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Question

With reference to "Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme" (MATES), which of the following statements is/are correct?

1. This is a bilateral framework between India and Australia.
2. In this scheme Indian graduates (aged 18-30) with knowledge and skills in specific fields of study will be offered to live and work in Australia for up to two years.

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Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option D: Both 1 and 2

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Both 1 and 2”.

The "Mobility Arrangement for Talented Early-professionals Scheme" (MATES) is a bilateral framework between India and Australia.

The scheme allows Indian graduates, aged between 18 and 30, who have knowledge and skills in specific fields such as renewable energy, mining, engineering, information and communications technology, artificial intelligence, financial technology, and agricultural technology, to live and work in Australia for up to two years.

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