Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the World Press Freedom Index 2025?
1. It is published annually by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO).
2. India is classified under the 'very serious' category despite an improvement in its ranking compared to 2024.

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Accepted Answer

B) 2 only — Statement 1 is incorrect because the World Press Freedom Index is published by Reporters Without Borders (RSF), an international NGO, not UNESCO. Statement 2 is correct; India ranked 151st in 2025, an improvement from 159th in 2024, but remains in the 'very serious' category.

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