{"id":41970,"date":"2025-11-17T12:14:53","date_gmt":"2025-11-17T06:44:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=41970"},"modified":"2025-11-17T12:14:56","modified_gmt":"2025-11-17T06:44:56","slug":"henley-passport-index-2025-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/henley-passport-index-2025-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Henley Passport Index 2025: India Rank 85th and Singapore Tops the Global Passport List"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/henley-passport-index-2025-2\/#Henley_Passport_Index_2025_shows_India_ranked_85th_with_access_to_57_visa-free_countries_while_Singapore_tops_the_list_with_193_destinations_Read_key_updates_for_UPSC_SSC_Banking_and_other_competitive_exams\" >Henley Passport Index 2025 shows India ranked 85th with access to 57 visa-free countries, while Singapore tops the list with 193 destinations. Read key updates for UPSC, SSC, Banking and other competitive exams.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/henley-passport-index-2025-2\/#Henley_Passport_Index_2025_India_Falls_to_85th_While_Singapore_Remains_No1\" >Henley Passport Index 2025: India Falls to 85th While Singapore Remains No.1<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/henley-passport-index-2025-2\/#Indias_Decline_in_Rank_and_Mobility\" >India\u2019s Decline in Rank and Mobility<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/henley-passport-index-2025-2\/#Global_Trends_and_Other_Key_Movements\" >Global Trends and Other Key Movements<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/henley-passport-index-2025-2\/#Why_This_News_Matters_for_Government_Exam_Aspirants\" >Why This News Matters for Government Exam Aspirants<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/henley-passport-index-2025-2\/#Implications_for_International_Exposure\" >Implications for International Exposure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/henley-passport-index-2025-2\/#A_Reflection_of_Diplomatic_and_Soft_Power\" >A Reflection of Diplomatic and Soft Power<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/henley-passport-index-2025-2\/#Policy_Insights\" >Policy Insights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/henley-passport-index-2025-2\/#Relevance_to_Current_Affairs_Section\" >Relevance to Current Affairs Section<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/henley-passport-index-2025-2\/#Historical_Context_How_Indias_Passport_Strength_Has_Evolved\" >Historical Context: How India\u2019s Passport Strength Has Evolved<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/henley-passport-index-2025-2\/#Key_Takeaways_from_This_News\" >Key Takeaways from This News<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/henley-passport-index-2025-2\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/henley-passport-index-2025-2\/#1_What_is_the_Henley_Passport_Index\" >1. What is the Henley Passport Index?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/henley-passport-index-2025-2\/#2_What_is_Indias_ranking_in_the_Henley_Passport_Index_2025\" >2. What is India\u2019s ranking in the Henley Passport Index 2025?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/henley-passport-index-2025-2\/#3_How_many_countries_can_Indian_passport_holders_visit_without_a_visa\" >3. How many countries can Indian passport holders visit without a visa?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/henley-passport-index-2025-2\/#4_Which_country_topped_the_Henley_Passport_Index_2025\" >4. Which country topped the Henley Passport Index 2025?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/henley-passport-index-2025-2\/#5_Why_did_Indias_ranking_fall_in_2025\" >5. Why did India\u2019s ranking fall in 2025?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/henley-passport-index-2025-2\/#6_Which_countries_rank_higher_than_India_in_Asia\" >6. Which countries rank higher than India in Asia?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/henley-passport-index-2025-2\/#7_Has_India_ever_ranked_higher_in_the_past\" >7. Has India ever ranked higher in the past?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/henley-passport-index-2025-2\/#8_How_often_is_the_Henley_Passport_Index_updated\" >8. How often is the Henley Passport Index updated?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/henley-passport-index-2025-2\/#9_Why_is_this_index_important_for_exam_aspirants\" >9. Why is this index important for exam aspirants?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/henley-passport-index-2025-2\/#10_Does_this_index_measure_the_economic_strength_of_a_country\" >10. Does this index measure the economic strength of a country?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/henley-passport-index-2025-2\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Henley_Passport_Index_2025_shows_India_ranked_85th_with_access_to_57_visa-free_countries_while_Singapore_tops_the_list_with_193_destinations_Read_key_updates_for_UPSC_SSC_Banking_and_other_competitive_exams\"><\/span><strong>Henley Passport Index 2025 shows India ranked 85th<\/strong> with access to 57 visa-free countries, while Singapore tops the list with 193 destinations. Read key updates for UPSC, SSC, Banking and other competitive exams.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Henley_Passport_Index_2025_India_Falls_to_85th_While_Singapore_Remains_No1\"><\/span>Henley Passport Index 2025: India Falls to 85th While Singapore Remains No.1<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The latest <strong>Henley Passport Index 2025<\/strong>, released by Henley &amp; Partners, highlights a notable shift in global mobility. Based on data from the <strong>International Air Transport Association (IATA)<\/strong>, the index ranks 199 national passports by how many destinations their holders can access without a prior visa. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year, <strong>Singapore<\/strong> has reclaimed the top spot, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to <strong>193 destinations<\/strong> \u2014 the highest in the world.  Countries like <strong>South Korea<\/strong> (190) and <strong>Japan<\/strong> (189) follow closely behind, underlining strong diplomatic reach and travel freedom for their citizens. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Indias_Decline_in_Rank_and_Mobility\"><\/span>India\u2019s Decline in Rank and Mobility<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India has slipped <strong>five places<\/strong>, from <strong>80th in 2024 to 85th in 2025<\/strong>, with its passport now granting visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to only <strong>57 countries<\/strong>. This drop reflects a decline in global travel freedom for Indian citizens. Analysts attribute this change to slower diplomatic negotiations and fewer new visa-waiver agreements, especially when compared with other rising Asian and Gulf countries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Global_Trends_and_Other_Key_Movements\"><\/span>Global Trends and Other Key Movements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The United States has also faced a decline, slipping out of the top 10 for the first time in decades. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>On the flip side, the rise of Asian passports like Singapore, South Korea, and Japan shows a geopolitical shift in global mobility favoring these nations.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Neighboring countries\u2019 ranking: China is at <strong>64th<\/strong>, while Pakistan and Bangladesh are ranked <strong>103rd<\/strong> and <strong>100th<\/strong> respectively.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div 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alt=\"Henley Passport Index 2025\" title=\"Henley Passport Index 2025\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Henley Passport Index 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Matters_for_Government_Exam_Aspirants\"><\/span>Why This News Matters for Government Exam Aspirants<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Implications_for_International_Exposure\"><\/span>Implications for International Exposure<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For students preparing for government jobs (civil services, banking, defence, etc.), this news underscores India\u2019s relatively limited <strong>global mobility<\/strong>. Lower passport strength can affect professional opportunities that involve international collaboration, training, or deputation abroad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_Reflection_of_Diplomatic_and_Soft_Power\"><\/span>A Reflection of Diplomatic and Soft Power<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Passport rankings are not just about travel \u2014 they mirror a country\u2019s <strong>diplomatic influence<\/strong>, trade ties, and soft power. India\u2019s slip suggests a gap in leveraging these elements to expand its citizens\u2019 mobility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Policy_Insights\"><\/span>Policy Insights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This decline may prompt the government to negotiate more <strong>visa-waiver agreements<\/strong>. For aspirants interested in policy-making, international relations, or public administration, it\u2019s a real-world example of how diplomacy affects citizen benefits.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Relevance_to_Current_Affairs_Section\"><\/span>Relevance to Current Affairs Section<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Questions about <strong>global indices<\/strong>, <strong>passport power<\/strong>, or <strong>international mobility<\/strong> are common in the static GA (General Awareness) part of many competitive exams (like UPSC, State PSC, banking). Understanding this index helps in answering why a country\u2019s \u201cpassport strength\u201d matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context_How_Indias_Passport_Strength_Has_Evolved\"><\/span>Historical Context: How India\u2019s Passport Strength Has Evolved<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The <strong>Henley Passport Index<\/strong> has been published for nearly two decades, using consistent data from IATA to evaluate passport power. <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>India reached its <strong>highest ranking<\/strong> in 2006, when it stood at <strong>71st place<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The lowest point for India was in <strong>2021<\/strong>, when it fell to <strong>90th<\/strong>, largely due to travel disruptions from the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Since then, the ranking has fluctuated \u2014 India moved up to 80th in 2024 but slid back to 85th in 2025.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This decline over time highlights how <strong>global events<\/strong>, <strong>bilateral relations<\/strong>, and <strong>visa policies<\/strong> play a crucial role in a country\u2019s travel freedom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_This_News\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from This News<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>#<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td><strong>India\u2019s Passport Rank<\/strong>: India has dropped to <strong>85th<\/strong> in the Henley Passport Index 2025. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td><strong>Visa-Free Access<\/strong>: Indian passport holders now have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to <strong>57 countries<\/strong>. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td><strong>Top Passport<\/strong>: <strong>Singapore<\/strong> leads the index with access to <strong>193 destinations<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td><strong>Global Mobility Trend<\/strong>: Decline of Western passports (like the U.S.) and rise of <strong>Asian passports<\/strong> reflects changing geopolitical strength. <\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td><strong>Policy Implication<\/strong>: India may need to boost its diplomatic efforts to sign more <strong>visa-waiver agreements<\/strong> to improve its citizens\u2019 global mobility.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Henley Passport Index 2025<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><strong>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_Henley_Passport_Index\"><\/span><strong>1. What is the Henley Passport Index?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The Henley Passport Index is a global ranking of countries based on the number of destinations their passport holders can visit without a prior visa. It is prepared by Henley &amp; Partners using data from the International Air Transport Association (IATA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_is_Indias_ranking_in_the_Henley_Passport_Index_2025\"><\/span><strong>2. What is India\u2019s ranking in the Henley Passport Index 2025?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India is ranked <strong>85th<\/strong> in the Henley Passport Index 2025, slipping five places from last year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_How_many_countries_can_Indian_passport_holders_visit_without_a_visa\"><\/span><strong>3. How many countries can Indian passport holders visit without a visa?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Indian passport holders can travel to <strong>57 countries<\/strong> without obtaining a prior visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Which_country_topped_the_Henley_Passport_Index_2025\"><\/span><strong>4. Which country topped the Henley Passport Index 2025?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Singapore<\/strong> ranked first, offering visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to <strong>193 destinations<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Why_did_Indias_ranking_fall_in_2025\"><\/span><strong>5. Why did India\u2019s ranking fall in 2025?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>India\u2019s ranking declined due to fewer new visa-waiver agreements and slower diplomatic negotiations compared to other improving nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Which_countries_rank_higher_than_India_in_Asia\"><\/span><strong>6. Which countries rank higher than India in Asia?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Asian countries like Singapore, Japan, South Korea, and even China (rank 64) ranked significantly higher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Has_India_ever_ranked_higher_in_the_past\"><\/span><strong>7. Has India ever ranked higher in the past?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, India\u2019s best ranking was <strong>71st in 2006<\/strong>. The lowest ranking was <strong>90th in 2021<\/strong>, mainly due to pandemic-related restrictions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_How_often_is_the_Henley_Passport_Index_updated\"><\/span><strong>8. How often is the Henley Passport Index updated?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>It is updated <strong>quarterly<\/strong>, and the annual ranking is widely used for global comparison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Why_is_this_index_important_for_exam_aspirants\"><\/span><strong>9. Why is this index important for exam aspirants?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Questions related to <strong>global indices<\/strong>, diplomacy, international mobility, and rankings frequently appear in UPSC, State PSC, SSC, Banking, Railways, Defence exams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Does_this_index_measure_the_economic_strength_of_a_country\"><\/span><strong>10. 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