Question
With reference to the Henley Passport Index 2025,
consider the following statements: 1.India’s passport ranked 77th, its highest-ever position, with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 59 destinations. 2.Newly added visa-free countries for India include Philippines and Sri Lanka, while Malaysia, Thailand, and Maldives remain accessible. 3.The United States ranks 6th in the 2025 index, while the United Kingdom stands at 10th. Which of the above statements is/are correct?Solution
• Statement 1 – Correct:  India rose 8 places to rank 77th in the Henley Passport Index 2025, with 59 visa-free/visa-on-arrival destinations, up from 57 last year. This is India’s highest-ever jump in the index. • Statement 2 – Correct:  Newly added destinations for Indian travelers include the Philippines and Sri Lanka, while popular visa-free destinations like Malaysia, Thailand, and Maldives remain in the list. • Statement 3 – Incorrect:  In 2025, the United Kingdom is ranked 6th and the United States 10th, both slipping compared to previous years due to declining travel freedom.
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