Current context: Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has announced the 48-member contingent which will represent India at the WIC 2019.
a. China
b. Russia
c. USA
d. France
- The WorldSkills International Competition (WIC) 2019 is also referred to as the ‘Olympics for Skills’.
- The 6-day biennial competition will be held in Kazan, Russia from 22nd to 27th August 2019
- India will participate in 44 skills out of 55 skill competitions of the WIC including prototype modelling, mobile robotics, hairdressing, baking etc.
- National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) under MSDE has been leading India’s delegation at the event since 2011.
- India won one silver, one bronze and nine medallions of excellence during the last edition at Abu Dhabi in 2017.
- The selection of team India for Worldskills competition was made through a scheme on IndiaSkills Competitions.
Question:
Q.1 The WorldSkills International Competition (WIC) 2019 will be held in?a. China
b. Russia
c. USA
d. France
