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What is a major challenge to financial empowerment in Kerala today?

AThe "Reverse Migration" phenomenon from the Gulf region

BHigh levels of unemployment among educated youth

CIncreasing dependency on remittances from other Indian states

DLack of access to affordable credit for small businesses

Answer:

A. The "Reverse Migration" phenomenon from the Gulf region

Read Explanation:

  • The slowdown in Gulf economies and geopolitical shifts have led to a return of many NRKs.

  • This "reverse migration" poses a challenge as these individuals need to be re-integrated into the local economy, and the flow of remittances may decrease.


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