Reports IndicesTuesday, 5 May 2026·The Hindu
India ranks 157th in 2026 World Press Freedom Index released by RSF
India ranked 157th out of 180 countries in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index published on 5 May 2026 by RSF.
Key highlights
Direct fact
On 5 May 2026, Reporters Without Borders released the World Press Freedom Index 2026, in which India ranked 157th out of 180 countries with a score of 31.96.
Key specifics
- The index covered 180 countries in 2026.
- India’s score was 31.96 in the 2026 edition.
- RSF was founded in 1985 in Montpellier, France, and is headquartered in Paris.
- The index evaluates political, legal, economic, sociocultural and safety contexts.
- World Press Freedom Day is observed on 3 May, and the index has been published annually since 2002.
Exam lens
Reports and indices MCQ: RSF, 180 countries, 31.96 score, five contextual indicators, World Press Freedom Day on 3 May—ask India’s rank and the publishing body.