Q16 · UPPSC current affairs · 28 September 2026 · PIB · Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank AIIB Governance

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What does the term 'Board of Governors' signify in the context of multilateral development banks like the AIIB?

A The highest decision-making body comprising one governor appointed by each member nation
B An executive committee appointed exclusively by the G7 nations to oversee loan audits
C The permanent secretariat handling daily currency conversions and market bonds
D A judicial tribunal responsible for resolving boundary disputes between borrowing countries

Correct answer: (a) The highest decision-making body comprising one governor appointed by each member nation

Explanation

Option A is correct because the Board of Governors is the highest decision-making body of multilateral banks, consisting of one governor appointed by each member country. Options B, C, and D are incorrect definitions.

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