The Arthashastra, written by Kautilya, is an ancient Indian treatise that discusses various aspects of statecraft, including corruption and its consequences.

Rishwat was the term used in the Mughal Empire to refer to the practice of bribing officials in order to obtain favors or avoid punishment.

Lord Cornwallis introduced the Cornwallis Code in India in the late 18th century. This code aimed to reform the revenue and judicial systems and reduce corruption.

The Satyagraha Movement, led by Mahatma Gandhi, was a non-violent resistance movement against British rule in India in the early 20th century.

Rajiv Gandhi introduced the Prevention of Corruption Act in 1988 to strengthen the legal framework against corruption in India.

The Central Vigilance Commission is an independent body established in India to investigate corruption cases and advise the government on anti-corruption measures.

Kerala has been consistently ranked as the least corrupt state in India in recent years, according to various surveys and reports.

The United Nations Convention against Corruption is an international treaty adopted by the United Nations in 2003 to promote and strengthen measures to prevent and combat corruption.

Anna Hazare, a social activist, launched the 'Jan Lokpal Bill' in 2011 to address the issue of corruption in India.

Rent-seeking in the context of corruption refers to the exploitation of loopholes in the system or the use of influence to gain personal benefits or advantages.

The 'Right to Information Act' was introduced in India in 2005 during the tenure of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh.

Crony capitalism refers to a situation where businesses or individuals with close ties to those in power are given preferential treatment or advantages in business dealings.

The 'Make in India' campaign was launched in 2014 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to promote manufacturing in India.

Grand corruption refers to corruption involving high-level government officials, typically involving large sums of money or abuse of power.

The 'Digital India' campaign was launched in 2015 by Prime Minister Narendra Modi to promote digital literacy and infrastructure in India.