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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...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).... 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...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...
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...
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...
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...
