Release of World Press Freedom Index 2025
In News
What Happened
Why It Matters
Background
History & Context
What Changed
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India's Ranking: BEFORE, India was ranked 159th out of 180 countries in 2024; NOW, India's rank has improved to 151st out of 180 countries in 2025.
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Global Media Status: BEFORE, the global media landscape had a mix of difficult and problematic regional situations; NOW, the entire global media landscape is classified as being in a 'difficult situation' for the first time in the index's history.
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Economic Pressures: BEFORE, economic pressures on the press were severe but fluctuating; NOW, the global economic indicator for press freedom has dropped to an unprecedented historic low.
Prelims Angle
NCERT Connection
Practice Questions
Q1
Correct Statement(s)Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the World Press Freedom Index 2025? 1. It is published annually by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). 2. India is classified under the 'very serious' category despite an improvement in its ranking compared to 2024.