CURRENT AFFAIRS

2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
IMF has estimated the global growth forecast for the calendar year 2022 at what percent in its latest outlook report in April 2022? ?
A
4.7%
B
3.6%
C
4.1%
D
5.3%
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Description: Global growth is projected at 6% in 2021, moderating to 4.4% in 2022.

Detailed explanation-2: -“Growth in India is set to decline from 6.8% in 2022 to 6.1% in 2023 before picking up to 6.8% in 2024, with resilient domestic demand despite external headwinds,” said the IMF’s World Economic Outlook update.

Detailed explanation-3: -The World Bank has revised its 2022-23 GDP forecast upward from 6.5 per cent in October to 6.9 per cent.

Detailed explanation-4: -Global growth is forecasted to slow from 3.2 per cent in 2022 to 2.7 per cent in 2023 as per IMF’s World Economic Outlook, October 2022. A slower growth in economic output coupled with increased uncertainty will dampen trade growth.

Detailed explanation-5: -Outlook. Real GDP is estimated to rise in 2022 to 4.9% on the heels of boosted hydrocarbon exports of 10%.

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