Current Context: 5 May 2026 – The International Organization for Migration (IOM) released the World Migration Report 2026 at the International Migration Review Forum (IMRF) in New York, marking IOM’s 75th anniversary (13th edition).
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- Global migrants: ~304 million (3.7% of world population), up from 281 million in 2020.
- Remittances: $905 billion in 2024, with $685B to Low‑ and Middle‑Income Countries (LMICs); India remained top recipient (> $125B), followed by Mexico & Philippines; United States main source (> $100B outflows).
- Displacement: Record 120 million people displaced by conflict, climate change & economic crises (“polycrisis”).
- Climate mobility: Majority of displacement now internal, driven by disasters; gender gap widening (52% male vs 48% female).
- Technology impact: Artificial Intelligence (AI) & digital connectivity enabling “digital nomads” but raising risks for irregular migrants.
- Theme: “Capability gap” – divide between those wanting to migrate and those with legal pathways.
Question:
Q.1 The World Migration Report 2026 marked the _____ anniversary of the International Organization for Migration (IOM).a) 50th
b) 60th
c) 75th
d) 100th
Answer: c) The 2026 edition coincided with the 75th anniversary of the International Organization for Migration.
