Which country was elected the President of the AfricanAsian Rural Development Organization (AARDO) for 2025–27?

Explanation

The correct answer is (b) India Explanation: India was unanimously elected as the President of the African-Asian Rural Development Organization (AARDO) for the 2025–2027 triennium. The election took place during the General Session of the AARDO Conference. India’s leadership will focus on promoting South-South cooperation in rural development, sustainable agriculture, and rural technology transfer. The Ministry of Rural Development, Government of India, will represent the country in this capacity. India has been a founding member and a major contributor to AARDO’s human resource development programs. Information Booster: AARDO was established in 1962 and is headquartered in New Delhi, India. It is an autonomous inter-governmental organization dedicated to improving the quality of life in rural Africa and Asia. Additional Knowledge: Ghana (Option a) An active African member of AARDO, often involved in technical exchange programs. Singapore (Option c) Primarily an urban economy, it is not a member of rural-focused organizations like AARDO. Malaysia (Option d) A key Asian member that has hosted several AARDO workshops in the past. So the correct answer is (b)