Neelkanth Mishra Named Executive Director at the World Bank
Why in the news
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) cleared economist Neelkanth Mishra for the post of World Bank Executive Director.
Key facts
- Appointee: Neelkanth Mishra, an economist.
- Post: Executive Director, World Bank.
- Tenure: three years.
- Approved by: the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet.
- Present job: Chief Economist at Axis Bank, with long experience in global economic research.
Exam angle
- Who was appointed: Neelkanth Mishra; which body approved: ACC.
- Length of term: 3 years.
- Current employer and designation: Axis Bank, Chief Economist.