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The document contains a series of questions and answers related to various organizations and initiatives, including the Asian Productivity Organization and the World Bank. It highlights India's role in these organizations, the establishment of the World Bank, and recent developments in sports and environmental sustainability. Additionally, it addresses topics such as youth tobacco use and the promotion of electric vehicles in India.

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PIB 23rd to 25th May

The document contains a series of questions and answers related to various organizations and initiatives, including the Asian Productivity Organization and the World Bank. It highlights India's role in these organizations, the establishment of the World Bank, and recent developments in sports and environmental sustainability. Additionally, it addresses topics such as youth tobacco use and the promotion of electric vehicles in India.

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[a] Only 2 and 4 Q.

1) Consider the following statements with respect to Asian


[b] Only 1 and 3 Productivity Organization and identify the correct statements
[c] Only 2, 3 and 4
[d] Only 1, 3 and 4
[e] Only 1 and 4
(1) It was established in 1960 as an intergovernmental
organization
(2) Currently, there are 21 members in the organization
(3) Governing body is the highest making authority
(4) India has assumed the chair of Asian Productivity
organization for 2025-26 term

Solution – [c]
Asian Productivity Organization
What: India has assumed the chair of Asian Productivity
organization for 2025-26 term.

• India assumed the chair during the 67th session of the


Governing Body Meeting of the APO, being held in Jakarta,
Indonesia
• It is an intergovernmental organization established in 1961
• The objective of the organization is to increase productivity in
the Asia-Pacific region through mutual cooperation
• Current members – 21
• Current Secretary General – Dr.Indra Pradana Singawinata
• Highest Decision making authority – Governing body
[a] Only 2 and 4
Q.2) Consider the following statements with respect to the
[b] Only 1 and 4 World Bank and identify the correct statements
[c] Only 1 and 3
[d] Only 2 and 3
[e] Only 2, 3 and 4 (1) The World Bank’s President holds the office for a 4 year
term
(2) IDA is also known as the soft lending arm of the World Bank
(3) MIGA promotes FDI by providing insurance to private sector
foreign investors
(4) India is not a member of MIGA

Solution – [d]
Basics of World Bank
• In July 1944, representatives of USA, UK and other 42
countries met at Bretton Woods, USA.

Bretton Woods’ Conference


• The meeting was held to decide a new international monetary
system and to establish international monetary and financial
order after the second world war.

• Two international institutions International Monetary fund


and World Bank (with its first group institution – IBRD) were
established as a result of the conference.

• Both the institutions are popularly called as Bretton Woods’


twins, having their headquarters at Washington DC
• The World Bank generally referred to as International Bank for
Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and International
Development Association (IDA). However, the term World
Bank Group refers to a group of five institutions –
• International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
(IBRD)
• International Development Association (IDA)
• International Finance Corporation (IFC)
• Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)
• International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes
(ICSID)
• To be a member of World Bank, a country needs to be a
member of IMF

• Headquarters – Washington DC

• Headed by President (5-year term)


• It was established on 27th December 1945 as the original
World Bank institution

IBRD
• Total members – 189

• Initial objective – To help countries in their reconstruction


affected due to second world war

• Current objective – Economic development of developing and


poor countries
• It was established in 1960 with India as its founding member
• Total members – 174
IDA • It is also known as “Soft lending arm” of the World Bank
• It provides long term interest free loans to the poorest
countries for their development
• The repayment periods are stretched over 25 to 40 years with
a grace period of 5 to 10 years
• Eligibility for IDA support depends on a country’s relative
poverty, defined as per capita income below a threshold
which is updated annually
• IDA also provides grants to countries at risk of debt distress
• It was established in 1956

IFC • Total members – 186 (India is the founding member)

• It is focused on promotion of private sector in developing


countries by providing loans to private sector of a country

• Focus areas of IFC –


• Renewable energy production
• Improving food security
• Infrastructure building
• It was established in 1988
MIGA
• Total members – 182

• Functions
• To promote FDI by providing insurance to private sector
foreign investors
• To provide credit enhancement guarantee to cross border
private sector investors and lenders
• It was established in 1966
ICSID
• Total members – 165 (India is not a member)

• It is a dispute resolution organization which aims to settle


investment related disputes between member countries.

• Settlement through ICSID is voluntary but once the parties


agree to settle the dispute, they cannot withdraw unilaterally
• World Development Report
• Remittances & Migration Report
Reports of World Bank • Global Economic Prospects
• Poverty and Shared Prosperity Report
• Global Financial Development Report
• Logistics Performance Index
• World Governance Indicators
• Global Monitoring Report
Q.3) What was the theme of 10th governing council of NITI
Aayog, chaired by NITI Aayog?

[a] Viksit Rajya for Viksit Bharat@2047


[b] One Nation, One Development Agenda
[c] Inclusive Growth through Cooperative Federalism
[d] Vision 2047: Transforming India Together
[e] Empowering States for Sustainable Development

Solution – [a]
Q.4) Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports has revised the norms of
assistance to National Sports Federations (NSFs) under the
Scheme of Assistance to NSFs. Under the revised scheme, NSFs
are mandated to ensure that at least …………….. of their annual
budget is earmarked for grassroots development through their
affiliate units, specifically for junior and youth development

[a] 10%
[b] 12%
[c] 15%
[d] 18%
[e] 20%

Solution – [e]
Q.5) Samarth - Scheme for Capacity Building in the Textile
Sector is a demand-driven, placement-oriented skilling initiative
of the ministry of Textiles. As on May 2025, 4.32 lakh
beneficiaries have been trained and 3.20 lakh have received
placements. How much percent beneficiaries are women?

[a] 68%
[b] 78%
[c] 88%
[d] 98%
[e] 58%

Solution – [c]
Q.6) How much percent of Indian students aged 13–15 were
using tobacco in some form in 2019 as per Global Youth
Tobacco Survey (GYTS-2), 2019?

[a] 7.5%
[b] 8%
[c] 8.5%
[d] 9%
[e] 9.5%

Solution – [c]
Q.7) During the 15th BRICS Trade ministers’ meeting,
government of India proposed “30 for 30”. What does “30 for
30” signify?

[a] To introduce 30 incremental improvements to mark WTO’s


30th anniversary in 2025
[b] To increase intra-BRICS trade by 30% over the next 30
months
[c] To identify 30 trade barriers faced by BRICS nations in 30 key
sectors
[d] To ensure 30% participation of MSMEs in BRICS trade by
2030
[e] To launch 30 new trade facilitation initiatives for 30
developing countries

Solution – [a]
Q.8) Wings India 2026 is scheduled to be held from 28th to
31st January 2026 at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad. It will be
organized by ministry of civil aviation and –

[a] DPIIT
[b] FICCI
[c] CII
[d] IFCI
[e] NITI Aayog

Solution – [b]
Q.9) X has been recognized as the top performer among Power
and NBFC sector CPSEs by the Department of Public Enterprises
(DPE) for the annual performance MoU signed by the company
for FY 2023-24. X is among the top 4 CPSEs in the country,
achieving a score of 98 and above. Identify X.

[a] PFC
[b] NTPC
[c] NHPC
[d] REC
[e] IREDA

Solution – [e]
Q.10) Kamalpur Nagar Panchayat has taken a major step toward
sustainability by introducing compostable bags made from
PBAT, a biodegradable, chemical-free polymer, as a sustainable
alternative to single-use plastic. In which state, Kamalpur Nagar
Panchayat is located?

[a] Andhra Pradesh


[b] Gujarat
[c] Jammu & Kashmir
[d] Tripura
[e] Rajasthan

Solution – [d]
Q.11) Which among the following is the nodal agency for
demand aggregation and for the development of a unified
digital super app that will serve as a single platform for EV users
across India?

[a] BHEL
[b] GAIL
[c] C-DAC
[d] C-DoT
[e] SAIL

Solution – [a]
Q.12) What is the financial outlay for the installation of
approximately 72,000 EV public charging stations under PM E-
Drive Scheme?

[a] Rs.2000 Crores


[b] Rs.3000 Crores
[c] Rs.1500 Crores
[d] Rs.2500 Crores
[e] Rs.3500 Crores

Solution – [a]

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