2014 GS Paper I, all questions
UPSC Prelims 2014 · GS Paper I
Question 99: International Relations and Current Affairs
Which of the following organizations brings out the publication known as 'World Economic Outlook'?
aThe International Monetary Fund
bThe United Nations Development Programme
cThe World Economic Forum
dThe World Bank
AnswerUPSC’s answer is (a).
The World Economic Outlook is a report of the International Monetary Fund, published twice a year, in April and October, with updates in between. It gives the IMF's analysis and projections of global economic growth, inflation and trade. The UNDP publishes the Human Development Report, the World Economic Forum the Global Competitiveness Report, and the World Bank the World Development Report.
Why each option is right or wrong
- (a) Right. The IMF publishes the World Economic Outlook.
- (b) Wrong. UNDP publishes the Human Development Report.
- (c) Wrong. The World Economic Forum publishes the Global Competitiveness Report.
- (d) Wrong. The World Bank publishes the World Development Report.
Answer: UPSC’s key. Explanation: written by UPSC Grade, not by UPSC.
Source: UPSC, Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination 2014, General Studies Paper I, Series A. The paper on upsc.gov.in.