CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -India ranked 150th among the 180 countries.

Detailed explanation-2: -According to the World Press Freedom Index, released in May, India’s ranking dropped to 150th position from last year’s 142nd rank among 180 nations.

Detailed explanation-3: -This year, Norway (1st) Denmark (2nd), Sweden (3rd) Estonia (4th) and Finland (5th) grabbed the top positions, while North Korea remained at the bottom of the list of the 180 countries and territories ranked by the Reporters Without Borders.

Detailed explanation-4: -India’s ranking in the Index has fallen down to 150th position from last year’s 142nd rank. The ranking of India’s neighbours, except that of Nepal, has also slid down, with the index placing.