भ्रष्टाचार के खिलाफ दुनिया को एकजुट करने’ की थीम के साथ मनाया जाता है। 2022 अंतर्राष्ट्रीय भ्रष्टाचार विरोधी दिवस (IACD) भ्रष्टाचार विरोधी और शांति, सुरक्षा और विकास के बीच महत्वपूर्ण कड़ी को उजागर करना चाहता है।
8. Consider the following statements on the United Nations Convention against corruption:- It is the only legally binding anti-corruption instrument.
- All the United Nations countries are party to it.
- It covers areas like preventive measures, criminalization and law enforcement, international cooperation, asset recovery, and technical assistance and information exchange.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[A] Only 1 & 2
[B] Only 1 & 3
[C] Only 2 & 3
[D] 1, 2 & 3
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Correct Answer: B [Only 1 & 3]
Notes:
The United Nations Convention against Corruption, adopted in 2003 and effective since 2005, is the only legally binding global anti-corruption instrument. It has 188 member countries and addresses preventive measures, criminalization, international cooperation, asset recovery, and technical assistance. The Convention targets various corruption forms, including bribery, influence trading, and abuse of functions.
9. ‘National Anti-Corruption Commission bill’ is associated with which country?
[A] USA
[B] India
[C] Australia
[D] Pakistan
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Correct Answer: C [Australia]
Notes:
Australia’s attorney general recently introduced the National Anti-Corruption Commission bill. The National Anti-Corruption Commission is a body to investigate and report on serious or systemic corruption in the public sector.
It will be led by a commissioner, who will serve one fixed term of five years. NACC has a broad jurisdiction to investigate commonwealth ministers, parliamentarians, staff, the heads and employees of commonwealth agencies, government contractors and their employees, defence force members, statutory office holders among others.
10. राष्ट्रीय भ्रष्टाचार विरोधी आयोग विधेयक (National Anti-Corruption Commission Bill) किस देश से संबंधित है?
[A] अमेरिका
[B] भारत
[C] ऑस्ट्रेलिया
[D] पाकिस्तान
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Correct Answer: C [ऑस्ट्रेलिया]
Notes:
ऑस्ट्रेलिया के अटॉर्नी जनरल ने हाल ही में राष्ट्रीय भ्रष्टाचार विरोधी आयोग विधेयक (National Anti-Corruption Commission) पेश किया। राष्ट्रीय भ्रष्टाचार विरोधी आयोग सार्वजनिक क्षेत्र में गंभीर या प्रणालीगत भ्रष्टाचार की जांच और रिपोर्ट करने के लिए एक निकाय है।
