World Press Freedom Day 2024:

Category : Important Days Published on: May 03 2024

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World Press Freedom Day, observed annually on May 3rd, is a significant occasion dedicated to celebrating the fundamental principles of press freedom, defending the independence of media, and honoring journalists who risk their lives in pursuit of truth and transparency.
The theme of this year's Press Freedom Day is - A Press for the Planet: Journalism in the Face of the environmental crisis.
India's ranking in the 2023 World Press Freedom Index has slipped to 161 out of 180 countries.

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