Q1. Consider the following statements about the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) 2025: 1. The CPI is published annually by Transparency International. 2. A higher score on the CPI indicates higher perceived corruption. 3. The global average CPI score fell to 42 in 2025, the lowest since tracking began. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Explanation
Statement 1 is correct: The CPI is published annually by Transparency International (Berlin-based NGO). Statement 2 is incorrect: A HIGHER score on the CPI indicates LOWER perceived corruption (100 = very clean, 0 = highly corrupt). Statement 3 is correct: The 2025 global average fell to 42, the lowest since CPI tracking began in 1995, indicating worsening global corruption.
