World Bank halted all financial assistance for projects to which country?

August 28, 2021

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 28 August 2021

World Bank halted all financial assistance for projects to which country?

A. Nepal

B. Myanmar

C. Pakistan

D. Afghanistan

Explanation:

World Bank has halted all financial assistance for projects to Afghanistan. The move comes in the wake of the Taliban assuming power in the country. The World Bank paused disbursements in its operations in Afghanistan and is closely monitoring and assessing the situation in line with its internal policies and procedures.