Which country in the world has given a basic income to the unemployed?

Finland in Europe had undertaken the experiment of giving basic income to the unemployed people. Finland’s government had paid €560 ($616) a month to the unemployed people. It was the first nationwide experiment on basic income. You can read about the Universal Basic Income (UBI) – Necessity, Benefits, Guiding Principle in the given link.

Further readings:

1. Difference between Minimum Income Guarantee (MIG) and Universal Basic Income (UBI)
2. MGNREGA – Facts, Objectives, Roles of State Govt, Gram Sabhas, Panchayats