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Which country has the best diplomats in the world?
List of countries by number of diplomatic missions
Rank | Country | Embassies/ High Commissions |
---|---|---|
– | EU States | 2062 |
1 | China | 169 |
2 | United States | 168 |
3 | France | 161 |
How much do Indian diplomats earn?
Grade, Rank and Salary Structure of Indian Foreign Service (IFS):
Grade | Rank | Basic Pay (Rs.) |
---|---|---|
Junior Administrative Scale | Deputy Secretary | 12750 |
Senior Administrative Scale | Joint Secretary | 18400 |
Selection Grade IV | Counselor Director | 15100 |
High Commissioner/Ambassador | Foreign Secretary | 26000 (Fixed) |
How many diplomats India have?
India has one of the most understaffed diplomatic forces of any major country in the world. Based on 2014 calculations there are about 2,700 “diplomatic rank” officers in overseas missions and at headquarters.
Are Indian diplomats underpaid?
Indian diplomats are paid less than not just their counterparts from the developed nations but also countries such as Brazil and Egypt, officials said. In contrast, a US diplomat at Khobragade’s level posted in India gets about three times as much salary as her.
Which country has best diplomats Quora?
Britain and France. They have the best diplomats in the world.
Do Indian diplomats get paid well?
Indian employees of US missions claim they are paid ‘a pittance’ While the starting salary for a US mission official is about $31,000 (Rs 19.2 lakh) per year plus allowances, it can go up to $151,000 (Rs 93.4 lakh) for a diplomat and $199,000 (Rs 1.23 crore) for the Ambassador, besides allowances.