India ranks 79 in Corruption Perception Index

India has been ranked 79th out of 176 countries in the recently released Corruption Perception Index (CPI) for the year 2016 by the Berlin-based corruption watchdog Transparency International (TI). The index has been complied by using World Bank data, the ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2017

Supreme Court asks Government to follow its directions while appointing CBI Director

The Supreme Court has asked the central government to follow its directions while setting out the criteria for appointing the director of the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The Supreme Court in its earlier judgment has already stated that the ..

December 9: International Anti-Corruption Day

The International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD) is observed annually 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 and combat corruption ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016

Supreme Court pulls up government over delay in appointing Lok Pal

The Supreme Court has condemned the union government over the delay in appointing an Ombudsman or Lokpal. The appointment of Lok Pal has not happened despite the Lokpal and Lokayuktas Act, 2013 received Presidential assent as early as January 1, ..

Defence Ministry to relook at defence blacklist guidelines

The Union Defence Ministry is planning to relook at defence blacklist guidelines for dealing with global defence firms engaged in corruption in arms deals. Thus, under recently released new policy called ‘Guidelines of the Ministry of Defence for penalties in ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2016

CBI Plans to launch National Anti-Corruption Citizen Support Centre

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is planning to set up a National Anti-Corruption Citizen Support Centre, which will be a country-wide 24×7 anti-corruption helpline. Key facts The helpline would receive complaints from social media, mobile and landline phones and ..

Corruption and Administrative Reforms in India UGC-NTA NET Political Science

Corruption is challenge for governance and public policy in India. It undermines the integrity of institutions and hampers socio-economic development. Definition of Corruption Corruption refers to the abuse of power for personal gain. It manifests in various forms, including: Bribery: ..

Patrimonialism in Political Science [UGC-NTA NET Political Science Notes]

Patrimonialism represents a unique form of governance where power is concentrated in the hands of a single leader or a small elite. This system treats the state as a personal property of the leader. It is marked by personal rule, ..