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Detailed explanation-1: -The theme of ISR 2022 – is ‘Rebuilding and Reengineering the Future of Work’. India Skills Report is a full-fledged report about the future of work, education, and skilling to match the talent demand and supply in a growing India.

Detailed explanation-2: -A skill gap study conducted by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) over 2010-2014 indicated an additional net incremental requirement of 10.97 crores of skilled manpower in 24 key sectors by 2022.

Detailed explanation-3: -The aim is to intensively train the winners of India Skills Karnataka 2023, to win in the Regional and National India Skills Competition and represent India in the World Skills Competition - 2024 held in Lyon, France in 2024. The World Skills Competition is a flagship event which is organized once in two years.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Wheebox India Skills Report 2023, in collaboration with CII, Taggd, AICTE, AIU, Sunstone, Pearson, AWS and Economic Times, examines the demand and supply for talent and hiring intent of jobs.

Detailed explanation-5: -In Coursera’s Global Skills Report (GSR) 2022, India’s overall skill proficiency has dropped four places to be ranked at 68th globally. Which nation came out on top in this report? Notes: Switzerland had the highest-skilled learners followed by Denmark, Indonesia, and Belgium.