Question: Consider the following statements:
i) During 30-31 October 2021, Rome, Italy hosted the G20 Summit.
ii) Rome declaration was adopted during the summit.
iii) India has the presidency of G-20 summit for 2021.
Which of the above are correct?
a) i,ii
b) ii,iii
c) i,ii,iii
d) iii
Ans: a
Recent Context

  • Two-day G-20 Summit was concluded on October 31, 2021.
  • Related Facts
  • Rome, Italy under its presidency hosted the two-day G-20 Summit during 30-31 October 2021.
  • During the summit world leaders had elaborate deliberations on issues of global importance such as fighting the pandemic, improving health infrastructure, boosting economic cooperation and furthering innovation.
  • The G20 leaders also agreed that the World Health Organisation should be strengthened to fast-track the process for emergency use authorisation for Covid-19 vaccines.
  • Energy and climate were the centre of the discussions at the G20.
  • During the summit, Rome Declaration was adopted.
  • The Rome Declaration consists of 16 mutually agreed principles, which aims to guide joint action for preventing future health crises and to build a safer, equitable and sustainable world.
  • About G-20
  • The G20 or Group of Twenty is an intergovernmental forum comprising 19 countries and the European Union (EU).
  • It works to address major issues related to the global economy, such as international financial stability, climate change mitigation, and sustainable development.
  • Members of G-20 are Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, the United Kingdom, the United States, and the European Union.

Kameshwar Shukla

Reference: https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/g20-summit-fruitful-pm-modi/article37276763.ece