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In August 2021, which country has received $2.75 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under a Special Drawing Rights (SDR) programme to support low-income countries hit by the coronavirus?

In August 2021, which country has received $2.75 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under a Special Drawing Rights (SDR) programme to support low-income countries hit by the coronavirus? Correct Answer Pakistan

The correct answer is Pakistan.

  • Pakistan has received $2.75 billion from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under a Special Drawing Rights (SDR) programme to support low-income countries hit by the coronavirus.
  • The funds, part of a $650 billion global programme, will shore up Pakistan's foreign reserves.
  • Pakistan has reported more than 1.1 million coronavirus cases and more than 25,000 pandemic-related deaths.
  • Pakistan entered a $6 billion IMF program in 2019, a sixth review of which has been pending since March.
  • Pakistan: 
    • Capital - Islamabad.
    • Currency - Pakistani rupee.
    • National Sport - Field hockey.

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