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2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What is India’s rank in the ‘World Press Freedom Index 2023’?
A
141
B
151
C
161
D
171
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -India’s ranking in the 2023 World Press Freedom Index has slipped to 161 out of 180 countries, according to the latest report released by global media watchdog Reporters Without Borders (RSF).

Detailed explanation-2: -Uzbekistan has an authoritarian regime but with a ranking of 137 performs much better than India’s 161 when it comes to press freedom. Closer home, Afghanistan, with the disappearance of the last vestiges of democracy, has come on top at 152.

Detailed explanation-3: -Freedom of the press in Pakistan is legally protected by the law of Pakistan as stated in its constitutional amendments, while the sovereignty, national integrity, and moral principles are generally protected by the specified media law, Freedom of Information Ordinance 2002, and Code of Conduct Rules 2010.

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