IBRD
World Bank’s USD 125 million Loan to West Bengal
An IBRD (International Bank for Reconstruction and Development) loan of USD $125 million has been offered to West Bengal by the World Bank to help poor and vulnerable groups through social protection services in the state. Overview: Over 400 programs ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs • India Nation & States Current Affairs
Indian PMO secretaries to hold key positions in WTO, World Bank
The Private secretary of Prime Minister Modi Rajeev Topno was recently appointed as the Senior Advisor to the Executive Director of World Bank. Also, a joint secretary at the Prime Minister Office (PMO) was appointed to the World Trade Organization ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
World Bank approves 1 billion USD to India
On May 15, 2020, the World Bank approved 1 billion USD aid to India to accelerate “India’s COVID-19 Special Protection Response Programme”. The fund will be used to provide social assistance to poor, severely impacted and vulnerable households. Highlights Of ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Indian American nominated as OECD Envoy by the US President Trump
On May 6, 2020, the US President Donald Trump appointed Indian American Diplomat Manisha Singh as his envoy to OECD (Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development). Highlights Manisha Singh was the secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs. She ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Indian American appointed as US representative to IBRD
On May 5, 2020, the US President Donald Trump had nominated Indian American Ashok Michael Pinto as the US representative to IBRD (International Bank of Reconstruction and Development). Highlights Mr Pinto replaced Erik Bethel. Mr Bethel resigned from the post. ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Government inks $100 Million loan agreement for Project to Boost Rural Economy of Tamil Nadu
The Union Government has inked $100 million Loan Agreement with World Bank for Project to Boost Rural Economy of Tamil Nadu. The loan is from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and has a 5-year grace period and ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2018
OHEPEE Project: Government inks $ 119 Million Loan Agreement with World Bank
The Union Government has inked US$ 119 million Financing Agreement with World Bank for IBRD loan for the Odisha Higher Education Programme for Excellence & Equity (OHEPEE) Project. The OHEPEE Project aims is to improve the quality of ‘students’ equitable ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
World Bank approves $175 million loan for India’s National Hydrology Project
The World Bank has approved $175 million for India’s ambitious National Hydrology Project to improve its ability to forecast floods and reduce vulnerability to recurring floods and droughts. The loan has been issued from the International Bank for Reconstruction and ..