India's press freedom has experienced a concerning decline in recent years, with its current ranking plummeting to 159 out of 180 nations on the Press Freedom Index.
The World Press Freedom Index (2024) is an annual report published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). This index assesses 180 countries based on how free and independent their journalists are. To do this, RSF looks at five main categories: the political environment, legal regulations, economic factors, socio-cultural influences, and security concerns.
In the latest report, Norway and Denmark were ranked at the top of the RSF table for their strong press freedom. However, at the bottom of the list was Eritrea, with Syria just above it. Globally, press freedoms have declined by an average of 7.6 points, indicating a worrying trend.
Notably, no Asian country made it to the top 15 in the 2024 Index. This highlights a significant challenge to press freedom in the region. In the Asia-Pacific area, which is considered the world's second most challenging region for journalism, several countries stand out as particularly dangerous for media personnel. These include Myanmar, China, North Korea, Vietnam, and Afghanistan.
Overall, the World Press Freedom Index sheds light on the state of journalism worldwide and underscores the importance of protecting press freedom for a free and democratic society.
Source- Press Freedom Index
Other-
