“B-READY Index”, recently seen in news is designed by which of the following organisation? |ForumIAS

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[A] World Bank

[B] IMF

[C] WTO

[D] UNCTAD

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation: The B-READY Index is a new metric designed by the World Bank to assess business environments, set to launch in September 2025.

It aims to replace the now-defunct Ease of Doing Business Index and plans to cover 180 economies.
This index focuses on broader qualitative assessments, including regulatory quality and environmental considerations.

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