India has emerged as the fastest-growing economy among G20 countries, with a projected GDP growth rate of 7% for 2024. This remarkable achievement highlights India’s economic resilience and potential amidst global challenges. The rankings, released during the ongoing G20 summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, underscore the disparity in growth rates among G20 nations and set the stage for discussions on sustainable development, global governance reforms, and strategies to combat poverty, hunger, and inequality.
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Why in the news? | India has emerged as the fastest-growing economy among G20 countries, with a projected GDP growth rate of 7% for 2024. |
Top G20 Growth Rankings | 1. India (7%) 2. Indonesia (5%) 3. China (4.8%) 4. Russia (3.6%) 5. Brazil (3%) |
Performance of Other Regions | – African Region: 3% – USA: 2.8% Western Economies’ Growth – Canada: 1.3% – Australia: 1.2% – France, EU, UK: 1.1% – Italy: 0.7% – Japan: 0.3% |
Worst Performer | Germany with 0% GDP growth projected. |
2024 G20 Summit | Venue: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (November 18-19, 2024). |
Summit Focus Areas | – Fighting hunger, poverty, and inequality. – Advancing sustainable development. – Global governance reforms. |
About G20 | |
Origin | Founded in 1999 after the 1997-98 Asian Financial Crisis. |
Initial Role | Forum for Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governors to discuss global economic stability. |
Significance | Represents 85% of global GDP, 75% of international trade, and two-thirds of the world population. |
Members | 19 countries (Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, South Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Turkey, UK, USA) and the European Union. |
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