G20 - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   In G20 summit, for which of the following item higher taxes were sought?

a. Alcohol
b. Tobacco
c. Sugar
d. Chocolates
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Sugar

Explanation:
- International Diabetes Federation urged global leaders to discourage sweet beverages and sugar with a tax and combat epidemics of diabetes and obesity.
- France, chille and mexico has experienced with such taxes
- National Institute of Nutrition, Hyderabad recommends sugar consumption of 20 gram/day for both men and women doing sedentary work, 30/day for men and women doing moderate work while 55/day for men and 45/day for women doing heavy work.
2)   Which of the following statements is/are correct about G20?

1. Saudi Arabia is a member of G20.
2. It is a forum for the governments and central bank governors

a. Only 1
b. Only 2
c. Both
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Both

Explanation:
- The Group of Twenty is an international forum for the governments and central bank governors from 20 major economies.
- The members include 19 individual countries—Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the United Kingdom and the United States—along with the European Union (EU).
- The EU is represented by the European Commission and by the European Central Bank.
- In December 2014, Turkey took over the presidency of the G-20 from Australia, and will host the group's 2015 summit in Antalya.
3)   Which of the following are members of G-20?

1. Saudi Arabia
2. India
3. Italy
4. Russia
5. New Zealand

a. 2,3,4,5
b. 2,3,4
c. 1,2,3,4
d. All
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: 1,2,3,4

Explanation:
Brazil, China, Russia, India, South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Canada, France, Indonesia, Germany, Italy, Mexico, Japan, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, South Korea, United Kingdom (UK), United States (US) and European Union (EU) are members of G-20.

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