{"id":76987,"date":"2025-12-09T10:36:38","date_gmt":"2025-12-09T05:06:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/?p=76987"},"modified":"2025-12-09T10:36:38","modified_gmt":"2025-12-09T05:06:38","slug":"international-anti-corruption-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/international-anti-corruption-day\/","title":{"rendered":"International Anti-Corruption Day 2025, Theme, Objectives, Laws in India"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">International Anti-Corruption Day 2025 is observed on December 9 to raise awareness about the harmful effects of corruption. It aims to promote transparency, integrity, and accountability in governments and organizations. The day encourages citizens to participate in anti-corruption efforts and report unethical practices. It is celebrated worldwide through campaigns, seminars, and public initiatives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The 11th session of the Conference of the States Parties to the UN Convention against Corruption (UN Anti-Corruption Conference) is scheduled to be held in <\/span><b>Doha, Qatar<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, from<\/span><b> 15 to 19 December 2025<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>International Anti-Corruption Day 2025 Theme<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The International Anti-Corruption Day 2025 Theme <\/span><b>\u201cUniting with Youth Against Corruption: Shaping Tomorrow&#8217;s Integrity\u201d<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> highlights the vital role of young people in building a transparent and accountable future. It encourages collective action, empowering youth to stand against corruption in all forms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>International Anti-Corruption Day 2025 Objectives<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The main objectives of International Anti-Corruption Day 2025 are:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Raise Awareness:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Educate the public about the negative impact of corruption on society and the economy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Promote Integrity:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Encourage ethical behavior in governance, businesses, and communities.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Strengthen Legal Frameworks:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Support the implementation of anti-corruption laws and conventions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Foster Transparency:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Enhance openness in decision-making and financial transactions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Encourage Citizen Engagement:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Motivate individuals to report corruption and participate in anti-corruption initiatives.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Support Global Cooperation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Facilitate international collaboration to tackle corruption across borders.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><b>Anti-Corruption Laws in India<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">India has a strong legal framework to combat corruption and promote transparency in governance. These laws target corrupt practices by public officials, corporate fraud, and financial crimes. Anti-Corruption Laws in India include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/prevention-of-corruption-act-1988\/\" target=\"_blank\">Prevention of Corruption Act<\/a>, 1988<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Defines corruption and prescribes penalties for offenses committed by public servants and individuals giving bribes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ensures accountability of government officials in public service.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, 2023<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Replaces the <\/span><b>Indian Penal Code, 1860<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and modernizes provisions related to corruption, bribery, and public misconduct.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introduces reforms to simplify investigation and enforcement processes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Establishes anti-corruption ombudsmen at the central and state levels.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Addresses grievances related to corruption and ensures public accountability in governance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2014<\/b>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Promotes transparency by safeguarding individuals who report corrupt practices.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"2\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encourages citizens and employees to expose misconduct without fear of retaliation.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><b>Additional Legal Measures:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b><a href=\"https:\/\/vajiramandravi.com\/current-affairs\/pmla-upsc\/\" target=\"_blank\">Prevention of Money Laundering Act,<\/a> 2002 (PMLA): <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Targets money laundering and tracks illegal financial transactions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act, 1988:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Prohibits property transactions under fictitious names to prevent tax evasion and corruption.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Black Money (Undisclosed Foreign Income and Assets) and Imposition of Tax Act, 2015:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Addresses unaccounted money and penalizes individuals holding undisclosed assets.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Corruption Perceptions Index<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is published annually by Transparency International. It ranks countries based on perceived levels of public sector corruption on a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In <\/span><b>2024<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><b>India ranked 96th out of 180 countries<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with a score of <\/span><b>38<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, showing a slight decline from its <\/span><b>2023 ranking of 93rd<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and a score of <\/span><b>39<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The top position in 2024 was held by <\/span><b>Denmark<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, recognized for its strong transparency and low corruption levels.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>International Anti-Corruption Day 2025 promotes transparency, integrity and youth action against corruption. 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