{"id":35417,"date":"2025-07-11T13:35:13","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T08:05:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/?p=35417"},"modified":"2025-07-11T13:35:15","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T08:05:15","slug":"new-development-bank-expansion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/new-development-bank-expansion\/","title":{"rendered":"New Development Bank Expansion: Colombia and Uzbekistan Join NDB Before 17th BRICS Summit"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/new-development-bank-expansion\/#New_Development_Bank_Expansion_Colombia_and_Uzbekistan_join_NDB_ahead_of_BRICS_Summit_2025_strengthening_Global_South_cooperation_and_boosting_multipolar_economic_governance\" >New Development Bank Expansion: Colombia and Uzbekistan join NDB ahead of BRICS Summit 2025, strengthening Global South cooperation and boosting multipolar economic governance.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/new-development-bank-expansion\/#%F0%9F%93%B0_Colombia_and_Uzbekistan_Join_NDB_Ahead_of_17th_BRICS_Summit\" >\ud83d\udcf0 Colombia and Uzbekistan Join NDB Ahead of 17th BRICS Summit<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/new-development-bank-expansion\/#Expansion_of_NDB_Membership\" >Expansion of NDB Membership<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/new-development-bank-expansion\/#Goals_Mandate_of_NDB\" >Goals &amp; Mandate of NDB<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/new-development-bank-expansion\/#Dilma_Rousseffs_Vision\" >Dilma Rousseff\u2019s Vision<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/new-development-bank-expansion\/#Strengthening_Multilateralism\" >Strengthening Multilateralism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/new-development-bank-expansion\/#Strategic_Timing\" >Strategic Timing<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/new-development-bank-expansion\/#Why_This_News_Is_Important_for_Exam_Aspirants_%F0%9F%8C%8D\" >Why This News Is Important for Exam Aspirants \ud83c\udf0d<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/new-development-bank-expansion\/#1_Demonstrates_Indias_Role_in_Global_Institutions\" >1. Demonstrates India&#8217;s Role in Global Institutions<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/new-development-bank-expansion\/#2_Spotlights_BRICS_Evolution_Reform_of_Global_Governance\" >2. Spotlights BRICS Evolution &amp; Reform of Global Governance<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/new-development-bank-expansion\/#3_Relevant_to_Economy_International_Relations_Syllabus\" >3. Relevant to Economy &amp; International Relations Syllabus<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/new-development-bank-expansion\/#Historical_Context\" >Historical Context<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/new-development-bank-expansion\/#Origins_and_Mission_of_the_New_Development_Bank\" >Origins and Mission of the New Development Bank<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/new-development-bank-expansion\/#Steady_Expansion_Strategy\" >Steady Expansion Strategy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/new-development-bank-expansion\/#BRICS_Summit_Linkage\" >BRICS Summit Linkage<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/new-development-bank-expansion\/#Key_Takeaways_from_This_News\" >Key Takeaways from This News<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/new-development-bank-expansion\/#FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/new-development-bank-expansion\/#1_What_is_the_New_Development_Bank_NDB\" >1. What is the New Development Bank (NDB)?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/new-development-bank-expansion\/#2_Why_did_Colombia_and_Uzbekistan_join_the_NDB\" >2. Why did Colombia and Uzbekistan join the NDB?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/new-development-bank-expansion\/#3_Who_is_the_current_President_of_the_NDB\" >3. Who is the current President of the NDB?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/new-development-bank-expansion\/#4_Where_was_the_17th_BRICS_Summit_held\" >4. Where was the 17th BRICS Summit held?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/new-development-bank-expansion\/#5_How_does_the_NDB_differ_from_institutions_like_the_World_Bank\" >5. How does the NDB differ from institutions like the World Bank?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/international\/new-development-bank-expansion\/#Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\" >Some Important Current Affairs Links<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"New_Development_Bank_Expansion_Colombia_and_Uzbekistan_join_NDB_ahead_of_BRICS_Summit_2025_strengthening_Global_South_cooperation_and_boosting_multipolar_economic_governance\"><\/span><strong>New Development Bank Expansion: Colombia and Uzbekistan join NDB ahead of BRICS Summit 2025, strengthening Global South cooperation and boosting multipolar economic governance.<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%F0%9F%93%B0_Colombia_and_Uzbekistan_Join_NDB_Ahead_of_17th_BRICS_Summit\"><\/span>\ud83d\udcf0 Colombia and Uzbekistan Join NDB Ahead of 17th BRICS Summit<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expansion_of_NDB_Membership\"><\/span>Expansion of NDB Membership<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Colombia and Uzbekistan have officially become the <strong>10th and 11th members<\/strong> of the <strong>New Development Bank (NDB)<\/strong>, as confirmed during the bank\u2019s 10th Board of Directors meeting held just before the 17th BRICS Summit. With this addition, the NDB&#8217;s membership stands at eleven, including founding members <em>Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa<\/em>, and earlier joiners like <em>Bangladesh, UAE, Egypt, Algeria, Colombia,<\/em> and now <em>Uzbekistan<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Goals_Mandate_of_NDB\"><\/span>Goals &amp; Mandate of NDB<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Established in 2015 by the BRICS nations, the NDB headquartered in Shanghai aims to <strong>finance infrastructure and sustainable projects<\/strong> in emerging economies. Its mission: foster equitable global development while reducing reliance on Western financial institutions <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Dilma_Rousseffs_Vision\"><\/span>Dilma Rousseff\u2019s Vision<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">NDB President <strong>Dilma Rousseff<\/strong> highlighted the strategic commitment to the <strong>Global South<\/strong>, addressing challenges such as the Fourth Industrial Revolution through investments in <strong>tech, science, and innovation<\/strong>, backed by over 120 ongoing global projects <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strengthening_Multilateralism\"><\/span>Strengthening Multilateralism<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chinese experts point out that expanding the NDB enhances the platform\u2019s <strong>vibrancy, inclusivity, and regional presence<\/strong>, bolstering South-South cooperation amid volatile geopolitics and growing calls to reform global governance <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Strategic_Timing\"><\/span>Strategic Timing<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Announced on <strong>July 5\u20136, 2025<\/strong>, during a press conference in <strong>Rio de Janeiro<\/strong>, just before the <strong>17th BRICS Summit (held 6\u20137 July 2025)<\/strong>, this move signals a broader alignment between NDB expansion and BRICS\u2019s agenda: a more inclusive, multipolar global order<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\" id=\"new-development-bank-expansion\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsonair.gov.in\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/ndb.jpg\" alt=\"new development bank expansion\" title=\"new development bank expansion\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">new development bank expansion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_This_News_Is_Important_for_Exam_Aspirants_%F0%9F%8C%8D\"><\/span>Why This News Is Important for Exam Aspirants \ud83c\udf0d<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Demonstrates_Indias_Role_in_Global_Institutions\"><\/span>1. Demonstrates India&#8217;s Role in Global Institutions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For students preparing for UPSC, SSC, Banking, Railway, or Defense exams, understanding India\u2019s participation in initiatives like the NDB is crucial. It reflects India\u2019s influence in shaping <strong>alternative development platforms<\/strong>, outside traditional Bretton Woods frameworks, and emphasizes New Delhi\u2019s growing leadership in <strong>South-South cooperation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Spotlights_BRICS_Evolution_Reform_of_Global_Governance\"><\/span>2. Spotlights BRICS Evolution &amp; Reform of Global Governance<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This development underscores BRICS\u2019s efforts to <strong>expand beyond its original five members<\/strong>, adopting a <strong>BRICS+ model<\/strong>. It champions calls for a restructured <strong>global financial architecture<\/strong> that is more inclusive, equitable, and representative of the Global South.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Relevant_to_Economy_International_Relations_Syllabus\"><\/span>3. Relevant to Economy &amp; International Relations Syllabus<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Questions on <strong>international bodies<\/strong>, <strong>multilateral development banks<\/strong>, and <strong>trade &amp; economic blocs<\/strong> frequently appear in current affairs segments across government exams. Awareness of the NDB\u2019s role, structure, membership, and strategic objectives can help tackle such questions confidently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Historical_Context\"><\/span>Historical Context<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Origins_and_Mission_of_the_New_Development_Bank\"><\/span>Origins and Mission of the New Development Bank<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Founded in 2015<\/strong> by BRICS nations\u2014<em>Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa<\/em>\u2014with the mission to <strong>mobilize funds for sustainable infrastructure and development projects<\/strong> in emerging economies <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It was conceived as an alternative to dominant institutions like the <strong>World Bank and IMF<\/strong>, aiming to <strong>reduce dependency on traditional Western-led financial systems<\/strong> .<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Steady_Expansion_Strategy\"><\/span>Steady Expansion Strategy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>After inception, the NDB gradually expanded membership: <em>Bangladesh, UAE, Egypt, Algeria<\/em> joined before 2025<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Its <strong>\u20b940 billion pipeline<\/strong> spans over 120 projects in clean energy, transport, social infrastructure, digital connectivity, water, and sanitation <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"BRICS_Summit_Linkage\"><\/span>BRICS Summit Linkage<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Every year, the <strong>BRICS Summit<\/strong> reviews progress in cooperative initiatives. The <strong>17th summit in Rio de Janeiro (6\u20137 July 2025)<\/strong> took place amid a wave of expansion and restructuring toward a <strong>BRICS+ framework<\/strong>, reflecting the group\u2019s growing scope <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key_Takeaways_from_This_News\"><\/span>Key Takeaways from This News<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><thead><tr><th>#<\/th><th>Key Takeaway<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>1<\/td><td>Colombia and Uzbekistan became the 10th &amp; 11th members of the NDB in July 2025<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>2<\/td><td>NDB was established by BRICS in 2015 to catalyze infrastructure &amp; sustainability projects<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>3<\/td><td>Dilma Rousseff signaled focus on technological innovation &amp; Global South development<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>4<\/td><td>NDB has funded over 120 projects worth US\u202f$40\u202fbillion in key sectors<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5<\/td><td>The additions reinforce BRICS\u2019s global expansion and multi\u2011polar financial vision<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">new development bank expansion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>FAQs: Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_What_is_the_New_Development_Bank_NDB\"><\/span>1. What is the New Development Bank (NDB)?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NDB is a multilateral development bank established by the BRICS nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa) in 2015 to fund infrastructure and sustainable development projects in emerging economies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Why_did_Colombia_and_Uzbekistan_join_the_NDB\"><\/span>2. Why did Colombia and Uzbekistan join the NDB?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Colombia and Uzbekistan joined the NDB to access financial resources for infrastructure and development projects, and to participate in a growing Global South cooperation framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Who_is_the_current_President_of_the_NDB\"><\/span>3. Who is the current President of the NDB?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As of 2025, Dilma Rousseff, former President of Brazil, is serving as the President of the New Development Bank.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Where_was_the_17th_BRICS_Summit_held\"><\/span>4. Where was the 17th BRICS Summit held?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The 17th BRICS Summit was held in <strong>Rio de Janeiro, Brazil<\/strong> from <strong>6\u20137 July 2025<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_How_does_the_NDB_differ_from_institutions_like_the_World_Bank\"><\/span>5. How does the NDB differ from institutions like the World Bank?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The NDB aims to reduce dependency on traditional Western-led financial institutions by focusing on more inclusive and equitable funding mechanisms for emerging economies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_Important_Current_Affairs_Links\"><\/span>Some Important Current Affairs Links<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--1\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/currentaffairs\/category\/national\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">State Current Affairs<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-outline is-style-outline--2\"><a 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