Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Political Science

Chapter

Contemporary World Politics: International Organisations

Question:

Who oversees those financial institutions and regulations that act at the international level?

Options:

The International Monetary Fund

Amnesty International

World Trade Organization

UNCTAD

Correct Answer:

The International Monetary Fund

Explanation:

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is an international organisation that oversees those financial institutions and regulations that act at the international level. The IMF has 190 member countries (as on 19 Febuary 2024) but they do not enjoy an equal say. The G-7 members US (16.52%), Japan (6.15%), Germany (5.32%), France (4.03%), UK (4.03%), Italy (3.02%) and Canada (2.22%) have 41.29% of the votes. China (6.09%), India (2.64%), Russia (2.59%) Brazil (2.22%) and Saudi Arabia (2.02%) are the other major members.