Categories: International

Gita Gopinath to replace Okamoto as IMF’s No. 2 official

International Monetary Fund Chief Economist, Gita Gopinath is set to take over from Geoffrey Okamoto as the institution’s No. 2 official. It is going to be a historic movement when International Monetary Fund has the female at its first two leading positions. The IMF has done some changes in the roles and responsibilities of the fund’s senior management team. In which they introduced deputy managing director for the first time and it is gone to the first female named Indian born economist Gita Gopinath.

Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams

The move comes as a surprise because Gopinath, the first woman to serve as the IMF’s chief economist, had said in October she planned to rejoin Harvard University in January to retain her tenured facility post after three years of public service.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

  • International Monetary Fund Formed: 27 December 1945;
  • International Monetary Fund Headquarters: Washington D.C., USA;
  • International Monetary Fund Member countries: 190;
  • International Monetary Fund Managing Director: Kristalina Georgieva.

Find More International News

CARAT : Bangladesh, US kick off bilateral exercise CARAT_90.1CARAT : Bangladesh, US kick off bilateral exercise CARAT_90.1

Sumit Arora

As a team lead and current affairs writer at Adda247, I am responsible for researching and producing engaging, informative content designed to assist candidates in preparing for national and state-level competitive government exams. I specialize in crafting insightful articles that keep aspirants updated on the latest trends and developments in current affairs. With a strong emphasis on educational excellence, my goal is to equip readers with the knowledge and confidence needed to excel in their exams. Through well-researched and thoughtfully written content, I strive to guide and support candidates on their journey to success.

Recent Posts

Trump Revives Travel Ban, Targeting 12 Nations Including Iran And Afghanistan

On June 9, 2025, US President Donald Trump put a new travel ban into action.…

6 mins ago

Union Minister Kiren Rijiju Launches UMEED Portal for Waqf Management

The Government of India has taken a big step to make Waqf property management more…

1 hour ago

India Unveils ‘Ayush Nivesh Saarthi’ Portal to Promote Investment in Traditional Medicine Sector

The Government of India has launched the Ayush Nivesh Saarthi Portal, a digital platform made…

2 hours ago

India’s First E-Waste Recycling Park to Rise in Delhi’s Holambi Kalan

In a significant move towards sustainable development and cleaner urban living, the Delhi government has…

3 hours ago

SBI Pays ₹8,076.84 Crore Dividend to Government for FY25

In a major boost to the government's non-tax revenue, the State Bank of India (SBI),…

3 hours ago

Nicholas Pooran Retires from International Cricket at 29

In a move that has taken the cricketing world by surprise, Nicholas Pooran, the explosive…

3 hours ago