Question

    OECD's International Migration Outlook: 2023 report has been released and shown data on the list of those seeking citizenship in wealthy OECD nations.Which of the following statements is/are true with respect to the information provided above?

    I. India maintained its top position as the country of origin of new immigrants to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) nations in 2021.

    II. China and Russia followed India, with 283,000 and 215,000 immigrants, respectively.

    III. Out of those Indians who moved to OECD countries, 133,000 were granted nationality of these countries, the highest among all countries. These acquisitions took place mostly in the United States of America (56,000), Australia (24,000) and Canada (21,000).

    A Only I Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Only I & III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Only II Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Only II & III Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of these Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    According to OECD's International Migration Outlook: 2023 report, India maintained its top position as the country of origin of new immigrants to the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) nations in 2021. 407,000 Indians moved to OECD nations in 2021 that was 86 per cent higher than 220,000 Indians in 2020.  China and Romania followed India, with 283,000 and 215,000 immigrants, respectively.Out of those Indians who moved to OECD countries, 133,000 were granted nationality of these countries, the highest among all countries. These acquisitions took place mostly in the United States of America (56,000), Australia (24,000) and Canada (21,000).  In taking nationality, India was followed by Mexico and Syria.

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