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General Description
Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
63861
What is the main currency used in ADB operations?
Answer:
SDR-based currency basket
ADB uses Special Drawing Rights (SDR) for its financial operations.
63862
Who is the chief executive of ADB?
Answer:
President
ADB is headed by a President elected by its Board of Governors.
63863
Which country is NOT a regional member of ADB?
Answer:
United Kingdom
The UK is a non-regional member of ADB.
63864
Which of the following is a major focus area of ADB?
Answer:
Infrastructure and poverty reduction
ADB supports development, infrastructure, and poverty reduction projects.
63865
How many member countries does ADB currently have?
Answer:
68
ADB has 68 member countries, including regional and non-regional members.
63866
Which country is the largest shareholder of the ADB?
Answer:
Japan
Japan and the United States are the largest shareholders, with Japan often holding the largest share.
63867
Where is the headquarters of ADB located?
Answer:
Manila, Philippines
ADB’s headquarters are based in Manila.
63868
In which year was the Asian Development Bank established?
Answer:
1966
ADB was founded in 1966 to promote economic and social development in Asia.
63869
What does ADB stand for?
Answer:
Asian Development Bank
ADB is a regional development bank focused on Asia and the Pacific.
63870
Identify the dispute, which arose between Sweden and Finland and was brought before the League of Nations on July 6, 1920.
Answer:
Aaland Islands
The Åland Islands dispute was one of the first successes of the League of Nations. The islands were Swedish-speaking but part of Finland. The League decided they should remain Finnish but be demilitarized and granted autonomy.