Beruflich Dokumente
Kultur Dokumente
field
Medicine
Physics
2. S. Chandrasekhar
3. Venkatarama Ramakrishnan
Chemistry
Remittances
Remittance= Indian person working abroad, and sends money back to his family in India.
According to World Bank report, the remittances received by India is higher than China. (despite
the fact the size of Chinese diospora >> Indian).
Country
Remittances in billion dollars (2012)
China
India
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70
11 th (Jan.2013)
Location
Jaipur
Kochi
Theme
Chief
guest
About 2,000 Non-Resident Indian delegates from 44 countries participated in the 11 th CBD.
In 1913, the Punjabis in USA and Canada founded Ghadar Party to liberate India from the
British rule.
Prominent leaders of Gadar Party= Sohan Singh Bhakna and Kartar Singh Sarabha.
2013 = 100 years passed since formation of Gadar Party.
Therefore, Mohan released a five rupee stamp during Pravasi Bharatiya Divas to commemorate
the Ghadar Movement Centenary
Criticism
Image on the postal stamp shows a few hands with torches.
Scholars feel this image doesnt relate to the Ghadar movement; the stamp should have been
more specific.
What did President Pranab say?
To attract Overseas Indians to invest in India, weve
1. Allowed QFI to Invest in Indian Capital market.
2. Foreign Currency Non Resident account Banks (FCNR) scheme.
To help Overseas Indians easily travel in India, weve
3. Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) cards
4. Persons of Indian Origin (PIO) cards
What did Purryag say?
Mauritius President Rajkeswur Purryag, was the chief guest at Pravasi Bharatiya Divas. He said
India wants a permanent seat @ UN Security Council, and we (Mauritius) totally support India
for this.
We look forward to
Air Kerala
During PBD-2013, the CM of Kerala announced that Kerala Government is planning to setup its
own Air Kerala
because Air India gives step-motherly treatment to Kerala workers in Gulf countries. (e.g. not
enough flights, very high ticket prices during vacation and festivals).
Awards: (PBSA)?
Pravasi Bharatiya Samman Award (PBSA) is the highest honour conferred on overseas Indians.
Total 15 awards given.
Two Important names (for exam) are:
Who
Contribution to
Music
Sanskrit literature
Country
UK
Mexico.
Why important
for exam?
Other awardees
Name
1. President Rajkeswur
Purryag
2. Subhash Razdan
3. Professor Gurusharan
Singh Chatwal
4. Ashok S. Vaswani
7. Bava Pandalingal
8. Gilbert. C. Moutien
9. Mohammed R.
Karuvanthodi
Country
Mauritius
Field
Public Service
US
Germany
Science
Guinea
Community service
Malaysia
New
Zealand
UAE
Reunion
Island
Business
Saudi
Arabia
South
Africa
US
Victoria
Kuwait
Mock questions
Q1. Correct statements
1. Pravasi Bharati Divas (PBD) is celebrated on 9 th January because on this day Gandhi went
from India to South Africa.
2. PBD is organized by Ministry of External Affairs.
1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both
4. None
Q2. Incorrect Statements
1. In terms of diaspora population, China is ahead of India.
2. In terms of remittances, China is ahead of India.
1. Only 1
2. Only 2
3. Both
4. None
Q3. Correct Statement
1. PBD was started in 2003.
2. 2012s PBD was held in Chennai with theme Global Indian: Inclusive Growth.
3. 2013s PBD was held in Kochi with theme Engaging diaspora the Indian growth story.
1. Only 1 and 2
2. Only 2 and 3
3. Only 1 and 3
4. All of them
Q4. Incorrect Match
2. S. Chandrasekhar
3. Venkatarama Ramakrishnan
Chemistry
Physics
Medicine
1. Only 1 and 2
2. Only 2 and 3
3. Only 1 and 3
4. All of them
Descriptive
1. Write 20 words (2 marks)
1. Komagata Maru incident
2. Sohan Singh Bhakna
3. Kartar Singh Sarabha.
4. Gadar Party
5. Patricia Maria Rozario
6. Dr. Rasik Vihari Joshi
2. Discuss the role of Ghadarites in the freedom struggle of India. (6m)
3. Briefly list the problems faced by Overseas Indians and the initiatives taken by Government of
India to address them. (15m)
4. Write a note on the role of Overseas Indians in the growth story of India.(25m)
Essay
1. The sun never sets on the Indian Diaspora.
Interview
1. Do you agree with the criticism that PBD is mere a talking-shop? if yes, what steps should be
taken to make this Event more meaningful?
2. Suppose Air Kerala is setup. What precautions should be taken to ensure it doesnt become
another white elephant like Air India?
3. Why are the Indians increasingly becoming victims of hate crime? What role can/should Indian
Government play to address this problem?