G20 & G7 — Set 4
World Organizations · G20 और G7 · Questions 31–40 of 70
Which G20 member is also a permanent member of the UN Security Council?
Correct Answer: C. France
France is both a G20 member and one of the P5 members of the UN Security Council. All five permanent members of the UNSC are also members of the G20. This allows for high-level coordination between the two major global bodies.
What is the primary difference between G7 and G20 membership?
Correct Answer: A. G20 includes emerging economies
G20 was created to include major emerging economies that were left out of the G7. Nations like India, China, Brazil, and Indonesia are part of G20 but not G7. This makes G20 more representative of the modern global economy.
Which organization's head is traditionally invited to all G20 summits?
Correct Answer: A. International Monetary Fund
The heads of the IMF, World Bank, and WTO are regular invitees to G20 summits. They provide technical expertise and reports on global economic health. Their participation ensures that G20 decisions are aligned with international financial systems.
Which country hosted the G20 summit in 2020 under unusual virtual conditions?
Correct Answer: B. Saudi Arabia
The correct answer is 'Saudi Arabia'. The 2020 Riyadh Summit was held virtually due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It was the first time the G20 leaders did not meet in person for the main summit. The focus was on coordinating a global health and economic response.
Which G7 nation is the only one located in the Southern Hemisphere?
Correct Answer: C. None
None of the G7 member nations are located in the Southern Hemisphere. All seven members (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, UK, USA) are in the Northern Hemisphere. This is a common criticism regarding the group's geographical diversity.
Which G20 meeting was held in Srinagar, Jammu & Kashmir, in 2023?
Correct Answer: B. Tourism Working Group
India hosted the 3rd G20 Tourism Working Group meeting in Srinagar. This was a significant move to showcase the normalcy and beauty of the region to the world. It was attended by delegates from most G20 member nations.
In which year did the G7 first meet as a group of five (G5) before expanding?
Correct Answer: B. 1973
The group first met informally as G5 in 1973 following the first oil shock. It consisted of the US, UK, France, West Germany, and Japan. Italy joined soon after to form the G6 in 1975.
Which G20 country is the world's most populous nation as of 2024?
Correct Answer: B. India
India is the most populous G20 member and currently the world's most populous nation. Its demographic dividend is a major topic of discussion at international economic forums. India surpassed China in population recently.
Which G7 country withdrew from the Kyoto Protocol in 2001, affecting climate negotiations?
Correct Answer: A. USA
The United States withdrew from the Kyoto Protocol under the Bush administration. This was a major point of friction within the G7 and global climate talks. The country later rejoined international climate efforts through the Paris Agreement.
Which island nation is the only G20 member consisting entirely of islands?
Correct Answer: B. Indonesia
Indonesia is a massive archipelago and a key G20 member. It hosted the G20 summit in Bali in 2022. While Japan and the UK are islands, Indonesia has the largest number of islands in the group.