Which of the following is the oldest central bank in the world? [#909]

The oldest central bank in the world is the Swedish Riksbank, which was founded in 1668. The Riksbank was originally named Riksens Ständers Bank, or the Estates of the Realm Bank, and was established as a joint stock bank to provide government funds and act as a clearing house for commerce. In 1867, the Riksbank was renamed Sveriges Riksbank.

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The oldest central bank in the world is the Swedish Riksbank, which was founded in 1668. The Riksbank was originally named Riksens Ständers Bank, or the Estates of the Realm Bank, and was established as a joint stock bank to provide government funds and act as a clearing house for commerce. In 1867, the Riksbank was renamed Sveriges Riksbank.

Gomdhar Konwar

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Gomdhar Konwar

Shiva Thapa

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Shiva Thapa

Orunodoi or Arunodoi was the first Assamese-language magazine published monthly from Sibsagar, Assam, in 1846.

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Orunodoi or Arunodoi was the first Assamese-language magazine published monthly from Sibsagar, Assam, in 1846.

Srimanta Sankardeva, a revered saint and social reformer of Assam, established his first Satra at Bordowa, his birthplace. Located in the present-day Nagaon district, this Satra, known as Sri Sri Batadrava Than, holds immense significance as the first center for the propagation of Ekasarana Dharma, the Neo-Vaishnavite religious movement he initiated. It was a pivotal hub for his religious and cultural activities.

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Srimanta Sankardeva, a revered saint and social reformer of Assam, established his first Satra at Bordowa, his birthplace. Located in the present-day Nagaon district, this Satra, known as Sri Sri Batadrava Than, holds immense significance as the first center for the propagation of Ekasarana Dharma, the Neo-Vaishnavite religious movement he initiated. It was a pivotal hub for his religious and cultural activities.

Trygve Lie, a Norwegian politician, served as the first Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1946–1953. He resigned in 1952 but continued in office until Dag Hammarskjold took office in April 1953. Lie has famously described the role as "the most difficult job in the world".

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Trygve Lie, a Norwegian politician, served as the first Secretary-General of the United Nations from 1946–1953. He resigned in 1952 but continued in office until Dag Hammarskjold took office in April 1953. Lie has famously described the role as "the most difficult job in the world".

The Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India, established on July 1, 1862. It is one of three Chartered High Courts in India, along with the High Courts of Bombay and Madras.

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The Calcutta High Court is the oldest High Court in India, established on July 1, 1862. It is one of three Chartered High Courts in India, along with the High Courts of Bombay and Madras.

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Sir R. F. Lodge, ICS, served as the first Chief Justice from 05-04-1948 to 07-04-1949.

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Sir R. F. Lodge, ICS, served as the first Chief Justice from 05-04-1948 to 07-04-1949.

Prathibha Devisingh Patil. Prathibha Devisingh Patil is an Indian politician and lawyer who served as the 12th president of India spanning from 2007 to 2012. She is the first woman to become the president of India.

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Prathibha Devisingh Patil. Prathibha Devisingh Patil is an Indian politician and lawyer who served as the 12th president of India spanning from 2007 to 2012. She is the first woman to become the president of India.

The Sumerians, who inhabited Mesopotamia (present-day Iraq), are credited with developing the earliest known writing system called cuneiform. They used a stylus to press wedge-shaped marks into clay tablets, creating symbols that represented words or syllables.

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The Sumerians, who inhabited Mesopotamia (present-day Iraq), are credited with developing the earliest known writing system called cuneiform. They used a stylus to press wedge-shaped marks into clay tablets, creating symbols that represented words or syllables.