- The Paris-based NGO Reporters without Borders has come up with the 20th edition of the world press freedom index, which is compiled based on 6 broad parameters.
- Media Independence
- Media environment and self-censorship
- Legislative Framework
- Transparency
- Quality of Infrastructure for media production
- Pluralism
- The three Nordic countries only Norway, Denmark, and Sweden have bagged the first three spots, in the repetition of the past trends.
- India has slipped to 8 spots further, from 142nd to 150th. RSF has registered serious concerns about the UAPA laws being used to silence the media.
Question:
Q.1 What is India's current rank in World press freedom Index 2022?a. 132
b. 142
c. 150
d. 153
