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11 August 2026

Expansion of e-visa entry points

The expansion of e-visa entry points is a specific administrative policy measure that serves as useful context for broader questions regarding tourism infrastructure, ease of travel, and government efforts to boost the services sector.

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Notes

  • The Union Home Ministry has expanded the e-visa regime by adding 11 new international entry points.
  • The expansion includes two airports (Bhopal and Tirupati) and nine land ports (Agartala, Darranga, Gede, Ghojadanga, Haridaspur, Jaigaon, Dawki, Moreh, and Attari).
  • The total number of authorized international entry points for e-visa holders has increased to 88.
  • The objective of this policy initiative is to facilitate international travel and enhance the attractiveness of India's electronic visa system.

Part of a longer story

This is day 1 of 2 in Expansion of e-visa entry points, which has been running since 11 August 2026. Reading it whole is usually worth more than reading today alone — the exam asks how something developed.

Questions

  1. Analyze the role of digital governance initiatives, such as the expansion of the e-visa regime, in promoting tourism and strengthening India's soft power globally. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. Following the recent expansion by the Union Home Ministry, what is the total number of international ports authorized for the entry of e-visa holders in India?

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