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2022

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Who has been named as the first Indian-origin woman to be appointed as an external member of the Bank of England?
A
Leena Nair
B
Chanda Kochhar
C
Swati Dhingra
D
Roshni Nadar
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Leading UK-based academic Dr Swati Dhingra has been named as the first Indian-origin woman to be appointed as an external member of the Bank of England’s interest rate-setting committee.

Detailed explanation-2: -"Dr Swati Dhingra’s experience in international economics will bring valuable new expertise to the MPC. I am delighted to appoint her to this role and look forward to seeing her contribution to policymaking in the coming years,” the Indian-origin finance minister said in a statement.

Detailed explanation-3: -Silvana Tenreyro (5 July 2017 - 4 July 2023, external member) Catherine L. Mann (1 September 2021 - 31 August 2024, external member) Swati Dhingra (9 August 2022 - 8 August 2025, external member)

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