World Press Freedom Index 2022 Ranking

It is published by Paris-based Reporters Without Borders (RSF)

Norway is ranked no.1 as the top performer

Denmark -2nd, Sweden - 3rd, Estonia - 4th and Finland - 5th

North Korea is the worst-performing country

India has dropped to the 150th position and is termed as one of the most dangerous countries for media

Bhutan is ranked at 33rd position, Maynmar at 176th position

Russia was placed at 155th position and Ukraine at 106

Pakistan - 157, Sri Lanka - 146, Bangladesh - 162, China - 175