Transparency International

Question 1

What is it?

Answer 1

• First launched in 1995 by the Transparency International, the Index has been widely credited with putting the issue of corruption on the international policy agenda.
• Transparency International is a non-profit, non-governmental organisation dedicated to fighting corruption. It was founded in 1993 and is based in Berlin, Germany.

Question 2

What is bribery ratein India,according to 2020 report?

Answer 2

• 39% of those who were surveyed gave a bribe to use public service->this is the highest share in surveyed Asian Nations.
• 47% of indians surveyed felt that corruption had increased over past 12 months
• 18% indians of surveyed mentioned that they were offered bribe or special benefits for voting to particular party in national,state,local elections