W20: Establishment & purpose
Q. Which of the following statements is/are correct about W20?
1. India is a member of W20.
2. The aim of W20 is “Sustainable development”.- Published on 21 Oct 15a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
ANSWER: Only 1
- World's 20 largest economies, including India launched W20, an engagement grouping of women leaders, to push for gender inclusive global economic growth.
- The W20 group having 20 women leaders from G20 nations would host its first summit next month in Istanbul.
- The G20 members are Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia,South - Africa, South Korea, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States and the European Union.
- The presidency of the G20 rotates annually among its members and this year it is with Turkey.
