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World Press Freedom Index Report: India Ranks 138th, Norway Tops

Category : Ranks & Reports

 According to the 2018 World Press Freedom Index compiled by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), India has ranked 138th (falling 2 positions down from 136th in 2017). The list has been topped by Norway. North Korea was at the bottom-most position (180th) in the list. The World Press Freedom Index measures the level of media freedom in 180 countries, including the level of pluralism, media independence, the environment and self-censorship, the legal framework, transparency, and the quality of the infrastructure.
The Top 3 countries in World Press Freedom Index Report are:
  • 1. Norway
  • 2. Sweden
  • 3. The Netherlands.
Source- The Firstpost


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