World Press Freedom Index 2023: India Slips 11 Places Down From 2022, Ranks 161 Out Of 180 Countries– In the World Press Freedom Index 2023, India slipped 11 places down and ranked 160 out of 180 countries. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) published the World Press Freedom Index on 3rd May 2023, assessing the state of journalism in 180 countries.
- India’s ranking slipped further from the previous year and is the second consecutive year.
- In 2021, India ranked 142 on the press freedom index which came down to 150 last year.
- Pakistan ranked 150, seven places up while Nepal lost 19 places and was placed at number 95.
- Sri Lanka ranked 135 while junta-ruled Myanmar, moving 3 points up, was at 173, lower than India.
World Press Freedom Index
- The World Press Freedom Index emphasises the degree of freedom that journalists and news organisations have in each country.
- Nordic countries such as Norway, Ireland, and Denmark ranked top three respectively however, Vietnam, China, and North Korea were the bottom three countries on the index.
Also Read – Apple & Google join to combat creepy tracking tactics
Also Read – HDFC Bank launches HDFC Bank Smart Saathi