As of 2024, how many members are there in the steering committee of the GlobE Network, in which India has been elected as a member, as announced by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI)?

Correct option is B

​The correct answer is (b) 15

As of 2024, the GlobE Network Steering Committee comprises 15 members, including a Chair, a Vice-Chair, and 13 additional country members. India was elected to this committee during a plenary session in Beijing, as announced by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) on September 26, 2024.

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GloBE Network (Global Operational Network of Anti-Corruption Law Enforcement Authorities)

• Initiative of G-20, was officially launched on June 3, 2021, at the UN General Assembly Special Session against Corruption.
• Membership: 121 countries (including India) and 219 member authorities.
• Purpose: A global platform for sharing best practices, criminal intelligence, and strategies to combat corruption.
• Governance:
• Steering Committee with one chair, one vice-chair, and 13 members.
• Supported by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC).
• India's Representation:
• CBI and ED are members.
• Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) acts as the central authority.
• Significance:
• Aids in international cooperation for anti-corruption efforts.
• India’s G-20 Presidency (2023) led to the adoption of two high-level principles leveraging the GloBE Network.