CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -India now stands at 85th position, two places ahead of last year’s 87th spot. According to the index, an Indian passport holder now has visa-free access to 59 countries, compared to 60 last year while Iraq and Afghanistan is on the last spot.

Detailed explanation-2: -Henley Passport Index 2023: Performance of Indian passport India ranked 85th in the world’s most powerful passport index in 2023 and gives visa-free entry to 59 countries worldwide. Earlier in 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, the country ranked at 82nd, 84th, 85th and 83rd respectively.

Detailed explanation-3: -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.

Detailed explanation-4: -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-5: -The Indian passport is currently ranked 84th among global passports, according to the Guide Passport Ranking Index.