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India ranks 142 in World Press Freedom Index 2020

World Press Freedom Index has ranked India 142 out of 180. Reporters without borders released the report on April 21. The analysis by the nonprofit organisation acknowledged no reported murders of journalists in India in 2019 which shows the improvement in the security system in India. Reporters without borders is a non-profit organisation that works to promote independent, free, and pluralistic journalism. Rank Country Score 1 Norway 7.84 2 Finland 7.93 3 Denmark 8.13 142 India 45.33 180 North Korea 85.82 About World Press Freedom Index Since 2002 it is published annually by RSF to rank 180 countries according to the level of freedom available to journalists. About RSF It is a non-profit organisation that works to document and combat attacks on journalists around the world. Secretary-General– Christophe Deloire Headquarter– Paris, France