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RSF World Press Freedom Index 2026

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Revise the 12 points first Book 1 RATNA
  1. Core Trigger: RSF released the 2026 World Press Freedom Index on 30 April 2026; India ranked 157th of 180, score 31.96.
  2. Theme: The global average score was the lowest in 25 years; 52.2% of countries are 'difficult' or 'very serious', against 13.7% in 2002.
  3. Key Voice: Anne Bocandé, RSF Editorial Director, was quoted in the release; Norway stayed first and Eritrea last.
  4. Score Bands: 85–100 good; 70–85 satisfactory; 55–70 problematic; 40–55 difficult; 0–40 very serious.
  5. Data: India fell from 151st (32.96) in 2025; its weakest indicator was political context, 160th with 21.16.
  6. Global Picture: Less than 1% of humanity lives in a 'good' country, against 20% in 2002.
  7. India Link: India sits in the 'very serious' band, and RSF named it among countries whose legal indicator worsened (39.59, rank 141).
  8. Headquarters: RSF's international headquarters is in Paris.
  9. Founded: RSF was founded in 1985 in Montpellier, France, by four journalists; the Index began in 2002.
  10. Landmark: The UN General Assembly proclaimed World Press Freedom Day (3 May) in December 1993; RSF holds UN and UNESCO consultative status.
  11. Articles: Article 19(1)(a) covers press freedom; Article 19(2) allows reasonable restrictions for security of the State, public order and defamation.
  12. Methodology: Since 2022 five equal-weight indicators apply: political context, legal framework, economic context, sociocultural context and safety.
Question 1 of 10

What was India's rank among 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index?

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Answer: (A) 157th

Core Trigger: RSF released the 2026 World Press Freedom Index on 30 April 2026; India ranked 157th of 180, score 31.96.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 200, point 1

Question 2 of 10

In the 2026 Index, what share of countries are 'difficult' or 'very serious'?

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Answer: (C) 52.2%

Theme: The global average score was the lowest in 25 years; 52.2% of countries are 'difficult' or 'very serious', against 13.7% in 2002.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 200, point 2

Question 3 of 10

Which country stayed first in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index?

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Answer: (D) Norway

Key Voice: Anne Bocandé, RSF Editorial Director, was quoted in the release; Norway stayed first and Eritrea last.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 200, point 3

Question 4 of 10

In RSF's scoring, which range is classed 'difficult'?

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Answer: (A) 40 to 55

Score Bands: 85–100 good; 70–85 satisfactory; 55–70 problematic; 40–55 difficult; 0–40 very serious.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 200, point 4

Question 5 of 10

1. India fell from 151st in 2025 to 157th. 2. India's weakest indicator was safety. Which of the following is/are correct?

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Answer: (A) Only 1

Data: India fell from 151st (32.96) in 2025; its weakest indicator was political context, 160th with 21.16.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 200, point 5

Question 6 of 10

India sits in which score band of the 2026 Index?

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Answer: (B) Very serious

India Link: India sits in the 'very serious' band, and RSF named it among countries whose legal indicator worsened (39.59, rank 141).From Book 1 RATNA, topic 200, point 7

Question 7 of 10

Where is RSF's international headquarters?

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Answer: (C) Paris

Headquarters: RSF's international headquarters is in Paris.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 200, point 8

Question 8 of 10

RSF was founded in which year?

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Answer: (C) 1985

Founded: RSF was founded in 1985 in Montpellier, France, by four journalists; the Index began in 2002.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 200, point 9

Question 9 of 10

The UN General Assembly proclaimed World Press Freedom Day in December of which year?

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Answer: (B) 1993

Landmark: The UN General Assembly proclaimed World Press Freedom Day (3 May) in December 1993; RSF holds UN and UNESCO consultative status.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 200, point 10

Question 10 of 10

1. Article 19(1)(a) covers press freedom. 2. Article 19(2) allows reasonable restrictions for defamation. Which of the following is/are correct?

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Answer: (C) Both 1 and 2

Articles: Article 19(1)(a) covers press freedom; Article 19(2) allows reasonable restrictions for security of the State, public order and defamation.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 200, point 11

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