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  • May 04, 2024
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“INDIA’S PRESS FREEDOM SCORE DECLINED IN THE LAST YEAR: RSF.”

Why in the news?

“India’s press freedom declines, says RSF index, citing concerns of political influence and harassment campaigns against critical journalists.”

About RSF’s World Press Freedom Index Findings:

  • India’s press freedom score dropped from 36.62 to 31.28 in the past year, as per Reporters Without Borders (RSF).
  • Despite a slight improvement in rank from 161 to 159, it’s attributed to other countries’ decline rather than India’s progress.
source:kasmirtimes
Key Facts about Reporters Without Borders (RSF):

●   International NGO defending and promoting media freedom.

●   Headquarters: located in Paris, France.

●   Holds consultative status with the United Nations.

●   Defines press freedom as journalists’ ability to produce and disseminate news independently, without interference or threats to their safety.

About World Press Freedom Index 2024:

●   Annual report by Reporters Without Borders (RSF).

●   Compares media freedom in 180 countries.

Ranking based on political, legislative, economic, sociocultural, and journalist safety categories.