Anti Corruption Quiz

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International Anti-Corruption Day is observed every year on 9 December. It spreads awareness about the harmful effects of corruption on society, governance, development and equality. The theme for 2025 is “Uniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow’s Integrity”. It focuses on the role of youth in promoting honesty and ethical behaviour. It emphasises integrity, accountability and collective action at all levels. It highlights the roles of governments, institutions and citizens in fighting corruption. It encourages students to develop moral values and civic responsibility early in life.

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Ukraine recently launched Operation Midas, a major anti-corruption investigation targeting Energoatom officials and connected businessmen. It is a 15-month undercover probe led by NABU (National Anti-Corruption Bureau) and SAPO (Specialised Anti-Corruption Prosecutor’s Office). Named after King Midas, symbolising officials illegally turning contracts into gold. The operation exposed a bribery network demanding 10–15% cuts from contractors and nearly $100 million laundered through backdoor companies. It caused political fallout, forced Energy Minister resignations, and triggered audits of all state-owned enterprises.

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Special Courts under the SC/ST and Anti-Corruption Acts are in Meerut, Bareilly, Lucknow, Varanasi, Agra, and Gorakhpur as per official notifications in Uttar Pradesh.

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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.

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The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission on 9 March arrested former Malaysian Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin on the charges of corruption.

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• 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.

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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.

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This year, the theme for International Anti-Corruption Day is “Uniting the world against corruption.”

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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).

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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।