Which of the following statements is/are correct regarding the World Economic Outlook (WEO)?
1. It is a flagship report published biannually by the World Bank to assess global economic developments.
2. The October 2025 report highlighted a divergence in growth trends, noting sluggishness in advanced economies alongside resilience in emerging markets like India.

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Accepted Answer

B) 2 only — Statement 1 is incorrect because the World Economic Outlook is published by the International Monetary Fund (IMF), not the World Bank. Statement 2 is correct as the October 2025 report specifically noted the resilience of emerging markets like India amid the sluggish growth of advanced economies.

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