Question: What is the rank of India in Henley Passport Index:Q1 2021 Global Ranking?
(a) 85
(b) 87
(c) 58
(d) 65
Answer: (a)
Related facts:
- Henley Passport Index 2021 Quarter 1 results were released on January 5 2021.
- The Henley Passport Index is the original ranking of all the world’s passports according to the number of destinations their holders can access without a prior visa.
- It was launched in 2006 and includes 199 different passports
2021 Rankings:
- Japan continues to hold the number one position on the index, with passport holders able to access 191 destinations around the world visa-free.
- Singapore has attained 2nd rank having access to 190 destinations.
- South Korea, Germany and Italy were ranked 3rd 4th and 5th respectively.
India’s rank:
- India has been ranked 85th in the Q1 results of Henley Passport Index 2021.
- Indian passport holders able to access 58 destinations around the world visa-free.
- The Indian passport ranked higher in both 2020 (84th) and 2019 (82nd).
Bottom Rank Holders:
- Syria, Iraq and Afghanistan remains the worst passport to hold with a passport score of 29, 28 and 26 respectively.
By-Amar Mani Upadhyay