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PM to Attend G7 Outreach Meeting
Apulia region of Italy on thursday to attend the G-7 outreach meet. IS THIS INVITATION FIRST OF ITS KIND? This is the 11th time that India has been invited to the G-7 outreach, and the fifth that Mr.
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Apulia region of Italy on thursday to attend the G-7 outreach meet. IS THIS INVITATION FIRST OF ITS KIND? This is the 11th time that India has been invited to the G-7 outreach, and the fifth that Mr.
Apulia region of Italy on thursday to attend the G-7 outreach meet.
IS THIS INVITATION FIRST OF ITS KIND?
This is the
11th time that India has been invited to the G-7 outreach, and
the fifth that Mr. Modi will participate.
IS INDIA ONLY INVITED?
No. India will be among leaders of 12 countries invited to the outreach including
- Algeria,
- Argentina,
- Brazil,
- Egypt,
- Kenya,
- Mauritania,
- Saudi Arabia,
- South Africa,
- Tunisia,
- Turkiye, and
- The UAE
The Ukrainian President is also expected.
ABOUT G 7
ORIGIN OF G7 AND ITS PRESENT COMPOSITION
- The origin of G7 lies in the oil shocks of 1973 and the corresponding financial crisis.
- In order to address the situation after oil shock, the heads of the world's six leading industrial nations decided to hold a meeting in 1975.
These six nations were -
US, UK, France, Germany (West), Japan and Italy.
- These countries were joined by Canada in 1976 and G7 came into existence.
- In 1998, Russia was formally inducted in the group, which transformed G7 into G8. However, Russia annexed Crimea in 2014. As a result, it was suspended from the grouping. Hence, the group became G7 again in 2014.
- The European Union is also represented within the G7.
- Prelims: Key facts, institutions, locations and terminology in the article.
- Mains: Connect the topic with International Relations.
- Revision: Use the article headings to prepare concise notes and answer-writing points.
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Prelims practiceWith reference to PM to Attend G7 Outreach Meeting, consider the following statements:
- The origin of G7 lies in the oil shocks of 1973 and the corresponding financial crisis.
- In order to address the situation after oil shock, the heads of the world's six leading industrial nations decided to hold a meeting in 1975.
- These countries were joined by Canada in 1976 and G7 came into existence.
Which of the statements given above are correct?
- 1 and 2 only
- 2 and 3 only
- 1 and 3 only
- 1, 2 and 3
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Answer: (d) 1, 2 and 3. All three statements are drawn from the article.
Mains practiceDiscuss the background, key issues and significance of PM to Attend G7 Outreach Meeting for India.
Answer in 250 words.
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- IS INDIA ONLY INVITED?
- ABOUT G 7
- ORIGIN OF G7 AND ITS PRESENT COMPOSITION
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Why is Pm To Attend G7 Outreach Meeting in the news?
Apulia region of Italy on thursday to attend the G-7 outreach meet. IS THIS INVITATION FIRST OF ITS KIND?
What are the key facts about Pm To Attend G7 Outreach Meeting?
This is the 11th time that India has been invited to the G-7 outreach, and the fifth that Mr. India will be among leaders of 12 countries invited to the outreach including Algeria, Argentina, Brazil, Egypt, Kenya, Mauritania, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Tunisia, Turkiye, and The UAE The Ukrainian President is also expected. ABOUT G 7 ORIGIN OF G7 AND ITS PRESENT COMPOSITION The origin of G7 lies in the oil shocks of 1973 and the corresponding financial crisis.
Why is Pm To Attend G7 Outreach Meeting important for UPSC preparation?
The topic connects current developments with International Relations and is relevant for both objective revision and analytical answer writing.