Corruption Perception Index 2020

Question: What is the rank of India in the Corruption Perception Index (CPI) prepared by Transparency International?
(a) 56th
(b) 49th
(c) 89th
(d) 86th
Answer: (d)
Related facts:

• India has been ranked 86thin Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2020, released by Transparency International.
• India faced a downfall of 6 places in 2020 index. Earlier in 2019, India was ranked at 80th position.
• The report assesses 180 countries and territories by their perceived levels of public sector corruption according to experts and business people.
• New Zealand and Denmark have jointly secured first position.
• Somalia and South Sudan rank lowest at 179th position.

By-Amar Mani Upadhyay

Links:
https://www.business-standard.com/article/current-affairs/india-s-rank-slips-to-86th-in-corruption-perception-index-2020-121012801582_1.html#:~:text=Corruption%20Perception%20Index%202020%3A%20India%20slips%20six%20positions%20to%2086th%20rank,-Press%20Trust%20of&text=India’s%20rank%20has%20slipped%20six,index%20(CPI)%20in%202020.&text=India’s%20rank%20is%2086%20out,of%20180%20countries%20in%202019.