G20 & G7 — Set 1
World Organizations · G20 और G7 · Questions 1–10 of 70
Which country hosted the first-ever G20 summit at the level of Heads of State or Government in 2008?
Correct Answer: A. United States
• **United States** = The inaugural G20 Leaders' Summit, where heads of state or government convened, took place in Washington D.C. in November 2008. • **2008** — This summit was convened to address the global financial crisis and marked the elevation of G20 from a finance ministers' forum to a leaders' summit. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [United Kingdom]: This country did not host the first G20 Leaders' Summit in 2008; [Canada]: This country was not the host of the first G20 Leaders' Summit in 2008; [France]: This country did not host the first G20 Leaders' Summit in 2008.
In which year was the G7 group formally established as a forum for leading industrialized nations?
Correct Answer: D. 1975
• **1975** = The G7 group was formally established as a forum for leading industrialized nations following the global oil crisis. • **France** — This country hosted the first-ever G7 summit at Rambouillet in 1975. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [1971]: The G7 was not formally established in this year; [1973]: The G7 was not formally established in this year; [1979]: The G7 was already established by this year.
Which international organization was invited as the 21st permanent member of the G20 during the New Delhi Summit?
Correct Answer: A. African Union
• **African Union** = This international organization was formally inducted as a 21st permanent member of the G20 during the New Delhi Summit. • **2023** — This historic move at the New Delhi Summit aimed at making the G20 forum more inclusive of the Global South. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [European Union]: This organization was already a permanent member of the G20 before 2023; [ASEAN]: This organization is not a permanent member of the G20; [OPEC]: This organization is not a permanent member of the G20.
Which country was suspended from the G8 in 2014, leading to the group reverting to the G7?
Correct Answer: D. Russia
• **Russia** = This country was suspended from the G8 in 2014, leading to the group reverting to the G7. • **2014** — Russia's suspension followed its annexation of Crimea, and the group has functioned as the G7 ever since. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [China]: This country is not a member of the G7/G8; [India]: This country is not a member of the G7/G8; [Brazil]: This country is not a member of the G7/G8.
Which of the following countries is a member of the G7 but not a member of the BRICS group?
Correct Answer: D. Canada
• **Canada** = This country is a core member of the G7 but is not a member of the BRICS group. • **BRICS** — This group represents emerging economies, whereas the G7 comprises advanced economies. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Russia]: This country is a member of the BRICS group; [China]: This country is a member of the BRICS group; [India]: This country is a member of the BRICS group.
The G20 Presidency works on a system known as 'Troika'. What does this term represent?
Correct Answer: A. Current, previous, and incoming presidencies
• **Current, previous, and incoming presidencies** = This term, known as 'Troika', represents the system by which the G20 Presidency works. • **Three** — The Troika consists of the country currently holding the presidency, the previous host, and the next host, ensuring agenda continuity. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [A group of three member nations]: While it involves three nations, the specific definition relates to their presidential roles; [The three founding nations]: The G20 does not identify its operations based on 'founding nations'; [The three permanent observers]: This is not the definition of the G20 Troika system.
Where is the permanent secretariat or headquarters of the G20 located?
Correct Answer: D. None of these
• **None of these** = The G20 does not have a permanent secretariat or headquarters. • **Annually** — The presidency and administrative tasks rotate among member nations, with the host country managing all logistics and agenda preparation for that year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Geneva]: This city is home to many international organizations, but not the G20 secretariat; [New York]: This city is home to the UN headquarters, but not the G20 secretariat; [Paris]: This city is home to the OECD, but not the G20 secretariat.
Which G7 nation is the only Asian country in the group?
Correct Answer: D. Japan
• **Japan** = This G7 nation is the only Asian country represented in the group. • **1970s** — Japan was one of the original members that formed the group. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [South Korea]: This country is not a member of the G7 group; [China]: This country is not a member of the G7 group; [India]: This country is not a member of the G7 group.
In the context of G20, what is the 'Sherpa Track' responsible for?
Correct Answer: A. Negotiations and agenda setting
• **Negotiations and agenda setting** = The 'Sherpa Track' in the context of G20 is responsible for these crucial diplomatic functions. • **Leaders' representatives** — Sherpas are personal representatives of the leaders who handle the non-financial negotiations and build consensus throughout the year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Central bank policies]: These are typically handled by the Finance Track of the G20; [Financial regulations]: These are typically handled by the Finance Track of the G20; [Military cooperation]: The G20 primarily focuses on economic and broader global governance issues, not military cooperation.
Which G7 country hosted the 50th G7 Summit in June 2024?
Correct Answer: D. Italy
• **Italy** = This G7 country hosted the 50th G7 Summit in the Apulia region in June 2024. • **2024** — The summit focused on global security, climate change, and artificial intelligence, presided over by Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Germany]: This country hosted the G7 summit in 2022; [France]: This country hosted the G7 summit in 2019; [Japan]: This country hosted the G7 summit in 2023.