Practicing Success

Target Exam

CUET

Subject

General Test

Chapter

Current Affairs

Topic

National: 2023

Question:

Which person was appointed as the president of the World Bank in 2023?

Options:

Jay Chaudhary

Ajay Banga

Sunder Pichai

Shantanu Narayen

Correct Answer:

Ajay Banga

Explanation:

Ajay Banga was appointed as the president of the World Bank in 2023. He is an Indian-American business executive who has served as the Vice Chairman of General Atlantic since 2022. Previously, he was the President and CEO of Mastercard from 2010 to 2022. He was selected by the World Bank's Executive Directors on May 3, 2023, and began his term on June 2, 2023.