G20 Related GK Questions, G20 GK Quiz

Q1. Which country was initially scheduled to host the 18th G20 summit?

(a) Germany

(b) Japan

(c) Argentina

(d) Turkey

(e) Italy

Q2. What is the significance of the 18th G20 Heads of State and Government Summit hosted by India?

(a) It marks the first time India has hosted a G20 summit

(b) It focuses on exclusively economic issues within the G20

(c) It involves the participation of 50 Heads of Delegations from various countries.

(d) It lasts for an entire year to address all G20-related matters.

(e) None of the above

Q3. What is the theme of India’s G20 Presidency for the year 2022-2023?

(a) Global Cooperation for Economic Prosperity

(b) Unity in Diversity: Bridging the Divide

(c) “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” or “One Earth · One Family · One Future”

(d) Towards Sustainable Development: A Green Future

(e) Innovation and Technology for Global Progress

Q4. What was present in front of the venue of the Bharat Mandapam, where the 2023 G20 Summit take place?

(a) Amber Fort

(b) Giant statue of Nataraja

(c) Hawa Mahal

(d) Jantar Mantar

(e) City Palace

Q5. Who became the permanent member of the G20 under India’s presidency?

(a) Belgium

(b) Cuba

(c) Greece

(d) Chile

(e) African Union

Q6. Which of the following is NOT one of the tracks that the G20 Working Groups will focus on in 2023?

(a) Environment and climate sustainability

(b) Trade and investment

(c) Space exploration

(d) Digital economy

(e) None of the above

Q7. Which regions are being considered for connection through a major railway and port project via a memorandum of understanding at the G20 summit?

(a) The Middle East with India and Europe

(b) The Middle East with Russia and Europe

(c) The Middle East with China and Europe

(d) The Middle East with India and Russia

(e) None of the above

Q8. What initiative did India announce at the G20 summit to take ethanol blending with petrol globally to 20 per cent?

(a) Global Climate Action Plan

(b) Green Energy Revolution

(c) Global Biofuel Alliance

(d) Clean Air Initiative

(e) None of the above

Q9. Which nations are poised to sign a memorandum of understanding at the G20 summit for the setting up a major railway and port project?

(a) United States and India

(b) Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates

(c) European Union

(d) Only a & b

(e) All of the above

Q10. Which organization signed the MoU on cooperation in Digital Payment mechanisms with Bangladesh at the G20 Summit 2023?

(a) BharatPe

(b) Reserve Bank of India

(c) National Payments Corporation of India

(d) State Bank of India

(e) None of the above

Q11. Which country handed over the G20 Summit Presidency to India?

(a) United States

(b) Indonesia

(c) China

(d) Saudi Arabia

(e) Brazil

Q12. What is the primary purpose of the G20?

(a) To address climate change issues

(b) To coordinate military alliances

(c) To foster dialogue and cooperation on international economic policy

(d) To discuss international cultural matters

(e) None of the above

Q13. Which of the following countries is NOT a member of the G20?

(a) Canada

(b) Brazil

(c) Saudi Arabia

(d) Switzerland

(e) South Korea

Q14. When was the G20 established?

(a) 1999

(b) 2009

(c) 1989

(d) 2001

(e) None of the above

Q15. Which event served as a catalyst for the establishment of the G20?

(a) The global economic crisis of 2007

(b) The signing of the European Union Treaty

(c) The collapse of the Soviet Union

(d) The founding of the United Nations

(e) The Asian financial crisis

Solutions

S1. Ans.(e)

Sol. Italy was initially scheduled to host the 18th G20 summit.

S2. Ans.(a)

Sol. The 18th G20 Heads of State and Government Summit hosted by India marks the first time India has hosted a G20 summit.

S3. Ans.(c)

Sol. The theme of India’s G20 Presidency for the year 2022-2023 is “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” or “One Earth · One Family · One Future.”

S4. Ans.(b)

Sol. Giant statue of Nataraja was present in front of the venue of the Bharat Mandapam, where the 2023 G20 Summit take place.

S5. Ans.(e)

Sol. African Union became the permanent member of the G20 under India’s presidency.

S6. Ans.(c)

Sol. Space exploration is NOT one of the tracks that the G20 Working Groups will focus on in 2023.

S7. Ans.(a)

Sol. The Middle East with India and Europe regions are being considered for connection through a major railway and port project via a memorandum of understanding at the G20 summit.

S8. Ans.(c)

Sol. India announced Global Biofuel Alliance initiative at the G20 summit to take ethanol blending with petrol globally to 20 per cent.

S9. Ans.(e)

Sol. All of the above mentioned nations are poised to sign a memorandum of understanding at the G20 summit for the setting up a major railway and port project.

S10. Ans.(c)

Sol. National Payments Corporation of India signed the MoU on cooperation in Digital Payment mechanisms with Bangladesh at the G20 Summit 2023.

S11. Ans.(b)

Sol. Indonesia handed over the G20 Summit Presidency to India.

S12. Ans.(c)

Sol. The primary purpose of the G20 is to foster dialogue and cooperation on international economic policy.

S13. Ans.(d)

Sol. Switzerland is NOT a member of the G20.

S14. Ans.(a)

Sol. The G20 was established in 1999.

S15. Ans.(e)

Sol. The Asian financial crisis event served as a catalyst for the establishment of the G20.