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World Justice Projects Rule of Law Index
The World Justice Project (WJP) is an independent, multidisciplinary organization working to advance the rule of law worldwide. The World Justice Project has released its Rule of Law Index 2017-18 report. The index measures rule of law adherence in 113 ..
India ranked 81st in global Corruption Perception Index (CPI)
India has been ranked 81st out of 180 countries in the global Corruption Perception Index (CPI) for 2017, released by Transparency International (TI), which named the country among the “worst offenders” in terms of graft and press freedom in the ..
December 9: International Anti-Corruption Day
The International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD) is observed annually across the world on December 9 to raise public awareness of corruption and what people can do to fight it. Observance of the day aims to promote and strengthen measures to prevent ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
Union Government reconstituted Multi-Agency Group (MAG) to probe into cases of Paradise Papers
The Union Government has reconstituted Multi-Agency Group (MAG) to probe into cases of Paradise Papers, which is also probing the Panama Papers leak. The reconstituted MAG headed by the Sushil Chandra, the Chairman of Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT), ..
CVC to develop Integrity Index of 25 Government Organizations
The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has decided to develop Integrity Index of 25 Government Organizations in line with its broader strategy and emphasis on preventive vigilance. The index will be for bench-marking internal processes and controls within organisation as well ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
India ranks 9th in corruption in business: EMEIA Fraud Survey
According to EY Europe, Middle East, India and Africa (EMEIA) Fraud Survey 2017, India ranks 9th among 41 surveyed countries in bribery and corrupt practices in businesses. India’s ranking has improved marginally from the survey findings in 2015 when India ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017
India tops in bribery rate among 16 Asia-Pacific nations: Transparency International
According to recent survey released by Transparency International (TI), India had highest bribery rate among the 16 Asia-Pacific countries surveyed between July 2015 and January 2017. The survey was conducted among more than 21,000 people in the region. It revealed ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
Government introduces alternative funding mechanism of electoral bonds: Budget
The Union Government has announced two measures in the Budget 2017-18 to bring in greater transparency in funding of political parties. These include capping cash funding by a single anonymous donor to Rs. 2000 (one tenth of the current limit ..