SSC CGL (Prelims) General: International Organisations questions with solutions

Q1. The Corruption Perception Index (CPI) 2024 is released by which global civil society organization?

1. World Bank
2. Transparency International
3. UNODC
4. OECD

Answer: Transparency International

The Corruption Perceptions Index is published annually by Transparency International, a global civil society organization. It ranks countries based on perceived levels of public-sector corruption.

Q2. Read the following statements about G20 cooperation in science and technology: 1. It promotes joint innovation among member countries. 2. It functions solely through the annual leaders' summits. Which statement(s) is/are correct?

1. Only 1 is correct
2. Only 2 is correct
3. Both 1 and 2 are correct
4. Neither 1 nor 2 is correct

Answer: Only 1 is correct

G20 cooperation in science and technology does promote collaboration and innovation among member countries. However, it does not function solely through annual leaders' summits; there are also ministerial meetings, working groups, and other mechanisms.