India Ranks 24th in Global Free Speech Index: Key Findings
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | India's Free Speech Ranking in Global Index |
| Survey Conducted By | The Future of Free Speech (U.S.-based think tank) |
| Survey Date | October 2024 |
| India's Rank | 24th out of 33 countries |
| India's Score | 62.6 |
| Comparison with Other Countries | India ranked between South Africa (66.9) and Lebanon (61.8) |
| Highest Ranked Nations | Norway (87.9), Denmark (87.0) |
| Most Improved Countries | Indonesia (56.8), Malaysia (55.4), Pakistan (57.0) |
| Global Free Speech Trend | Declined in many democratic nations, including U.S., Israel, and Japan |
| Public Perception in India | Indians believe free speech has improved, despite global rankings showing decline |
| Support for Restricting Government Criticism in India | 37% support restricting criticism (highest among surveyed nations) |
| Lowest Support for Restricting Criticism | U.K. (5%) and Denmark (3%) |
| India's Free Speech Exception | Despite public support, actual protection remains low (similar to Hungary, Venezuela) |