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Q. Which of the following institutions is the soft window of the World Bank?

[A] International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)

[B] International Development Association (IDA)

[C] International Finance Corporation (IFC)

[D] Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA)

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation: The IDA is known as the “soft window” of the World Bank as it provides concessional loans and grants to the poorest countries to support development projects.
(Source: Ramesh Singh)

Q. Which of the following institutions is the soft window of the World Bank?

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