CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -India has been ranked at 75th position in the ranking of most powerful national passports. Based on the ranking, a particular national passport may or may not offer visa on arrival or visa-free entry to many countries.

Detailed explanation-2: -With visa-free entry in 59 countries, the Indian passport ranks 85th in the list of most powerful passports in the world, according to the Henley Passport Index released Tuesday. It has slipped two spots from the 83rd rank in 2022.

Detailed explanation-3: -While India has moved up from its spot at the 87 th place on the list, it’s access to countries has decreased by one. In 2022 the Indian passport-holders enjoyed visa-free/visa-on-arrival travel to 60 countries, in 2023 this has come down to 59 countries.

Detailed explanation-4: -Speaking of India, as per the report, the Indian passport ranks 85th in the world’s most powerful passport index 2023 and gives visa-free entry to 59 destinations worldwide. Earlier in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, the country ranked at 82nd spot, 84th, 85th and 83rd respectively.

Detailed explanation-5: -India has been ranked 83rd in the most powerful passport report ‘Henley Passport Index 2022’. India’s passport power has improved this quarter compared to 2021 climbing seven places from 90th rank last year.