G20 & G7 — Set 6
World Organizations · G20 और G7 · Questions 51–60 of 70
In which year did the G20 first meet in its current format of a Leaders' Summit?
Correct Answer: C. 2008
• **2008** = The G20 transitioned to its current format as a Leaders' Summit in this year, in response to the global financial crisis. • **United States** — This country hosted the inaugural G20 Leaders' Summit. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 1999: was the year the G20 was founded as a meeting of finance ministers; 2005: saw G20 finance ministers meetings, but not a Leaders' Summit; 2010: was when the G20 Leaders' Summit was held in Seoul, but not the first one.
Which of the following is the only country from the Middle East in the G20?
Correct Answer: C. Saudi Arabia
• **Saudi Arabia** = It is the only country from the Middle East that is a permanent member of the G20. • **2020** — Saudi Arabia held the G20 presidency in this year, hosting the summit virtually due to the pandemic. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: UAE: is an important regional economic player but not an individual G20 member; Israel: has a developed economy but is not a G20 member; Egypt: is a significant North African country but not an individual G20 member.
The G7 consists of seven of the world's most advanced economies. Which of these is NOT in the G7?
Correct Answer: B. Russia
• **Russia** = It was formerly a member of the G8 but was suspended in 2014, reverting the group to the G7 format. • **2014** — Russia's membership in the then-G8 was suspended in this year following its annexation of Crimea. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Canada: is a founding and current member of the G7; Italy: is a founding and current member of the G7; Japan: is a founding and current member of the G7.
India held the G20 Presidency for the first time in which year?
Correct Answer: C. 2023
• **2023** = India held the G20 Presidency for the first time, culminating in the New Delhi Leaders' Summit. • **December 2022 to November 2023** — This was the period during which India officially held the G20 presidency. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: 2021: the G20 presidency was held by Italy; 2022: the G20 presidency was held by Indonesia; 2024: the G20 presidency is currently held by Brazil.
Which regional organization was added as a permanent member of the G20 in 2023?
Correct Answer: B. African Union
• **African Union** = This regional bloc was granted permanent membership in the G20 during the 2023 New Delhi Summit. • **2023** — In this year, the African Union's inclusion significantly broadened the G20's representation of the Global South. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: ASEAN: is a major Southeast Asian bloc but not a G20 member; European Union: was already a permanent member prior to 2023; Mercosur: is a South American trade bloc but not a G20 member.
Where is the permanent headquarters of the G7 located?
Correct Answer: D. None of these
• **None of these** = Neither the G7 nor the G20 has a permanent secretariat or physical headquarters. • **Annual rotating presidency** — The administrative work for the G7 is managed by the country holding this temporary role. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Paris: is home to many international organizations, but not the G7 headquarters; Washington D.C.: is a major political center, but the G7 does not have a permanent HQ there; Geneva: hosts many international bodies, but not the G7's permanent headquarters.
Which G7 country hosted the 2024 G7 Summit?
Correct Answer: C. Italy
• **Italy** = It hosted the 50th G7 summit in Apulia. • **June 2024** — This is when Italy hosted the G7 summit, focusing on topics like AI and climate change. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Germany: hosted the G7 summit in 2022; Japan: hosted the G7 summit in 2023; France: hosted the G7 summit in 2019.
The term 'Troika' in G20 refers to which of the following?
Correct Answer: B. The previous, current, and future presidencies
• **Troika** = In G20, this term refers to the group formed by the previous, current, and incoming presidencies to ensure continuity. • **India, Brazil, and South Africa** — These three countries comprise the G20 Troika for 2024, representing the past, current, and future presidencies respectively. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: The three founding members: the G20 doesn't have a concept of 'three founding members' that forms a Troika; The three richest members: the G20 Troika is based on presidency rotation, not wealth; The three permanent observer nations: the G20 doesn't have 'three permanent observer nations' that constitute its Troika.
Which G20 member is the only one from the African continent besides the African Union?
Correct Answer: C. South Africa
• **South Africa** = It is the only individual African country that is a permanent member of the G20, apart from the African Union. • **1999** — South Africa has been a G20 member since the group's inception in this year. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Nigeria: is a major African economy but not an individual G20 member; Egypt: is a significant regional power but not an individual G20 member; Kenya: is an important East African economy but not an individual G20 member.
What is the primary focus of the G7's annual gatherings?
Correct Answer: B. Economic governance and security
• **Economic governance and security** = This is the primary focus of the G7's annual gatherings, involving coordination on global economic policy and addressing security threats. • **Seven** — The G7 comprises seven of the world's most advanced economies, working together on these key global issues. • 💡 Wrong-option analysis: Military alliances: are primarily handled by organizations like NATO; Cultural exchange: while important, is not the G7's main focus; Space exploration: is a specific scientific and technological domain, not the general focus of G7.