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Henley Passport Index 2026: India Ranks 78th with Access to 56 Destinations

India has been ranked 78th in the Henley Passport Index 2026, falling three places from its previous rank of 75th.
Indian passport holders currently enjoy visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 56 countries across the globe.
India shares its 78th position with Burkina Faso, Cuba, and Senegal.
Singapore retains its top position as the world's most powerful passport, offering access to 192 destinations.
Analysis: Despite the slight dip in rank, India continues to negotiate more visa-free agreements to improve its global mobility score.

Key Facts / Static GK

Index Source: Henley & Partners using IATA data
First Rank (2026): Singapore
Second Rank (2026): UAE, South Korea, Japan

Q Practice Quiz — 16 May 2026

1. Which category of banks is primarily involved in the revised operating framework for cross-border outward remittances as per the recent RBI notification?

A AD Category-II Banks
B Small Finance Banks
C AD Category-I Banks
D Regional Rural Banks
E Payments Banks

Explanation: The RBI issued a revised operating framework for cross-border outward remittances specifically through Authorised Dealer (AD) Category-I banks.

2. According to the SEBI proposal on intraday borrowing for mutual funds, who is responsible for bearing the cost of such borrowing?

A The individual unit holders of the scheme
B The Securities and Exchange Board of India
C The Asset Management Company (AMC)
D The lending commercial bank
E Shared equally between the investor and the AMC

Explanation: As per the SEBI proposal, the borrowing cost for intraday credit must be paid by the Asset Management Company (AMC), ensuring that investors are not burdened with the expense.

3. Consider the following statements regarding the Coal Gasification Promotion Scheme: 1. The total financial outlay is ₹37,500 crore. 2. Incentive support is provided for up to 50% of plant costs. 3. Syngas is the primary product of the gasification process. Which of the statements is/are correct?

A Only 1
B Only 1 and 3
C Only 2 and 3
D Only 1 and 2
E All 1, 2, and 3

Explanation: Statement 1 is correct (Total outlay is ₹37,500 crore). Statement 2 is incorrect as the incentive support is up to 20% (not 50%). Statement 3 is correct (Coal gasification converts coal into Syngas).

4. Which bank holds the distinction of being the first Taiwanese financial institution to establish a branch in GIFT City, Gujarat?

A DBS Bank
B CTBC Bank
C Bank of Taiwan
D HSBC
E Standard Chartered

Explanation: CTBC Bank became the first Taiwanese bank to establish a branch in Gujarat International Finance Tec-City (GIFT City).

5. What is the primary technical advantage of the 'Pathfinder' satellite compared to traditional imaging satellites?

A It has a higher orbit than Geostationary satellites
B It can process data directly in space using AI instead of sending raw data to Earth
C It is the first satellite to use liquid hydrogen fuel
D It carries its own landing module for data recovery
E It provides free internet to remote rural areas

Explanation: Unlike traditional satellites that send raw data to ground stations, Pathfinder processes data directly in space using onboard AI models, improving efficiency.

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