CURRENT AFFAIRS

2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who has been appointed as the Executive Director for India in the board of the International Monetary Fund?
A
Kristalina Georgieva
B
Surjit S Bhalla
C
Gita Gopinath
D
David Malpass
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Subramanian’s term will begin from November and will continue for a period of three years or until further orders, whichever is earlier, by curtailing the tenure of eminent economist Surjit S Bhalla as ED (India), IMF up to 31 October, 2022.

Detailed explanation-2: -India is represented at the IMF by an Executive Director, currently Dr. Rakesh Mohan, who also represents three other countries as well, viz. Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Bhutan.

Detailed explanation-3: -IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva Remarks at the G20 Leaders Summit.

Detailed explanation-4: -Subramanian is a leading expert on economic policy, banking and corporate governance, who was the youngest chief economic advisor to the Government of India, serving from 2018 to 2021. He has been appointed to the post of India’s executive director at the IMF, with effect from November 1, 2022.

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