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Source-This post is based on the article “Corruption index: India ranks 93 among 180 nations” published in “The Indian Express” on 31st January 2024.
Why in the News?
According to the latest report by Transparency International, India secured the 93rd position out of 180 countries on the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2023.
What is Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI)?
| Aspect | Details |
| Purpose | To rank 180 countries and territories by their perceived levels of public sector corruption according to experts and business people. |
| Released by | Transparency International annually since 1995. |
| Scoring | The index uses a scale of 0 to 100 to rank Corruption Perception Index(CPI), where 0 is highly corrupt and 100 is very clean. |
What are the key findings of the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2023?
1) India’s rank worsened– In 2023, India secured the 93rd position among 180 countries, whereas in 2022, it held the 85th rank. India attained an overall score of 39 in 2023, slightly down from its score of 40 in 2022.
2) Top performer in Asian region– Singapore topped the Asian region with a score of 83, ranking fifth in the Index.
3) Other South Asian countries– Pakistan is ranked 133, While Sri Lanka is ranked 115 and Afghanistan is ranked 162.
4) Top rankers– Denmark at the top, followed by Finland, New Zealand and Norway.
5) Lowest rank – At rank 180 was Somalia with the lowest score of 11.
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