New Delhi, Feb. 12 -- India is the 96th most corrupt country in the world among 180 nations, sharing the spot with Gambia and Maldives, according to the latest released Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) for 2024. The CPI is compiled by Transparency International and serves as a barometer of public sector misconduct worldwide.

Details say India have an overall CPI score of 38 in 2024, compared to 9 in 2023 and 40 in 2022. India's rank in 2023 was 93.

The list further noted that our neighbour Pakistan ranked 135th and Sri Lanka 121st. Bangladesh's CPI spot for 2024 was further down at 149, and China ranked 76.

Transparency International (TI) have compiled a list of 180 countries and territories based on their perceived levels of public ...