What was India’s rank on the World Press Freedom Index in 2025, showing improvement from the previous year?

Correct option is C

Correct Answer: (c) 151st
Explanation:
· India ranked 151st on the World Press Freedom Index 2025, showing improvement from the previous year’s position of 159th.
· This indicates slight progress in media freedom, journalist safety, and press autonomy.
Information Booster:
· The index is published annually by Reporters Without Borders (RSF).
· Rankings reflect performance in five areas:
· Political context
· Legal framework
· Economic context
· Sociocultural context
· Safety of journalists
· First-ranked country (2025): Norway – Known for strong legal protection for journalists and free press.
· Last-ranked country (2025): Eritrea(180th) – Extremely restrictive media environment, state-controlled press.