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G7 Summit 2025: India Invited Amidst Global Geo-economic Shifts

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In a significant diplomatic gesture, the Prime Minister of Canada has invited India’s Prime Minister to the upcoming G7 Summit to be held in Kananaskis, Canada. This reflects India’s growing role in shaping global policy discussions, especially on issues of economy, climate, and security.


What is the G7?

  • Founded: 1975, in response to the global oil crisis.

  • Members: United States, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and the United Kingdom.

  • Evolution: Became G8 in 1998 with Russia’s inclusion but reverted to G7 in 2014 after Russia’s suspension due to the Crimea annexation.

  • EU Participation: The European Union is also a regular participant, though not a formal member.


Purpose & Significance

  • Acts as an informal bloc of advanced economies.

  • Focuses on:

    • Foreign Policy

    • Global Economic Governance

    • Climate Change

    • Technology & Security

  • Global Influence:

    • ~40% of Global GDP

    • ~10% of World Population


India’s Engagement

  • India is not a member but is often invited as an outreach partner.

  • Participation provides a platform to:

    • Raise concerns of the Global South

    • Push for reforms in global institutions

    • Showcase India’s role in sustainable development and digital innovation


UPSC Relevance

  • GS Paper 2: International Relations – Multilateral Forums

  • GS Paper 3: Economic Development – Global Groupings & their Impact

  • Essay: India and the Changing World Order


📘 Prelims Practice Question:

Q. Consider the following statements about the G7 grouping:

  1. It was established in response to the Second World War.

  2. Russia is currently a member of the G7.

  3. The European Union participates in the G7 Summits.

Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

A. 1 and 2 only

B. 3 only

C. 2 and 3 only

D. 1, 2 and 3


✅ Answer: B. 3 only

Explanation:

  • Statement 1 is incorrect: G7 was formed in 1975, post-oil crisis, not WWII.

  • Statement 2 is incorrect: Russia was suspended in 2014, making it G7 again.

  • Statement 3 is correct: EU participates, though not a formal member.


✍️ Mains Practice Question (GS Paper 2):

Discuss the strategic significance of India's participation in G7 summits. How does it align with India's vision of multipolar global governance?


 
 
 

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