Q. Where was the 8th session of the Implementation Review Group of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) organized during June 19-23, 2017?
(a) Beijing
(b) Vienna
(c) Montreal
(d) Tokyo
Ans: (b)
Related facts:-
- During 19-23 June, 2017, the 8th session of the Implementation Review Group of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) was being organized in Vienna, Austria.
- In this conference, Central Vigilance Commissioner K.V. Chaudhary represented India.
- While presenting the country statement, Mr. Chowdary highlighted India’s robust and time tested institutional and legislative framework including, the Prevention of Corruption Act an independent Central Vigilance Commission, Central Information Commission, Comptroller and Auditor General, the Judges (Inquiry) Act and a spate of legislations including The Lokpal & Lokayukta Act, 2013, Whistle Blowers Protection Act 2011, Prevention of Money Laundering Act, Benami Transactions (Prohibition) Act.
- He also accounted demonetization of high value currency as a bold step to eliminate black money and corruption.
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http://pib.nic.in/newsite/mbErel.aspx?relid=165777
http://pib.nic.in/newsite/hindirelease.aspx?relid=65603
http://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/corruption/IRG/implementation-review-group.html