2019
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138th
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108th
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140th
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155th
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Detailed explanation-1: -The recently released 2020 WPFI has ranked India at 142, down 2 places from 2019, has been a subject of much discussion and debate amongst media persons, political parties, Governments, bureaucrats and also on social media, and thus merits a closer look at the WPFI methodology and functioning.
Detailed explanation-2: -As per World Press Freedom Index 2022, India’s ranking dropped to 150th position from last year’s 142nd rank.
Detailed explanation-3: -Norway is ranked first in the 2019 Index for the third year running, while Finland (up two places) has taken second place from the Netherlands (down one at 4th), where two reporters who cover organised crime have had to live under permanent police protection.
Detailed explanation-4: -Centre rejects findings of World Press Freedom Index that ranked India at 150 among 180 countries.