Which country has recently joined the IMF as its 190th member?
Appeared in: NHM UP Staff Nurse-2021 Shift-1st
Explanation
The question asks to identify the 190th country to join the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Andorra officially became the 190th member of the IMF on October 16, 2020.
This membership integrates Andorra more deeply into the global economy and provides access to IMF resources and expertise.
Why Other Options Were Wrong
Option B: Armenia joined the IMF much earlier, in 1992.
Option C: Iran is a founding member of the IMF, having joined in 1945.
Option D: Madagascar joined the IMF in 1963, not recently.
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Clinical Relevance
Nursing practice connection: This is primarily an exam-oriented knowledge point with limited direct bedside application, so retain International Organizations and Current Affairs as background academic context rather than a clinical decision trigger.
Understanding the roles of international financial institutions like the IMF is crucial for general awareness of global economics and politics.
Keeping up-to-date with current affairs, such as new members of international organizations, is important for general knowledge, which is often a component of competitive examinations.
What if? If the question had asked for the 189th member of the IMF, the correct answer would have been the Republic of Nauru, which joined in 2016.
How to Approach the Question
Identify the key terms in the question: 'IMF' and '190th member'.
This is a factual recall question based on recent current events.
Access your knowledge of international organizations and their membership.
Evaluate each option based on the timeline of their joining the IMF.
Andorra is the most recent country on the list to have joined, and its entry marked the 190th membership.
Eliminate the other options as they joined decades ago.
Concept Tested & Keywords
Concept Tested: International Organizations and Current Affairs
Stem keywords: IMF, 190th member
Lead-in keywords: Which country
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