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NRIs
1 Categorize the People of Indian Origin (PIO) 2004 5*2 20
Point out the difference between the Jewish Diaspora & Indian
2 2004 5*2 20
Diaspora.
What are the references made to the NRI in the Union Budget
3 2004 5*2 20
July 2004?
4 What is known as reverse migration? 2004 5*2 20
Why was January 9 chosen to observe the NRI (Pravasi
5 2004 5*2 20
Bharatiya Diwas) Day?
Under what conditions are NRIs permitted to remit deposits in
6 2003 5*2 20
India in any currency of their choice?
7 How can NRIs be attracted to invest in India? 2003 5*2 20
What is the significance of the Pravasi Bharatiya Divas in
8 2003 5*2 20
modern India?
In what ways did Idi Amin make life difficult for the people of
9 2003 5*2 20
Indian origin in his country?
10 What is 'Brain Drain'? 2003 5*2 20
What are the problems NRIs have to face if they decide to settle
11 2002 5*2 20
in India?
12 What was Indian Millennium Deposit Scheme? 2002 5*2 20
What has been the impact of Gulf remittance on India's
13 2002 5*2 20
economy?
Name the nodal agency to deal with issues relating to Indians
14 2002 5*2 20
abroad & explain its main task.
What is the distinction between 'Non Resident Indian' & 'People
15 2002 5*2 20
of Indian Origin'?
16 In what fields have NRIs excelled in the developed countries? 2001 5*2 20
17 In which specialities Indians are most wanted abroad? 2001 5*2 20
What effort are being made by Indian Government to look after
18 2001 5*2 20
NRIs?
19 What is the contribution of the NRIs to India's development? 2001 5*2 20
20 Why do NRIs retain their emotional attachment to India? 2001 5*2 20
What does the Global Organisation of people of Indian origin
21 2000 5*2 20
stand for?
22 What is the impact of economic sanctions against India on NRIs? 2000 5*2 20
23 Why is Fiji crisis of May 19, 2000 a specific concern for India? 2000 5*2 20
24 Examine the role of NRIs in the liberalization process of India. 2000 5*2 20
25 Mention few NRIs who have brought name & fame for India. 2000 5*2 20
• ‘Questions on NRIs’ is a new addition to GS Paper II. From 2000, question no. 3
is allotted to questions relating to NRIs/people of Indian Origin.
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• Carries only 10 marks, with 5 questions for 2 marks each. So no broad questions
and preparation should be made taking into consideration the fact that every
answer to be written is expected to be around 20 words only.
• Classification of questions –
o NRIs & people of Indian origin –difference between two.
o NRIs –their impact –Socio, economic, cultural, political (especially
economic)
o Brain-drain, why? Why Indians wanted abroad?
o Problems of NRIs abroad, particular events/policies in particular nations
regarding NRIs.
o Steps taken by govt to lure NRI investment/to protect their interests (this is
important). Includes various schemes, policies. Special reference in now
being made in Union Budget regarding NRIs
o Theories regarding migration
o Few significant NRIs, their contribution