CURRENT AFFAIRS

2016

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following ministry has announced new passport rules by changing Passport Rules, 1980 to ease process of getting passport
A
Ministry of Home Affairs
B
Ministry of External Affairs
C
Ministry of Finance
D
Ministry of Human Resource Management
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -(1A) An ordinary passport for a child below the age of 15 years, containing thirty-six pages shall be in force for a period of 5 years from the date of its issue or until the child attains the age of 15 years, whichever is earlier.]

Detailed explanation-2: -The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) is responsible for issuance of Passports to Indian Citizens through a network of 36 Passport offices across the Country and 190 Indian Missions and Posts abroad.

Detailed explanation-3: -The e-passports will follow the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) standards, and will be tougher, as well as harder to destroy, the Ministry had announced in 2021. The chip at the front of the passport will come with an internationally recognized logo meant for e-passports.

Detailed explanation-4: -Users can locate Passport Seva Kendra (passport service centres) of all the states in country. This online service is provided by the Consular Passport and Visa Division of the Ministry of External Affairs.

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