Current context: International Monetary Fund (IMF) chief Kristalina Georgieva has announced on 27th March 2020, that the world has clearly entered a recession due to the devastating impact due to the Corona virus pandemic.
a. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
b. Kristalina Georgieva
c. Henrietta H. Fore
d. Audrey Azoulay
- IMF has also projected a recovery from recession in the year 2021.
- It said that the recovery in 2021 will only be possible if:
- The international community succeeds in containing the virus everywhere.
- The international community could prevent liquidity problems from becoming a solvency issue.
- As per IMF, the fund's estimate "for the overall financial needs of emerging markets is $2.5 trillion”.
- Over 80 countries (50 of low incomes) have already requested emergency aid from the IMF.
- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has 189 member countries and was founded on 27th December 1945.
- Headquarters: Washington, D.C. U.S
- Managing Director: Kristalina Georgieva
Question:
Q.1 Who is the current chief of the International Monetary Fund (IMF)?a. Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus
b. Kristalina Georgieva
c. Henrietta H. Fore
d. Audrey Azoulay
