Appendix-I: Diaspora Qs in previous mains

Following list is not exhaustive because: 1. I might have missed some questions. 2. Ive ignored diaspora Person In News (PIN) related Qs PBD related 1. What is the significance of the Pravasi Bhartiya Divas in modern India? 2. Why was January 9 chosen to observe the NRI (Pravasi Bharatiya Divas) Day? Diaspora Polity 1. Categorize the People of Indian Origin (PIO). 2. What is the distinction between Non-Resident Resident Indian and People of Indian origin? Diaspora Yearbook related 1. Write about Pravasi Bhartiya Bima Yojana, 2006. 2. Write about Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs. 3. Write about Pravasi Bharatiya Diwas. 4. What was India Millennium Deposit Scheme? 5. Name the nodal agency that deals with issues relating to Indians abroad and explain its main task. 6. What efforts are being made by Indian Government to look after NRIs? 7. Council for promotion of overseas employment 8. Overseas citizenship of India scheme. 9. Know India program. Diaspora Region/Country wise 1. Write about Indian Diaspora in Singapore.

2. Indians in the House of Lords, UK 3. Contribution of the NRIs to GCC countries 4. Assess the contributions of Indian diaspora in the Caribbean. 5. Contribution of Indians in Silicon Valley Diaspora Current Affairs related (of that era) 1. Future of Indians in Fiji 2. future of expatriates in the gulf 3. Why is Fiji crisis of May 19, 2000 a specific concern for India? 4. Mention few NRIs who have brought name and fame for India. 5. What does the Global organization of people of Indian origin stand for? Diaspora Static/essay-ish questions 1. Write about Indian Diaspora and Bollywood 2. Why do NRIs retain their emotional attachment to India? 3. What are the problems NRIs have to face if they decide to settle in India? 4. Point out the difference between the Jewish -Diaspora and the Indian Diaspora. 5. In what fields have NRIs excelled in the developed countries? 6. Write a short analytical note on Indian Diaspora. How is the New Diaspora different from the Old Diaspora? 7. In what ways did Idi Amin make life difficult for the people of Indian origin in his country? 8. Exodus of persons of Indian origin from Uganda Diaspora Economy related 1. Under what conditions are NRIs permitted to remit deposits in India in any currency of their choice?

2. What has been the impact of Gulf remittances on Indias economy? 3. In which specialties Indians are most wanted abroad? 4. What is the contribution of the NRIs to Indias development? 5. How can NRIs be attracted to invest in India? 6. What is Brain drain? 7. What is reverse migration? 8. What are the references made to the NRI in the Union Budget July 2004? 9. What is the impact of economic sanctions against India on NRIs? 10. Examine the role of NRIs in the liberalization process of India.