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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who has been elected as the new President of the World Bank?
A
David Malpass
B
Christopher Kilby
C
Christine Lagarde
D
Mauricio Macri
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The international financial institution, World Bank has appointed Indermit Gill, as its chief economist and senior vice-president for development economics at the multilateral development bank. His appointment will be effective September 1, 2022.

Detailed explanation-2: -Mr. Malpass has served on the boards of the Council of the Americas, Economic Club of New York, National Committee on U.S.–China Relations, Manhattan Institute, and Gary Klinsky Children’s Centers, as well as various for-profit entities. He is the author of numerous articles on economic development.

Detailed explanation-3: -Raiser, a German national, assumed the role of the World Bank Vice President for the South Asia Region on July 1, 2022. Before taking on this role, he worked as the Country Director for China, Mongolia, and Director of Korea.

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