Foreign Remittances to India

Mains > Economic Development > Indian Economy and issues > Diaspora

IN NEWS: India received 87 billion dollars in remittances in 2021, the top remittance recipient, and way ahead of countries like China and Mexico, according to a World Health Organisation report. REMITTANCE: ...

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For Mains, the content can be used in questions related to Indian economy, forex reserves etc.
For Prelims, questions on the reports and trends in recent remittance inflows can be asked.
Extra reading: Central Bank digital currency:https://www.ilearncana.com/details/Central-Bank-Digital-Currency/3005

JUL 31

INDIAN DIASPORA

Mains > International relations > India Foreign Policy > Diaspora

WHY IN NEWS: 16th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas will be held on Jan 2021. The theme of PBD 2021 is “Contributing to Atmanirbhar Bharat”. BACKGROUND: As per International Organisation for Migration&...

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Prelims: Questions can be asked on International Organisation for Migration’s Global Migration Report
Mains: Questions can be asked on contributions made by Indian diaspora, challenges faced by them etc.

DEC 24

UAE 'golden visa' scheme

Preliminary > International Relations > Miscellaneous > Diaspora

Why in news? United Arab Emirates announced that it is seeking to expand its 'golden visa' scheme under which individuals may obtain residency in the Gulf state for up to 10 years, granted they meet specifi...

NOV 17

Vande Bharat and Operation Samudra Setu

Mains > International relations > India Foreign Policy > Diaspora

WHY IN NEWS? The government plans to operate flights to bring back Indians stranded abroad under the ‘Vande Bharat Mission’, while the Navy has launched ‘Operation Samudra Setu‘ (sea bridge) to...

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Mains: The topic can be used in questions from international relations relating to diaspora,their roles, Indian government initiatives and efforts to connect with them.
Prelims: Details of Vande Bharat Mission and Operation Samudra Setu can be asked.

MAY 8

Vande Bharat Mission & Operation Samudra Setu

Preliminary > International Relations > Indian Foreign Policy > Diaspora

IN NEWS: India launched one of the largest repatriation programme ‘Vande Bharat Mission’ to bring back its stranded citizens abroad. ABOUT THE MISSION: ‘Vande Bharat Mission’ will...

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Extra reading: http://ilearncana.com/details/Vande-Bharat-and-Operation-Samudra-Setu/302

MAY 6