QUESTION

Medium

Economy

Prelims 2025

Consider the following statements in respect of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD):

I. It provides loans and guarantees to middle income countries. II. It works single-handedly to help developing countries to reduce poverty. III. It was established to help Europe rebuild after the World War II.

Which of the statements given above are correct?

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Explanation

The International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) is a key arm of the World Bank Group, originally created for post-war reconstruction and now focused on development in middle-income nations.

Statement I: Correct The IBRD provides loans and guarantees to middle-income and creditworthy low-income countries.

Statement II: Incorrect The IBRD does not work single-handedly; it collaborates with other arms of the World Bank Group like IDA, IFC, etc.

Statement III: Correct It was established in 1944 to help Europe rebuild after World War II.

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