CURRENT AFFAIRS

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: -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-3: -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-4: -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-5: -Which countries have improved their ranking? The story so far: India’s ranking in the 2022 World Press Freedom Index has fallen to 150 out of 180 countries, according to the latest report released by the global media watchdog, Reporters Without Borders (RSF). In last year’s report, India was ranked 142.