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1. Prelims 2025Q35International Organisations & Reports

   Which one of the following launched the ‘Nature Solutions Finance Hub for Asia and the Pacific’?

   aThe Asian Development Bank (ADB)bThe Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)cThe New Development Bank (NDB)dThe International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)
2. Prelims 2025Q67International Organisations & Reports

   Consider the following statements in respect of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) :

   I.It provides loans and guarantees to middle income countries.

   II.It works single-handedly to help developing countries to reduce poverty.

   III.It was established to help Europe rebuild after the World War II.

   Which of the statements given above are correct?

   aI and II onlybII and III onlycI and III onlydI, II and III
3. Prelims 2024Q59International Organisations & Reports

   Consider the following statements :

   1.India is a member of the International Grains Council.

   2.A country needs to be a member of the International Grains Council for exporting or importing rice and wheat.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

   a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
4. Prelims 2023Q30International Organisations & Reports

   Consider the following infrastructure sectors :

   1.Affordable housing

   2.Mass rapid transport

   3.Health care

   4.Renewable energy On how many of the above does UNOPS Sustainable Investments in Infrastructure and Innovation (S3i) initiative focus for its investments?

   aOnly onebOnly twocOnly threedAll four
5. Prelims 2022Q1International Organisations & Reports

   “Rapid Financing Instrument” and “Rapid Credit Facility” are related to the provisions of lending by which one of the following ?

   aAsian Development BankbInternational Monetary FundcUnited Nations Environment Programme Finance InitiativedWorld Bank
6. Prelims 2022Q4International Organisations & Reports

   With reference to the “G20 Common Framework”, consider the following statements :

   1.It is an initiative endorsed by the G20 together with the Paris Club.

   2.It is an initiative to support Low Income Countries with unsustainable debt.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?

   a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
7. Prelims 2020Q17International Organisations & Reports

   “Gold Tranche” (Reserve Tranche) refers to

   aa loan system of the World Bankbone of the operations of a Central Bankca credit system granted by WTO to its membersda credit system granted by IMF to its members
8. Prelims 2019Q3International Organisations & Reports

   The Global Competitiveness Report is published by the

   aInternational Monetary FundbUnited Nations Conference on Trade and DevelopmentcWorld Economic ForumdWorld Bank
9. Prelims 2019Q71International Organisations & Reports

   With reference to Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), consider the following statements :

   1.AIIB has more than 80 member nations.

   2.India is the largest shareholder in AIIB.

   3.AIIB does not have any members from outside Asia.

   Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

   a1 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc1 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
10. Prelims 2019Q77International Organisations & Reports

    Which one of the following is not a sub-index of the World Bank's 'Ease of Doing Business Index'?

    aMaintenance of law and orderbPaying taxescRegistering propertydDealing with construction permits
11. Prelims 2017Q9International Organisations & Reports

    Which of the following gives 'Global Gender Gap Index' ranking to the countries of the world ?

    aWorld Economic ForumbUN Human Rights CouncilcUN WomendWorld Health Organization
12. Prelims 2017Q56International Organisations & Reports

    The Global Infrastructure Facility is a/an

    aASEAN initiative to upgrade infrastructure in Asia and financed by credit from the Asian Development Bank.bWorld Bank collaboration that facilitates the preparation and structuring of complex infrastructure Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs) to enable mobilization of private sector and institutional investor capital.cCollaboration among the major banks of the world working with the OECD and focused on expanding the set of infrastructure projects that have the potential to mobilize private investment.dUNCTAD funded initiative that seeks to finance and facilitate infrastructure development in the world.
13. Prelims 2016Q2International Organisations & Reports

    Which of the following is/are the indicator/indicators used by IFPRI to compute the Global Hunger Index Report?

    1.Undernourishment

    2.Child stunting

    3.Child mortality

    Select the correct answer using the code given below.

    a1 onlyb2 and 3 onlyc1, 2 and 3d1 and 3 only
14. Prelims 2016Q14International Organisations & Reports

    Recently, which one of the following currencies has been proposed to be added to the basket of IMF's SDR?

    aRoublebRandcIndian RupeedRenminbi
15. Prelims 2016Q15International Organisations & Reports

    With reference to the International Monetary and Financial Committee (IMFC), consider the following statements :

    1.IMFC discusses matters of concern affecting the global economy, and advises the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the direction of its work.

    2.The World Bank participates as observer in IMFC's meetings.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
16. Prelims 2016Q37International Organisations & Reports

    India's ranking in the 'Ease of Doing Business Index' is sometimes seen in the news. Which of the following has declared that ranking?

    aOrganization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)bWorld Economic ForumcWorld BankdWorld Trade Organization (WTO)
17. Prelims 2016Q67International Organisations & Reports

    Consider the following statements :

    1.New Development Bank has been set up by APEC.

    2.The headquarters of New Development Bank is in Shanghai.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
18. Prelims 2016Q75International Organisations & Reports

    'Global Financial Stability Report' is prepared by the

    aEuropean Central BankbInternational Monetary FundcInternational Bank for Reconstruction and DevelopmentdOrganization for Economic Cooperation and Development
19. Prelims 2016Q82International Organisations & Reports

    'European Stability Mechanism', sometimes seen in the news, is an

    aagency created by EU to deal with the impact of millions of refugees arriving from Middle Eastbagency of EU that provides financial assistance to eurozone countriescagency of EU to deal with all the bilateral and multilateral agreements on tradedagency of EU to deal with the conflicts arising among the member countries
20. Prelims 2015Q21International Organisations & Reports

    Which one of the following issues the 'Global Economic Prospects' report periodically?

    aThe Asian Development BankbThe European Bank for Reconstruction and DevelopmentcThe US Federal Reserve BankdThe World Bank
21. Prelims 2014Q99International Organisations & Reports

    Which of the following organizations brings out the publication known as 'World Economic Outlook'?

    aThe International Monetary FundbThe United Nations Development ProgrammecThe World Economic ForumdThe World Bank
22. Prelims 2011Q75International Organisations & Reports

    Regarding the International Monetary Fund, which one of the following statements is correct?

    aIt can grant loans to any countrybIt can grant loans to only developed countriescIt grants loans to only member countriesdIt can grant loans to the central bank of a country
23. Prelims 2010Q41International Organisations & Reports

    Consider the following countries:

    1.Brazil

    2.Mexico

    3.South Africa According to UNCTAD, which of the above is/are categorized as “Emerging Economies”?

    a1 onlyb1 and 3 onlyc2 and 3 onlyd1, 2 and 3
24. Prelims 2010Q46International Organisations & Reports

    Stiglitz Commission established by the President of the United Nations General Assembly was in the international news. The commission was supposed to deal with

    aThe challenges posed by the impending global climate change and prepare a road mapbThe workings of the global financial systems and to explore ways and means to secure a more sustainable global ordercGlobal terrorism and prepare a global action plan for the mitigation of terrorismdExpansion of the United Nations Security Council in the present global scenario
25. Prelims 2010Q68International Organisations & Reports

    As per the UN-Habitat's Global Report on Human Settlements 2009, which one among the following regions has shown the fastest growth rate of urbanization in the last three decades?

    aAsiabEuropecLatin America and CaribbeandNorth America
26. Prelims 2010Q150International Organisations & Reports

    The International Development Association, a lending agency, is administered by the

    aInternational Bank for Reconstruction and DevelopmentbInternational Fund for Agricultural DevelopmentcUnited Nations Development ProgrammedUnited Nations Industrial Development Organization
27. Prelims 2008Q102International Organisations & Reports

    How is the United Nations Monetary and Financial Conference wherein the agreements were signed to set up IBRD, GATT and IMF, commonly known?

    aBandung ConferencebBretton Woods ConferencecVersailles ConferencedYalta Conference
28. Prelims 2005Q72International Organisations & Reports

    Consider the following statements :

    1.Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility (PRGF) has been established by the International Development Association (IDA) to provide further assistance to low-income countries facing high level of indebtedness.

    2.Singapore Regional Training Institute (STI) is one of the institutes that provide training in macroeconomics analysis and policy, and related subjects as a part of programme of the IMF Institute.

    Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

    a1 onlyb2 onlycBoth 1 and 2dNeither 1 nor 2
29. Prelims 2002Q14International Organisations & Reports

    "World Development Report" is an annual publication of

    aUnited Nations Development ProgrammebInternational Bank of Reconstruction and DevelopmentcWorld Trade OrganisationdInternational Monetary Fund
30. Prelims 2001Q15International Organisations & Reports

    The theme of the World Development Report, 2001 is

    aFrom Plan to MarketbKnowledge for DevelopmentcAttacking PovertydThe State in the Changing World