With reference to the World Press Freedom Index-2024, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct? 1. The index in published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). 2. The ranking of India in the index has dropped compared to the previous year. 3. Norway and Denmark topped the RSF index. Select the correct answer using the codes given below: |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to the World Press Freedom Index-2024, which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?
1.The index in published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF).
2.The ranking of India in the index has dropped compared to the previous year.
3.Norway and Denmark topped the RSF index.
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:

[A] 2 and 3 only

[B] 1 and 3 only

[C] 2 only

[D] 3 only

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) is the organization that publishes the World Press Freedom Index annually. Norway and Denmark topped the RSF index, while Eritrea ranked at the bottom, with Syria just above it.

Statement 2 is incorrect. India’s rank improved slightly from 161 in 2023 to 159 in 2024. This was primarily due to other countries slipping in their rankings. However, India’s score in the World Press Freedom Index fell from 36.62 to 31.28.

Source: The Hindu

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