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The 'G20' was upgraded to 'G21' in 2023 with the inclusion of which permanent member?

Solve this multiple-choice question and check the correct answer with its explanation below.

Answer options

  1. African Union
  2. European Union
  3. Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)
  4. Mercosur

Correct answer and explanation

Correct answer: African Union

Explanation: āœ… Correct Answer: (A) African Union šŸ“š Explanation: During the 18th G20 Summit held in New Delhi in September 2023 under India's presidency, the African Union (AU) was admitted as a permanent member. This effectively expanded the group into the G21. This move was seen as a major step toward making the global governance architecture more inclusive by giving a voice to the 55 member states of the African continent.