G20 & G7 — Set 3
World Organizations · G20 और G7 · Questions 21–30 of 70
Which European city hosted the second G20 summit in 2009?
Correct Answer: D. London
• **London** = London hosted the second G20 summit in 2009, which was critical for coordinating the global response to the Great Recession. • **$1.1 trillion** — Leaders agreed on this stimulus package to restore growth. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Paris]: Has hosted other international meetings but not the second G20 summit in 2009; [Berlin]: Germany hosted the G20 summit in Hamburg in 2017, not Berlin in 2009; [Rome]: Italy hosted the G20 summit in 2021, but not the second one in 2009.
Which of the following is NOT one of the G7 countries?
Correct Answer: A. Australia
• **Australia** = Australia is not a permanent member of the G7 group, though it is often invited as a guest. • **Seven** — The G7 consists of seven nations: Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, the UK, and the USA. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [France]: Is a founding and permanent member of the G7; [Germany]: Is a founding and permanent member of the G7; [Italy]: Is a founding and permanent member of the G7.
In which city did India host the main G20 Leaders' Summit in September 2023?
Correct Answer: D. New Delhi
• **New Delhi** = India hosted the main G20 Leaders' Summit in September 2023 in New Delhi at the Bharat Mandapam complex. • **2023** — This was the first time India hosted the G20 leaders since the group's formation. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Mumbai]: Hosted various G20 meetings but not the main Leaders' Summit; [Gandhinagar]: Hosted the G20 Health Ministers' Meeting and Finance Ministers' Meeting, but not the main summit; [Chennai]: Hosted some G20 meetings, but not the main Leaders' Summit.
Which G7 nation hosted the 2023 summit where the 'Hiroshima Vision on Nuclear Disarmament' was issued?
Correct Answer: A. Japan
• **Japan** = Japan hosted the 2023 G7 summit in Hiroshima, where the 'Hiroshima Vision on Nuclear Disarmament' was issued. • **49th G7 summit** — This summit was held in Hiroshima, a symbolic location due to its history with nuclear weapons. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [USA]: Hosted the 2024 APEC summit and other G7 meetings, but not the 2023 G7 summit; [France]: Hosted the G7 summit in Biarritz in 2019, not the 2023 summit; [United Kingdom]: Hosted the G7 summit in Cornwall in 2021, not the 2023 summit.
What is the official logo of India's G20 Presidency inspired by?
Correct Answer: D. National Flower (Lotus)
• **National Flower (Lotus)** = The official logo of India's G20 Presidency is inspired by the National Flower (Lotus), depicting the Earth on a blooming lotus. • **Saffron, white, green, and blue** — These colors from the national flag are used in the logo. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [National Bird]: The peacock is not the inspiration for the G20 logo; [Ashoka Chakra]: While a national symbol, it is not the primary inspiration for the G20 Presidency logo; [National Animal]: The tiger is not depicted in the G20 Presidency logo.
Which G20 member is the only country from South America besides Brazil?
Correct Answer: A. Argentina
• **Argentina** = Argentina is the only country from South America that is a G20 member besides Brazil. • **2018** — Argentina hosted the G20 summit in Buenos Aires in 2018. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Chile]: Is a significant South American economy but not a G20 member; [Peru]: While a South American nation, it is not part of the G20; [Colombia]: Is an important economy in South America but not a G20 member.
Who was the Indian Sherpa during India's G20 Presidency in 2023?
Correct Answer: D. Amitabh Kant
• **Amitabh Kant** = Amitabh Kant, former CEO of NITI Aayog, served as India's G20 Sherpa during its Presidency in 2023. • **2023** — He was responsible for negotiating the details of the New Delhi Declaration during India's G20 Presidency. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Piyush Goyal]: Held the position of Sherpa prior to Amitabh Kant, but not during the 2023 Presidency; [Nirmala Sitharaman]: Is India's Finance Minister and part of the Finance Track, not the Sherpa; [S. Jaishankar]: Is India's External Affairs Minister and leads foreign policy, not the Sherpa role for G20.
The G7 was expanded to the G8 in 1998 with the full inclusion of which country?
Correct Answer: A. Russia
• **Russia** = The G7 was expanded to the G8 in 1998 with the full inclusion of Russia. • **16 years** — Russia remained a full member, making it the G8 for the next 16 years until its membership was ended in 2014. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [China]: Is a G20 member but has never been a G7/G8 member; [India]: Is a G20 member and a frequent G7 guest, but never a full G7/G8 member; [Brazil]: Is a G20 member, but not a G7/G8 member.
Which Middle Eastern country is a permanent member of the G20?
Correct Answer: D. Saudi Arabia
• **Saudi Arabia** = Saudi Arabia is the only Middle Eastern country that is a permanent member of the G20. • **2020** — Saudi Arabia hosted the G20 summit virtually in 2020. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [UAE]: Is a prominent Middle Eastern nation but not a permanent G20 member; [Qatar]: Is an important Gulf state but not a G20 member; [Iran]: Is a major Middle Eastern country but not a G20 member.
Which G7 country hosted the 2022 summit at Schloss Elmau?
Correct Answer: D. Germany
• **Germany** = Germany hosted the 2022 G7 summit at Schloss Elmau in the Bavarian Alps, holding the G7 presidency that year. • **2022** — The meeting heavily focused on the energy crisis in Europe. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: [Canada]: Hosted the G7 summit in Charlevoix in 2018, not in 2022; [United Kingdom]: Hosted the G7 summit in Cornwall in 2021, not in 2022; [France]: Hosted the G7 summit in Biarritz in 2019, not in 2022.