The Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2024 is released by which global civil society organization?
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Correct answer: B
Explanation
The correct answer is option 2 i.e. Transparency International.
The Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2024 was released by Transparency International, a Berlin-based global civil society organization. The index ranks 180 countries based on perceived public sector corruption using a scale of 0 (highly corrupt) to 100 (very clean). In the 2024 report, India ranked 96th with a score of 38, reflecting a slight decline. The 2024 focus was on how corruption undermines climate action, while Denmark consistently remains the top-performing, least-corrupt nation.
Other Options:
- World Bank: Focuses on global poverty reduction and economic development through financial assistance and research.
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UNODC: A UN wing tackling illicit drugs, international crime, and terrorism; it supports anti-corruption but doesn't publish the CPI.
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OECD: An intergovernmental group that sets international standards for economic and social policies among high-income economies.