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- For the visually impaired, Braille booklets explaining the application process and tactile signage for independent navigation were launched.
- For speech and hearing-impaired applicants, Indian Sign Language instructional videos linked via QR codes now guide them through counters A–C.
- To strengthen institutional support, a new Grievance Redressal Cell was inaugurated with a strict 24-hour resolution rule.
- This initiative was led by Chief Passport Officer B.S. Mubarak and Regional Passport Officer Shitanshu Chaurasiya.
Question:
Q.1 Which Regional Passport Office became the first in India to introduce accessibility services for differently-abled applicants on April 7, 2026?a) RPO Delhi
b) RPO Mumbai
c) RPO Chennai
d) Regional Passport Office Bhopal
Answer: d) RPO Bhopal created history by becoming the first passport office in India to introduce dedicated accessibility services.
