G20 (Group of Twenty)
Premier multilateral forum for international economic cooperation, comprising 19 countries, the European Union, and (since 2023) the African Union. Established at the finance-ministers level in 1999 and elevated to the leaders' level in 2008.
Why UPSC tests this
Tested on the G20 Troika system (current/previous/incoming presidencies), India's 2023 presidency outcomes (New Delhi Leaders' Declaration, AU as permanent member, Global Biofuel Alliance), and the difference between Sherpa and Finance tracks.
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- 20 Nov 2025Prime Minister's Office
English rendering of PM’s address at the Maritime Leaders Conclave in Mumbai
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- 26 Oct 2025Ministry of External Affairs
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- 4 Aug 2025Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has on 4 August 2025 issued a detailed response to certain con
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- 10 Jul 2025Ministry of Tribal Affairs, Govt
Initiative to Develop Self Development Plan by the Villages
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Past UPSC Prelims questions on this
- UPSC Prelims 2022economics
With reference to the "G20 Common Framework", consider the following statements : 1. It is an initiative endorsed by the G20 together with the Paris Club. 2. It is an initiative to support Low Income Countries with unsustainable debt. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
Practice more on agriculture → - UPSC Prelims 2020polity
In which one of the following groups are all the four countries members of G20 ?
Practice more on judiciary → - UPSC Prelims 2017environment
Consider the following statements : 1. Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC) to Reduce Short Lived Climate Pollutants is a unique initiative of G20 group of countries. 2. The CCAC focuses on methane, black carbon and hydrofluorocarbons. Which of the statements given above is/are correct ?
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Frequently asked
- What is the G20 Troika?
- A three-country leadership group made up of the previous, current, and next host nations of the G20 summit. It ensures continuity across presidencies.
- When did the African Union join G20?
- The African Union was admitted as a permanent member at the New Delhi G20 Summit on 9 September 2023, during India's presidency.
- What are the G20 Sherpa and Finance tracks?
- The Sherpa track handles broad policy issues (development, environment, digital, labour, etc.); the Finance track is led by Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors and handles macroeconomic and financial-sector issues.
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