How much amount has been pledged by World Bank for Covid-19 vaccines funding in developing countries for period ending 2022?

Daily Current Affairs Quiz 4 July 2021

How much amount has been pledged by World Bank for Covid-19 vaccines funding in developing countries for period ending 2022?

A. $10 billion

B. $12 billion

C. $18 billion

D. $20 billion

Explanation:

The World Bank has pledged to boost available funding for COVID-19 vaccine purchases and deployment to $20 billion from a previous target of $12 billion, citing a sharp increase in overall financing demand from developing countries. The global development bank had already provided more than $4 billion to 51 developing countries for the purchase and deployment of COVID-19 vaccines, and would add billions for 25 more countries soon.

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