The “World Press Freedom Index 2024,” published by the NGO Reporters Without Borders (RSF), recently ranked India 159th among 180 countries.
Key Highlights of the Index:
- Top rankers include Norway, Denmark, and Sweden.
- India’s ranking improved, moving from 161 in 2023 to 159 in 2024.
About the World Press Freedom Index:
- It is an annual ranking that assesses the press freedom records of countries based on the previous year.
- This index is published on World Press Freedom Day (May 3rd).
- It evaluates countries across five categories: (i) Political context, (ii) Legal framework, (iii) Economic context, (iv) Sociocultural context, and (v) Security.
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