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India becomes largest remittance-receiving country in world in 2017
According to the report ‘RemitSCOPE – Remittance markets and opportunities – Asia and the Pacific’, India has become the largest remittance-receiving country in the world in 2017, with migrant workers from the country sending home 69 billion US dollars. The ..
New Zealand scientist develops world’s first artificial intelligence politician “SAM”
The scientists from New Zealand have developed the world’s first artificial intelligence politician “SAM” that can answer a person’s queries regarding local issues such as policies around housing, education and immigration. It was created by Nick Gerritsen, an entrepreneur in ..
Hong Kong revokes visa-free entry to Indians
Hong Kong, a China-administered special territory has decided to withdraw visa-free facility for Indians from January 23, 2017. This decision was taken on the ground to prevent illegal immigration as number of Indian asylum seekers was on the rise. Over ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
Voting Rights of Migrant Laborers in India
More than one third of India’s laborers are migrant workers. Since there is no facility of postal ballot for anyone other than the government servants posted on election duty, a large number of migrant workers are unable the exercise this ..
UNDP report says Canada is best for immigration
A new report by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has praised Canada for its liberal and fair immigration policies. This report sounds Canada the 4th best place to Live. Canada has a population of 34 Million and it accepts ..