As per September 2024, according to the Ministry of External Affairs in India, there are _____ million Indians residing abroad who are either NRIs or OCIs.
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
Overseas Indians: The Global Impact of NRIs and OCIs -
According to data from India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA), approximately 32 million people of Indian origin are living abroad as of September 2024. This number is one of the largest diaspora communities in the world.
This 32 million number includes both Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) and Persons of Indian Origin (OCI card holders).
This diaspora contributes significantly to India's economic development through remittances. India remains the largest remittance-receiver in the world.
The largest number of Indian diaspora are in countries like the United Arab Emirates (UAE), the United States of America (USA), and Saudi Arabia.