CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -African countries that can be accessed by Indians without a visa are Tunisia, Uganda, Zimbabwe, Rwanda, Senegal, Seychelles, Botswana, Burundi, Cape Verde Islands, Madagascar, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Comoro Islands, Ethiopia, Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Tanzania, Togo, Sierra Leone, and Somalia.

Detailed explanation-2: -As of November 2022, there are 60 countries that Indian passport holders can travel to, including countries that offer a visa on arrival at the point of arrival.

Detailed explanation-3: -Japan topped the index as the country with the most powerful in the world for the fifth consecutive year. As of 2023, Japanese passport holders can visit 193 of 227 destinations visa-free, which is 85% of the world, according to data from the International Air Transport Association compiled by Henley & Partners.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Indian passport ranks 150th in the world as of January 2023 according to VisaGuide Passport Index. This means that Indian citizens can travel visa-free to 26 countries in the world. However, to enter the remaining countries, Indian passport holders must apply for a visa beforehand.