International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD) is observed every year across the world on December 9 to raise public awareness of corruption and what people can do to fight it.
a. December 8
b. December 9
c. December 10
d. December 11
- Observance of this day aims to promote and strengthen measures to prevent and combat corruption more efficiently and effectively.
- It also highlights the role of United Nations Convention against Corruption in combating and preventing it.
What is Corruption?
- Corruption is a serious societal crime that undermines social and economic development in all societies.
- No country, region or community is immune from corruption.
- According to United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), every year $1 trillion is paid in bribes while an estimated $2.6 trillion are stolen annually through corruption - a sum equivalent to more than 5% of global GDP.
- In developing countries, funds lost to corruption are estimated at 10 times amount of official development assistance.
Interesting to know:
- International Anti-Corruption Day was instituted by UN General Assembly (UNGA) by passing resolution 58/4 on October 31, 2003.
- It was adopted to raise people's awareness of corruption and the role of United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) in combating and preventing it.
- The UNCAC is the first legally binding, international anti-corruption instrument that provides a chance to mount a global response to corruption.
Question:
Q. When is the International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD) observed every year across the world to raise public awareness of corruption and what people can do to fight it?a. December 8
b. December 9
c. December 10
d. December 11
