When did Australia first host the G20 summit?
a) 2012
b) 2014
c) 2016
d) 2018
Answer: b) 2014
Which city in Australia hosted the G20 summit in 2014?
a) Sydney
b) Melbourne
c) Brisbane
d) Canberra
Answer: c) Brisbane
How often does the G20 summit typically take place?
a) Annually
b) Biennially
c) Every three years
d) Every five years
Answer: b) Biennially
Who was the Australian Prime Minister during the 2014 G20 summit?
a) Julia Gillard
b) Tony Abbott
c) Kevin Rudd
d) Malcolm Turnbull
Answer: b) Tony Abbott
The G20 includes how many member countries?
a) 15
b) 20
c) 25
d) 30
Answer: b) 20
What is the primary purpose of the G20?
a) Climate Change Advocacy
b) Economic Cooperation
c) Military Alliances
d) Cultural Exchange
Answer: b) Economic Cooperation
Which of these is NOT a G20 member country?
a) Brazil
b) South Korea
c) Switzerland
d) India
Answer: c) Switzerland
G20 summits bring together leaders from which sectors?
a) Government, Business, and Civil Society
b) Military, Education, and Healthcare
c) Science, Arts, and Technology
d) Agriculture, Energy, and Tourism
Answer: a) Government, Business, and Civil Society
Which Australian city hosted the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors Meeting in 2014?
a) Melbourne
b) Sydney
c) Perth
d) Cairns
Answer: d) Cairns
Which year did Australia become a member of the G20?
a) 1996
b) 1998
c) 2000
d) 2003
Answer: a) 1996
The G20 was established in response to what global event or crisis?
a) World War II
b) Cold War
c) Global Financial Crisis
d) Cuban Missile Crisis
Answer: c) Global Financial Crisis
Which of the following statements about the G20 is true?
a) G20 meetings always take place in the same country.
b) G20 member countries represent two-thirds of the world’s population.
c) G20 meetings are limited to discussing political issues only.
d) G20 decisions are legally binding for all member nations.
Answer: b) G20 member countries represent two-thirds of the world’s population.
What is the official language of G20 summits?
a) English
b) Mandarin
c) French
d) Spanish
Answer: a) English
Which Australian Prime Minister attended the most G20 summits during their tenure?
a) John Howard
b) Julia Gillard
c) Kevin Rudd
d) Malcolm Turnbull
Answer: c) Kevin Rudd
How many G20 summits have been held in Australia, including hosting and participation?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4
Answer: b) 2
Which year did Australia hold the presidency of the G20?
a) 2007
b) 2009
c) 2011
d) 2014
Answer: d) 2014
Which G20 summit primarily focused on issues related to economic growth and employment?
a) Hamburg Summit 2017
b) Brisbane Summit 2014
c) Seoul Summit 2010
d) Osaka Summit 2019
Answer: b) Brisbane Summit 2014
What is the G20’s approximate share of global GDP?
a) Around 40%
b) Around 50%
c) Around 60%
d) Around 70%
Answer: c) Around 60%
Which country chaired the G20 summit immediately before Australia in 2014?
a) Russia
b) Mexico
c) France
d) South Korea
Answer: a) Russia
What was the theme of the G20 summit hosted by Australia in 2014?
a) Building Consensus for Fair and Sustainable Development
b) Shaping an Interconnected World
c) Growth and Sustainability for All
d) Strengthening Global Economies
Answer: a) Building Consensus for Fair and Sustainable Development
Which of these is a G20 engagement group that includes leaders from global businesses?
a) L20
b) Y20
c) B20
d) C20
Answer: c) B20
In which continent is the headquarters of the G20 Research Group located?
a) Europe
b) Asia
c) North America
d) Australia
Answer: c) North America
Which G20 summit witnessed the launch of the Compact with Africa initiative?
a) Osaka Summit 2019
b) Hamburg Summit 2017
c) Buenos Aires Summit 2018
d) Hangzhou Summit 2016
Answer: b) Hamburg Summit 2017
Australia’s representation in the G20 primarily involves which governmental department?
a) Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade
b) Department of the Treasury
c) Department of Defence
d) Department of Prime Minister and Cabinet
Answer: b) Department of the Treasury
What was the main agenda item of the G20 summit held in Osaka in 2019?
a) Climate Change
b) Trade and Investment
c) Digital Economy
d) Women Empowerment
Answer: b) Trade and Investment
Australia’s participation in the G20 is reflective of its:
a) Regional influence
b) Economic isolation
c) Military dominance
d) Political alliance
Answer: a) Regional influence
Which G20 summit saw the initiation of the G20 Compact for Sustainable Development?
a) Hamburg Summit 2017
b) Buenos Aires Summit 2018
c) Osaka Summit 2019
d) Hangzhou Summit 2016
Answer: b) Buenos Aires Summit 2018
Which Australian city hosted the G20 Sherpa Meeting in preparation for the 2014 summit?
a) Canberra
b) Melbourne
c) Sydney
d) Cairns
Answer: d) Cairns
What was the focus of the G20 summit held in Hamburg in 2017?
a) Climate Change
b) Global Health
c) Digitalization
d) Financial Inclusion
Answer: c) Digitalization
The G20 operates on the basis of:
a) Unanimous decisions
b) Consensus-based decisions
c) Majority voting
d) Chairperson’s discretion
Answer: b) Consensus-based decisions
Which G20 summit was the first to include the issue of antimicrobial resistance on its agenda?
a) Hangzhou Summit 2016
b) Buenos Aires Summit 2018
c) Hamburg Summit 2017
d) Osaka Summit 2019
Answer: a) Hangzhou Summit 2016
The G20 Summit 2022 was hosted by which country?
a) Brazil
b) India
c) Italy
d) Canada
Answer: c) Italy
Australia’s participation in the G20 is primarily driven by its:
a) Natural resources
b) Commitment to democracy
c) Economic significance
d) Military capabilities
Answer: c) Economic significance
Which G20 summit introduced the issue of marine pollution in its agenda?
a) Osaka Summit 2019
b) Hamburg Summit 2017
c) Buenos Aires Summit 2018
d) Hangzhou Summit 2016
Answer: a) Osaka Summit 2019
Which Australian Prime Minister was in office during the Hangzhou G20 summit in 2016?
a) Julia Gillard
b) Tony Abbott
c) Malcolm Turnbull
d) Kevin Rudd
Answer: c) Malcolm Turnbull
The G20’s role in addressing global economic challenges includes:
a) Establishing military alliances
b) Providing humanitarian aid
c) Coordinating fiscal and monetary policies
d) Enforcing trade embargoes
Answer: c) Coordinating fiscal and monetary policies
Which G20 summit witnessed the introduction of the World Health Organization as a guest organization?
a) Hamburg Summit 2017
b) Osaka Summit 2019
c) Hangzhou Summit 2016
d) Buenos Aires Summit 2018
Answer: b) Osaka Summit 2019
Australia’s participation in the G20 allows it to:
a) Dominate global security policies
b) Enhance regional cooperation
c) Control global trade routes
d) Influence religious ideologies
Answer: b) Enhance regional cooperation
The G20 membership includes both developed and:
a) War-torn nations
b) Least developed countries
c) Uninhabited territories
d) Monarchies
Answer: b) Least developed countries
Which G20 summit addressed issues related to international taxation and base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS)?
a) Buenos Aires Summit 2018
b) Hamburg Summit 2017
c) Osaka Summit 2019
d) Hangzhou Summit 2016
Answer: a) Buenos Aires Summit 2018
