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2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country will launch the Young Professionals Scheme with India?
A
Australia
B
America
C
USA
D
UK
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -India and the UK have launched the Young Professionals Scheme, which allows Indian nationals aged 18-30 with a bachelor’s degree, £2, 530 in savings and a clear criminal record to live and work in the UK for up to two years. A total of 3, 000 visas will be issued annually to successful candidates under the scheme.

Detailed explanation-2: -On February 28, 2023, the Indian Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) launched the Young Professionals Scheme (YPS), a part of the India-UK Migration and Mobility Partnership. Under the YPS the UK offers Indian nationals between the age of 18 and 30 years to live and work in the UK for a maximum period of two years.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Home Office has now published guidance in respect of this on its website calling the scheme the “India Young Professionals Scheme visa”. The scheme is reciprocal so young UK nationals meeting the criteria can apply to live, study and work in India for up to two years.

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