With reference to G20 Pandemic Fund, consider the following statements:1.Its purpose is to finance critical investments to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response capacities at national, regional, and global levels, focusing on low- and middle-income countries.2.The World Bank hosts the fund, with WHO providing technical leadership.3.The fund was established under Italy’s G20 Presidency.Which of the statements given above are correct?

Q. With reference to G20 Pandemic Fund, consider the following statements:
1.Its purpose is to finance critical investments to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response capacities at national, regional, and global levels, focusing on low- and middle-income countries.
2.The World Bank hosts the fund, with WHO providing technical leadership.
3.The fund was established under Italy’s G20 Presidency.
Which of the statements given above are correct?

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. The purpose of G20 pandemic fund is to finance critical investments to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness, and response capacities at national, regional, and global levels, focusing on low- and middle-income countries. The World Bank hosts the fund, with WHO providing technical leadership.

Statement 3 is incorrect. The G20 Pandemic Fund was established under Indonesia’s G20 Presidency.

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