World Press Freedom Index

Current Context: The RSF released the 20th version of the World press freedom Index 2022.

• 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.

1. Media Independence
2. Media environment and self-censorship
3. Legislative Framework
4. Transparency
5. Quality of Infrastructure for media production
6. 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