Reports IndicesTuesday, 5 May 2026·https://testbook.com/current-affairs/05-may-2026-daily-current-affairs
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.