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12-05-2023 | 18:15 PM

World Press Freedom Index 2023

• According to the latest report from global media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF), India has slipped to the 161st position out of 180 countries in the 2023 World Press Freedom Index.
• The World Press Freedom Index is an annual ranking released by RSF.
• The objective is to assess and evaluate the extent of media freedom that journalists and media outlets have in 180 countries and territories.
• The index is based on an evaluation of media pluralism, independence, transparency, legislative framework, and the safety of journalists in each country.
• The report was released by RSF, and it indicates a decline in India’s ranking for press freedom.
• Nordic countries like Norway, Ireland, and Denmark ranked top three respectively while Vietnam, China, and North Korea were the bottom three countries on the index.