G20, BRICS, SCO & QUAD — Set 7
International Relations · G20, BRICS, SCO और QUAD · Questions 61–70 of 160
Which country is NOT a member of the original QUAD?
Correct Answer: B. UK
The original QUAD consists of the USA, Japan, Australia, and India. The UK is not a QUAD member. However, discussions exist about QUAD expanding or a 'QUAD Plus' format with countries like South Korea, Vietnam, or New Zealand. The UK participates in AUKUS (Australia, UK, USA) — a separate grouping.
The G20 'Sustainable Finance Working Group' focuses on what?
Correct Answer: B. Mobilizing private green finance and climate bonds
The G20 Sustainable Finance Working Group (SFWG) focuses on mobilizing private sector finance for green/sustainable investments — including green bonds, climate risk disclosure, and sustainable finance taxonomies. India chaired the SFWG during its G20 presidency. India's sustainable finance agenda aligned with its domestic climate commitments under Paris Agreement.
The BRICS Business Council was established to promote what?
Correct Answer: B. Business networking and trade promotion among BRICS private sectors
The BRICS Business Council, established in 2013, promotes business-to-business networking, investment, and trade among the private sectors of BRICS countries. It presents recommendations to BRICS leaders at each summit. The Council covers sectors like energy, agriculture, manufacturing, financial services, and infrastructure.
India's participation in SCO while Pakistan is also a member creates what diplomatic challenge?
Correct Answer: C. India faces pressure to engage with Pakistan through SCO forums
India and Pakistan's simultaneous SCO membership creates diplomatic awkwardness — they share security and economic forums but have hostile bilateral relations. India has sometimes boycotted SCO events held in Pakistan (e.g., SCO Heads of Government Meeting in Islamabad 2023). India sends ministers rather than PM to SCO meetings in Pakistan.
The G20 'New Delhi Implementation Plan' was India's agenda for global development cooperation. Its key pillars included what?
Correct Answer: B. People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnerships
India's G20 development agenda was organized around the '5 Ps': People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnerships. This framework guided India's priority themes including food security, energy transition, digital public infrastructure, and multilateral reform. India's G20 also championed Global South perspectives.
At the QUAD Summit in Hiroshima 2023, the leaders endorsed which India-led initiative?
Correct Answer: A. IMEC
The QUAD Leaders endorsed the India-Middle East-Europe Corridor (IMEC) at the G20 New Delhi Summit (not specifically Hiroshima), announced as a connectivity initiative connecting India to Europe via UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Israel. At Hiroshima 2023 QUAD, leaders discussed China's assertiveness, technology cooperation, and Ukraine. IMEC was a separate G20 outcome.
SCO's official languages are which two?
Correct Answer: B. Russian and Chinese
SCO's two official working languages are Russian and Chinese. This reflects the organization's origins as a Sino-Russian led grouping. India and Pakistan conduct SCO business primarily through these languages with translations. There have been proposals to add English as a third working language.
The BRICS 'People-to-People Exchange' (PPE) mechanism includes which track?
Correct Answer: D. All of the above
BRICS People-to-People Exchange includes multiple tracks: BRICS Parliamentary Forum, BRICS Youth Summit, BRICS Academic Forum, BRICS Business Forum, BRICS Women Business Alliance, BRICS Civil Society Forum, and BRICS Games (cultural/sports event). These mechanisms build civil society links alongside formal diplomatic channels.
India's 'Voice of Global South Summit' (January 2023) convened during India's G20 presidency to represent whose views?
Correct Answer: A. All developing countries
India hosted the 'Voice of the Global South Summit' on 12-13 January 2023 (virtually) ahead of the G20 events, convening over 125 countries representing the Global South (developing world). India aimed to mainstream Global South priorities into G20 agenda. This positioned India as a spokesperson for developing nations.
BRICS' combined GDP (2024, including new members) represents approximately what share of global GDP (PPP)?
Correct Answer: C. 36%
After the 2024 expansion, BRICS+ (with new members Iran, Egypt, Ethiopia, Saudi Arabia, UAE) represents approximately 36% of global GDP (PPP) — surpassing the G7's share of about 30% on PPP basis. This shift reflects the growing economic weight of the Global South. China alone constitutes most of BRICS' GDP.