G20 & G7 — Set 1
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Which country hosted the first-ever G20 summit at the level of Heads of State or Government in 2008?
Correct Answer: A. United States
The correct answer is 'United States'. The inaugural G20 Leaders' Summit took place in Washington D.C. in November 2008. It was convened to address the global financial crisis of that period. This marked the elevation of G20 from a finance ministers' forum to a leaders' summit.
In which year was the G7 group formally established as a forum for leading industrialized nations?
Correct Answer: D. 1975
The G7 was established in 1975 following the global oil crisis. Originally, it started as a 'Library Group' of finance ministers before becoming a formal summit. France hosted the first-ever summit at Rambouillet.
Which international organization was invited as the 21st permanent member of the G20 during the New Delhi Summit?
Correct Answer: A. African Union
The African Union was formally inducted as a permanent member of the G20 in 2023. This historic move was aimed at making the forum more inclusive of the Global South. Before this, the European Union was the only regional bloc with permanent membership.
Which country was suspended from the G8 in 2014, leading to the group reverting to the G7?
Correct Answer: D. Russia
Russia joined the group in 1998, turning G7 into G8. However, it was suspended in 2014 following the annexation of Crimea. The group has functioned as the G7 ever since.
Which of the following countries is a member of the G7 but not a member of the BRICS group?
Correct Answer: D. Canada
Canada is a core member of the G7 along with other industrialized nations. While BRICS represents emerging economies, G7 represents advanced economies. Canada has never been a part of the BRICS alliance.
The G20 Presidency works on a system known as 'Troika'. What does this term represent?
Correct Answer: A. Current, previous, and incoming presidencies
The Troika ensures continuity in the G20 agenda despite the annual change in leadership. It consists of the country currently holding the presidency, the previous host, and the next host. India, Brazil, and South Africa formed a recent significant Troika.
Where is the permanent secretariat or headquarters of the G20 located?
Correct Answer: D. None of these
The correct answer is 'None of these'. The G20 does not have a permanent secretariat or staff. The presidency and administrative tasks rotate annually among member nations. The host country of the year manages the logistics and agenda.
Which G7 nation is the only Asian country in the group?
Correct Answer: D. Japan
Japan is the sole Asian representative in the G7 group. It was one of the original members that formed the group in the 1970s. Japan frequently hosts G7 summits, such as the one in Hiroshima in 2023.
In the context of G20, what is the 'Sherpa Track' responsible for?
Correct Answer: A. Negotiations and agenda setting
Sherpas are personal representatives of the leaders who handle the non-financial negotiations. They work throughout the year to build consensus on various global issues. The name is derived from the Sherpa people who guide climbers in the Himalayas.
Which G7 country hosted the 50th G7 Summit in June 2024?
Correct Answer: D. Italy
Italy hosted the 50th G7 summit in the Apulia region in 2024. The summit focused on global security, climate change, and artificial intelligence. Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni presided over the meetings.