Question

Q13. Consider the following statements:

1. The Report “Migration and Development Brief” is published by International Labour Organisation (ILO).

2. India has retained top position as recipient of remittances in 2017.

Which of the above statements are correct?

• A. a) 1 only
• B. b) 2 only
• C. c) Both 1 and 2
• D. d) Neither 1 nor 2

Answer 1

The correct option is B

b) 2 only

• According to recently released Migration and Development Brief by World Bank, India has retained top position as recipient of remittances with about $\$$69 billion in 2017. India was followed by China ($64 billion), Philippines ($\$$33 billion), Mexico ($\$$31 billion), Nigeria ($\$$22 billion) and Egypt ($\$$20 billion).
• The transit migrants-who only stay temporarily in transit country, are usually not able to send money home. Migration may help migrants to escape poverty or persecution, but many also become vulnerable to exploitation by human smugglers during transit. Host communities in transit countries may find their own poor population competing with new-comers for low-skill jobs.