Skill Development for International Mobility
Indian Economy
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Background
This concept highlights the government's proactive measures to enhance the employability of Indian workers globally, address skill gaps, and maximize the benefits of international labour mobility. It is a key component of India's human resource development and economic strategy.
Skill development programs aimed at preparing Indian workers for international employment opportunities are crucial for aligning domestic human capital with global labour market demands. These initiatives often involve collaborations with foreign governments and institutions to ensure skills meet international standards and country-specific requirements.
Facts & tables
- Bilateral MoUs
- MSDE signed MoUs with 8 countries (e.g., Japan, Germany, UAE) for technical exchanges and training.
- Specific Training Programmes
- Includes Technical Intern Training Programme (TITP) with Japan and Indo-German Green Skills Programme (IGGSP).
- Skill India International Centres (SIICs)
- 7 operational SIICs offer Pre-Departure Orientation Training, language, and soft skills.
- Collaboration with WEF
- MSDE signed an MoU with the World Economic Forum (WEF) and launched the India Skills Accelerator.
| Type | Reference |
|---|---|
| Conceptual area | Indian Economy |
| Conceptual area | Welfare Schemes & Social Policies |
| Body | Role |
|---|---|
| Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) | Implements/formulates policy |
| Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) | Negotiates/collaborates |
| World Economic Forum (WEF) | Collaborates |
Prelims angle
Prelims angle: Multi-statement analysis
Prelims angle: Factual recall
- MSDE signs MoUs for technical exchanges and training with foreign countries.
- Programs like TITP (Japan) and IGGSP (Germany) focus on specific skills.
- SIICs offer pre-departure orientation, language, and soft skills training.
- MEA's mobility agreements often include skill development provisions.
- Aims to align Indian skills with global labour market demands.
| Year | Framing tags |
|---|---|
| 2026 | Factual recall, Multi-statement analysis |
| 2026 | Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall |
| 2024 | Factual recall, Multi-statement analysis |
| 2022 | Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall |
| 2018 | Conceptual understanding, Multi-statement analysis |
| 2017 | Statement-based questions, Factual recall |
| 2016 | Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall |
| 2015 | Factual recall, Institutional roles and functions |
Timeline
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Indian Economy
Conceptual area
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Welfare Schemes & Social Policies
Conceptual area
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Prelims 2015
Factual recall, Institutional roles and functions
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Prelims 2016
Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall
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Prelims 2017
Statement-based questions, Factual recall
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Prelims 2018
Conceptual understanding, Multi-statement analysis
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Prelims 2022
Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall
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Prelims 2024
Factual recall, Multi-statement analysis
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Prelims 2026
Factual recall, Multi-statement analysis
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Prelims 2026
Multi-statement analysis, Factual recall
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International Mobility of Skilled Workers
Government initiatives, primarily by MSDE, to equip Indian workers with skills, language proficiency, and cultural orientation required for international employment through bilateral agreements, specific training programs, and dedicated Skill India International Centres.
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Past papers
2015–2026 · 8 questions
In the news
International Mobility of Skilled Workers
Government initiatives, primarily by MSDE, to equip Indian workers with skills, language proficiency, and cultural orientation required for international employment through bilateral agreements, specific training programs, and dedicated Skill India International Centres.
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Consider the following statements about platforms for multilateral co-operation :
1. The 'Colombo Process' is a regional consultative process in which member states take binding decisions by consensus.
2. The 'Abu Dhabi Dialogue' is a voluntary non-binding consultative process among Asian countries of labour origin and destination to facilitate regional cooperation on contractual labour mobility.
3. The 'Global Forum for Migration and Development', created upon the proposal of a former UN Secretary General, is a voluntary forum whose decisions are non-binding in nature.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Statement 1 is Incorrect: The Colombo Process is a Regional Consultative Process comprising 12 Asian member states that are primarily countries of origin for migrant workers. It operates as a voluntary forum where decisions are made by consensus, but they are strictly non-binding in nature, not binding. Statement 2 is Correct: The Abu Dhabi Dialogue (ADD) is a voluntary and non-binding inter-governmental consultative process established in 2008. It brings together Asian countries of labour origin and destination to facilitate regional cooperation on temporary contractual labour mobility, aiming to ensure safe and orderly labour migration. Statement 3 is Correct: The Global Forum for Migration and Development (GFMD) was established following a proposal by former UN Secretary-General Kofi Annan at the 2006 UN General Assembly High-Level Dialogue on International Migration and Development. It is a state-led, voluntary, informal, and non-binding process operating outside the formal UN system to discuss the linkages between migration and development. Therefore, option C is the correct answer.
Consider the following statements:
1. Vietnam has been one of the fastest growing economies in the world in recent years.
2. Vietnam is led by a multi-party political system.
3. Vietnam's economic growth is linked to its integration with global supply chains and focus on exports.
4. For a long time, Vietnam's low labor costs and stable exchange rates have attracted global manufacturers.
5. Vietnam has the most productive e-service sector in the Indo-Pacific region.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
Statements 1 and 3 are correct. Vietnam’s open economic policy of recent years integrating into global supply chains has made the growth success story possible. Vietnam's export-led growth strategy and global integration are among the key factors behind the country's remarkable achievements in growth and poverty. Vietnam was one among the few countries to post GDP growth rate figures in 2020 when the pandemic hit. Vietnam is projected to be the fastest-growing internet economy in Southeast Asia in the next 10 years. Statement 2 is not correct. Vietnam is a one-party communist state, not a multi-party parliamentary democracy. Statement 4 is correct. Thanks to an abundance of low-wage labour, Vietnam's manufacturing sector grew at a compound annual growth in the last decade. As the rest of East Asia developed and wages there rose, global manufacturers were lured by Vietnam's low labour costs and stable exchange rate. Hence, Statement 5 is not correct. According to the Asian Development Bank Report, e-services including digital financial services are at a very nascent stage in Vietnam.
Consider the following countries :
1. Italy
2. Japan
3. Nigeria
4. South Korea
5. South Africa
Which of the above countries are frequently mentioned in the media for their low birth rates, or ageing population or declining population?
* Italy and Japan are often cited as prime examples of countries with rapidly ageing populations and very low birth rates. Both countries have been grappling with the economic and social consequences of these demographic trends for several years. * South Korea has also emerged as a country with significant demographic concerns. Its fertility rate is one of the lowest in the world, and its population is projected to start declining in the coming years. * Nigeria and South Africa, while facing their own set of demographic challenges, are generally not highlighted for low birth rates or declining populations. Nigeria has a very young and rapidly growing population. South Africa’s population growth has slowed in recent years, but it is not yet experiencing a decline.
Consider the following statements: Human capital formation as a concept is better explained in terms of a process, which enables
1. individuals of a country to accumulate more capital.
2. increasing the knowledge, skill levels and capacities of the people of the country.
3. accumulation of tangible wealth.
4. accumulation of intangible wealth.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Human capital formation refers to the process of increasing the stock of knowledge, skills, and experiences that people in a country possess. This intangible wealth is what makes a workforce productive and adaptable.
Therefore, statement 2 and 4 are correct.
Consider the following in respect of ‘National Career Service’:
1. National Career Service is an initiative of the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India.
2. National Career Service has been launched in a Mission Mode to improve the employment opportunities to uneducated youth of the country.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Statement 1 is incorrect. The National Career Service is not an initiative of the Department of Personnel and Training, Government of India. It is actually implemented by the Directorate General of Employment, Ministry of Labour & Employment. Statement 2 is incorrect. The National Career Service has indeed been launched in a Mission Mode, but it is not specifically targeted at improving the employment opportunities for uneducated youth of the country. It is a comprehensive platform providing a wide array of employment and career related services to all citizens of India, aiming to bridge the gap between jobseekers and employers, candidates seeking training and career guidance, and agencies providing training and career counselling.
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Which of the following international conventions have **not** been ratified by India?
1. Employment Policy Convention
2. Abolition of Forced Labour Convention
3. International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families
4. Geneva Convention Relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War
5. Convention on Reduction of Statelessness
Select the answer using the code given below:
Statement 1 is Incorrect: The Employment Policy Convention, 1964 (ILO No. 122) is one of the International Labour Organization's governance (priority) conventions. India ratified it on November 17, 1998. Statement 2 is Incorrect: The Abolition of Forced Labour Convention, 1957 (ILO No. 105) is a fundamental ILO convention. India ratified it on May 18, 2000. Statement 3 is Correct: The International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families (1990) is a UN multilateral treaty. India has neither signed nor ratified this convention. Statement 4 is Incorrect: The Geneva Convention Relative to the Protection of Civilian Persons in Time of War (1949) (also known as the Fourth Geneva Convention) was ratified by India on November 9, 1950, and implemented domestically via the Geneva Conventions Act, 1960. *(Note: The question setter likely confused this with the 1951 Refugee Convention, which was adopted in Geneva and which India has not ratified).* Statement 5 is Correct: The Convention on Reduction of Statelessness (1961) has not been signed or ratified by India. India is not a party to the 1951 Refugee Convention, the 1954 Convention on Statelessness, or this 1961 Convention. *Conclusion:* Factually, only conventions 3 and 5 have not been ratified by India. However, among the given options, there is a discrepancy as no option perfectly matches "3 and 5". Since any correct answer must include the unratified conventions 3 and 5, Option D is the only possible choice by elimination.
Which of the following is/are the indicator/indicators used by IFPRI to compute the Global Hunger Index Report?
1. Undernourishment
2. Child stunting
3. Child mortality
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
All three indicators (1, 2, and 3) are used by IFPRI (International Food Policy Research Institute) to compute the Global Hunger Index Report. The Global Hunger Index (GHI) is a tool designed to comprehensively measure and track hunger at global, regional, and national levels. It's a peer-reviewed annual report, now jointly published by Concern Worldwide and Welthungerhilfe. Purpose: To assess hunger severity and track progress towards ending hunger. Each country's GHI score is calculated based on a formula that combines four indicators that together capture the multidimensional nature of hunger - Undernourishment - The share of the population whose caloric intake is insufficient; - Child Stunting - The share of children under the age of five who have low height for their age, reflecting chronic undernutrition; - Child Wasting - The share of children under the age of five who have low weight for their height, reflecting acute undernutrition; and - Child Mortality - The share of children who die before their fifth birthday, reflecting in part the fatal mix of inadequate nutrition and unhealthy environments. Hence, option C is the correct answer.
Which one of the following issues the “Global Economic Prospects” report periodically?
The "Global Economic Prospects" report is issued periodically by the World Bank.
It report that examines global economic developments and prospects, with a special focus on emerging markets and developing economies. It is issued twice a year, in January and June.