Diaspora Engagement — MCQ Practice
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With reference to India's diaspora engagement policy, consider the following statements: 1. The Ministry of Overseas Indian Affairs (MOIA) was merged with the Ministry of External Affairs in 2016. 2. OCI cardholders can vote in Indian elections but cannot contest for public office. 3. Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is observed on January 9th to commemorate Mahatma Gandhi's return from South Africa. 4. The Know India Programme is specifically designed for diaspora entrepreneurs and investors.
Which of the following best describes the primary difference between the erstwhile PIO card and the current OCI scheme?
The Vande Bharat Mission, launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, was significant for India's diaspora engagement because:
Consider the following about India's diaspora engagement institutional framework: 1. The Diaspora Division within MEA coordinates all diaspora-related policies. 2. The Overseas Indian Facilitation Centre (OIFC) focuses on investment facilitation. 3. Regional Pravasi Bharatiya Centres have been established in all major diaspora destinations. 4. Indian diplomatic missions serve as primary interface points for diaspora engagement.
Which constitutional provision empowers the Parliament to regulate matters related to diaspora engagement schemes like OCI?