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Consider the following statements about G-20:

  1. 1.The G-20 group was originally established as a platform for the Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to discuss international economic and financial issues.
  2. 2.Digital public infrastructure is one of India’s G-20 priorities.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

  1. A.1 only
  2. B.2 only
  3. C.Both 1 and 2
  4. D.Neither 1 nor 2
▶ Answer & Explanation

Correct answer: C. Both 1 and 2

The G-20 was indeed founded in 1999 to include key industrialized and developing economies to address global economic and financial stability, initially at the finance minister and central bank governor level. India, during its presidency in 2023, strongly advocated for and prioritized the development and adoption of digital public infrastructure as a key enabler for inclusive growth and service delivery, a theme that resonated throughout the G-20 deliberations.

Source: UPSC gs1 2023

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