Explanation

• Full form: Asian Development Bank
• Headquarters: Manila
• Established: December 19, 1966
• Membership: 68 countries
• Members from Asia and the Pacific: 49
• Outside members: 19

1. How many countries are members of the ADB excluding Asia and the Pacific? 19
2. Which country has become the largest recipient of the ADB loans? Pakistan
3. Pakistan became the largest recipient of ADB loans in 2022 by receiving how much? 5.58 billion US dollars
4. The ADB disbursed loans and grants amounting to $ ____ billion to Pakistan in 2021. $1.31 billion
5. Which country is the largest shareholder of the ADB? Japan
6. Which edition of the meeting of the Board of Governors of the ADB was held in May 2023? 56th
7. Where was the 56th annual general meeting of the ADB Board of Directors held? South Korea