Ajay Banga is set to become the next president of the World Bank.

  • Ajay Banga, the US pick to head the World Bank, is set to become the next president of the World Bank.
  • No other countries have announced candidates, but nominations are allowed until yesterday afternoon.
  • President Joe Biden nominated Banga after current president David Malpass announced his resignation.
  • Banga went on a global tour to build support for his nomination, visiting China, Kenya, Ivory Coast, UK, Belgium, Panama, and India.
  • Banga will take over at a crucial time as the World Bank is pushing for reforms to unlock more climate financing for the developing world.
  • The World Bank presidency has always been held by a US candidate.

Questions : Which country did Ajay Banga’s nomination come from for the position of president of the World Bank?
a) Canada
b) India
c) USA
d) France

Answer : c) USA

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