CAPF AC 2023 : Current Affairs

Which if the following are India’s G20 priorities?

1. Green development

2. Women led development

3. Climate finance

4. Digital public infrastructure

Select the correct answer using the code below:

a) 1 and 2 only 

b) 1,2 and 3 only

c) 3 and 4 only

d) 1,2,3 and 4

Answer :D

Explanation:

“India's G20 Presidency will work to promote this universal sense of one-ness. Hence our theme - 'One Earth, One Family, One Future'” – Prime Minister

India's G20 Priorities:

1. Green Development, Climate Finance & LiFE

• India's focus on climate change, with a particular emphasis on climate finance and technology, as well as ensuring just energy transitions for developing countries.
• Introduction of the LiFE movement, which promotes environmentally-conscious practices and is based on India's sustainable traditions.

2. Accelerated, Inclusive & Resilient Growth

• Focus on areas that have the potential to bring structural transformation, including supporting small and medium-sized enterprises in global trade, promoting labour rights and welfare, addressing the global skills gap, and building inclusive agricultural value chains and food systems.

 3.  Accelerating Progress on SDGs

• Recommitment to achieving the targets set out in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, with a particular focus on addressing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

4. Technological Transformation & Digital Public Infrastructure

• Promotion of a human-centric approach to technology and increased knowledge-sharing in areas such as digital public infrastructure, financial inclusion, and tech-enabled development in sectors such as agriculture and education.

 5.  Multilateral Institutions for the 21st century

• Efforts to reform multilateralism and create a more accountable, inclusive, and representative international system that is fit for addressing 21st century challenges.

6. Women-led Development

• Emphasis on inclusive growth and development, with a focus on women empowerment and representation in order to boost socio-economic development and the achievement of SDGs.