CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The UK’s Office for National Statistics (ONS) found that India remained the most common country of birth outside of the UK last year at 920, 000 people, followed by Poland at 743, 000 people or 1.2 per cent of residents and Pakistan at 624, 000 (1 per cent).

Detailed explanation-2: -Nearly one in six people living in England and Wales last year were born outside the country and Indians constituted the largest chunk at 1.5 per cent of residents, according to the latest statistics based on the country’s 2021 census data.

Detailed explanation-3: -Manchester is a familiar name in the list of the best places in UK. The city boasts of many restaurants, shopping districts and nightlife, adding to its vibrancy. It is known for its affordability and fun lifestyle, making it a perfect location for Indian families and students.

Detailed explanation-4: -It is often the preferred measure when looking at long-term changes in migration as a person’s place of birth does not change. Out of the 59.6 million usual residents in England and Wales in 2021, 49.6 million (83.2%) were born in the UK and 10.0 million (16.8%) were born outside the UK.

Detailed explanation-5: -More than 18.64 lakh UK residents chose Indian as their ethnicity. Persons of Indian origin are the largest non-White ethnic group in the United Kingdom, according to the 2021 Census data published on Tuesday. There are 18.64 lakh UK residents who chose Indian as their ethnicity under the Asian category.