Stiglitz Commission established by the President of the United Nations General Assembly was in the international news. The commission was supposed to deal with
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International Relations › United Nations,Agencies,Adjacent Bodies
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International Relations › United Nations,Agencies,Adjacent Bodies
With reference to the United Nations, consider the following statements :
1. The Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) of UN consists of 24 member States.
2. It is elected by a 2/3 majority of The General Assembly for a 3-year term.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?Options
Answer
(B)
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International Relations › World Bank,IMF,ADB,International Finance
International Relations › World Bank,IMF,ADB,International Finance
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 World War II.
Which of the statements given above are correct?Options
Answer
(C)
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International Relations › World Bank,IMF,ADB,International Finance
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?Options
Answer
(A)